One of the most popular toys worldwide, LEGOs are an excellent option for kids of all ages. Maybe you’ve been intimated by the steep price tag. Surprisingly, there are some great sets available on a budget. We explore 50 of the best and most budget-friendly kids LEGO sets available. Great for any occasion, these inexpensive sets will be a favorite gift for any kid.
How to Choose a Budget LEGO Set
Here are some important things to think about when choosing bricks to purchase.
- Price. Probably the biggest consideration for most people is cost. Included on this list are the best sets available at a good price.
- Difficulty. Think about your child’s age and abilities. In addition, your child’s attention span can help you decide how many pieces and what level of difficulty would be appropriate. You want something your child will enjoy and not get frustrated with. As a guideline, we’ve included our recommendations of ages for each set we reviewed.
- Theme. LEGO offers hundreds of different themed sets. Whether it’s Star Wars, Disney, Minecraft, or Marvel, look for a themed set your child will enjoy.
- Motion. Adding motion to a set is another fun aspect for kids approximately ages 8 and older. Whether it’s a car that actually drives or a helicopter with a turning blade, kids love adding motion to their creations.
We have reviewed 11 LEGO set types and 50 LEGO sets many of which are new for 2020.
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LEGO Creator Sets
LEGO Creator Sets allow kids to combine learning with brick building. The best part about these Creator Sets is that they are all 3-in-1 sets. This means that there are instructions to build 3 different designs for hours of building enjoyment.
Creator 3in1 Shuttle Transporter 31091
This set is one of the most popular LEGO sets out there, and it is an amazing value. At around $25, this set not only is fun to build, but it is also a great looking American icon. A great STEM set, this is perfect for boys and girls alike. It can be built into 3 very functional sets. Furthermore, all three are fun builds that will help your child imagine what it is like to be an astronaut.
Creator Robo Explorer 31062
This is not only a great LEGO set, but it is also a great robot toy. Your child will love the robot tracks, green robot eyes, and great robot movements. With 3 different build options, this set will provide your child with hours of fun. Not only do I highly recommended this set because it’s a great toy, it’s also a great value.
Creator Mighty Dinosaurs 31058
Creator 3in1 Rocket Rally Car 31074
Your child will delight in building this Creator Rocket Rally Car. Like most of the Creator sets, this set will allow your child to build 3 distinct and different LEGO builds with instructions. The sets are all very creative in nature and feature great green, blue, and black colors. Builders of the rocket rally car build can turn to a rocket-powered turbo boost by moving the rear hood up. This set is a good value and highly recommended.
3in1 Extreme Engines 31072
This great looking LEGO cart style, or Indy-style, race car is a fun build for a child who loves race cars or hot rods. The 3-in-1 design means that your child can have hours of building fun with one set. Featuring the primary race car, a hot rod car, and a speedboat, this set offers fun options. My only complaint with this set is that it does not have a lot of pieces, and some of the finer details seem lost with the lack of pieces. I’d recommend this set for a little lower age than the rest of the Creator sets reviewed here. It would probably be enjoyed best for kids under 10.
Top Budget Star Wars Sets
These Star Wars LEGO sets are all under $50, with many under $20. With all the excitement of some of the larger Star Wars sets, these options come without all of the sticker shock. If you want some more complicated LEGO sets, visit our Challenging LEGO set reviews.
Star Wars 75214 Anakin’s Jedi Starfighter
This small but great LEGO Star Wars set is loaded with a lot of value in a small package. Featuring not only Anakin but also R2-D2, this set is sure to please the young Star Wars fan in your life. The cockpit can be opened to reveal our heroes, and this set also has wings that fold open and closed. With some great mini figures and a fair number of pieces for the price, this set is a lot of fun to build. After that, it’s equally as fun to play with.
Dimensions: 3” (8cm) high, 10” (27cm) long and 5” (13cm) wide
Pieces: 247
Our Recommended Ages: 6-12
LEGO Star Wars: A Wing Starfighter 75248
This great Star Wars build is a replica of a Resistance A-wing fighter similar to what you could find in the Rise of the Skywalker movie. The build itself is really good. Included is the pilot Snap Wexley with his iconic orange Star Wars pilot uniform as well as a basic pistol. Lieutenant Connix has a tan uniform as well as a pistol. Clearly, both of these figurines are ready to battle and cause some resistance trouble.
