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LEGO® Gift Ideas for Christmas 2026: Play and Display

By Régis Jehl · Published on November 3, 2026

This Christmas, choose a LEGO® set to suit the person who will build it. These new releases from June through September range from small stocking stuffers to display models. Browse by the way they will use their gift, or find their favorite interest or theme below. Check the manufacturer's recommended age when choosing for a child.

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Built LEGO® Friends, City and Ninjago sets, side by side

Small sets to unwrap and play

7 sets

Compact builds to tuck into a stocking or give alongside a larger present. For a child starting out, look for a familiar character and an age recommendation that suits them.

11212 · ages 4+ · 103 pieces

Kitty Fairy's Garden House

Kitty Fairy's Garden House brings a corner of Gabby's Dollhouse to the building table. A choice for younger children who love the show.

The built set: Forest Tea Party

42690 · ages 6+ · 116 pieces

Forest Tea Party

Forest Tea Party is a small Friends set for a woodland snack break. A gentle introduction to building for a child who enjoys make-believe.

The built set: Lloyd's Dragon Mech Battle Pack

71862 · ages 6+ · 81 pieces

Lloyd's Dragon Mech Battle Pack

Lloyd's Dragon Mech Battle Pack puts the green ninja's mech in a small box. For a child keen to start a Ninjago collection.

The built set: Pizza Truck

42694 · ages 6+ · 190 pieces

Pizza Truck

The Friends Pizza Truck is a compact set for serving slices on the move. A gift for a child who likes playing shop.

72159 · ages 7+ · 88 pieces

Jigglypuff Concert

Jigglypuff Concert gives the singing Pokémon a stage. A small build for a young fan of the series.

The built set: Zilvar and Grimtak the Dragon Beast

71863 · ages 7+ · 232 pieces

Zilvar and Grimtak the Dragon Beast

Zilvar and Grimtak the Dragon Beast sets up a Ninjago showdown. For a child who would rather play out a battle than leave a model on the shelf.

The built set: Passenger Jet

60492 · ages 4+ · 118 pieces

Passenger Jet

The City Passenger Jet is aimed at younger builders. Build the plane, then let the holiday adventures begin.

Everyday stories and outdoor adventures

13 sets

For children who like making up stories around a building or a vehicle. Match the setting to what they enjoy, whether that is camping or running a busy town.

The built set: Nature Glamping Cabin

42682 · ages 6+ · 295 pieces

Nature Glamping Cabin

Nature Glamping Cabin takes the Friends characters camping. A choice for a child who loves being outdoors.

The built set: Creative Dollhouse Suitcase

42697 · ages 6+ · 355 pieces

Creative Dollhouse Suitcase

Creative Dollhouse Suitcase packs a dollhouse into a carrying case. Handy for taking along to the grandparents' house.

60496 · ages 6+ · 494 pieces

Pizza Delivery Experience with Vehicles

Pizza Delivery Experience with Vehicles adds a pizzeria to a City layout. Children can invent delivery routes around their own town.

The built set: Creative Flower Shop

42693 · ages 7+ · 377 pieces

Creative Flower Shop

Creative Flower Shop is a Friends set for children who like arranging flowers and decorating. The shop gives them a setting for their own stories.

The built set: Spinning Flower & Fairy Teacup Ride

42702 · ages 7+ · 321 pieces

Spinning Flower & Fairy Teacup Ride

Spinning Flower & Fairy Teacup Ride brings a flower-themed teacup ride to a Friends fairground. For a child drawn to amusement park scenes.

60497 · ages 6+ · 583 pieces

Drive-Through Car Wash

Drive-Through Car Wash gives the cars in a City collection somewhere to stop. A familiar everyday setting for vehicle play.

The built set: Candy & Cupcake Ferris Wheel

42700 · ages 7+ · 602 pieces

Candy & Cupcake Ferris Wheel

Candy & Cupcake Ferris Wheel adds a sweet-themed attraction to a Friends amusement park. For a child who likes building fairground scenes.

60506 · ages 7+ · 693 pieces

Classic Beach Tram

Classic Beach Tram brings seaside transport to a City layout. A gift for a child who already has a town taking shape.

