It's the holiday shopping season, and it's time to figure out the perfect gifts for your family and friends. If you're shopping for a big LEGO fanatic, we've got a roundup of the best gifts to consider. From the latest LEGO sets featuring your favorite Star Wars, Marvel, and Nintendo characters, to LEGO advent calendars, here are the best gift ideas for the LEGO fan in your life.
The Top 3 Must-Have LEGO Gifts
LEGO is known for making LEGO sets featuring some of the most iconic movies and TV shows. Recently, LEGO and Nintendo teamed up to bring Super Mario to the building-block catalog. This year, you can get your hands on iconic scenes from Super Mario 64 rebuilt in bricks with the LEGO Super Mario Question Mark Block. Or, if you're shopping for a huge Harry Potter fan, check out the Hogwarts Icons – Collectors' Edition which features LEGO recreations of Hedwig, Harry's glasses, and more. We've also got Marvel fans covered, with the LEGO Marvel Infinity Gauntlet.
Best LEGO Advent Calendar Gifts
For a fun way to count down the days to Christmas, check out these LEGO advent calendars. Featuring franchises including Marvel, Star Wars, and Harry Potter, these gifts are a great way to celebrate the whole month of December with the help of iconic TV and movie characters.
Best LEGO Nintendo Gifts
Nintendo and LEGO have banded together to create sets for builders of all ages. For experienced LEGO enthusiasts, check out the LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System, which includes a side-scrolling level inspired by the original Super Mario Bros. Or, for the younger LEGO fan in your life, look no further than the LEGO Super Mario Adventures, which is a great way to get started in the Mario LEGO line.
Best LEGO Marvel Gifts
If you're looking for a unique gift for the MCU fan in your life, there are plenty of LEGO Marvel sets available this holiday season. From LEGO sets for display like the Iron Man helmet, or playsets for younger builders like the LEGO Marvel Eternals set, there's something for everyone.
Best LEGO Star Wars Gifts
Star Wars has always been one of the premiere lines of LEGO sets, and this year is no exception. From Darth Vader's helmet to a LEGO recreation of R2-D2, there's no shortage of LEGO sets for the Star Wars lover you're shopping for.
Best LEGO Harry Potter Gifts
Iconic locations from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter have also been recreated in LEGO form. You can build out an entire Hogwarts LEGO set, complete with the Chamber of Secrets and the Hogwarts Express. And, the Harry Potter fan on your list can add to it with a replica of Diagon Alley.
Best LEGO TV Show Gifts
For the sitcom-bingeing fan on your shopping list, check out the best LEGO sets based on TV shows. There are sets from iconic sitcoms like Friends, and Seinfeld. Or, for TV shows besides sitcoms, check out the LEGO sets for Stranger Things, Sesame Street, and more.
Best LEGO Set Gifts
For LEGO sets not associated with any mega franchises, there are still plenty to choose from. Take a look at LEGO sets including electric guitars, typewriters, sports stadiums, and more.
Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN. You can find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.