Over the past decade, The LEGO Group has made a calculated effort to expand its catalog of buildable sets for adults. While the LEGO name has been synonymous with children’s toys, new series like LEGO Architecture, LEGO Botanical, and LEGO Creator demonstrate that LEGO sets for adults have a home in the collectibles marketplace. The companyās pivot to adult LEGO sets has been successful, as evident by their popularity on StockX. According to our newest data, LEGOs are the top-selling collectible category on StockX, a title previously carried by Be@rbrick.Ā
There are a plethora of LEGO sets marketed to adults and advanced builders, including areas like architecture, superheroes, posters, and even home decor. LEGO categorizes sets by age groups based on piece count, and this list wonāt necessarily follow that same methodology. Instead, weāve compiled a diverse list of LEGO sets for adults based on piece count, craftsmanship, and how beautifully you can display these sets in your home.
LEGO Architecture Colosseum Set
The LEGO Architecture line pays tribute to some of the worldās most renowned buildings and structures, often with a higher degree of intricacy as compared to their sets aimed at younger builders. The magnum opus of the LEGO architecture line is arguably the LEGO Architecture Colosseum Set, a highly detailed model of the Roman Colosseum modeled after how the architectural wonder stands today. Tailored for more advanced builders, the LEGO Architecture Colosseum Set highlights the perfect imperfections of the Colosseum weathered by time. The whopping 9,000 piece set will test your patience, but once complete is the perfect coffee table piece that youāll admire time and time again.
LEGO Art The Beatles Set
The Beatles are one of the most influential and popular music acts of all time, releasing a diverse pool of genre-defining rock, pop, and psychedelic records. The recent release of Peter Jacksonās The Beatles: Get Back documentary introduced the band to a new generation of music listeners, making this set as current as ever.Ā
LEGO Art The Beatles Set is a flat, wall-hanging image that includes portraits of the Liverpool four: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison. The set includes 2,933 pieces and production ended in late 2021. Itās perhaps the perfect LEGO set to hang above your collection of records, paying homage to a band that stands the test of time.
LEGO Botanical Collection Flower Bouquet Set
The LEGO Botanical Collection Flower Bouquet set is one the most visually stunning sets LEGO has ever released. The set features a bouquet of flowers with pastel hues of pink, purple, champagne, and more. It released on January 2, 2021, and sold out instantly, making StockX the best marketplace to cop the set brand new.Ā
If you have a green thumb or struggle to keep your house plants alive, the LEGO Botanical Collection Flower Bouquet Set is the perfect display for your bedroom window. Unlike real flowers, these will bloom forever.
LEGO Creator Manchester United Stadium Set
Take home the magic of Old Trafford with the LEGO Creator Manchester United Stadium Set. The set features Manchester Unitedās stadium in Manchester, England with all the details of the real structure, including the iconic red seats, white roof, and vibrant green pitch. If youāre a Red Devils fan, owning this set is a must for matchday. The set is nearly 4,000 pieces and will make the perfect addition to your Manchester United jersey and scarves collection.
LEGO Botanical Collection Bonsai Tree Set
The Japanese art of bonsai requires a lifetime study of precision and patience, methodically manipulating the growth of a small tree in intricate shapes in the tiniest sizes. While bonsai trees are stunning to look at, keeping one alive will require years of commitment, and some trees have been around for generations.Ā
The LEGO Botanical Collection Bonsai Tree Set is perfect for those who admire the art of bonsai, without any strings attached. The set features a bonsai tree blowing in the wind atop a black planter. The set also features cherry blossoms in the shape of little pink frogs that can be detached to your liking. Like others on this list, the LEGO Botanical Collection Bonsai Tree sold out instantly on the LEGO website and was one of the most popular releases of 2021.
LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon Ultimate Collector Series SetĀ
Build the ship that made the Kessel run is less than 12 Parsecs. LEGO created an ultimate limited edition collectors series set of the Millenium Falcon starship from the Star Wars saga.Ā
The 7,500 pieces in the box make this set one of the biggest to release.Ā
The LEGO Millennium Falcon Collectors Series comes with buildable characters from across more than three movies like Han Solo, Rey, Chewbacca, and more. Its detailed interior and exterior features an interchangeable sensor dish, upper and lower laser cannons, and cockpit with a detachable canopy.
Unlike other older sets on this list, The LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon Ultimate Collector Set trades for around the original retail price, so now is the perfect time to cop if youāre a Star Wars fan.
LEGO Creator Porsche 911 Set 10295
Porsche has a reputation for creating some of the fastest, most beautifully engineered sports cars in the world. The LEGO Porsche 911 Set allows you to create the speedy 911 Turbo model of the cool Targa convertible. The 1,458 piece set is equipped with realistic features like the car’s rear-mounted engine, moveable steering wheel, gearshift and emergency brake, and three different unique license plates.
LEGO Ideas Fender Stratocaster Set
The Fender Stratocaster is one the most iconic and recognizable guitar silhouettes of all time, played by practically every rock musician (Keith Richards, David Gilmour, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and John Mayer to name a few) since it was released in the 1950s. Even if you donāt play guitar, the LEGO Ideas Fender Stratocaster Set is the perfect display piece alongside your record player and vinyl collection.Ā
The set is only 1,000 pieces, so beginner builders shouldnāt have too much trouble building their very own Fender Stratocaster.Ā
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