How do you break free from the adulting world? Well, work hard and play hard! With the daily mundane of adulting life, it can get boring and lifeless. Get in touch with your child within and dive into the world of LEGO. Whether you are a hobbyist or a collector, these LEGO sets for adults are here to stay so you can play to display your work. From the replica of iconic movie characters to the largest LEGO set ever to automobiles, these buildable projects with intricate details are sure to unleash your younger self. Reminder: some advanced skills and special touch might be required.
LEGO Sets for Adults
LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron Race Car
Take your LEGO skills to the next level by assembling a sports car with a scale model engine. The 3599-piece Technic Bugatti Chiron race car is a treat to build but a challenge to take on. Definitely, an adult toy that is collectible-worthy once completed.
It is a highly-recommended present for anyone who loves cars and engineers in the making. Featuring a 1:8 scale of the Bugatti car in its classic duo-tone blue color scheme, it’s complete with all the gears from the rear wing, gearbox with paddle gear shift, steering wheel, suspension, and spoked rims all packed in elegant packaging.
LEGO Art World Map
Meet the largest LEGO® set ever! The LEGO Art world map is a must for people who love to tour around the globe, having the opportunity to display the end product afterward. If you can’t hop on the train just yet, bring out this 11,695-piece LEGO map where the completed piece is over 41 inches x 25.5 inches.
The kit is the perfect escape to tour the world without leaving your home. Listen to the soundtrack QR code to get into the mood, and imagine building one country with all the lush and vibrant colors to showcase your worldview.
DC Batman 1989 Batwing
For the fans of the only Superhero without a superpower, the LEGO batwing is a buildable vehicle event Batman fans will love. Tap into the youthful spirit that has made you build all those LEGO blocks throughout the years. Showcase your leveled-up skill in a rewarding project to complete the LEGO DC Batman 1989 Batwing.
Despite the action-packed scenes in the Batman movies, the buildable vehicle provides the opposite effect. It calms your nerves and relieves you from stress as you build one part at a time. The completed Batwing measures 4 inches high x 20 inches long x 22 inches wide. Stunning to display on any shelf next to your Batman collection.
Star Wars Luke Skywalker (Red Five) Helmet
Explore the world one LEGO block at a time, and may the force be with you. Play and display the iconic Star Wars helmet that will let you travel to the outer world in a snap. Escape to the intergalactic universe, awakening the creative and passionate force that will see you through. The LEGO Star Wars Luke Skywalker helmet is a perfect item to add to the Star Wars collection. It is only one of the series of collections that you can build through the years. Take your time and have fun building one LEGO item at a time.
Adidas Originals Superstar Building Kit
When you can’t get enough of your shoe collection that a thousand pairs may not be enough, invest in a new one. It may not be wearable but it is an item that you have to work hard for. The LEGO Adidas gives homage to the iconic sneaker made into a buildable lego model kit for adults.
This is a great gift for sneaker collectors who are looking for something cool and new. Take the streetwear to a new level with the iconic sneaker that is worth being displayed on a mirrored rack. Complete with a shoelace and shoebox packaging, a perfect treat for LEGO and shoe enthusiasts.
Nintendo Entertainment System
Embrace the memories of the good old days through the LEGO brick Nintendo Entertainment System. Realistic details were captured to give justice to the NES console, recreated LEGO style, with a TV. It is interactive gameplay where the TV screen scrolls using a handle.
Get creative while relishing the nostalgic memories you have shared with family and friends, engaging in fun DIY projects such as the LEGO Nintendo. Measuring 8” H x 9” W x 6” deep with a Nintendo Entertainment System console, this is a gift for a retro game enthusiast and collector.
Fender Stratocaster Building Kit
Musicians get inspiration from various things, including LEGO. Pay homage to aspiring artists who are waiting for the right stage to perform on. Give them the legendary guitar Fender Stratocaster. Made of 1079 pieces and standing 14” x long x 4” wide x 1” deep when completed, it comes with a buildable Fender 65 Princeton Reverb amplifier for the entire set-up. When you think the body of the guitar is all there is, it comes with 6 strings, a pickup switch and tuning pegs, and a textile strap for the rockstar vibe.
Ghostbusters ECTO-1 Model Car
“Who are you gonna call?” It’s GHOSTBUSTERS! Usher in the iconic Ghostbusters model car for the squad. Not a toy but a collectible LEGO project that you can play with and display on the shelf full of retro accessories. Crash your fear of invisible entities by immersing yourself in building the ghostbusters’ car.
Whether you are a fan or someone wanting to rekindle childhood memories, the LEGO Ghostbusters model kit is a must to chaste the ghost away. It is an immersive project you can do while rewatching all the old clips of this legendary show. Have the younger generations watch the show to introduce them to the series you have watched during their age.
The Rolling Stones Wall Art
For the rockstar in the house, celebrate while rocking and rolling with LEGO’s tribute to the Rolling Stone for their 60th anniversary. The band’s fans can put the 3D wall art together to relish the music the band has shared through the years. Make this a passion project to dedicate to these legendary performers, working on the project while banging to their music. Place it in a prominent area to showcase your love and appreciation for the band.
