If your children love all things aerospace, then you probably already have tons of plane toys at home. But if you want their little imaginations to take off, it is worth considering LEGO plane sets that they can assemble from scratch. Here, we list the top 10 LEGO Plane sets that will awaken the inner aeronautical engineer in your kids:

1. 31003 CREATOR Red Rotors

This 3-in-1 model is part of the LEGO Creator line. It has 145 pieces and is recommended for LEGO builders ages six to 12. The pieces can be used to build a helicopter, a hovercraft with twin rotors, and a propeller plane that has an undercarriage. Some of the amazing features of this set are the orange and red design, the detailed engines of the three builds, a landing gear, and a cargo ramp. The main build measures over 3 inches high, while the propeller plane and the twin-rotor hovercraft stand over 1 inch high.

2. 31024 CREATOR Roaring Power

This flashy Roaring Power model is built using 374 pieces of LEGO bricks. It is ideal for kids between the ages eight and 12, who will find great enjoyment in checking out the interior of the vehicle and in cruising around in the powerful sports car. This 3-in-1 set rebuilds into a twin-propeller seaplane and a ferocious dino. Some of the authentic features of this set include opening doors and opening front luggage compartment, white seats, and an exhaust pipe.

3. 31013 CREATOR Red Thunder

Children ages six to 12 will have an easy time putting together 66 pieces of LEGO bricks to build the Red Thunder helicopter - a great rescue helicopter. This 3-in-1 model can be rebuilt into a high-powered racing boat or a biplane. Some of the main features of the model are the tail rotors, high-visibility color scheme, and the engine detail. The Red Thunder helicopter stands over 1 inch high, and 5 inches long, while the alternative builds both stand over 1 inch high.

4. 60019 CITY Stunt Plane

Let the kids build the sleek Stunt Plane that can fly above LEGO City with set number 60019. The model contains 140 pieces, and two minifigures of a driver and a pilot. Recommended for kids ages five to 12, the Stunt Plane set features an opening cockpit that can accomodate a minifigure, an undercarriage, a big engine, and a propeller. Also included in the set is an Octan truck that measure 2 inches long and over 1 inch high.

5. 75149 STAR WARS Resistance X-Wing Fighter

With 740 pieces, you can build a detailed X-Wing Fighter that has an opening cockpit and wings, a removable engine, spring-loaded shooters, and a detachable BB-8. This set, which is designed for boys and girls ages eight to 14, also features a building section with fire elements, and a toppling tower. With wings open, the heroic starfighter stands 4 inches high and 2 inches wide.

6. 42044 TECHNIC Display Team Jet

LEGO builders between the ages seven and 14 will enjoy an appropriate building experience with this 113-piece model. The Display Team Jet has retractable undercarriage, a large cockpit, and a white, yellow, and black color scheme. This 2-in-1 Technic set rebuilds into a Stunt Plane that stands over 2 inches high, and 8 inches wide. The Display Team Jet has amazing stickers that add a nice touch to the set. Interactive instructions for building the two models can be found online.

7. 60064 CITY Arctic Supply Plane

This Arctic set that contains 374 pieces offers an immersive building experience for kids ages six to 12. The Supply Plane is an impressive aircraft that features spinning propellers, a dual cockpit with computer dashboard, an opening cargo compartment on the rear side of the model, and skis that allow for easy landing. The aircraft is packed with a wealth of features including a snow-moving shovel, rubber tracks, and lights that allow it to withstand harsh weather conditions in the Arctic region. The minifigures included are two explorers and a pilot.

8. 60103 CITY Airport Air Show

Build your own exciting Air Show at the LEGO City Airport using 670 pieces of LEGO bricks. Made for kids ages six to 12, this set features two jets with opening cockpits, a hangar that stands over 5 inches high, a plane with spinning propeller, and a gasoline barrel with hose. It also includes six minifigures: female stunt pilots, male and female jet pilots, an airport worker, and a mechanic.

9. 76049 SUPER HEROES Avenjet Space Mission

Recreate the space battles seen in Marvel movies with this 523-piece set that is made for kids ages seven to 14. The 2-in-1 Avenjet has four flick missiles, an opening cockpit and hatch, and a detachable mini-jet that features stud shooters and an opening cockpit. Weapons include buildable stud-shooting boots used by Thanos. There are also accessories that highlight some of the elements in Marvel Super Heroes battles including Space Captain America's breathing device, Space Iron Man that is equipped with a spacesuit, and a jetpack and shield.

10. 31042 CREATOR Super Soarer

The 3-in-1 Super Soarer features a white, yellow and blue color scheme, a tinted cockpit, navigation lights, movable wings, and two engines. Using 100 pieces, you can create a futuristic jet, and a Super Roarer that measures 4 inches long. The set offers an age-appropriate building experience to allow kids between the ages 6 and 12 to get playing quickly.

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