10 Best LEGO Sets 2022 | UK Paediatrician Reviewed

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For a more in-depth look at the comprehensive top 10 selection, make sure to read on to learn more about the different types of LEGO sets available and understand how our ranking was determined.

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1. Choose A Lego Set Which Is Age Appropriate 
2. Pick A Lego Set Based Off Of The Person's Interests
3. Take Into Account The Complexity And Size Of The Set

DUPLO is a range aimed at children under six and comprises of a range of larger bricks and figures to suit little hands that have not yet gained the dexterity to handle the tiny “big kid” LEGO bricks. However, many older children - and adults! - have also been caught enjoying DUPLO.

Available, like standard LEGO, in a variety of themed sets as well as creative brick sets, DUPLO is compatible with the smaller LEGO bricks so you can build creations incorporating both types of blocks, which can work really well as your little builders grow.

It also helps develop fine motor skills, meaning hand-eye coordination, and play skills both in isolation and with other children, helping to improve their social communication.

Standard LEGO bricks are generally best suited to those over six years of age, but the complexity of individual sets can affect which age group becomes a better fit for them. If in doubt, look at the packaging for the set as LEGO handily labels each set according to their target age range.

The larger sets with more pieces are generally more suited to older children or even adults, and additional features in ranges, such as LEGO Technic, also adds to their difficulty level, making them better for older children or adults.

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LEGO City is a range developed to reflect the real world and includes a wide range of sets that feature vehicles, buildings and more city-themes. Each set can stand alone or be collected to form part of a modular cityscape. There are tiny sets that have one or two mini-figures as well as a small vehicle or building, and there are huge sets that include multiple complex vehicles and buildings.

It is a really popular range that, once built, also serves as fun toys to play with. Your child will have hours of endless fun as they use their creativity to build their own original city filled with many adventures. If you are wanting to start your LEGO city landscape, we recommend first purchasing either the fire brigade or police chase at the bank set as these have proven to be the most highly rated!  

The LEGO Ninjago range is aimed at children over six and focuses on a group of ninja heroes. The sets vary in complexity, with a few for ages 6+, but most being generally aimed at the 8-14 years age range. These sets tie in with LEGO’s Ninjago film and tv series.

Ninjago sets are a good choice for anyone with an interest in martial arts or fighting baddies. They are popular with girls, boys and grown-ups alike! As of recently, LEGO has released a new wave of Ninjago products. In addition to this, the official LEGO website has a whole section dedicated to the series which has a variety of games and videos to add to the overall experience! 

In a somewhat magical partnership, LEGO has produced a series of enchanting Harry Potter minifigures and sets that are sure to be the perfect choice for any Harry Potter fan. These sets are generally of medium complexity, although, there is a Hogwarts Castle set for older builders 16+ that boasts over 6,000 pieces! If you’ve got a Harry Potter fan to buy for, you might want to consider one of the great sets available. 

If, however, your child is more into Disney princess or superheroes and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there are lots of LEGO sets with this theme too! The great thing about these film sets is that they are not only designed for kids but for adult LEGO enthusiasts and collectors! Some of these film sets can get quite expensive, so if you are passionate about one film or series, try and get the set when it's first released! 

This fun range revolves around a group of friends who live in Heartlake City. With figures that are a bit bigger than the usual LEGO minifigure, these characters are more lifelike. The sets can stand alone, although many can also be combined to build a complex Heartlake City set. 

You can choose between a range of sets from a pet parlour to a glamping site as well as lighthouse rescue set. LEGO Friends is aimed at builders over six years of age and targeted primarily at girls. There is also a TV series of the same name, featuring the LEGO characters.

This series from LEGO was developed to give experienced LEGO builders additional challenges in their builds. Using additional real-life features such as gearboxes, motors and steering systems, these sets offer a new dimension in LEGO building.

Most of these sets are aimed at the over nines, although a few, simpler Technic sets are available for children from seven. Technic sets are perfect for young builders who are keen to extend their skills and try new things.

Want to further boost your memory as well as your creativity? Then why not consider getting a 3D puzzle!

Creator Expert is the advanced series' developed to offer the ultimate building challenge for expert builders. The series includes modular houses, cars, world buildings, and more. This range is best for older teens or adults who are very keen LEGO model builders.

This ranking has been compiled by the writing team at mybest UK via careful evaluation of the points made in the buying guide and thorough research of each product and comparing multiple verified customer reviews across the EC sites used.

Every year a number of the LEGO sets retire. Once they are gone, they are much harder or nearly impossible to get your hands on. To make sure that you don't miss out, keep an eye on the official LEGO website as they have a section with all the products set to retire soon.

As of now, the LEGO set with the most pieces is the LEGO Art World Map which has over 11,000 pieces! Coming in close second is the LEGO Titanic with 9,090 and then the LEGO Colosseum with 9,036.

Yes, there are a number of websites where you can rent LEGO sets from. If this is something you are interested in, it is best to do some more in-depth research to find which services are the most reputable and affordable!

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