The built set: Vintage Steam Train

60511 · ages 7+ · 575 pieces

Vintage Steam Train

Vintage Steam Train is an old-fashioned locomotive for children who love trains. It may appeal to the adults building alongside them, too.

The built set: Mermaid Roller Coaster Ride

42703 · ages 8+ · 864 pieces

Mermaid Roller Coaster Ride

Mermaid Roller Coaster Ride gives a Friends amusement park an underwater theme. A larger attraction for a child who enjoys fairground play.

The built set: Cozy Fall Forest Cabin

42705 · ages 9+ · 1,229 pieces

Cozy Fall Forest Cabin

Cozy Fall Forest Cabin is an autumn retreat among the trees. For a child who likes woodland settings and building houses.

The built set: Dump Truck & Front End Loader

60494 · ages 8+ · 1,132 pieces

Dump Truck & Front End Loader

Dump Truck & Front End Loader sets up a City construction site. A larger playset for a child fascinated by heavy machinery.

The built set: Heartlake City Grand Hotel

42704 · ages 9+ · 1,406 pieces

Heartlake City Grand Hotel

Heartlake City Grand Hotel is the largest Friends set in this guide. A substantial building project for a child who enjoys creating stories around a house or hotel.

Action, games and favorite characters

14 sets

Start with the worlds they already love. These sets turn familiar characters and scenes into something they can build and play with.

The built set: Kai and Cole's Combiner Vehicles

71864 · ages 7+ · 394 pieces

Kai and Cole's Combiner Vehicles

Kai and Cole's Combiner Vehicles joins the Ninjago heroes' vehicles into a combined machine. For a child who likes changing the shape of their builds.

77119 · ages 8+ · 310 pieces

Tails' Tornado-1

Tails takes to the air in his plane. A gift for a Sonic fan who wants to bring the games into their play.

75641 · ages 9+ · 271 pieces

Dr. Hiriluk's Hideout

Dr. Hiriluk's Hideout is the smallest One Piece set in this selection. A place to start for a child who loves the series.

21582 · ages 9+ · 344 pieces

Chicken Jockey

Chicken Jockey brings a familiar Minecraft scene to the building table. For a player who would enjoy building something from the game.

72164 · ages 6+ · 400 pieces

Training House with Pikachu

Training House with Pikachu gives the Pokémon a place to practice. A playset for younger fans of the series.

77983 · ages 7+ · 703 pieces

Mosasaurus Dinosaur Boat Attack

Mosasaurus Dinosaur Boat Attack sets a marine reptile against a boat. A Jurassic World gift for a child who enjoys creature encounters.

72165 · ages 8+ · 831 pieces

Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle

Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle brings a Pokémon showdown to the table. For a fan who likes recreating battles from the series.

The built set: Wyldfyre's Transforming Dragon Mech

71868 · ages 8+ · 821 pieces

Wyldfyre's Transforming Dragon Mech

Wyldfyre's Transforming Dragon Mech changes from a mech into a dragon. A Ninjago gift for a child who likes machines with a different form to discover.

The built set: Battle at the Dragon's Blade

71871 · ages 9+ · 1,016 pieces

Battle at the Dragon's Blade

Battle at the Dragon's Blade gives Ninjago fans a larger scene to build. For a child who enjoys setting up battles.

75643 · ages 9+ · 577 pieces

Tony Tony Chopper

Tony Tony Chopper is the doctor in Luffy's crew. A character build for a One Piece fan.

72537 · ages 9+ · 825 pieces

Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird

Build Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird, the animal companions from KPop Demon Hunters. For a fan of the animated film.

76339 · ages 10+ · 747 pieces

The Fantastic Four H.E.R.B.I.E.

H.E.R.B.I.E., the robot from the Fantastic Four, is a build for a young Marvel fan. A character to keep beside their superhero sets.

77059 · ages 10+ · 513 pieces

Timmy & Tommy's Fun Day Out

Timmy & Tommy's Fun Day Out takes the Animal Crossing twins on an outing. For a child who loves the game.

