The Best LEGO Sets for Kids in 2025

LEGOs: A 2025 Guide to the Best Sets for Kids

LEGOs have transcended their origins as a children's toy, captivating adults as well. This shift in demographics presents a challenge for parents selecting age-appropriate sets. While age recommendations once reliably indicated complexity, the 18+ designation now encompasses diverse offerings, ranging from simple builds to intricate, adult-themed creations, and even display-only models unsuitable for vigorous play. This guide focuses on the best LEGO sets for kids in 2025, prioritizing designs that encourage imaginative play.

Top LEGO Sets for Kids in 2025

LEGO Fortnite Bus (#77073)

• Age Range: 10+
• Piece Count: 954
• Dimensions: 11"H x 11"L x 5"W
• Price: $99.99 (LEGO Store)

This highly detailed, vibrantly colored set is a popular choice. Its simple bus foundation, complemented by mecha attachments, makes it ideal for introducing children to LEGO, particularly those who prefer physical to digital play. Currently available on backorder.

LEGO Moana's Adventure Canoe (#43270)

• Age Range: 6+
• Piece Count: 529
• Dimensions: 10"H x 8.5"L x 5"W
• Price: $59.99 (LEGO Store)

Capitalizing on the success of Moana 2, this canoe features a removable top deck and hidden living quarters. Includes Moana, Loto, Moni minifigures, and Pua the pig.

LEGO New Captain America Figure (#76296)

• Age Range: 8+
• Piece Count: 359
• Dimensions: 11"H
• Price: $34.99 (LEGO Store)

Celebrating Sam Wilson's Captain America in Captain America: Brave New World (February 14, 2025 release), this action figure boasts a detachable shield, Redwing drone, wings, and articulated limbs. A simple build with striking results.

LEGO Retro Camera (#31147)

• Age Range: 8+
• Piece Count: 261
• Dimensions: 2.5"H x 5"W x 3"D
• Price: $18.57 (Amazon, 7% off)

This versatile set can also be built as a video camera or retro television. The camera version features a movable lens, buttons, a strap, and an opening back for "film loading." Exceptional value for its price and piece count.

LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box (#10696)

• Age Range: 4+
• Piece Count: 484
• Dimensions: N/A
• Price: $24.88 (Amazon, 29% off)

A classic starting point for LEGO builders, this box offers a diverse selection of bricks and colors, along with simple build instructions to teach basic techniques.

LEGO Burger Truck (#60404)

• Age Range: 5+
• Piece Count: 194
• Dimensions: 4"H x 5"L x 2.5"W
• Price: $15.99 (Amazon, 20% off)

Despite its small size, this colorful and expressive truck is a delightful build, easily integrated into existing LEGO cities.

LEGO Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica (#42161)

• Age Range: 9+
• Piece Count: 806
• Dimensions: 3"H x 11"L x 4.5"W
• Price: $46.18 (Amazon, 8% off)

A highly-rated vehicle set, featuring a V10 engine, working doors, and steering. Consider also the Bugatti Bolide and Ford Mustang Shelby.

LEGO Majestic Tiger (#31129)

• Age Range: 9+
• Piece Count: 755
• Dimensions: 5"H x 12"L x 2"W
• Price: $39.99 (Amazon, 20% off)

A 3-in-1 set allowing for the construction of a koi fish or red panda, but the tiger is a standout with its realistic design and poseable limbs.

LEGO Traditional Chess Set (#40719)

• Age Range: 9+
• Piece Count: 743
• Dimensions: 4"H x 12"W x 12"D
• Price: $74.99 (LEGO Store)

A functional chess set with a realistic wood-like finish.

LEGO 3-in-1 Pirate Ship (#31109)

• Age Range: 9+
• Piece Count: 1264
• Dimensions: 14"H x 18"L x 7"W
• Price: $95.99 (Amazon, 20% off)

A highly detailed pirate ship with alternative builds: a pirate inn or Skull Island.

LEGO Mosaic Maker (#40179)

• Age Range: 10+
• Piece Count: 4702
• Dimensions: 15" x 15"
• Price: $129.99 (LEGO Store)

Allows for the creation of custom mosaics from uploaded photos.

Additional LEGO Deals:

• LEGO Star Wars Endor Speeder Chase Diorama - $49.59
• LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit Building Set - $60.99
• LEGO Marvel Infinity Gauntlet Set - $63.99
• LEGO Star Wars Chewbacca - $127.99
• LEGO Icons Atari 2600 Building Set - $159.99

Note: This is a selection of available sets. The official LEGO website offers a comprehensive catalog searchable by age range. As of March 2025, there are 369 sets for 6-8 year-olds and 452 sets for 9-12 year-olds. For adult-oriented sets, please refer to our separate guide. Other themed guides include Nintendo, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Marvel LEGO sets.