My younger years were spent in a few different ways: watching cartoons on our small portable TV, obsessing over Star Wars: A New Hope and building tiny buildings and cars with simple Lego bricks and letting my imagination run riot. Of course, Lego has changed dramatically since those days of the late 70s and kits now cater for a wide range of tastes and ages - and that’s where my guide to the best Lego kits for adults comes into play.
There’s a huge range of kits to build, including a model Fender Stratocaster, a Rolling Stones logo that’ll fit nicely on the wall, the famous Beatles' Yellow Submarine with mini Fab Four figures, the iconic Ghostbusters ECTO-1 car and a large selection of Star Wars-related kits.
I've collected some of our favourite Lego kits below, so if you’re looking for a treat for yourself or a special gift, then read on.
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If you want to display your Strat love on your desk or bookshelf, then this Lego Fender Stratocaster set should be just the riff you're looking for. There's more than 1000 pieces to put together and it comes with a Fender 65 Princeton Reverb replica amp.
This bit of Lego magic celebrates the legacy of the Beatles with their famous Yellow Submarine. It's a 553-piece puzzle so it's one kids can get involved with too and comes with a few bonus items including The Fab Four in miniature form complete with psychedelic garb.
The iconic Rolling Stones Hot Lips logo has been given a Lego makeover, allowing you to recreate John Pasche's original design. There's close to 2000-pieces to assemble - and once you've completed the mammoth task, you can also mount it like a painting on your wall.
The console that introduced me to The Legend Of Zelda has been recreated with Lego bricks - and I think it's amazing. The 2646-piece puzzle comes with a Super Mario Bros. cart, replica NES controller, and an old CRT TV which can be interacted with to make Mario 'jump.'
It might not look it, but this funky jazz quartet is made up of 1606 pieces and would make a nice addition to your vinyl shelves. The quartet features a drummer, bassist, pianist and trumpeter - and each can be posed to show off their moves. Is that Clam on bass? Niiice!
Everyone's favourite Star Wars droid R2-D2 has been saved once again from the scavenging hands of the jawas - although he'll need help to rebuild his 2315 pieces after getting in a scrap with a womp rat. R2’s head can be rotated and there’s a hidden compartment for a lightsaber.
Ghostbusters is back in the spotlight again thanks to Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - and what better way to celebrate the long-running supernatural comedy than by assembling your very own Ecto-1? The 2352-piece model features working steering and its very own mini ghost trap.
Batman's awesome Batmobile Tumbler has been given the Lego treatment thanks to this intricate 2049-piece model, making it the perfect choice for fans of the Caped Crusader. The kit comes with Lego versions of Batman and his nemesis The Joker, and both fit inside the finished model.
We’ve already mentioned the Beatles, but if you want something a little different, then this John, Paul, George and Ringo portrait set should fit the bill. There are 2933 pieces, while a QR code leads you to a Beatles playlist to listen to while you work. It can also be displayed.
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