Shopping for an Adult Fan of LEGO? The Best Holiday Sets by Theme

The year is ending quickly, and it’s time to start thinking about gifts for family and friends. If you’re shopping for someone who loves LEGO, you’ll find plenty of great options!

LEGO’s 2025 collection offers sets based on popular franchises like Star Wars, Marvel, DC, and even Fortnite, meaning there’s something for every fan. Although LEGO sets generally cost more each year, there are still affordable gift choices available this holiday season.

The Best Star Wars LEGO Sets To Buy This Holiday Season

Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship – 2970 Pieces – $299.99

  • Link to Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship on LEGO website

With nearly 3,000 pieces, the LEGO Star Wars Jango Fett Firespray-Class set is a great gift for dedicated Star Wars and LEGO collectors. While an earlier version of the ship, the 2015 LEGO Slave 1, used to cost $100 less, it’s no longer available, making this Jango Fett model the best way to own this classic Star Wars vehicle.

Rebel U-Wing Starfighter – 594 Pieces – $69.99

  • Link to Rebel U-Wing Starfighter on LEGO website

The LEGO Andor Rebel U-Wing Starfighter is a fantastic set inspired by the critically acclaimed show, and a standout piece of Star Wars merchandise. With 594 pieces, it includes four minifigures: Cassian Andor, Dedra Meero, and the popular K-2SO. The ship features spring-loaded shooters and wings that can be adjusted for play.

501st Clone Troopers Battle Pack – 119 Pieces – $19.99

  • Link to 501st Clone Troopers Battle Pack on LEGO website

If you’re looking for an affordable LEGO gift for a Star Wars fan, the 501st Clone Troopers Battle Pack is a great choice! It only costs $20 and includes four detailed minifigures of Clone Troopers from Anakin Skywalker’s 501st battalion. The set also features a buildable anti-vehicle cannon with a spring-loaded missile.

The Best Harry Potter LEGO Sets To Buy This Holiday Season

Hogsmeade Village Collectors’ Edition – 3228 Pieces – $399.99

  • Link to Hogsmeade Village Collectors’ Edition on LEGO website

Designed with adult LEGO collectors in mind, the Harry Potter Hogsmeade Village set lets you build three separate structures that connect to create the famous Wizarding World location. The set comes with 12 minifigures, including popular characters like Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Aberforth Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall, and Draco Malfoy.

Hogwarts Express Book Nook – 832 Pieces – $99.99

  • Link to Hogwarts Express Book Nook on LEGO website

If you’re looking for a useful and fun LEGO set, the Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Book Nook is a good choice. You can build the entire Platform 9 and 3/4 scene, or cleverly split it in half to use as bookends on a shelf.

Flying Ford Anglia – 165 Pieces – $14.99

  • Link to Flying Ford Anglia on LEGO website

The LEGO Harry Potter Flying Ford Anglia is one of the most affordable licensed LEGO sets you can buy. It’s a fantastic way to get Harry and Ron minifigures without spending a lot of money, and it also includes miniature LEGO versions of Hedwig the owl and Scabbers the rat.

The Best Marvel LEGO Sets To Buy This Holiday Season

X-Men: The X-Mansion – 3093 Pieces – $329.99

  • Link to X-Men X-Mansion on LEGO website

Even though it came out last year, the LEGO X-Men Mansion remains a fantastic gift idea for older Marvel fans this 2025 holiday season. This impressive 3,000-piece set includes a buildable Sentinel and 10 minifigures based on the characters from the X-Men ’97 animated series. It’s full of details referencing both the show and the original comics, making it a sure hit for any fan.

Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock Subway Train Scene – 393 Pieces – $54.99

  • Link to Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock Subway Train Scene on LEGO website

As a huge Spider-Man fan, I was so excited to see the LEGO version of the subway scene from Spider-Man 2! It really nails that iconic moment. And it’s not just the scene itself – the set includes minifigures of Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man, Doc Ock, Aunt May, and even J. Jonah Jameson! It’s a total nostalgia trip and a must-have for any collector.

The Best DC LEGO Sets To Buy This Holiday Season

Arkham Asylum – 2953 Pieces – $299.99

  • Link to Arkham Asylum on LEGO website

Moving away from superhero headquarters, LEGO’s Arkham Asylum set is easily one of the best sets released this year. Similar to the LEGO X-Mansion, it’s full of Easter eggs and features incredibly detailed minifigures, including both famous Batman villains and some more obscure heroes like Batwing.