The built set: The anniversary edition Ninja Charger, a red race car

71867 · ages 14+ · 691 pieces

X-1 Ninja Charger 15th Anniversary

A familiar Ninjago vehicle returns for the theme's anniversary. A choice for a teenager who has grown up with the ninjas.

Big worlds for imaginative play

5 sets

Larger scenes and machines for builders who want room to stage an adventure. Check the recommended age rather than choosing by box size alone.

The built set: Land Bounty

71869 · ages 9+ · 1,214 pieces

Land Bounty

Land Bounty takes the ninjas' ship onto dry land. A large Ninjago playset for a child who enjoys inventing missions.

The built set: The Twin Titan Mechs

71870 · ages 12+ · 1,707 pieces

The Twin Titan Mechs

The Twin Titan Mechs are giant Ninjago machines ready for battle. For older children who love mech combat.

75646 · ages 9+ · 1,705 pieces

Garp's Marine Battleship

Garp's Marine Battleship is the largest One Piece set in this selection. A big ship for a child who wants to build a scene around the series.

The built set: Ultra Dragon Battle

71872 · ages 12+ · 2,178 pieces

Ultra Dragon Battle

Ultra Dragon Battle is the largest Ninjago set in this guide. For a fan who wants a dragon at the center of the action.

75453 · ages 14+ · 1,683 pieces

Offworld Sandcrawler and Mudhorn

Offworld Sandcrawler and Mudhorn brings a vehicle and creature from the Mandalorian's world to the building table. A larger project for a teenage Star Wars fan.

Cars and motorcycles to build

7 sets

For someone who can name their favorite car before you have finished asking. The range includes builds for children and display models for adults, so check the recommended age.

77263 · ages 9+ · 358 pieces

BMW M3 (E30)

A classic BMW sports car in the Speed Champions range, built at minifigure scale. For a fan of older performance cars.

42238 · ages 10+ · 457 pieces

Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory Motorcycle

A Ducati motocross bike in the Technic range. A way into mechanical building for a child who loves motorcycles.

42234 · ages 10+ · 805 pieces

Dodge Viper GTS-R Sports Car

A Dodge Viper racing car in Technic form. For a child who follows motorsport.

42235 · ages 9+ · 882 pieces

Ferrari 488 PISTA Car

A track-focused Ferrari in the Technic range. Choose according to the car they love, whether they lean toward Ferrari or Dodge.

42236 · ages 10+ · 973 pieces

Custom Garage Ford Mustang GT Car

A Ford Mustang to customize. For a child who likes changing their cars as much as building them.

42239 · ages 12+ · 719 pieces

Batmobile Tumbler

The Batmobile Tumbler from the Batman films, built with Technic elements. A display model for adult fans.

11381 · ages 18+ · 1,673 pieces

Jaguar E-type

Jaguar E-type is a classic car to build and display. For an adult who loves vintage motoring.

Builds for the display shelf

11 sets

For someone who enjoys the finished model as much as the build. Think about what they would like to have on show, and check the recommended age: this section includes gifts for teenagers as well as adult builders.

43028 · ages 10+ · 360 pieces

Olivia Rodrigo’s Vinyl

Olivia Rodrigo's Vinyl turns a record into a brick-built display. A gift for a fan with a space on their shelf.

76345 · ages 18+ · 379 pieces

Doctor Doom Bust

Doctor Doom Bust is a display build for an adult Marvel fan. A character piece for the shelf rather than a play scene.

72150 · ages 18+ · 757 pieces

Munchlax

Munchlax, the hungry Pokémon, becomes a display model for adults. For someone whose affection for the series has lasted beyond childhood.

72160 · ages 18+ · 1,190 pieces

Arcanine

Arcanine is a larger character build for adults. A gift for someone who grew up with Pokémon.

43031 · ages 14+ · 1,228 pieces

Olivia Rodrigo’s Dual Guitar

Olivia Rodrigo's Dual Guitar is a much larger build than her vinyl set. A gift for a fan from their teenage years onward.

