The Perfect LEGO® Sets to Get You Started

Everyone can enjoy building LEGO® sets, no matter your age or ability. Don’t believe us? Check out these impressive sets that’ll inspire even the most cautious of beginners...

LEGO® building is more than just a hobby, it’s a lifestyle and it will soon have you hooked. Creative construction gives you the chance to escape the everyday and let your imagination loose. Are you looking for an opportunity to disconnect from the outside world and enter your zone? Let us help you find that peace with our handy guide to sets.  

We’ve selected the ideal sets for you to start your LEGO building journey…

Space to breathe

Fed up with the responsibilities of adulting? Here’s your chance to leave this planet behind (figuratively speaking, at least) and embark on an out-of-this-world trip with the LEGO® Creator Space Astronaut (31152) set. Here’s your countdown to calm… 

Five… Pick a peaceful place, where you’re less likely to be disturbed during your build. (And don’t forget to mute or switch off digital distractions!) 

Four… Grab your favorite snacks for a refreshment break.   

Three… Wear comfortable clothing, with plenty of room to move, bend and stretch. 

Two… Pick a playlist that helps you to relax or pumps you up – whatever mood you feel like setting! 

One… Decide on your first build – will it be an astronaut, a space dog or a viper jet? 

Blast off… aaand breathe. Let your mind float away. Find deep focus in deep space. It’s finally time to build your fun, futuristic LEGO set and rebuild your peace, piece by piece.

Snap to it

Remember the days when we used to actually print out our photos? Put them in albums? Display them in frames? Then you’re sure to enjoy this next build – the LEGO® Creator Retro Camera (31147) kit. 

From the click of the LEGO bricks to the click of the camera, building this set is like stepping back in time. With a moving lens, buttons to press and film to load, this old-school camera has that cool vintage style that makes it oh-so collectible. Or you could choose to build a video camera with an opening flap for filming, or a TV with antenna. 

The details in this retro set make it ultra display-worthy – ready to strike a picture-perfect pose on your shelves. Snap!

Gallery of galaxies

Move over stuffy, traditional pictures, and step forward cool, minimalist modern art – it’s the LEGO® Ideas Tales of the Space Age (21340) set! 

Create epic space-themed 3D postcards – with a shuttle, shooting stars and comets, a black hole and a moon base – worthy of the finest sci-fi films, books and posters of the 80s! There are four cards to create, so will you take a solo trip into outer space, or travel with a group of your friends or family? 

Astronomy and art – a winning combo! Your walls or shelves will look out-of-this-world.

A model motor

Get ready to drive straight into this build, and this time it’s your dream bike! The LEGO® Vespa 125 (10298) set is a stylish scooter that will look stunning sitting on your shelves. 

A model that was created to celebrate Vespa’s 75th anniversary, it was inspired by the classic 1960s Vespa Piaggio. The vehicle comes in pastel blue, which is one of Vespa’s original production colors but is rarely found in LEGO builds, and makes this set highly collectible.  

Detailed and authentic in its design, the all-important finishing touches for you to discover include the Vespa logo and an Italian license plate. Under the engine cover you’ll find a brick-built engine.

This set will take a little longer to build – but taking your time to enjoy the more challenging aspects is all part of the fun!

Board game build

If you’re looking for a build that’s both educational and fun, the LEGO® Traditional Chess Set (40719) has got you covered.  

It’s a buildable board game that comes with pieces to play both chess and checkers. One iconic board, two classic games – checkmate! The intricate details include king pieces topped with minifigure statues and stunning, shiny gold-colored elements.  

Spend hours strategizing and bonding with friends and family over the beloved board game. It can be split in two for easy storage, or displayed proudly as desk decor in your office space.  

Whether this is your first build or your 100th, these LEGO sets will both inspire and impress.