Get into your 80s groove with these fantastic LEGO® sets for adults…
From Band Aid to legwarmers and plenty of neon, the 80s were full of memorable moments. Whether you were born in the 80s or are just a big fan of the pop culture those exciting years had to offer, with LEGO sets for adults you can celebrate the decade with style. Here, we’ve rounded up eight sets that any self-respecting 80s fan should own…
Did somebody say roller disco? The LEGO Retro Roller Skate (31148) is the ideal build to really ramp up that 80s nostalgia. This dynamic set includes three different builds, so you could change pace and create the LEGO skateboard. Or why not really pump up the 80s volume with a retro boombox? Either way, it makes for a great retro display piece!
Dubbed the ‘little brother’ of the courageous Autobots that featured in the hit animated series throughout the 80s, the Transformers Bumblebee (10338) features articulated joints for a super smooth transition from an unsuspecting car to crime-fighting machine. Create a real show of force with this Autobot, complete with an ion blaster and jetpack.
This sleek set of wheels cemented its place in popular culture when it was featured in the opening credits of the 1981 film The Cannonball Run. The LEGO Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole (10337) set offers the chance to build a mini version of the legendary Italian car. While you may not have a supercar in your driveway, you can certainly display this version with pride.
Bring out your inner globetrotting archeologist and immerse yourself in the opening scene of the 1981 film Raiders of the Lost Ark with this LEGO Temple of the Golden Idol (77015) set. This build comes with brilliant interactive details such as a light-up golden idol and massive rolling boulder. The set also includes minifigures of Indiana Jones™, Satipo, Belloq and a Hovitos Warrior, making it the perfect rewarding build for Indiana Jones fanatics.
Did you know that the yellow color of the original PAC-MAN was inspired by the yellow color of LEGO bricks? Now, we’ve gone full circle, as the LEGO PAC-MAN Arcade (10323) pays homage to the a-maze-ing 80s arcade game. It’s positively packed with retro details, such as a light brick coin slot and removable back panel that reveals the game’s inner workings. While it may not be functional, you’re able to simulate a chase with the mechanical maze. So, PAC-MAN will still have to watch out for Blinky and Clyde!
Great Scott! How could we put together a list of 80s builds without including the Back to the Future Time Machine (10300)? The much-loved film featuring Michael J. Fox as intrepid time traveler Marty McFly has never gone out of style. Featuring intricate details like the opportunity to add in a Flux Capacitor light brick, lightening rod and a hood-mounted circuit board, this terrific time machine set also comes with minifigures of Marty McFly and Dr. Emmett ‘Doc’ Brown.
Does anything say the 80s quite like our Atari® 2600 (10306) set? With functioning switches and a brick-built Atari joystick that feels and moves like the original, this set transports you back to a time when neon was rad and hair was, uhm, big.
Relive the thrill of three classic Atari games – Asteroids®, Adventure and Centipede® – as you build 3D vignettes for each of them and store the cartridges in a gnarly 80s-style holder.
This intricate 2,532-piece set also features a hidden 1980s gaming room filled with details like a retro phone, TV, posters and ghetto blaster. So, are you ready to plug in and play?
When there’s something missing in your 80s LEGO set collection, who are you gonna call? Well, for this retired Ghostbusters™ set, you don’t need to call anyone. Instead, get out your high-tech internet device and head on over to BrickLink, the LEGO Group’s official reselling site, where you’ll have the opportunity to purchase coveted preloved sets like the epic Firehouse Headquarters (75827) which comes with 9 minifigures, Pink Ghost, Blue Ghost AND Slimer. Gulp…
Psst, we’ll let you in on a little secret. If you’re a big fan of another cult 80s film that saw a gaggle of mischievous creatures run riot in a quiet American town, you might want to keep your eyes peeled for an extra special LEGO set coming out in 2025…
