The Best LEGO Sets for Adults and Collectors
Because kids shouldn't get to have all the fun!
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What we've learned in our many, many years of testing toys at the Good Housekeeping Institute — and we've been running our Good Housekeeping Best Toy Awards program for more than 15 years now, so we have a lot of experience — is that LEGO knows no age. "Kidults" are a growing segment of the toy audience in general, and LEGO is especially aware of the Adult Fans of LEGO, putting out bigger and bigger and better and better sets for those ages 18+.
But if you have a LEGO fan in your life, what kit will really wow them? These are the best LEGO sets for adults in 2023. While we haven't been able to test them all, many of these were evaluated during our yearly toy tests and scored stellar marks. And some have even earned the Good Housekeeping Seal, which means they've gone through an even more rigorous testing process. (And the Seal-holding LEGO sets are protected under the same limited warranty program as the rest of Seal-holders from the Good Housekeeping Institute.) To those top-tested items, we added impressive mega-sets sets, best-sellers and sets we think will delight fans of different movies, TV shows and comic books.
Our Top Picks for the Best LEGO Sets for Adults in 2023
- Hogwarts: Room of Requirement, $40 at amazon.com
- NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, $40 at Amazon.com
- TIE Bomber, $52 at amazon.com
- Thor’s Hammer, $99 at lego.com
- LEGO Tranquil Garden, $110 at amazon.com
No matter what they're into, there's bound to be a LEGO set here that matches their interest.
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Builders can make a serene scene with his Seal-holding set, which features a pavilion, an arched bridge, a stream, koi fish, lotus flowers, trees, rocks and stone lanterns that can be arranged to the heart's delight. The pavilion can even be opened to reveal a tiny tea set inside. Reviewers noted that, even though this is a set geared towards adults, the build isn't too much of a challenge. Ages 18+
For those who use their LEGO building time to relax, this set is great for getting in the zone — builders can scan a QR code to get access to a soundtrack that's tailor-made to listen to while putting this set together. When it's finished, it can be hung on a wall as a unique piece of 3D art. Ages 18+
It's hard to fully convey just how massive this LEGO Titanic replica is — it's the third-largest LEGO set ever, in fact, after the World Map (which has the most pieces, but is sadly retired) and the Eiffel Tower (which stands the tallest and is available now). Before it's opened and put together, the box with all the pieces in it weighs more than 30 pounds by itself! When it is completed, it's a 1:200 scale model of the real thing, and there are cross-sections that show interior details like the first-class dining room, grand staircase, boiler rooms and cabins. If you turn the propellers, the piston engines inside move (and you can also raise or lower the anchor or adjust the tension line between the masts). This is the ultimate set for those who love building realistic models. Ages 18+
Whoever thought you could make a painting out of LEGO bricks? With this version of "The Starry Night," art appreciators can take a walk in Vincent van Gogh's shoes and create a work of art perfect for hanging on walls. This set is a collaboration with The Museum of Modern Art to ensure great quality and rich colors. It also comes with a Van Gogh minifigure, paintbrush and easel. Ages 18+
RELATED: The Vincent van Gogh Starry Night LEGO Set Is an Actual Work of Art
With 1,685 pieces, including details inspired by the real architectural like the torch and detailed pedestal, this set is a great addition to anyone's home who loves travel, architecture or design. Even seasoned LEGO testers noted the impressive sculpting for this updated Statue of Liberty set. Ages 16+
Hogwarts Castle
For those that truly believe Hogwarts is their home away from home, this massive set may just bring tears to their eyes. As one of the biggest sets on the market, with more than 6,000 pieces, and measuring over 22 inches tall, 27 inches wide and 16 inches deep, this set will keep fans occupied for quite some time. It even includes magical details like Hagrid's Hut, the Whomping Willow and moving staircases. Ages 16+
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Cacti and LEGO succulents and carniverous plants — oh my! With this set, builders and plant-lovers can build nine different arid and tropical plants, each in its own LEGO pot. Species include jade plant, false shamrock, lace leaf, Venus flytrap, sundew, pitcher plant, prickly pear cactus, prickly pear cactus and succulents. Ages 18+
Bonsai Tree
If the LEGO fan in your life doesn't quite have the touch for maintaining actual plants, this LEGO version of a gorgeous Bonsai tree might be the best way to add a little greenery to their home. The set comes with both green leaves and pink blossoms so they can switch up the blooms depending on the season. No sunlight or water required. Ages 18+