This ship is great set to build, and it’s also a fun set to play with. It includes a see through cockpit as well as two great side by side blasters. One of the best value sets on our list, A Wing Starfighter is strongly recommended.
Dimensions: 2″ high, 4″ wide, and 7″ long
Pieces: 269
Our Recommended Ages: 6-11
A New Hope Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder 75271
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Luke is on his way in this exciting X-34 landspeeder. It is easy to picture this speeder hovering away on Tatooine to fight some Tuscan raiders or Jawa across the dangerous desert planet. Included are three fantastic figurines in Luke and C-3PO as well as an armed Jawa.
This set would not only be great to build, but it would also be fun to play with. It is loaded with tons of great Star Wars details to make it a great model to set up on a desk as well. Both kids and collectors alike would love to get this as a gift. The landspeeder is a great value with over 200 pieces and 3 figurines.
Dimensions: 1″ (5cm) high, 4″ (11cm) wide, and 7″ (20cm) long
Pieces: 236
Our Recommended Ages: 6-10
Darth Vader Transformation 75183
I’ll admit it: Darth Vader is one of the coolest bad guys ever. There is just something about his black suit and mechanical voice that strike fear across the galaxy. This set is based on Star Wars Episode III, Revenge of the Sith. It definitely has a dark side to it, and you can make Anakin’s dark side appear by twisting a mechanism and turning Anakin into his evil counterpart, Darth Vader.
The 5 figurines and set are interesting to play with, but maybe not as fun as some of the other Star Wars sets on the list. If you like the Dark Side, this may be the set for you.
Dimensions: 3″ high, 6″ wide, and 8″ deep
Pieces: 282
Our Recommended Ages: 6-10
A New Hope Obi-Wan’s Hut 75270
Yet another classic Star Wars Movie set. This new set for 2020 is as model of Obi-Wan’s Tatooine house representative of the Star Wars a New Hope movie. This set is great mostly because it contains great minifigures of Luke, Obi-Wan, R2-D2, and a Tusken Raider. Luke and Obi-Wan have lightsabers, and the raider has his typical blaster.
Although the house itself is a little uneventful, Star War fans will go crazy over these figurines. At over 200 pieces this set is a good value. If someone likes LEGO Star Wars mini figures, this is probably the best buy of all the sets. It is easy to recreate some great movie moments with this unique set. Due to its smaller build, this set is probably better for a 8-10 year old but it could be used by many ages.
Dimensions: 3″ (9cm) high, 4″ (12cm) wide, and 4″ (11cm) long
Pieces: 200
Our Recommended Ages: 5-10
Inexpensive LEGO TECHNIC sets
LEGO Technic sets are some of my favorite sets because they include not only great LEGO options, but they also include great mechanisms, motors, gears, and electrical components. These options add another dimension to your child’s play.
Technic Cherry Picker 42088
If you are looking for an inexpensive set for a birthday party or stocking stuffer, this kit is very inexpensive at around $10 and is perfect for many occasions. It includes a 2:1 Technic set that can be built into a tow truck as well as a cherry picker loading vehicle with wheels that turn.
One downside of this set is it doesn’t look like most traditional sets. The pieces are a little different, which I’m guessing is to keep the cost down. However, the upside of this set is you get a ton of value with the two builds, over 150 pieces, and tons of great vehicle features. Some of my favorite features are the raising boom and knobby tires.
Technic Ultralight Helicopter 42057
This great looking technic set is a good value at about $15, and additionally it is exceptionally versatile. Your tween boy or girl will love putting this set together. This set can not only be built into an ultralight helicopter, but it can also be built into an experimental aircraft. Just like other technic sets, this set features a great looking main cabin, tail rotor, and gear wheels. This set is highly recommended.