Orchid Plant
There’s no limit on what you can create with LEGO, build your LEGO garden one plant at a time starting with the orchid. The orchid plant always has that mystical charm that makes it fun to grow and build from lego blocks. Creating anything from scratch will make this Lego project worthwhile, especially with its natural aesthetics.
Like ordinary plants, it comes with stems, flowers, leaves, and even roots. Once complete, you can recreate to change the look depending on your preference to show a different side of the orchid.
The Globe Building Set
Have a passion for geography and traveling? Keep the passion burning by building your own vintage-style globe. Explore the earth in this 2,585-piece globe model you can build from scratch. The spinning-earth features the best of two worlds – the LEGO Technic elements and LEGO system bricks.
With these two systems, you have the classic bricks shaped in a sphere rotating on its axis. As nighttime falls, be mesmerized at the glow-in-the-dark continent and ocean templates on the globe. Its stunning and timeless design is a treat for the wanderlust who love to explore the earth on their own terms.
Typewriter Building Kit
When you are a vintage collector but couldn’t find these pieces, you make them. Walk down the memory late as you recreate an office must-have that is now a rare treat – the typewriter. Relish your childhood curiosity by trying to press the keys and make the roller make all the sounds.
What’s fun with the LEGO typewriter is that it’s not only for display because it moves and creates sound. Like the old typewriter, you can feed paper in the platen roller. Whenever you press the letter keys, the typebar, and carriage move while creating the typical typewriter sound. A great piece to have at home next to your vintage collections.
Star Wars R2-D2 Collectible Building Toy
Who would ever think that a robot can be charming and cuddly? This is the charm of R2-D2, the ever-reliable robot of Hans Solo, who has captured the heart of all Star Wars fans. Instead of getting the usual robots, take a step further with a build-to-display model that you will cherish for life.
The buildable R2-D2 comes with all the authentic features from a rotating head to extendable front hatches, plus a hidden lightsaber. It also includes a stand where you place the finished R2-D2 so you can display it in your collection. A challenging but rewarding project that will bring you back to why you loved Star Wars in the first place.
NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander
A tribute to the historical walk on the moon, LEGO launched the Apollo 11 Lunar Lander in celebration of NASA’s 50th anniversary of the iconic event. The build-to-display creation features amazing details of the spacecraft, complete with 2 astronaut Minifigures.
This is a feat to complete by itself. But remembering what it took those people on the moon to embrace the challenge makes the project worthwhile and heartwarming. Measuring 7” high, 8” wide, and 7” deep when finished, the end-product even deserves a slot in the NASA museum because of its intricacy.
Friends Central Perk
The legendary sitcom from 1994 is making its comeback on the Central Perk, in LEGO form. Freeze that time when you are religiously watching this sitcom on national television due to the absence of the internet and smartphones. The brick-built version of F.R.I.E.N.D.S in the infamous cafe studio is fun to show off to family and friends.
The Central Perk LEGO kit wouldn’t be complete without the casts. As such, it includes everyone in the sitcom in miniature forms – Ross Geller, Phoebe Buffay, Rachel Green, Monica Geller, Chandler Bing, Joey Tribbiani, and Gunther.
Architecture Statue of Liberty
Show your patriotism with the LEGO architecture statue of Liberty. The ultimate landmark of the nation that can become a symbolic centerpiece in your home. Give this as a gift to a friend or family member who has served as a soldier or in public office to honor their contribution to society.
The 1685-piece LEGO architecture captured the intricate details of the iconic Lady Liberty standing on the pedestal. Make this an activity to show and instill a love for LEGO and the nation. Every detail has been replicated to perfection, making the entire project worthy of praise and attention.
Volkswagen T2 Camper Van
If you can’t go out for a road trip, build the LEGO Volkswagen camper van for a momentary escape from the mundane of life. Pack up and head on to a quiet space where you can assemble the 2207 pieces to complete the authentic Volkswagen.
It has the complete set-up from the large windshield to the sliding door. It even comes with additional accessories for a camp out by the beach or the forest such as folding chairs and a surfboard. You can never go wrong with the classic vehicles being made into LEGO projects. They are timeless and displayable which you can pass to future generations.
Grand Piano Model
Treat your musician self or a loved one with an accessory that is music to the ears. The LEGO Ideas Grand Piano is a building kit that transcends the usual building, vehicles, and toys people are used to. This is for music lovers who are fond of classical music or piano pieces that play rhythm to the heart.
A sight to behold because of the intricate details added to the piano, it is highly sophisticated and creative from the piano keys to the leg wheels to the adjustable bench. Even your rigid piano teacher will sing bravo at its beauty and charm.
Ship in a Bottle
Stop getting frustrated trying to figure out how to fit a ship in a bottle because LEGO has made things possible for you. Switch to the LEGO Ideas ship in a bottle-building kit to finally build the project of your dream. The 965-piece puzzle is a delight to assemble because of the variety of colors from the water to the ship to the bottle.
The ship isn’t a plain one either as it includes fancy accessories such as the captain’s quarter, crow’s nest, glad, mast, cannons, and everything a pirate ship would have. Save tons of time following the instructions so you won’t break your heart again because finally, you get to build a ship in a bottle.