They don't need to use The Force to complete this 7,541-piece set — just a lot of time (and patience). But if they complete it, the Star Wars fan in your life will be rewarded with a ship that looks just like the real thing. Inside, there are tons of features to delight fans, including a holographic Dejarik area, a combat training helmet, a cockpit and an engineering station with a rotating seat, and 1o minifigures to keep the whole thing running. Testers say that the final version has a huge "Wow" factor. To turn it into a family affair, there's also a smaller Millennium Falcon set for $85. Ages 16+
Music lovers will adore this LEGO set that lets them build and display a 14.2-inch 1970s Fender Stratocaster electric guitar and amplifier. They can choose to build the guitar with either a red or black body, and it includes a foldable display for showing off once you've finished building. Ages 18+
Whether on a mantel, a wall or right in the center of the table, this floral set will be the star of any holiday gathering. The bouquet is flexible and can be arranged in different ways: It can be round like a wreath on one day, for example, and then straight like a table runner the next. Ages 18+
There are so many little details in this set that bring the fantasy world of The Lord of the Rings into the real world, from the individual ceiling tiles to the statuary that stands guard around the tower. Even the artwork that hangs in the hall details memorable moments from the epic saga — and are great Easter eggs for fans. There's an armory, a gazebo, a forge, the formidable Council of Elrod and 15 minifigures (which is a good thing, because we all know 13 is bad luck). Ages 18+
While the life-sized version of this classic Porsche 911 sports car may be a bit out of your budget, this LEGO version is a particularly good alternative for a gift for Dad. Choose between building the Turbo or Targa model; both look equally amazing on display. Ages 18+
If there is a Marvel fan in your life, this is the set against which all other Marvel sets will be judged. This LEGO Avengers Tower, when built, stands nearly three feet tall (90 cm), and comes with a collection of 31 minifigures of Earth's Mighttiest Heroes and their foes. Ages 18+
LEGO Transformer fans, time to transform and roll out to get this Optimus Prime set. Yes, he does toggle between his humanoid form and the semi-truck form, but even better: Optimus can transform without taking apart the model and re-building it. If you open up his chest, you can also see the Matrix of Leadership — a nice touch for fans. Ages 18+
Orchid
LEGO's Orchid set doubles as a fun activity and a great home decor piece. If you're looking for a set that's beautiful enough to display in your (or your mother's) living room, look no further. It's easy to adjust and rotate each stem and bloom to sit exactly how you want them to, and brings a pop of color to any room. Ages 18+
LEGO fans who are also Disney adults can wish upon a star for this re-creation of the iconic Cinderella castle from Walt Disney World, released in time to celebrate Disney's 100th anniversary. Inside the 4,800-piece castle there are shout-outs to Disney movies, like Sleeping Beauty's spinning wheel or Snow White's magic mirror. It even looks like there are fireworks going off. Ages 18+
This Seal-holding LEGO set, with 11 different monochrome minifigures all standing on a matching stripe, is meant to celebrate what makes us each unique. "The starting point for this was my feeling that we, as a society, could be doing more to show support for each other and appreciate our differences," Matthew Ashton, Vice President of Design at the LEGO Group and creator of the Everyone Is Awesome building set, said in a statement. The set is simple, and yet bold at the same time. Ages 18+
Piranha Plant have been the scourge of the Super Mario universe since the game franchise's inception — but they sure do look nice sitting on a desk. When it's built, the head, mouth, stalk and leaves can be posed to make it look just so. And, if there's a Mario fan in your life, you might want to consider the LEGO Question Mark Block or the LEGO Mighty Bowser to go with it. Ages 18+
No Army member is complete without this LEGO re-creation of the "Dynamite," video, complete with the disco, record store, donut shop, ice-cream truck and basketball hoop. It also comes with seven BTS minifigures, which almost makes it worth the price alone. Ages 18+
Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; previously, she wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her toy-collecting husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found helping out her team at bar trivia or posting about movies on Twitter and Bluesky.
Jamie (she/her) is the former parenting and pets reviews analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute. She has also worked a BuzzFeed and People. She's a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and psychology and a master’s degree in journalism.
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