Technic BASH! 42073
At under $40, this budget technic set is a great value, and my 8-year-old absolutely loves this set. It is not only a fun build, but also is a lot of fun to play with after it is assembled. The motor pops out when the race car runs into the wall. Like many of these Technic car sets, this set also has a pull back mechanism that springs and releases once charged.
This set can also be combined with the WHACK set to form a great combined car. I would definitely recommend this set. Because the car has some great details including spoiler, wide rims, and great looking tires, it’s a favorite among kids.
Technic WHACK! 42072
Technic Dozer Compactor 42071
This great looking construction equipment can be built not only as a compact dozer, but also as an articulated truck. The Technic Dozer set would be perfect for boys or girls who like construction. It has some great looking construction details including working bulldozer steering and blade. This set is fun to build and has some fun mechanisms to work with.
Dozer Compactor Dimensions: 3″ (10cm) high, 4″ (11cm) wide, and 7″ (19cm) long
Articulated Truck Dimensions: 3″ (8cm) high, 3″ (9cm) wide, and 7″ (20cm) long
Pieces: 171
Best Budget LEGO City Sets
LEGO City Sets are a great chance to celebrate some of life’s real life heroes. These sets have some fantastic vehicles and awesome mini-figures. All of these LEGO City Sets are inexpensive.
Great Vehicles Snow Groomer 60222
Get out of the way this fantastic snow groomer is coming through. A snow groomer is a something used to prepare a ski or snowboard run by packing and smoothing out the snow. Although this isn’t the easiest build, good things come to those who wait. The snow tread moves and rotates just the way you would hope it would. The moving and swiveling snow cannon make this a great build, and really enjoyable to play with. The best part of this set is probably the 6 shot snow cannon. Who wouldn’t want that as a part of your home snow battle. The set comes with two great minifigures including a really fun skier with attachable skis.
Snow Groomer Dimensions: 3″ (9cm) high, 4″ (11cm) wide, and 7″ (18cm) long
Pieces: 197
Our Recommended Ages: 5-11
Great Vehicles Pizza Van 60150
Pizza, pizza, get your pizza here! With this LEGO set, you can almost smell the hot pizza waiting in the window. This value LEGO City set allows you to construct your own Pizza Food Truck. In addition, it comes with a chef and girl customer mini-figure and is loaded with red, yellow, and green Italian character. The set has two vehicles, a Pizza food truck and a small delivery scooter to allow for great pretend pizza business play time. Any girl or boy younger LEGO fan would love this inexpensive LEGO build.
Dimensions: 3″(8cm) high, 1″(5cm) wide, and 5″(14cm) long
Pieces: 157
Our Recommended Ages: 4-9
ATV Race Team 60148
Who doesn’t love taking a drive up the mountain in an ATV? This set focuses on the fun of an ATV vehicle and all the equipment that it takes to make that great mountain or race ride happen. Furthermore, it includes a black and white sport truck, a trailer, a red ATV, and a yellow ATV. It also includes a girl and a boy mini-figure to create some great at-home ATV races. This set is great fun for a young boy or girl.
Dimensions: 2″(7cm) high, 2″(6cm) wide, and 5″(15cm) long
Pieces: 239
Our Recommended Ages: 4-11
Fire Chief Response Truck 60231
Kids can build a great looking fire truck with this value LEGO City set. With two firefighter mini-figures, any fire emergency can be averted. The firetruck has some great details including a fire hose, blue lights, and a large boom arm that can be raised and lowered. Certainly, if your kids love fire engines, this is an excellent option.
Dimensions: 2″ high, 2″ wide, and 6″ long
Pieces: 201
Our Recommended Ages: 4-11
LEGO City Pickup & Caravan 60182
Who doesn’t like time outdoors camping? This budget LEGO City set brings camping to life with 2 great vehicles. A great red sport truck is perfect for off-roading in the mountains. The second vehicle is a caravan trailer that would make for some great family time. Additionally, this set also includes 3 mini-figures and some fishing gear. Fun for boys or girls, this set is good for outdoor enthusiasts.
