I love LEGO at every level — small, fun builds you can finish in an evening, and big display pieces that take over a shelf in the best way. This list mixes beginner, intermediate, and advanced sets, plus a few building sets beyond LEGO. I will keep a...
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New Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
More Than LEGO
Budget Picks
New Beginner
fun for all ages
The Hulk Truck vs. Thanos 76312 | Marvel | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop CA
Cute dino to play with
Baby Dinosaur Dolores: Aquilops 76970 | Jurassic World™ | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop CA
easy Marvel model
Spider-Man Mech vs. Anti-Venom 76308 | Marvel | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop CA
Intermediate
Good fun amd focused build
Lamborghini Revuelto Super Sports Car 42214 | Technic™ | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop CA
Good for 10+ first bigger build
Avengers: Endgame Final Battle 76323 | Marvel | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop CA
Architecture Build
New York City 21028 | Architecture | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop CA
F1 fans are a must
Nifeliz AM24 Formula 1 Racing Car Set, 2351PCS
I love this classic — a proper Star Wars build that looks amazing on display once the wings open up.
Luke Skywalker's X-Wing Fighter™ 75301 | Star Wars™
I love this one for the shelf — Mando, Grogu, and a sleek starfighter that looks great next to my other Star Wars builds.
The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter™ 75325 | Star Wars™ | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop CA
Advanced
Teenage favorite and cool looking
Dinosaur Fossils: Tyrannosaurus rex 76968 | Jurassic World™ | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop CA
Nothing beats a mechanical build to satisfy
Volvo EC500 Hybrid Excavator 42215 | Technic™ | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop CA
Who doesn't want a falcon in their collection
Millennium Falcon™ 75192 | Star Wars™ | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop CA
Great model to display
Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 42115 | Technic™ | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop CA
Acengers assemble
Avengers Tower 76269 | Marvel | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop CA
Next step after Falcon build dare to try!
Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser™ 75367 | Star Wars™ | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop CA
Defiantly a wish list item
LEGO Star Wars AT-AT Walker 75313 Set
Car fanatics build
Nifeliz V8 Engine Building Set, 2725 PCS
Industrial builds for the Blue collar fans
LEGO Technic App-Controlled Cat D11 Bulldozer
Ultimate starter Pokemon
Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise 72153 | Pokémon | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop CA
Fun Build, take your time
Munchlax 72150 | Pokémon | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop CA
For the car lover
Jaguar E-Type 11381 | LEGO® Icons | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop CA
The ultimate Disney display piece. Over 4,000 pieces recreating Cinderella Castle in intricate detail, with rooms inside inspired by Disney's classic films. This is the kind of build you put front and centre, not tucked on a shelf.
LEGO Disney Castle 71040
A massive, gorgeous Lord of the Rings build — Rivendell in full Elven detail, with the whole Fellowship included. It's a long, satisfying build and an instant conversation piece for any LOTR fan.
LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell 10316 — CA$669
The biggest minifigure-scale Hogwarts tower yet, with a trapdoor escape from Fluffy's room, Devil's Snare, flying keys, and a swivelling Grand Staircase up to Dumbledore's office. Packed with play features and display value.
LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle: The Main Tower 76454 — CA$329.99
A 1,547-piece Technic Formula 1 car with authentic racing detail and working functions. Perfect for the shelf next to your other Technic builds, and a great step up for anyone getting into more advanced LEGO engineering.
LEGO Technic Aston Martin Aramco AMR25 F1 Car 42240 — CA$299.99
A dark, reimagined take on the Millennium Falcon with 6 minifigures — different from the classic Falcon already on your list. Big, bold, and built to stand out in a Star Wars collection.
LEGO Star Wars The Dark Falcon 75389 — CA$383.98
More Than LEGO
Model building like LEGO but in metal more precise builds
Good starter engine build
Mould King 10131 V8 Engine Building Blocks
Bring out the crane operator in you
GoAssemb RC Crane Building Kit, 12135PCS
Jack Sparrow WHO!
NUTCRACKER Pirate Ship Building Blocks Set
Tools for the hobby builders
BXQINLENX 39 PCS Model Tools Kit for Hobby
Budget Picks
A perfect little starter set for the price — a police bike, a getaway crook, and a quick chase scene you can build in one evening. Great gift for a young LEGO fan.
LEGO City Police Motorcycle Chase 60455
Mando and Grogu on a speeder bike for a budget price — this is the Star Wars gift I grab when I want maximum smiles per dollar. Quick build, great shelf presence.
LEGO Star Wars The Mandalorian & Grogu's Speeder Bike 75436
Bowser in a purple muscle car is pure fun — I love this as a quick evening build and it looks great next to any Mario display. Big personality for a small price.
LEGO Super Mario Bowser's Muscle Car 71431
Nova and her dog Pico are adorable — this is my go-to recommendation when someone wants a sweet, affordable first LEGO Friends set. The doghouse build is clever and the pup is irresistible.
LEGO Friends Nova's Doghouse Build 30697
A red rescue helicopter for pocket money — I love this one as a quick gift build. The fire element and helicopter blades make it a great starter City set.
LEGO City Fire Rescue Helicopter 60411
Three builds in one box for a small price — the shuttle, an astronaut with a flag, and a rocket. I love 3-in-1 sets for replay value, and this one flies great.
LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Space Shuttle 31134
A real F1 car in miniature for a budget price — this is my pick when a car-loving kid wants something fast-looking on their shelf. Quick build, tons of swooshability.
LEGO Speed Champions McLaren F1 Team MCL38 Race Car 77251
A stompy Stormtrooper mech for a budget price — this is the fun Star Wars build I grab when I want a big-looking set for small money. The minifigure rides inside.
LEGO Star Wars Stormtrooper Mech 75370
I love this one — three builds in one box, and the astronaut looks great on display for a budget price.
Space Astronaut 31152 | Creator 3-in-1
I love that this one builds three different houses — great value and a cozy little display piece when it is done.
Cozy House 31139 | Creator 3-in-1 | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop CA
I love this cute bunny build for a budget price — three builds in one box, and it looks adorable on display.
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Cute Bunny Toy - Building Toy Set with 3 Build Options, Bunny, Seal, or Llama - Animal Figures for Kids, Girls and Boys, Ages 8+ - Gift Idea for Birthdays - 31162
I love this playful cat build for a budget price — three animals in one box, and the poseable cat looks great on a shelf.
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Playful Cat Toy
I love the Red Fox for a clever 3-in-1 build — the fox, owl and squirrel each look great on a shelf for the price.
Forest Animals: Red Fox 31154 | Creator 3-in-1 | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop CA
I love the Retro Roller Skate as a small, fun 3-in-1 build — it is a quick project that makes a bright little display piece.
Retro Roller Skate 31148 | Creator 3-in-1 | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop CA
I love this little turtle for a quick, calming build — three builds in one box and a sweet display piece for a small shelf.
Turtle with a Water Lily Flower 31377 | Creator 3-in-1 | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop CA
I love the bright colours on this toucan — a cheerful, budget-friendly build that looks great on display.
Wild Animals: Tropical Toucan 31173 | Creator 3-in-1 | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop CA
I love this one for a budget-friendly 3-in-1 build — the truck and helicopter combo makes a fun, satisfying project that looks great on display.
Flatbed Truck with Helicopter 31146 | Creator 3-in-1 | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop CA
I love the Majestic Tiger as a budget 3-in-1 — a striking animal build that looks fantastic on display for the price.
LEGO Creator 3in1 Majestic Tiger 31129 Toy Building Kit (755 Pieces)