7 Satisfying LEGO® Sets to Truly Make You Smile

Who says kids get to have all the fun? These carefully curated LEGO® sets for adults are guaranteed to put a smile on your face!

There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of a LEGO® set. The joy of inspecting and opening the box, laying out the tantalising little bags of brick-filled goodness, eagerly flipping open the instruction book and getting started. Seeing it start to take shape as you build *shivers* and finally, putting that last brick in place to complete your build, is a thrill like no other. And even better, you can relive the fun every time you see it proudly displayed in your home! 

 Are you smiling yet? NO?! Well then, let’s run through seven of our favorite LEGO® sets for putting a smile on your face. From wonderful wildflowers to iconic artworks and novelty figures, you’ll be beaming from ear to ear in no time!

1. The Great Wave (31208)

A true piece of artwork, The Great Wave (31208) will add a touch of natural drama to your blank canvas. This mesmerizing build is created using 1,810 pieces, layered for a stunning 3D effect.

It’s an immersive construction that will bring you a wave of joy through both the build and display. A perfect piece of LEGO artwork to hang proudly on your hallway, bedroom, or living room wall.

2. Tuxedo Cat (21349)

For the cat lovers among us, we give you the fabulous feline, Tuxedo Cat (21349), complete with customizable eye color and playful poses. And who wouldn’t want to smile at that characterful little face?

Pose your cat however you please with its open or closed mouth, rotating head, adjustable ears, paws, tail, and more! Then display your paw-fect pal on a shelf as a book end, on your mantelpiece or even in your porch on watch out for intruders. The choice is yours. Meow!

3. Wildflower Bouquet (10313)

Embrace the beauty of nature with this blossoming bouquet of LEGO Botanicals. The Wildflower Bouquet (10313) set is formed of 16 adjustable stems, including poppies and lavender. And the best thing about this set? It blooms all year round, so you can admire the beauty of these wildflowers, whatever the weather.

Arrange your bouquet however you please – in a glass vase or jug – then add a pop of color to the corner of any room. A truly breathtaking bunch!

4. PAC-MAN™ Arcade (10323)

A blast from the past, reminisce with the LEGO® Icons PAC-MAN Arcade (10323) building set. This LEGO set gives us true 1980s vibes, with iconic features including a four-way joystick, adjustable game score display, illuminating coin slot, and a mechanical maze. Sounds like fun, right?

Perfect for showcasing in your home office, games room, or living space if your home décor cries out 80s nostalgia! It’s an eye-catching set that brings the fun and joy of building and displaying LEGO bricks to life.

5. Mona Lisa (31213)

We had to include the Mona Lisa’s smile in our collection of smile-worthy LEGO sets, of course! Create your version of the famous Da Vinci masterpiece with 1,503 pieces. This incredible 3D artwork will certainly take pride of place in your home.

Perfect for art lovers, this is a lot more fun than just getting a framed print for your wall. Not only can you mount this unique replica once it’s built – but the build itself is an immersive, solo build to be proud of. Enjoy as her magnificence beams down

6. Tranquil Garden (10315)

For days when you want to hone in on relaxation and recharge, this little slice of tranquility will give you just that. Create a breathtaking garden display with this deep-focus build complete with a pavilion, stream, koi carp, lotus flowers, and more.

This Japanese-inspired LEGO set can be displayed proudly and unobtrusively in various locations in your home; be it kitchen, bedroom, or conservatory. Unwind and appreciate its satisfying beauty with a subtle smile on your face.

7. Star Wars™ C-3PO™ (75398)

A quirky character to say the least, C-3PO™ will add an element of fun to any room in your home. Whether you exhibit it in your office space or as a warm welcome to visitors in the hallway, this charismatic Star Wars™ character will certainly get admirers smiling!

This 1,138-piece set is a 25th-anniversary centerpiece, featuring a display stand with an information plaque and C-3PO™ Minifigure. If you’re looking for striking room decor, this is the droid for you! Match with robo buddy R2-D2™ (75308), and you’ve got yourself one nostalgic sci-fi collection.

Now you’re smiling (we knew we’d break you). Enjoy!