11383 · ages 18+ · 1,420 pieces

Mayor Manor

Mayor Manor brings a Halloween setting to the Icons range. For someone happy to keep a spooky display out after the season ends.

21372 · ages 18+ · 1,212 pieces

La Catrina

La Catrina, a figure associated with Mexico's Day of the Dead, joins the LEGO® Ideas range. A colorful display build.

11382 · ages 18+ · 1,252 pieces

Hubble Space Telescope

Hubble Space Telescope is a display model for an adult with an interest in space. A gift for someone who would rather build a telescope than a vehicle.

72051 · ages 18+ · 1,371 pieces

Donkey Kong Arcade

Donkey Kong Arcade recreates an arcade cabinet in bricks. A build for an adult who remembers the early video games.

75455 · ages 18+ · 1,544 pieces

Boba Fett

Boba Fett brings the Star Wars bounty hunter to an adult build. For a fan who wants a character model to display.

11386 · ages 18+ · 1,794 pieces

SpongeBob SquarePants: Bikini Bottom

SpongeBob SquarePants: Bikini Bottom brings the underwater town to the Icons range. The largest adult set in this guide, for a fan with room to display it.

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By age

Age recommended by the manufacturer.

Ages 4+Kitty Fairy's Garden House, Passenger Jet
Ages 6+Forest Tea Party, Lloyd's Dragon Mech Battle Pack, Pizza Truck, Nature Glamping Cabin, Creative Dollhouse Suitcase, Pizza Delivery Experience with Vehicles, Drive-Through Car Wash, Training House with Pikachu
Ages 7+Jigglypuff Concert, Zilvar and Grimtak the Dragon Beast, Creative Flower Shop, Spinning Flower & Fairy Teacup Ride, Candy & Cupcake Ferris Wheel, Classic Beach Tram, Vintage Steam Train, Kai and Cole's Combiner Vehicles, Mosasaurus Dinosaur Boat Attack
Ages 8+Mermaid Roller Coaster Ride, Dump Truck & Front End Loader, Tails' Tornado-1, Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle, Wyldfyre's Transforming Dragon Mech
Ages 9+Cozy Fall Forest Cabin, Heartlake City Grand Hotel, Dr. Hiriluk's Hideout, Chicken Jockey, Battle at the Dragon's Blade, Tony Tony Chopper, Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird, Land Bounty, Garp's Marine Battleship, BMW M3 (E30), Ferrari 488 PISTA Car
Ages 10+The Fantastic Four H.E.R.B.I.E., Timmy & Tommy's Fun Day Out, Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory Motorcycle, Dodge Viper GTS-R Sports Car, Custom Garage Ford Mustang GT Car, Olivia Rodrigo’s Vinyl
Ages 12+The Twin Titan Mechs, Ultra Dragon Battle, Batmobile Tumbler
Ages 14+X-1 Ninja Charger 15th Anniversary, Offworld Sandcrawler and Mudhorn, Olivia Rodrigo’s Dual Guitar
Ages 18+Jaguar E-type, Doctor Doom Bust, Munchlax, Arcanine, Mayor Manor, La Catrina, Hubble Space Telescope, Donkey Kong Arcade, Boba Fett, SpongeBob SquarePants: Bikini Bottom

