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The Best Lego Sets for Kids

Updated Dec 10, 2022
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Lego, the beloved plastic bricks that promote creative play and STEAM skills, are so ubiquitous that for many kids, their introduction comes in the form of a bucket of mixed pieces passed down from an older sibling or a family friend. But if you’re helping a Lego neophyte build a collection from scratch or want to give a special set to a Lego-loving kid, it can be hard to know where to begin.

Lego Creator 3-in-1 Mighty Dinosaurs, three projects in one set

Lego Creator 3-in-1 Mighty Dinosaurs

Three projects in one set
This set lets you build three different dinosaurs from a single 174-piece kit.
We recommend
Lego Creator 3-in-1 Pirate Ship, an impressively large pirate ship

Lego Creator 3-in-1 Pirate Ship

An impressively large pirate ship
If your child is ready for a larger project, this set comes with three options for pirate-themed builds.
We recommend
Lego Disney Frozen II Elsa’s Jewelry Box Creation, a jewelry box for frozen lovers

Lego Disney Frozen II Elsa’s Jewelry Box Creation

A jewelry box for Frozen lovers
Kids who can’t stop singing “Let It Go” can store their valuables in this working jewelry box.
We recommend
Lego Minions The Rise of Gru Brick-Built Minions and Their Lair, minions within minions

Lego Minions The Rise of Gru Brick-Built Minions and Their Lair

Minions within Minions
This set comes with both Minion minifigs and the possibility to build larger interactive Minions.
We recommend
Lego City Mars Research Shuttle, a classic space shuttle

Lego City Mars Research Shuttle

A classic space shuttle
For the space obsessed, this set comes with plenty of side projects.
We recommend
Lego Minecraft The Zombie Cave, a minecraft-themed set for beginners

Lego Minecraft The Zombie Cave

A Minecraft-themed set for beginners
Kids can fight off zombies from the Minecraft universe after completing this quick and inexpensive build.
We recommend
Lego Spider-Man Bike Rescue, an action-figure-like spider-man set

Lego Spider-Man Bike Rescue

An action-figure-like Spider-Man set
This quick build has three minifigs and a motorcycle for fans of the Marvel universe.
We recommend
Lego Friends Beach House, a big set for imaginative play

Lego Friends Beach House

A big set for imaginative play
This expansive house-building kit comes with mini dolls, accessories, and furniture.
We recommend
Lego Dots Creative Picture Frames, a project for crafters

Lego Dots Creative Picture Frames

A project for crafters
For kids who like making usable crafts, Lego Dots sets are a creative departure from your usual Lego fare.
We recommend
Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696, a classic big box of bricks

Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696

A classic big box of bricks
This classic starter set comes with 484 pieces in 35 colors, all housed in a distinctive Lego-shaped yellow box.
We recommend
Play Platoon 1100 Piece Building Bricks Kit, lego look-alikes

Play Platoon 1100 Piece Building Bricks Kit

Lego look-alikes
If you’re okay with look-alikes, our testers found the individual blocks in this large, cheap set to be indistinguishable from real Lego pieces.
We recommend
Lego Classic Baseplate, a strong foundation

Lego Classic Baseplate

A strong foundation
A baseplate gives Lego creations a strong foundation so they’re less likely to fall apart and easier to move.
We recommend
Lego Classic Brick Separator, save your fingernails

Lego Classic Brick Separator

Save your fingernails
This simple tool makes it easier to pry Lego bricks apart.
We recommend
Lego Education Community Minifigure Set, more minifigures

Lego Education Community Minifigure Set

More minifigures
Swappable heads and accessories let you create Lego minifigures with a range of occupations, genders, and ages.
We recommend
iDesign Linus 4-Section Drawer Organizer, stay organized mid-build

iDesign Linus 4-Section Drawer Organizer

Stay organized mid-build
This variant of our top pick for drawer organization is also a great way to corral Lego pieces while you build.
We recommend
IKEA Trofast Storage Combination, for lots of lego pieces

IKEA Trofast Storage Combination

For lots of Lego pieces
This combination of bins and wooden frames, which is a favorite in our guide to toy storage ideas, makes it easy to keep Lego pieces neat and organized.
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