LEGO is something you never grow out of. The simple joy of placing bricks on bricks to create something incredible can be felt by anyone of any age and isn’t something you leave behind when you’re not a little kid anymore. I’m the perfect example of that.
LEGO knows this, which is why there are so many cool sets made for older kids (aka fully grown adults).
From a Stormtrooper helmet to Hogwarts Castle to real-life architecture like the Taj Mahal and the Tokyo skyline, these sets are real projects to challenge older LEGO fans and are incredibly satisfying as well as looking great as decorative pieces when you’re done.
It’s important to choose wisely when buying LEGO for older kids of course, as you don’t want to accidentally get them something aimed at much younger children so we’ve picked out only the 20 very best sets for this age group and have ruled out any fake online reviews to be sure.
Pros
Comes with color, touch, and IR sensors
Features a buildable cork and wax closure for the plastic bottle
All four of the Hogwarts’ House founders are included as LEGO mini-figures
Brand decals adorn the game console, television, controller, and game cartridge
Cons
There is a little learning curve with the programming language
We wish the set came with a captain mini-figure
We wish it included some of the main character mini-figures
A LEGO Mario figure isn’t included with the set
Best for Ages 10+
Pros
Comes with color, touch, and IR sensors
Cons
There is a little learning curve with the programming language
Best for Ages 12+
Pros
Features a buildable cork and wax closure for the plastic bottle
Cons
We wish the set came with a captain mini-figure
Best for Ages 16+
Pros
All four of the Hogwarts’ House founders are included as LEGO mini-figures
Cons
We wish it included some of the main character mini-figures
Best for Ages 18+
Pros
Brand decals adorn the game console, television, controller, and game cartridge
Cons
A LEGO Mario figure isn’t included with the set
