Building Lego sets is an extremely fun hobby for people of all ages. The sets offered by Lego are vast and varied at this point, and everyone can find a Lego set that connects to them in some way, whether it be an animal, architecture from a specific place, or their favorite car. The sheer variety and volume of sets can make it a little daunting though to get into Lego, especially for those of a younger age.
With that being said, there are still countless great options for the beginning point of one's adventure with Lego that are easy and fun to build. Here are some of the best Lego sets for beginner builders.
LEGO Classic Creative Monsters
$10 at LegoLEGO City Go-Karts and Race Drivers
$10 at LegoLEGO Pinata
$10 at LegoLEGO Hedgehog Picnic Date
$13 at LegoUp-Scaled LEGO Minifigure
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LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Retro Roller Skate
$30 at Lego
Best Beginner Lego Sets In 2024
LEGO Classic Creative Monsters
The creative monster mash
This Creative Monsters set from the LEGO Classic line allows you or a young one to experiment with Lego-style building by including five unique monsters, and extra pieces for free-build creativity.
Pros & Cons- Five different monster builds
- Extra pieces included for freeform building
- Low price
Being a kid and liking cute, fuzzy monsters pretty much go hand-in-hand. So what better way to introduce a kid to the glory of Lego than a set of easy-to-build monsters? This Creative Monsters set from the Lego Classic line of sets is a great build to introduce a youngster to Lego, with simple instructions and a low 140-piece count.
Five different monsters of varying colors are included in the set. The options for different builds and such can be expanded even more by combining this set with other Lego Classic sets. Not only does this set offer five different monsters to be built and played with, but it even includes extra bricks of varying colors to help inspire free building and foster creativity in young ones. This is the perfect entry point for future Lego fans.
LEGO City Go-Karts and Race Drivers
And they are off!
This Go-Karts and Race Drivers set is from the LEGO City line of building sets. It comes with two different go-karts to build, and includes two racer Minifigures to drive the karts and race to the finish line. The winner even gets an included prize trophy!
Pros & Cons- Two karts and racer Minifigures included
- Included prize trophy
- Low price
Another thing young kids love is things that go fast; things that go VROOM! As a beginner to Lego has to start small, so do fast things, like starting with go-karts before moving on to cars. This Go-Karts and Race Drivers set from the Lego City line is a great starting point for those interested in eventually moving up to Lego complex car sets or Technic construction sets with actual moving parts and internals.
The set includes two go-karts in turquoise and orange. Each kart comes with its own racer as well, for a total of two Minifigures with their own matching safety helmet. A small prize trophy is included, so kids can have a special awards ceremony after the races.
LEGO Pinata
A smashing good time!
This LEGO Piñata is a great way to teach building, while offering something a little more fun! It features vibrant and gorgeous colors, a posable head, neck, legs, ears, and tail, and even comes with little colored studs to represent the delicious candy that falls out!
Pros & Cons- Posable head, neck, tail, legs, and ears
- Included studs to represent candy
- Low price
What is more exciting than being a kid and waiting for a piñata to burst open at a birthday or gathering? The possibilities of candy and toys were enough to send the party into a frenzy as the papier-mâché container was bashed over and over again before finally revealing the hidden goodies. Lego offers that same fun feeling through the Piñata building set.
At a little over 200 pieces, this is a great starting set that is not too overwhelming. The piñata is a wonderful palette of bright colors and details. The donkey has posable points like the neck, head, tail, legs, and ears that allow kids to pose the piñata how they would like to display it or for play. Little colorful studs are included to represent candy or confetti falling out of the piñata, and can be put into the piñata, so it falls out when posed.
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PostsLEGO Hedgehog Picnic Date
A great day for a picnic...and building!
Pieces 166This adorable set by LEGO features two little hedgehogs on a picnic date under a heart-shaped mushroom. The set comes with accessories such as a pie, cups, a rose, a butterfly, a bench, and a blanket for them to set out the picnic on. The hedgehogs even have paws capable of holding cups!
Pros & Cons- Two included hedgehog models
- Accessories: rose, cups, blanket, bench, pie, a yellow butterfly
- Makes a great Valentine's Day or Mother's Day gift as well
What is cuter than two little hedgehogs just being round, spiky hedgehogs? The two of them going on a nice picnic, of course! This Hedgehog Picnic Date set by Lego is an adorable entry point for any kid who wants to get into Lego.
The set comes with two hedgehogs in love that can be seated or detached to stand freely among the picnic decorations. A heart-shaped base sits beneath a heart-shaped mushroom, and can be decorated with a blanket, cups, pie, a rose, and a yellow butterfly. The hedgehogs even have the ability to hold cups in their paws. All these features and items offer a lot of creativity and options for kids to explore and play with. This is a great set for fostering creative playing and storytelling.
Up-Scaled LEGO Minifigure
It's all in your head!
This Up-Scaled LEGO Minifigure set is a unique and creative set that is great for any beginner or veteran builders. Create an up-scaled and bigger version of the classic Minifigure look. As the cherry on top, the top of the head opens and a regular Minifigure can sit inside to operate the big one!
Pros & Cons- Comes with a minifigure that goes inside the big one
- Moveable arms, legs, head, and hands
- 654 pieces
Not only is this set super creative and fun to build, but it is a great starting point for builders that are a little older due to its larger piece count and more complex design. The Up-Scaled LEGO Minifigure set scales up the iconic original LEGO Minifigure into a full build that is sure to delight as a toy or display piece for a bedroom. It even makes a great gift for those more experienced at Lego building with its classic look and more intricate building.
The set includes 654 pieces, and stands a little over 10.5 inches when completed. Once built, the hands, arms, head, and legs can all be moved and posed. The cherry on top of the whole thing is that the Minifigure's head opens up to reveal a standard-sized minifigure sitting inside and piloting the whole thing!
LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Retro Roller Skate
Roll into the world of LEGO
This Retro Roller Skate set from the LEGO Creator 3-in-1 line offers rebuildability through its creative design, plus is a great starting place for beginners! It can be built as a roller skate with moving wheels, a cool skateboard, or a retro boombox.
Pros & Cons- 3-in-1 builds, including roller skate, skateboard, and boombox
- Vibrant pastel colors
- Moving wheels
If you are looking for a beginner build with a little more variety, then the Lego Creator 3-in-1 line is a great option. This Retro Roller Skate set is a gorgeous one to look at thanks to the vibrant pastel colors that make up the bricks. The skate features four moving wheels, and the shoelaces are created from the creative use of Lego pieces.
Aside from the retro roller skate, the set can also be constructed to be a retro skateboard with moving wheels, or a retro boombox! Each build is simple enough that beginner builders can easily do it, and the three different builds will keep them coming back for more!
FAQ
What is the best age to start building LEGO?
Although the age that kids get into LEGO can vary, children aged 1–4 years old are usually best off starting with the chunky Duplo blocks that are easier to handle, put together, and do not pose a choking risk. For ages above 4, there are plenty of small LEGO sets that can easily be put together by young ages.
What is the LEGO set with the least pieces ever made?
One of the smallest LEGO sets ever made and sold is the LEGO Atlantis Manta Warrior set that was released in 2009. The set comes with just 13 pieces to assemble for the whole set. Once completed, the set is a Manta warrior with a trident and a small rock formation with a little bit of sea greenery atop it.
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