LEGO Sets in Canada: Christmas Gift Guide by Age and Budget
- For Harry Potter fans
- Dobby the House-ElfAges 8+, 403 pieces
- For the holiday table
- Christmas centrepieceAges 12+, 433 pieces
- Biggest build
- Technic Material HandlerAges 10+, 835 pieces
- For car fans
- 1970 Ferrari 512 MAges 8+, Speed Champions
- For ages 6 and up
- Star Wars, Marvel and FriendsQuick builds under 160 pieces
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Budgets are in Canadian dollars. Every set ships from Toronto.
A LEGO set is two gifts in one box: the build on Christmas morning and the model on the shelf after. Pick by age first: LEGO prints an age mark on every box.
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LEGO gifts by age
Ages 6 and up means short builds with minifigures and play features. From 8, sets turn into display models. The 10+ Technic Material Handler adds pneumatics and working functions.
LEGO gifts under $50
Small sets built in one sitting, most with a minifigure or two. Good stocking stuffers and good first sets.
LEGO gifts, $50 to $100
Display builds of a few hundred pieces: a character to stand on a desk or a centrepiece for the table.
LEGO gifts, $100 and up
Large builds for older kids and adults, with working functions and an evening or two of building.
The best LEGO gift for every fan
For Harry Potter fans: Dobby the House-Elf
The first LEGO brick model of Dobby stands over 19 cm tall on a stand with a nameplate. His head, ears, arms and fingers pose, and he comes with Harry's sock, Tom Riddle's diary and Aunt Petunia's floating pudding. It is rated 8+ and has 403 pieces. Shop LEGO Dobby.
For the holiday table: Christmas Table Decoration
A red candle ringed by berries, golden stars and green foliage, built from 433 pieces. It is rated 12+ and stands over 18 cm tall, a centrepiece that comes out every December. LEGO pitches it at families who build together and at adults who love holiday decor. Shop the Christmas Table Decoration.
For future engineers: Technic Material Handler
The biggest build here at 835 pieces, rated 10+. Pneumatics drive an arm that reaches about 35 cm and an orange peel grapple that opens and closes. The upper body turns a full 360 degrees, the cab rises, and the mobile undercarriage has steering and four outriggers. Shop the Material Handler.
For car fans: 1970 Ferrari 512 M
A Speed Champions model of the 1970 endurance racer, with a Ferrari driver minifigure in race suit and helmet. It is rated 8+, has 291 pieces and is built to display or to race against other Speed Champions cars. Shop the Ferrari 512 M.
For ages 6 and up: Star Wars, Marvel and Friends
Boba Fett's Starship Microfighter is an 85-piece build with flick shooters, adjustable wings and a Boba Fett minifigure. Black Widow & Captain America Motorcycles recreates a scene from Avengers: Age of Ultron with two bikes, side shooters, the shield and the baton. Friends Pancake Shop has a stove, a spinning mixer, a cash register and the mini-dolls Luna and Paisley. Boba Fett, Marvel motorcycles and Pancake Shop.
Retired LEGO sets
LEGO lists the Technic Material Handler, the 1970 Ferrari 512 M, Boba Fett's Starship Microfighter, Black Widow & Captain America Motorcycles and Friends Pancake Shop as retired, and Dobby the House-Elf as retiring soon. A retired set is no longer made, so a sealed box is the only way to get one new.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good LEGO gift for an 8-year-old?
A set marked 8+ such as Dobby the House-Elf or the 1970 Ferrari 512 M, or any 6+ set for a quick first build. LEGO prints the age on every box.
What LEGO sets are good gifts for adults?
Display builds. The Christmas Table Decoration is rated 12+ and LEGO pitches it at adults who love holiday decor. Dobby the House-Elf is a display model for Harry Potter collectors, and Technic suits anyone who likes mechanisms.
What does a retired LEGO set mean?
LEGO no longer makes or sells it. New sealed boxes are what is left, so retired sets get harder to find over time.
How many pieces is LEGO Dobby?
LEGO Dobby the House-Elf (76421) has 403 pieces and stands over 19 cm tall on its stand.
Do these LEGO sets ship from Canada?
Yes. Every set ships from Toronto.