Advent calendars

By interest

Video gamesDonkey Kong Arcade, Chicken Jockey, Tails' Tornado-1, Timmy & Tommy's Fun Day Out, Jigglypuff Concert, Training House with Pikachu, Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle, Munchlax, Arcanine
Film, TV and animationBoba Fett, Offworld Sandcrawler and Mudhorn, Batmobile Tumbler, Doctor Doom Bust, The Fantastic Four H.E.R.B.I.E., Mosasaurus Dinosaur Boat Attack, Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird, SpongeBob SquarePants: Bikini Bottom, Kitty Fairy's Garden House
Manga and animeDr. Hiriluk's Hideout, Tony Tony Chopper, Garp's Marine Battleship
Cars and motorcyclesBMW M3 (E30), Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory Motorcycle, Dodge Viper GTS-R Sports Car, Ferrari 488 PISTA Car, Custom Garage Ford Mustang GT Car, Jaguar E-type
Ninjas and dragonsLloyd's Dragon Mech Battle Pack, Zilvar and Grimtak the Dragon Beast, Kai and Cole's Combiner Vehicles, Wyldfyre's Transforming Dragon Mech, Battle at the Dragon's Blade, X-1 Ninja Charger 15th Anniversary, Land Bounty, The Twin Titan Mechs, Ultra Dragon Battle
Town life and workPassenger Jet, Pizza Delivery Experience with Vehicles, Drive-Through Car Wash, Classic Beach Tram, Vintage Steam Train, Dump Truck & Front End Loader, Pizza Truck, Creative Flower Shop
Fairgrounds, nature and housesForest Tea Party, Nature Glamping Cabin, Creative Dollhouse Suitcase, Spinning Flower & Fairy Teacup Ride, Candy & Cupcake Ferris Wheel, Mermaid Roller Coaster Ride, Cozy Fall Forest Cabin, Heartlake City Grand Hotel
MusicOlivia Rodrigo’s Vinyl, Olivia Rodrigo’s Dual Guitar
Space, art and decorationHubble Space Telescope, La Catrina, Mayor Manor

By theme

CityPassenger Jet, Pizza Delivery Experience with Vehicles, Drive-Through Car Wash, Classic Beach Tram, Vintage Steam Train, Dump Truck & Front End Loader
FriendsForest Tea Party, Pizza Truck, Nature Glamping Cabin, Creative Dollhouse Suitcase, Creative Flower Shop, Spinning Flower & Fairy Teacup Ride, Candy & Cupcake Ferris Wheel, Mermaid Roller Coaster Ride, Cozy Fall Forest Cabin, Heartlake City Grand Hotel
NinjagoLloyd's Dragon Mech Battle Pack, Zilvar and Grimtak the Dragon Beast, Kai and Cole's Combiner Vehicles, Wyldfyre's Transforming Dragon Mech, Battle at the Dragon's Blade, X-1 Ninja Charger 15th Anniversary, Land Bounty, The Twin Titan Mechs, Ultra Dragon Battle
TechnicDucati Desmo450 MX Factory Motorcycle, Dodge Viper GTS-R Sports Car, Ferrari 488 PISTA Car, Custom Garage Ford Mustang GT Car, Batmobile Tumbler
Speed ChampionsBMW M3 (E30)
IconsMayor Manor, Hubble Space Telescope, Jaguar E-type, SpongeBob SquarePants: Bikini Bottom
IdeasLa Catrina
Star WarsBoba Fett, Offworld Sandcrawler and Mudhorn, Star Wars Advent Calendar 2026
MarvelDoctor Doom Bust, The Fantastic Four H.E.R.B.I.E., Super Heroes Marvel Advent Calendar 2026
Disney PrincessDisney Princess Advent Calendar 2026
PokémonJigglypuff Concert, Training House with Pikachu, Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle, Munchlax, Arcanine
One PieceDr. Hiriluk's Hideout, Tony Tony Chopper, Garp's Marine Battleship
Super MarioDonkey Kong Arcade
MinecraftChicken Jockey
SonicTails' Tornado-1
Animal CrossingTimmy & Tommy's Fun Day Out
Jurassic WorldMosasaurus Dinosaur Boat Attack
KPop Demon HuntersDerpy Tiger and Sussie Bird
Gabby's DollhouseKitty Fairy's Garden House
Editions: Olivia RodrigoOlivia Rodrigo’s Vinyl, Olivia Rodrigo’s Dual Guitar

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Frequently asked questions

Which LEGO® set should I give a child who is new to building?

Choose a small set from a world they already enjoy, with a recommended age close to their own. The age on the box is the manufacturer's suggested starting point. For younger children, consider Kitty Fairy's Garden House or Passenger Jet.

Which LEGO® set makes a good gift for an adult?

Look for a subject they would enjoy displaying. The adult builds in this guide include Hubble Space Telescope, Jaguar E-type, La Catrina and Donkey Kong Arcade. Check the manufacturer's age recommendation on the set you choose.

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