Batman Tumbler vs. Two-Face & The Joker – 429 Pieces – $59.99

  • Link to Batman Tumbler vs. Two-Face & The Joker on LEGO website

As a huge Batman fan, I’ve seen a lot of LEGO Tumblers over the years, but this new one is seriously impressive – it might be the best yet! Okay, it’s a little pricey for the number of pieces you get, but the Tumbler itself looks amazing, and they even included minifigures of Christian Bale as Batman, Heath Ledger’s Joker, and Aaron Eckhart as Two-Face. It’s a fantastic set overall!

The Best LEGO Icons Sets To Buy This Holiday Season

The Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 – 2500 Pieces – $299.99

  • Link to Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree on LEGO website

The LEGO Group’s first Legend of Zelda set is a fantastic recreation of the Great Deku Tree. Builders can choose to build it to resemble the tree from either The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time or Breath of the Wild. The set includes three minifigures of Link, representing his look in Breath of the Wild as well as his child and adult forms from Ocarina of Time. It also features a Princess Zelda minifigure inspired by Breath of the Wild and several creatures from Hyrule built with LEGO bricks.

Transformers Soundwave – 1505 Pieces – $189.99

  • Link to Transformers Soundwave on LEGO website

LEGO’s Soundwave is the latest addition to their popular Transformers collection, making it a fantastic gift for fans who remember the original series. Like the LEGO Optimus Prime and Bumblebee sets, Soundwave converts into a classic cassette player, just like his original G1 form. The set also includes Soundwave’s iconic partners, Laserbeak and Ravage, who can both transform as well.

Sherlock Holmes Book Nook – 1359 Pieces – $129.99

  • Link to Sherlock Holmes Book Nook on LEGO website

The LEGO Sherlock Holmes Book Nook is the latest in LEGO’s series of bookshelf-sized sets. While similar to the LEGO Hogwarts Express set, this one doesn’t split open – instead, it folds out to create a tiny Baker Street scene. The set comes with five LEGO minifigures: Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, Irene Adler, Professor Moriarty, and Paige.

The Best Minecraft LEGO Sets To Buy This Holiday Season

Minecraft Movie Woodland Mansion Fighting Ring – 491 Pieces – $49.99

  • Link to Minecraft Movie Woodland Mansion Fighting Ring on LEGO website

Based on a memorable scene from the 2025 Minecraft Movie, this LEGO set recreates the exciting “Chicken Jockey” fight within a buildable Woodland Mansion ring. The set includes the Great Hog, a Baby Zombie, and minifigures of Garrett, Henry, and Steve, offering fans a chance to recreate the action from the film.

The Creeper – 665 Pieces – $39.99

  • Link to The Creeper on LEGO website

If you’re tired of hearing about the “Chicken Jockey” every holiday season, the LEGO Minecraft Creeper is a great option. It’s a nice display piece, but also has enough interactive features to keep younger LEGO builders engaged. As a fun nod to its origins, the set includes a little detail referencing the Creeper’s accidental beginning as a stretched-out pig model.

The Best Fortnite LEGO Sets To Buy This Holiday Season

Battle Bus – 954 Pieces – $99.99

  • Link to Battle Bus on LEGO website

Fortnite remains incredibly popular, and LEGO offers several official sets based on the game. The most impressive set is definitely the Battle Bus, which recreates the famous vehicle that appears at the beginning of each match. It includes nine minifigures modeled after popular in-game characters, like Adventure Peely, Meowscles, and Cuddle Team Leader.

Peely & Sparkplug’s Camp – 250 Pieces – $22.99

  • Link to Peely & Sparkplug’s Camp on LEGO website

For a more affordable choice, consider the LEGO Peely & Sparkplug’s Camp. Priced at just over $20, this set includes minifigures of the two popular Fortnite characters, a buildable Loot Llama, and a playset based on scenery from the LEGO Fortnite Odyssey game.

The Best LEGO City Sets to Buy This Holiday Season

Modular Galactic Spaceship – 717 Pieces – $79.99

  • Link to Modular Galactic Spaceship on LEGO website

If you’re looking for LEGO sets that aren’t tied to any movie or brand, the LEGO City line is a great place to start. Because LEGO doesn’t have to pay for licenses, these sets often offer more building for your money. The Modular Galactic Spaceship is a perfect example – for $80, you get a 717-piece set with five minifigures that you can customize however you like.

Go-Karts and Race Drivers – 99 Pieces – $9.99

  • Link to Go-Karts and Race Drivers on LEGO website

At just $10, the LEGO City Go-Karts and Race Drivers set is the most affordable option on this list and makes a great small gift. It includes two exclusive minifigures and cool go-kart vehicles.

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2025-12-10 03:06