11 Best LEGO® Sets for Adults

In a world of constant pings, rings, dings and notifications, switching off can feel a bit, well, foreign. Have a think. When did you last take some time out of your day to do something that doesn’t involve a screen, a little tapping, some swiping?

That was a long pause…

Surprise, surprise – taking a pause from our tablets, TVs and phones can be good for us. Who’d have thought? In fact, taking part in creative hobbies has been shown to actually improve our brain function. So, setting aside a little time for LEGO® building is actually a very grown-up, responsible thing to do.

These days, the world of LEGO bricks covers every possible interest and obsession. So, here’s a roundup of some of the best LEGO sets for adults in 2023…

LEGO® Icons Corvette

If you’ve ever dreamt of cruising Route 66 in a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette C1 model, this LEGO replica is the set for you. It’s fully loaded with authentic details, including the sleek curves of the classic silhouette, elegant interior styling, ‘Ducktail’ back end and signature four taillights. You can cruise with the hardtop in place, but we know you’d much rather let the top down and feel the wind in your hair.

And that’s not all. You’ll find more iconic classic car gems here.

LEGO® Icons Tiny Plants

Create an elegant, zero-maintenance floral display featuring plants based on arid, tropical and carnivorous species, each nestled in a buildable, terracotta-colored container. Hardy, durable and beautiful, this dainty set gives you a range of tiny plants you can display together or individually around your house, office or wherever you want little splashes of unexpected color. They’d also be perfect for a LEGO terrarium.

Sound like your next creative project? Read all you need to know about how to make your own LEGO terrarium.

LEGO® Art The Fauna Collection – Macaw Parrots

The first-ever human artworks were images of animals. Thousands of years after cave dwellers created these animal paintings, they continue to inspire artists in every medium. These LEGO Art Macaw Parrots are ready to bring a flash of color and exoticism to any wall in your home. In pleasing pastel shades, with one perched and one in flight, these beautiful birds will help your mood soar every time you see them.

Want more? These are 12 wild and wonderful gifts for nature lovers.

LEGO® Icons Natural History Museum

Every great town needs a great museum, and your Modular Buildings collection is finally getting one. The stunning Natural History Museum is set over three floors; the first offering a range of natural history exhibits, the second focusing on space and science (including a separate display referencing classic LEGO sets), and the roof is home to the curator’s office. The set also includes seven minifigures and a brachiosaurus skeleton!

Want to make more sweet Modular Buildings music? The LEGO Icons Jazz Club is now open. See this newest addition, plus other firm favorites from down the years, here.

LEGO® Harry Potter™ Hogwarts™ Castle and Grounds

Still waiting for your Hogwarts™ Acceptance Letter? Yeah, us too. Luckily, you can take a trip to Hogwarts while you wait with this stunning set based on the world’s most famous school for witches and wizards. Explore the main tower, astronomy tower, Great Hall and even the Chamber of Secrets™. There’s so much detail and so many hidden details here that we don’t have time to explain them all, but true fans will spot them right away – no Summoning Charm required.

There are many more adult sets to discover from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, too. Take a look at our top 10.

LEGO® Icons Bouquet of Roses

Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion, this radiant buildable bouquet includes a dozen red roses captured at each flowering stage, including four roses in full bloom, four blossoming and four in bud, and four sprigs of baby’s breath. Part of the LEGO Botanical Collection, these flowers are ideal to add to your existing bouquets or to spring your collection into life.

Want to discover more LEGO flora for every occasion? Get your green fingers on other exquisite LEGO Botanicals Collection plants.

LEGO® Icons Concorde

The supersonic Concorde is one of the most famous passenger planes in history. This elegant LEGO set pays tribute to the iconic craft by recreating it and its unique features, including the droop nose, the delta wings and the narrow fuselage. This set is a must for aviation enthusiasts or anyone looking to bring an engineering masterpiece to their shelf.

So, what was it that made the Concorde such an astonishing feat of engineering, and so ahead of its time? Discover the details here.

LEGO® | Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ Cottage

Love classic Disney movies? Here’s a captivating fairy-tale LEGO set for you. Highly detailed and full of charm, it features the cozy cottage from the Enchanted Forest, with sleeping, dining and music areas, plus a kitchen with a light brick in the hearth. You can remove one side of the roof, and there’s a wishing well and forest scene with a glass-encased bed. The set includes 10 original characters, including Snow White, the Evil Queen, the Prince and many more. Perfect whether you’re feeling Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy or Sneezy. Just don’t bite the apple…

Want more? These are the best gifts for Disney lovers...

LEGO® Marvel Avengers Tower

When the Avengers assemble, they do it in the most iconic building in the Avengers Universe. The Avengers Tower (formerly Stark Tower) is the meeting place of all your favorite heroes. Now you can recreate it in this 5,201-piece display model. Packed with details from the MCU that fans will love, it comes with an incredible 31 familiar figures, including Iron Man, Wong, Captain America, Thor, Ant-Man, Black Widow, Nick Fury, Hulk and many more.

Looking for more marvelous Marvel gifts for the superfan in your home? Check out 11 of the best here.

LEGO® Ideas The Orient Express Train

Journey to a bygone era of romantic steam-train travel with this new set based on, perhaps, the world’s most famous train. The Orient Express once travelled from Paris to Istanbul in style and luxury; in this set, you can go on your own journey. Build the locomotive, tender, dining car, sleeping car and train tracks, and experience the luxury with inlaid panels and a mirror effect above the bed in the sleeping car’s first-class room. All aboard!

LEGO® Star Wars™ Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser™

Celebrate 20 years of Star Wars: The Clone Wars adventures with this massive Ultimate Collector Series version of the Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser. Over a meter (43") long, this detailed set recreates authentic features such as the striking red stripes, command bridge and hangar containing a brick-built scale model of a Republic Gunship. And it comes complete with LEGO Star Wars™ minifigures of Captain Rex and Admiral Yularen.

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