Pickup Dimensions: 2″ (7cm) high, 2″ (6cm) wide, and 5″ (13cm) long
Caravan Dimensions: 3″ (10 cm) high, 2″ (6cm) wide, and 7″ (20cm) long
Pieces: 344
Our Recommended Ages: 5-11
Best LEGO Friends Budget Sets
LEGO Friends Sets are specifically designed with the young lady LEGO builder in mind, though they can be enjoyed by boys as well. Featuring fun colors and themes, these sets are perfect for a birthday or Christmas gift.
LEGO Friends Mia’s Tree House 41335
Every kid dreams of having a treehouse, and LEGO lets you build one. Mia’s Treehouse comes with everything you would dream of having in a real treehouse. First, characters can ascend the climbing net to a balcony overlooking the area below. Next, they soar down the zip wire. Then they can climb up the ladder and check out the attic with an opening roof. Additionally, this set also includes two mini-figures, a bunny with its own house, and a pet bird.
Tree House Dimensions: 6” (16cm) high, 6″ (17cm) wide, and 1″ (3cm) deep
Bunny House Dimensions: 1″ (3cm) high, 1″ (4cm) wide, and 1″ (3cm) deep
Pieces: 351
Our Recommended Ages: 5-11
Play Hair Salon Fun 41391
What little girl wouldn’t want to play with this great looking Heartlake City Hair Salon? There are tons of intricate details that will allow your child to have hours of enjoyment playing hair with this great set. First, your LEGO Friends enter the salon for a hair washing. Then they chat with the hair dresser as she dries their hair. Finally, they get the perfect hairstyle. In addition, the salon has a variety of great wig options. With a large building and two great LEGO figurines this set is a good value, and a tons of fun. Because this set is fun to both assemble and then to play with, kids can spend hours playing with it.
Play Hair Salon Dimensions: 4” high and about 6″ long
Pieces: 235
Our Recommended Ages: 5-11
LEGO Friends Olivia’s Cupcake Café 41366
Olivia’s cupcake shop is open for business! There is so much to see at this beautiful bakery. First, there’s the robot making cupcakes. Then there’s the ice cream machine. Third is the delivery scooter that takes the tasty treats around town. Girls will love putting together the shop and then taking orders and filling them. This darling set has great details that will have girls baking up a storm. Included are two Lego Friends characters.
Cupcake Café Dimensions: 5” high, 7″ wide, and 4″ deep
Scooter Dimensions: 1” high, 1″ wide, and 2″ long
Pieces: 335
Our Recommended Ages: 5-12
LEGO Friends Heartlake Surf Shop 41315
Looking for a surfing or kayaking adventure, you’ll find one with Mia at the Heartlake Surf Shop. This darling LEGO set features everything for a great water experience. Whether it’s surfboards or a kayak with a paddle, Mia can get you outfitted. In addition, she has binoculars, sunglasses, water bottles, and even a postcard. The shop doors open, and there is a cash register for Mia to ring up customers! Great for adventurous kids, this set is a winner!
Surf Shop Dimensions: 4″ (11cm) high, 5″ (14 cm) wide, and 6″ (17cm) deep
Kayak Dimensions: under 1″ high (1cm) high, 1″ (2cm) wide, and over 4″ (12cm) long
Pieces: 186
Our Recommended Ages: 5-11
Underwater Loop 41337
For a fun twist on an amusement park adventure, check out the Underwater Loop. This cute ferris wheel takes you on a ride through the ocean with some fun sea creatures. Kids love assembling this kit and then playing with it. The instructions are easy to follow, and the ride actually moves. In addition, it comes with two figures and is fun to combine with other amusement park LEGO sets.
Dimensions: over 6″ (17cm) high, 4″ (12 cm) wide, and 3″ (9cm) deep
Pieces: 389
Our Recommended Ages: 5-11
Budget LEGO Superhero Sets
These LEGO Superhero Sets feature some of the most popular Superheroes out there. They combine great value with favorite superhero mini-figures and super vehicles.
