Looking for the perfect Christmas present for the kids, nieces, nephews, siblings? Maybe you’re wanting something to spice up your home office. Many people are searching for better ways to spend their money this Christmas so why not pick a gift that matters, and lasts a lifetime—literally, I still have LEGO from childhood.
Let’s look at some of the perfect LEGO sets to gift this year, regardless of your budget.
LEGO Christmas gift guide
We’ve taken the hard work out of picking Christmas gifts this year. Check out our guide to help you find what suits. If you’re buying for kids, car enthusiasts, or the tech nerds—even if that means you’re purchasing for yourself.
Duplo for the young kids
Kids love LEGO, and if you’re a huge LEGO fan, then you’ll want to start your kids—or those special kids in your life—on LEGO early, but not too early. LEGO pieces are small and can be a choking hazard. Thankfully LEGO recognised this and created Duplo in the 1960s. I remember the classic Duplo blocks; plain colours, simplistic shapes. There were a few animals to collect, and basic mats. Nowadays, there are multitudes of Duplo blocks and sets available. From trains, to many more animals, bricks with numbers or shapes, and even birthday candles.
If you’re looking to be the favourite this Christmas, then Duplo is the way to go for the young ones. The Number Train is a great starting point. It has lots of fun colours and has the added benefit of being an educational piece. Plus it doesn’t cost a lot, coming in at $29.99 AUD, meaning you can still be the favourite aunt or uncle without breaking the bank.
Wanting to spend a bit more? Then there’s the Farm set or Tree House for the outdoors-y types at $99.99 AUD and $149.99 AUD respectively. If you haven’t purchased Duplo before, or this will be the first Duplo set, you might like to opt for the Deluxe Brick Box. The kids will receive a tonne of bricks to get started, and it comes with a neat storage box to start the collection. This kit is $79.99 AUD.
Ninja fans
Do you have someone who’s a huge Ninja fan? Obsessed with the Ninjago TV series? Look no further than LEGO Ninjago. This line is LEGO’s own make and design. Thus, Ninjago sets are typically cheaper than their branded counterparts.
Want to grab a stocking stuffer? You can’t go past The Ninjago Dragon Strike sets. They are available in Arin, Kai, and Nya‘s Rising, each available at $14.99 AUD.
If you have a little more cash to splash, then Kai’s Mech Rider EVO is a must grab item. It’s retiring soon promises hours of fun. The bike comes with plenty of movable parts and interchangeable swords and flags. Kai’s Mech Rider EVO will set you back $69.99 AUD.
Make sure you’re the absolute favourite this year by going all out with the Source Dragon of Motion. This huge kit is for the hardcore Ninjago fan with removable saddle, lots of minifigs, and plenty of mini fireballs. The dragon can be adjusted and maneuvered from head to toe creating endless possibilities for play or display. You’ll want to save this one for the ultimate fan as it comes in at $249.99 AUD.
Motorsport enthusiasts
We’ve all got a motorsport enthusiast somewhere in our families. LEGO has a multitude of car-themed sets for every wallet. If you’re on a budget, then the LEGO Speed Champions collection is a great place to start. You can pick up a Nissan Skyline, Porsche 963, or Lotus Evija for $32.99 AUD each. Some of these sets are retiring too, so make sure you get in quick.
For those who love playing with LEGO rather than simply building and displaying, LEGO has a few pull back cars available. These were all the rage in the 90s where you’d build the car and then drag it backwards and release and it’d shoot off. I’m so glad these are now a ‘thing’ again. You can grab the NEOM McLaren Extreme E Race Car for only $39.99 AUD. There are a few other pull back models, but many of these are out of stock. Keep an eye out on the website this is something you’d like to purchase.
If you’re looking to spoil a very special someone this year then opt for LEGO’s high end technic car models. You can purchase a McLaren P1, Ferrari Daytona SP3, or Lamborghini Sián FKP 37
for $699.99 AUD. If that’s a little out of your price range, then check out the Mercedes-Benz G 500 or BMW M 1000 motorbike at $399.99 AUD and $389.99 AUD respectively.
Tech Nerds
Well we’re all tech nerds here, so that’s on offer for us? Many of us have been working from home and that means being on video calls for meetings. Spice up your background with some LEGO art, like this Milky Way wall-art for $299.99 AUD. For the space nerds among us, NASA has a few kits available. My favourites are the NASA Artemis Space Launch System at $449.99 AUD and the NASA Mars Rover at $159.99 AUD.
There’s certainly some Star Wars fans among us and you can grab some Star Wars LEGO for the fan in your life—even if that fan happens to be you! You can’t go past the classic Millennium Falcon at $149.99 AUD, or splash out a little and grab the TIE Interceptor for $349.99 AUD.
LEGO this Christmas
Hopefully we’ve given you some ideas for LEGO gifts this Christmas. It’s also worth noting that you’ll be making a good environmental choice this year with LEGO’s new packaging. Instead of those plastic bags that plagued every box, each section is now packaged in paper. It’s much easier to open and can be better recycled.
Purchasing direct from the LEGO store this year has some added benefits. Sign up as VIP by joining LEGO Insiders to earn points with every purchase. Points count towards discounts on your next shop so you’ll end up saving money in the long run. In addition, LEGO has giveaways with almost every purchase. Recent giveaways included LEGO vouchers, LEGO Icons Wreath, LEGO Classic Large box, and heaps of Christmas LEGO. The current giveaway includes a LEGO Christmas Picture Frame. Get in quick as this offer closes on Christmas Eve.
Happy Christmas shopping, and we hope there will be LEGO under your tree this Christmas.
