It doesn't matter if you're a LEGO collector, searching for that elusive set, or a parent looking for that special gift for your child, there has never been so many choices than now.

As a parent, choosing a LEGO set for your child can be challenging, the sheer number of themes, brick sets and skill levels can be overwhelming, leaving you confused as to where you should start. Things like the age of your child, and their experience with LEGO, can be a huge factor in their overall enjoyment– too hard and your child can become frustrated, but too easy and they’ll lose interest and become bored.

So, what are the most wanted sets that will top the gift lists in 2018? We’ve put together our guide on the must have bestselling LEGO sets of 2018. Not only will your kids love these sets but even parents or hobbyists like you can enjoy them too.

1. LEGO Boost Creative Toolkit

If your child is in the range of 7 – 12 the new LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox is one of the hottest sets on the market right now. The set is comprised of 847 pieces and includes five different robotic models to build while featuring a downloadable tablet APP that allows kids to bring their creations to life.

LEGO Boost turns learning into a game for kids where kids must complete basic programming tasks before unlocking greater challenges to take on. The set introduces kids to coding and robotics and the kit itself includes building blocks, sensors, motors and combined with the app which features an easy drag and drop coding interface that anyone can enjoy.

While parental assistance might be needed with building the sets, most kids report that the programming is easier than the building itself. The set inspires creativity and is highly regarded as a simple, enjoyable and mostly affordable set that kids can enjoy for many hours making it well worth it’s slightly higher price tag.

2. LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3

The LEGO Mindstorms EV3 set is another highly creative set that allows kids from the ages of 10+ to once again build, program and control a set of 5 programmable robots and instructions before you go on to build your own.

Within the box you’ll find 601 pieces including 3 interactive servo motors, a remote control and three sensors - a colour sensor, touch sensor and an infrared sensor. Just like LEGO Boost there is also a downloadable app that allows kids to control their robot to life using a tablet or smartphone.

The LEGO Mindstorms is amazingly flexible with a huge community of builders creating a much larger number of creations, with downloadable building instructions, to expand on the baseline sets and provide countless hours of additional play time.

LEGO Mindstorms continues the trend of creating fun, innovative and highly creative robotic kits for kids who already have some level of experience with LEGO. While the price tag of $350 dollars seems like a lot, it’s a relatively small investment considering the creations and hours that can be spent with it.

3. LEGO CITY High-speed Passenger Train

The LEGO City High Speed Passenger Train is a 610-piece LEGO set aimed at kids between the ages of 6-12.  The set itself features a motorized locomotive with an 8-channel, 7 speed infrared remote control and a complete circular track for creating a complete end to end track for kids to play with.

This is the kind of set that the whole family can enjoy and is relatively easy to build and put together for most ages. The train is sleek and modern, changed recently from the older red Passenger Train model, and features three minifigures out of the box but with room for plenty more.

If you’re a fan of the LEGO City theme and are trying to bring your LEGO city to life, then this train should be the centrepiece of it all and is easily expanded when purchasing more track pieces, something most fans recommend.

The set retails for $229.00 and it something that all Lego fans should consider, with the addition of more track pieces this set can really make your Lego showcase come to life.

4. LEGO® Technic RC Tracked Racer

The RC Tracked Racer is every kids dream, featuring a motorized remote controlled racer in a lime green, white and black colour screen. The set itself features 370 pieces of Technic Lego, two medium motors, one receiver, one battery box and a remote control.

The set is appropriate for kids from the age of 9 to 16 and is designed for indoor play usage only. Just beware that if you have more than one child, one racer will not be enough. The sets are designed to be able to race and play together making this set even more fun when enjoyed in two’s.

The racers themselves drive somewhat like a tank, with forward and reverse functionality, featuring two large tank like tire tracks with the ability to turn left and right and make 360 turns. On wooden floors you’ll be surprised at just how fast they can go.

This set is highly affordable at $89.95 and will give kids hours of enjoyment and you’ll even find adults asking for a go too.

5. LEGO® Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS

The LEGO Technic Porsche is ideally for the mature aged LEGO enthusiast with the recommended age being 16 and up. Featuring a large 2704 pieces, this set is a replica of the iconic Porsche 911 GT and is 1:8 scale model featuring a 17 cm high, 57 cm long, and 25 cm wide model.

While this set won’t be for everyone retailing at $399.99 (RRP is $500) it’s still a highly popular and collectible set.  The set is designed to create an immersive and rewarding building experience, something you’ll proudly display on your shelves for years to come. 

Also featured within the box is full colour collector’s book which is a joy to read and makes this particular set that little more collectible.

Which set will you purchase?

So which set do you think you’ll buy first? Buying LEGO doesn’t have to be hard, our team at Just Bricks has been selling LEGO since 2007 and we can help parents, or collectors, just like you choose a Lego set that will be loved.

We feature the largest range of LEGO in Australia and specialise in sourcing sets which have been discontinued or a hard to get. If you have a question about any of the LEGO sets we’ve spoken about in this post, or you’re looking for something specific, then contact us today.