Marvel Super Heroes Avengers: Infinity War The Hulkbuster Smash-Up 76104
An Ironman big and strong enough to fight with the mighty Hulk? Maybe Tony Stark has gone too far with this superheroes set. At 375 pieces, this set has 4 great looking Infinity War mini-figures including Falcon, Proxima Midnight, Bruce Banner, and an Outrider figure. Falcon has some great expanding wings. Key to this budget superhero set, the minifigures make it fun to recreate some great battles in Wakanda. The Hulkbuster is fun, but overall this is just an average set at a good price.
Hulkbuster Dimensions: 5″ (14cm) high, 6″ (16cm) wide, and 2″ (7cm) long
Pieces: 375
Our Recommended Ages: 4-12
Marvel Avengers War Machine Buster 76124
Large and in charge, this War Machine Buster is specially designed for action by Tony Stark himself. Containing 2 hand cannons, 6 round rapid shooter on its shoulder, 2 side missiles, and more, this machine means business. Just its mere presence can be a problems for bad guys even the likes of the all powerful Thanos. It makes a great companion set to the Hulkbuster set listed above and is a fun build especially for tweens. Boasting over 300 pieces, this set is a great buy. Also included are 4 great looking minifigures including a War Machine Figurine and Ant Man.
War Machine Dimensions: 1″ (4cm) high, 2″ (6cm) wide, and 5″(14cm) long
Pieces: 362
Our Recommended Ages: 5-14
Super Heroes Clash of the Heroes 76044
The smallest of the budget superhero sets on the list, this set still packs a big punch. Above all, the best part is the great mini-figures that capture the battle between Superman and Batman. The bat signal and roof top bunker is set up to help Batman defeat Superman. Will it be enough? Fighting it out, Batman and Superman will decide the outcome in this most epic battle.
Lola Dimensions: 4″ (11cm) high, 4″ (12cm) wide, and over 7″ (18cm) deep
Pieces: 92
Our Recommended Ages: 5-12
DC Batman Batmobile 76119
A great value, this DC Comics Classic Batmobile is one kids love. It includes a great looking grey suited and black caped Batman as well as great purple jump-suited Joker. With some Batman hub caps and wings on the side, this car has some fantastic details that make it really fun to play with. Batman even has 10 bat weapons to take down the joker. Certainly, any Batman fan would love this great build with almost 350 pieces.
Batmobile Dimensions: 2″ (7cm) high, 2″ (6cm) wide, and 9″ (24cm) long
Pieces: 342
Our Recommended Ages: 6-14
Spider-Man’s Spider Crawler 76114
It is about time that Spiderman got his own vehicle and with this Marvel set he gets just that. Surprisingly, the lifelike blue and red mechanical spider can take out Spiderman’s enemies Vulture and Sandman. An incredible value with over 400 pieces, it also includes 4 minifigures.
Your child will have hours of playtime fighting Spiderman against his enemies Vulture and Sandman. Probably the best part of this build is the great bright colors of the spider as well as how well it crawls. Don’t miss this set if you are looking for an inexpensive one where the kid is a fan of Spiderman or Marvel.
Spiderman Crawler Dimensions: 2″ (7cm) high, 4″ (11cm) wide, and 5″ (13cm) long
Pieces: 223
Our Recommended Ages: 5-13
Value LEGO Minecraft Sets
These LEGO Minecraft Sets are all budget-friendly options. We’ve picked our favorites that capture the excitement of LEGOs combined with the play of Minecraft.
Minecraft The Chicken Coop 21140
Minecraft The Zombie Cave 21141
LEGO Minecraft The Blaze Bridge 21154
Most highly recommended of all of the sets listed here, the Blaze Bridget Minecraft set is my favorite. With almost 400 pieces, this is simply an amazing value. This set just looks and feels like you are right in the video game with 4 squared-headed mini Minecraft figurines. The background of a glowing burning lava set just makes the perfect backdrop to a Minecraft battle. Both the minifigure of Alex and the skeleton have epic Minecraft swords. This set would be the hit of any Minecraft birthday party.
