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The 10 Biggest and Best LEGO Sets for 2018

06/12/2018
by Gary Vandepeer
Top 5 Most Popular Selling Lego Sets in 2018

Who doesn't love spending a few hours each day putting together hundreds to thousands of pieces of LEGO bricks? LEGO knows that both adults and children will spend a huge chunk of their time researching about the latest LEGO sets and learning how to assemble them in the most efficient way, which explains why the Danish company does not hold back in adding new pieces and interesting parts to keep us all hooked. The larger LEGO sets contain thousands of pieces, that you practically end up constructing elaborate and massive structures. Here, we share our top picks of the best and biggest LEGO sets ever made:

42083 Bugatti Chiron

1. 42083 Bugatti Chiron

The packaging of this set features the Bugatti logo and a fantastic image of the model on the front. Just by looking at the box, we can already tell how massive this set is. According to the LEGO website, this replica model is made up of 3,599 pieces, and is packed with a wealth of authentic features. You will find a host of LEGO Technic panels, flexible hoses, and beams that are included to emulate the body of the human scale version of the supercar. It has a W16 engine with moving pistons, an active rear wing, and detailed brake discs. The model measures 22 inches long, over 5 inches high, and 9 inches wide.

2. 42082 Rough Terrain Crane

LEGO fans of all ages get to enjoy an immense build experience with this LEGO Technic Rough Terrain Crane set. It is the tallest and largest LEGO Technic crane to date, with a total of 4,057 pieces. There is an upper crane mode that you can select to control a wide range of motorized functions on the upper part of the crane, and a lower crane mode for controlling the parts on the base of the model. Some of the impressive manual functions that we like include the 4-wheel drive, a V8 engine with moving pistons, adjustable wing mirrors, and 4-wheel steering. This is a 2-in-1 set that can be rebuilt into a Mobile Pile Driver that will measure over 9 inches high, and 19 inches long when assembled.

3. 71043 Hogwarts Castle

This is the second most complex LEGO set released to date. It has 6,020 pieces and features a wealth of iconic details and references to the Harry Potter series. The buildable model of Hogwarts Castle has a pretty impressive interior, as it depicts the Great Hall with its stained glass windows, benches, house banners, and moving staircases. You will also find the potions classroom, Room of Requirement, and the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom inside the castle. In addition to the Hogwarts Castle, you get to build Hagrid's hut, the Whomping Willow with the Flying Ford Anglia car that Ron and Harry used on their second year at Hogwarts, and five buildable boats.

4. 10255 Assembly Square

This set was released to commemorate ten years of LEGO Modular Buildings. It is a very complex build that has a lot of new parts, and highlights some of the elements from the many LEGO Modular Buildings released throughout the years. The three-level building has an elaborate facade with detailed doors and windows, a tiled sidewalk, streetlamps, buildable shop signs, and an outdoor cafe furniture. The ground of the Assembly Square is all about the cafe corner which uses earthy tones and tiled patterns on the floor. The middle level is where you can find the music store with two guitars, a drum set, and a saxophone element. Finally, the upper floor, which provides access to the rooftop terrace, features a dance studio with a builable piano.

5. 70657 City Docks

Inspired by the LEGO NINJAGO movie, this model is designed to complement the original LEGO NINJAGO City set. It has 3,553 pieces and includes a harbor with brick-build water and a functioning boat and crane, and two levels of Old World locations. Featured in this set are 13 LEGO NINJAGO minifigures: Garmadon, Lloyd, Runje, Cole, Private Puffer, Chan Kong-Sang, Betsy and Chad with a baby figure, Dareth, Runde, Mystake, and Lil’ Nelson. Also included in the set is The Street, which has an arcade with billboards, a tearoom with a service counter, and a newspaper stand.

6. 21311 Voltron

This model is based on the classic 1980s cartoon series, making it a must-have for any people looking for a new addition to their Voltron collection. The buildable Voltron super robot is assembled using a combination of highly posable green, yellow, red, blue, and black lions. Once you assemble the lions, you will have a Voltron model that measures over 15 inches high, 5 inches wide, and 8 inches long. The articulation of the model is limited to moving the arms and wrist of the robot back and forth. The set includes a total of 2,321 and is ideal for LEGO fans ages 16 and above.

7. 10261 Roller Coaster

LEGO has created a gorgeous replica of the ultimate fairground attraction with this LEGO Creator Expert Roller Coaster set. This fully-functional model is built using 4,124 pieces of colorful LEGO bricks. It comes with two trains and a wide array of functions and features such as a concession stand, a ticket booth, a cotton candy cart, a boarding station, and height marker. What is even better about this model is that it can be upgraded with LEGO Power functions to motorize the chain lift. Minifigures included are two ride attendants, a cotton candy vendor, five riders, and two grandparents with a granddaughter.

8. 75192 UCS Millennium Falcon

With 7,541 pieces, this is the largest set that LEGO has ever released. The model is an extremely detailed interpretation of the Corellian freighter used by Han Solo during the Galactic Civil War. The set includes minifigures from the Sequel Trilogy and from the Original Star Wars Trilogy. The classic crew minifigures are Princess Leia, Han Solo, C-3PO, and Chewbacca. Minifigures of Rey and Finn, and older Han Solo are also featured in the set. The exterior of the UCS Millennium Falcon is intricately detailed and has a blaster cannon, hull panels that can be removed, a detachable canopy, and quad laser cannons.

9. 12056 Taj Mahal

Use 5,923 pieces of LEGO bricks to build a stunning replica of one of the world's architectural wonders, the Taj Mahal. This set is designed to provide a rewarding building experience for LEGO fans ages 16 and above. It has four facades with shimmering windows, four minarets, four domed chambers, and an ornate detailing throughout the structure. This is one of LEGO's most legendary models that the company relaunched 10 years after the original model. Once built, the Taj Mahal measures 20 inches deep, over 16 inches high, and 20 inches wide.

10. 71040 Disney Castle

The Disney Castle set is extremely popular among young LEGO fans around the globe. This impressive model has 4080 pieces, making it one of the largest LEGO sets ever released. It is a brilliant set to display, and looks even more impressive when you check out the tiny details on the interior and exterior of the castle. The doorway is illuminated by a pair of lamp, the opening doors reveal a beautifully tiled floor, and the archway is surrounded by some carved stonework that beautifully highlight the design elements of the model.