It's the holiday shopping season, and it's time to figure out the perfect gifts for your family and friends. If you're shopping for a big LEGO fanatic, we've got a roundup of the best gifts to consider. From the latest LEGO sets featuring your favorite Star Wars, Marvel, and Nintendo characters, to LEGO advent calendars, here are the best gift ideas for the LEGO fan in your life.
The Top 3 Must-Have LEGO Gifts
LEGO is known for making LEGO sets featuring some of the most iconic movies and TV shows. Recently, LEGO and Nintendo teamed up to bring Super Mario to the building-block catalog. This year, you can get your hands on iconic scenes from Super Mario 64 rebuilt in bricks with the LEGO Super Mario Question Mark Block. Or, if you're shopping for a huge Harry Potter fan, check out the Hogwarts Icons – Collectors' Edition which features LEGO recreations of Hedwig, Harry's glasses, and more. We've also got Marvel fans covered, with the LEGO Marvel Infinity Gauntlet.
LegoLEGO Super Mario 64 Question Mark Block Rebuild, display and play with the LEGO Super Mario 64 Question Mark Block. This set features instantly recognizable levels from the game including Peach’s Castle, Bob-omb Battlefield, Cool, Cool Mountain, and Lethal Lava Trouble. $169.99
LegoLEGO Hogwarts Icons – Collector's Edition LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Icons – Collectors’ Edition is a recreation of some of the series’ most memorable items, brought together in a set created with adult enthusiasts in mind.$249.99
LegoLEGO Marvel Infinity Gauntlet The LEGO Marvel Infinity Gauntlet captures the style of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame movies with a recreation of Thanos’ iconic Infinity Gauntlet.$69.95
Best LEGO Advent Calendar Gifts
For a fun way to count down the days to Christmas, check out these LEGO advent calendars. Featuring franchises including Marvel, Star Wars, and Harry Potter, these gifts are a great way to celebrate the whole month of December with the help of iconic TV and movie characters.
LegoLEGO Marvel The Avengers Advent Calendar 2021 Give MCU fans a special Marvel gift with the LEGO Marvel The Avengers Advent Calendar. There are 24 tiny builds to piece together throughout the month of December.20% off $39.99$31.99
- LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 2021 – $31.99
- LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2021 – $31.99
- LEGO City Advent Calendar 2021 – $23.99
- LEGO Friends Advent Calendar 2021 – $23.99
Best LEGO Nintendo Gifts
Nintendo and LEGO have banded together to create sets for builders of all ages. For experienced LEGO enthusiasts, check out the LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System, which includes a side-scrolling level inspired by the original Super Mario Bros. Or, for the younger LEGO fan in your life, look no further than the LEGO Super Mario Adventures, which is a great way to get started in the Mario LEGO line.
LegoLEGO Nintendo Entertainment System This LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System is a blast from the past for classic Nintendo fans. Featuring the system, a controller, and an old TV as well, fans can recreate a classic scene from the original Super Mario Bros. with the Lego NES.$229.95
- LEGO Super Mario Adventures with Mario Starter Course – $47.99
- LEGO Super Mario Bowser’s Castle Boss Battle Expansion – $99.95
- LEGO Super Mario Adventures with Luigi Starter Course – $59.95
- LEGO Super Mario Lakitu Sky World Expansion – $39.97
- LEGO Super Mario Mario’s House & Yoshi Expansion Set – $23.99
Best LEGO Marvel Gifts
If you're looking for a unique gift for the MCU fan in your life, there are plenty of LEGO Marvel sets available this holiday season. From LEGO sets for display like the Iron Man helmet, or playsets for younger builders like the LEGO Marvel Eternals set, there's something for everyone.
LegoLEGO Marvel Avengers Iron Man Helmet Build and display the iconic Iron Man helmet as seen is Marvel’s Iron Man and Avengers films. The set comes with a base and nameplate to place alongside other LEGO display sets.$47.99
- LEGO Marvel Eternals Rise of the Domo – $89.99
- LEGO Art Marvel Studios Iron Man – $99.99
- LEGO Marvel The Guardians' Ship – $149.95
Best LEGO Star Wars Gifts
Star Wars has always been one of the premiere lines of LEGO sets, and this year is no exception. From Darth Vader's helmet to a LEGO recreation of R2-D2, there's no shortage of LEGO sets for the Star Wars lover you're shopping for.
LegoLEGO Star Wars Republic Gunship Star Wars prequel fans will love the LEGO Republic Gunship as seen in the Battle of Geonosis. The replica set includes Mace Windu and Clone Trooper Commander minfigures.$349.99
- LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Helmet – $55.99
- LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 – $199.99
- LEGO Star Wars Rise of the Skywalker Millennium Falcon – $128.99
Best LEGO Harry Potter Gifts
Iconic locations from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter have also been recreated in LEGO form. You can build out an entire Hogwarts LEGO set, complete with the Chamber of Secrets and the Hogwarts Express. And, the Harry Potter fan on your list can add to it with a replica of Diagon Alley.
LegoLEGO Harry Potter Diagon Alley Recreate one of the most iconic locations in the Harry Potter universe with the Diagon Alley LEGO set. This set features four buildings and over a dozen Harry Potter minifigures.$399.99
- LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle – $399.99
- LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Chamber of Secrets – $129.99
- LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Express – $74.99
Best LEGO TV Show Gifts
For the sitcom-bingeing fan on your shopping list, check out the best LEGO sets based on TV shows. There are sets from iconic sitcoms like Friends, and Seinfeld. Or, for TV shows besides sitcoms, check out the LEGO sets for Stranger Things, Sesame Street, and more.
LegoLEGO Ideas Seinfeld Recreate the iconic set of Seinfeld with the LEGO set of Jerry’s apartment. Complete with minifigures of Jerry, Elaine, Kramer, George, and Newman.$79.99
- LEGO Queer Eye The Fab 5 Loft – $99.99
- LEGO Ideas Friends Central Perk – $47.99
- LEGO Ideas Friends Apartments – $149.99
- LEGO Ideas 123 Sesame Street – $119.99
- LEGO Stranger Things The Upside Down – $199.99
Best LEGO Set Gifts
For LEGO sets not associated with any mega franchises, there are still plenty to choose from. Take a look at LEGO sets including electric guitars, typewriters, sports stadiums, and more.
LegoLEGO Ideas Fender Stratocaster Be a rock star with the LEGO Fender Stratocaster. Complete with a whammy bar, strap, stand, and amplifier, this is a great display piece for any hard rock fan.$99.99
- LEGO Ideas Typewriter – $199.99
- LEGO The Disney Castle – $349.99
- LEGO Camp Nou – FC Barcelona – $349.99
- LEGO Technic App-Controlled Cat D11 Bulldozer – $449.95
Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN. You can find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.