The Skull Arena 21145
This Skull Arena is fun to build and then play with. Excitingly, Minecraft fans face off against an opponent in this area, with the winner claiming the treasure of a golden apple. With 2 mini-figures, a slime shooter, and a killer rabbit, this set is simple yet fun. Like the other sets on this list, this one can be combined with any other LEGO sets or bricks to expand it.
Skull Arena Dimensions: 4″ (11cm) high, 9″ (24cm) wide, and 6″ (16cm) deep
Pieces: 198 pieces
Our Recommended Ages: 6-13
Minecraft The Panda Nursery 21158
New for 2020, this set has a mama panda and a very cute baby panda to make this Minecraft themed LEGO set fun. You can care for the baby panda with a cozy bed for it to sleep on. In addition, you can give it some food or let it it roam on the grass. Alex is here with his typical blocked head to make sure that the area is mined and that the pandas have what they need. Due to the great look of this set, it would make a great addition to any fan’s collection.
Panda Nursery Dimensions: over 3″ (9cm) high, 3″ (8cm) wide, and 7″ (19cm) long
Pieces: 204 pieces
Our Recommended Ages: 5-12
Best Budget NINJAGO LEGO Sets
These LEGO NINJAGO sets are perfect for the child that loves the Ninjago TV shows. These sets all have great ninja costumes and feature exciting NINJAGO scenes.
NINJAGO Cole DX 2170
Although this NINJAGO LEGO set is part LEGO, part mini-figure, and part baseball cards, it’s a homerun for many kids. In the package you will find a Cole mini-figure, 4 battle cards, and LEGO bricks to mount the figurine. My 8-year-old likes the excitement of opening this package. Don’t buy this expecting a regular LEGO set, but do buy it if you want a fun figurine and cards for your child to open that won’t break the bank.
Dimensions: 1″ (3cm) high
Pieces: 21
Our Recommended Ages: 5-10
LEGO ShuriCopter 70673
Zane the Ninjoid (half Ninja half robot) is back with this great ShuriCopter. This set is loaded with great NINJAGO features. Not only does this set contain Zane with a sharp Katan, but it also contains General Vex and Jay. Although the figures alone are worth the price of the set, there is so much more value in this set than that. The Shuricopter has two shurkien weapons with a rotary spinning function as well as 6 shot blaster cannon. Because of the spinning hood that Jay has, this set is likely my favorite of the cheaper Ninjago sets.
Dimensions: 2″ (7cm) high, 9″ (24cm) wide, and 12″ (31cm) long
Pieces: 361
Our Recommended Ages: 5-12
NINJAGO Movie City Chase 70607
This fun NINJAGO set comes with 5 great looking mini-figures and some great looking movie sets to set up an epic LEGO Ninjago battle. Lloyd Garmadon, the Green Ninja himself, and Nya are ready for action. Included is a police tuc-tuc, which allows for a driver and a passenger. Probably the most fun part to play with, the tuc-tuc is a hit with kids. There is also a street food stand and some great looking NINJAGO laterns. Also included are the mini-figures Officer Torque, Shark Army Thug, and Ham.
Dimensions of Police Tuc-tuc: 2″ (7cm) high,1″ (3cm) wide, and 2″(7cm) long
Pieces: 233
Our Recommended Ages: 5-10
Jay and Lloyd’s Velocity Racers 71709
If your kid’s got the need for speed, check out this exciting set. Included in this set are a Speeder plane, ninja bike, and hoverboard, which make this build fun to assemble and fun to play with as well. In addition, these cool racers come with 3 minifigures (Digi Jay, Digi Lloyd, and Hausner) from the Prime Empire video game. The figures have weapons as well as boards to keep track of remaining lives.
Dimensions of Zane’s Motorbike: 2″ (6cm) high, 1″ (4cm) wide, and 10″ (28cm) long
Pieces: 322
Our Recommended Ages: 6-13
NINJAGO Katana V11 70638
With this great looking NINJAGO set, your child can be off to the races in water or by land to go fight against the evil Lord Garmadon. Containing the best looking vehicle in our recommended NINJAGO sets, this one is a winner. Kai’s Katana V11 has a lot of great features and LEGO NINJAGO details. Some of these features include foldout boosters and spring-loaded weapons. Also included are mini-figures Kai and Luke Cunningham.
Dimensions of Kai’s V11 Speed Boat: 1” (5cm) high, 7” (20cm) long and 3” (8cm) wide
Pieces: 257
Our Recommended Ages: 6-13
LEGO Juniors Sets
LEGO Junior Sets are good for a younger child who is tired of playing with LEGO DUPLOs. While these sets are not quite as complicated as the later sets, they are much more functional than DUPLOs.
Juniors Fire Patrol Suitcase 10740
This Junior set is small in piece count but large in play value. With this set, your 7-year-old child can bring the firetruck and motorcycle to the fire and put it out. This set features a great mini firetruck and a red motorcycle. If your kid is not quite ready for big kid LEGO sets, then this is a great set. It also includes a male and a female firefighter that would for great fun for your boy or girl. The carrying case is durable and perfect for storing this LEGO set.
LEGO Juniors Mountain Police Chase 10751
This set offers a fun adventure! First, choose to be the police officer or the bank robber in this attempted bank heist. Then jump on your getaway vehicle (a quad bike) or chase the robber in the police helicopter. Finally, end up at the police station, which has a jail cell with a door that opens as well as an opening safe. Included are two mini-figures, money, and everything seen above. Exciting to both assemble and play with, your child will love this LEGO set!
Helicopter Dimensions: over 3″ (8cm) high, 3″ (10cm) wide, and 4″ (12cm) long
Quad Bike Dimensions: over 1″ (4cm) high, 1″ (5cm) wide, and 1” (5cm) long
Police Station Dimensions: over 3″ (10cm) high, 4″ (12cm) wide, and 2″ (6cm) deep
Pieces: 115
Our Recommended Ages: 4-8
Juniors The Incredibles 2 Underminer Bank Heist 10760
Here is another awesome “Incredibles 2” LEGO set. This one includes mini-figures of Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible, and Underminer. The bank vault has a breakaway door, and the Tunneler machine even has spinning drill bits! It can break open the vault door to break into the bank. Also included is an Incredible vehicle. This is a toy which will entertain kids for the long haul!
Tunneler Machine Dimensions: over 1″ (3cm) high, 2″ (7cm) wide, and 7″ (18cm) long
Incredible Vehicle Dimensions: over 1″ (4cm) high, 2″ (6cm) wide, and 5″ (15cm) long
Bank Vault Dimensions: over 3″ (9cm) high , 2″ (6cm) wide, and 3″ (8cm) deep
Pieces: 149
Our Recommended Ages: 4-8
Budget LEGO DUPLO Sets for Toddlers and Preschoolers
These LEGO DUPLO sets are perfect for your young child who isn’t quite ready for the small normal LEGOs. DUPLO blocks are designed with kids under 4 in mind and help young children explore their imagination.
Disney Pixar Toy Story Train 10894
I’ve got a snake in my boot! This adorable DUPLO Toy Story set is perfect for the littlest builders. The 21 pieces are chunky and easy for small hands to manipulate. Young kids love playing with Buzz Lightyear and Woody in this train edition. If you’re looking for a great introduction to bricks for toddlers or preschoolers, this is a great choice!
Train Dimensions (with wagons attached): over 5″ (14cm) high, 2″ (6cm) wide, and 7″ (19cm) long
Pieces: 21
Our Recommended Ages: 18 months-4 years
Creative Play Bucket 6059074
Because toddlers and preschoolers love to build, this bucket has just what they need. It is filled with a variety of pieces that can be used to make anything your child can imagine. Included with the colorful pieces are a boy figure and a dog figure. All of the pieces store well in the bucket. And since pieces are compatible with pieces from all other LEGO DUPLO sets, kids can combine sets and come up with endless creations.
Dog Dimensions: over 1″ tall
Boy Dimensions: over 1″ tall
Pieces: 65
Our Recommended Ages: 12 months-5 years
Disney Mickey and Minnie Birthday Parade
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, blocks, and a birthday train–what could be better? This cute LEGO DUPLO set is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Kids can build the train and also the birthday cake. Three of the blocks are decorated to be birthday gifts. This set is great to play with, and the pieces also make a fun birthday cake topper for your little one.
Train Dimensions: over 7″ high, 2″ wide, and 13″ long
Pieces: 24
Our Recommended Ages: 12 months-5 years
Town Toddler Truck
If you are looking for an exciting and fun LEGO DUPLO set, this could be the one! This set includes a dump truck that actually dumps and an excavator with moving tracks and a rotating cabin. Your little one will enjoy putting bricks in and dumping them again and again. Also included are two LEGO DUPLO construction worker figures, a roadwork sign, and a shovel.
Excavator Dimensions: over 4″ (12cm) high, 2″ (7cm) wide, and 9″ (25cm) long
Truck Dimensions: over 4″ (12cm) high, 2″ (7cm) wide, and 7″ (19cm) long
Pieces: 26
Our Recommended Ages: 18 months-5 years
LEGO DISNEY SETS FOR KIDS
These LEGO Disney sets are perfect for your younger kids. They are all a great value with tons of fun and pieces for the dollars.
Belle’s Storybook Adventures 43177
Your girl can be part of the “tale as old as time” with this Beauty and the Beast set. Perfect for the younger crowd, this castle set is easy to assemble and has so many perfect details. Included are figures of Belle, Beast, Mrs. Potts, Chip, Cogsworth, and the wardrobe. This entire set is contained in a book that opens and closes, which makes it easy to transport for fun on the go!
Our Recommended Ages: 3-6 years
Disney Cinderella’s Castle Celebration 43178
Kids love the magic of the Cinderella story, and this set allows them to be part of the story. With a baseplate for the castle, this set is easy for younger kids to assemble. After it’s all put together, it’s time to play! Cinderella, as well as Lucifer and Bruno, make the imagination play options endless. And this is a great set to combine with others for lots of royal play!
What Makes LEGOs Beneficial for Kids
STEM Toy
It’s no wonder LEGOs are such a popular toy among children of many ages. They are not only fun to play with, but they also provide some great benefits to kids. First, LEGOs are a STEM toy, which means they help kids hone their building/engineering and math skills. LEGOs give kids the chance to build something from individual parts, which helps with problem-solving, critical thinking, and ingenuity.
When building specific sets, kids follow the included instructions, which is helpful in teaching kids to follow directions carefully. It also helps them learn to break larger projects down into smaller steps, and then put those steps together for a finished project. Kids learn more about shapes and combing two shapes to create a new shape.
When kids are building with blocks and Legos, they’re using spatial reasoning skills,” says Amy Shelton, a cognitive psychologist and director of research at the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. “These skills not only have a relationship to academics, but to the fields you might gravitate to, and where you’re going to excel.”
Whether using written instructions, pictures, or creatively playing with LEGOs, kids have to use planning strategies.
Develops Creativity
Another great aspect of LEGOs is that they encourage creativity. There are hundreds of sets that come with specific instructions, but kids can also use their own imaginations and creativity to build creations of their own.
Improves Fine Motor Skills
Additionally, building with bricks gives kids great practice in improving fine motor skills. Manipulating pieces, placing them, and pushing them down improves fine motor and eye-hand coordination, especially among young children. LEGO DUPLOs are an excellent choice for children who are 1-year-old to 4-years-old. Because DUPLOs are larger than regular LEGOs, DUPLOs are easier for small hands to manipulate and be successful using.
Even regular size bricks are good for fine motor development among children. Whether 5-years-old or 12-years-old, LEGOs help with fine motor control and hand-eye coordination.
Encourages Social Interaction
Finally, kids can improve their social skills by playing with LEGOs. It is fun to build with someone else, and especially when building a LEGO set together, kids have to communicate and interact. In an age when kids have trouble communicating unless it’s through a screen, LEGOs provide face-to-face social interaction. Many sets come with mini-figures, which encourage kids to use their imaginations and interact as they do so.
