Lego® guides & buying recommendations for parents and fans
Here you will find detailed guides, comparisons and buying recommendations for various topics from the Lego® world. The Brickfact editorial team always reports independently, so you have a good assessment of which set you should buy.
Lego® Duplo® Advent Calendar 2026: Make Your Own from 5 Sets
There is no official Lego® Duplo® Advent calendar in 2026. These five current Duplo sets fill 24 doors for toddlers from 18 months, with prices and a simple packing plan.
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Lego® Black Friday 2026: dates, deals and what to expect
Lego's Black Friday event runs from November 27 to Cyber Monday on November 30, 2026. The dates, what Lego has confirmed so far and how to tell a real deal from a crossed-out price.
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The best Lego gifts: ideas by age and budget
Our Lego gift ideas sorted by age and budget, from small Christmas extras for young builders to a remote-controlled Batmobile for teenagers and display sets for adults.
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Best Lego gifts for adults: ideas by interest and budget
Choose a Lego gift for an adult by what they already enjoy, then by budget. Our nine picks range from a small Christmas decoration to a working pinball machine.
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Tudor Corner vs Shopping Street: which Lego modular to buy first?
Choose between Tudor Corner and Shopping Street for your first Lego modular building, with dimensions, interiors and practical buying advice.
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Lego Speed Champions: what to buy for your budget
Compare single cars and a two-car pack by favourite brand, Formula 1, film appeal, age and the complete local purchase price.
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Which Lego Minecraft set should you buy?
A small adventure, an animal-filled farm or a large Creeper figure: choose a Minecraft set for what the recipient wants to do after building.
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Which Lego Star Wars helmet should you buy?
Choose a Lego Star Wars helmet by character, display space and budget. Compare five current options and keep retired collector models separate.
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Buy or replace Lego® parts: Services and shops compared
Learn when missing or damaged Lego® pieces qualify for free replacement and where to buy lost parts, older elements and extra bricks for your own designs.
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Lego® age guide: when to start with Duplo and classic bricks
Which Lego® set suits your child? Compare Duplo, Classic, Friends, Ninjago, Creator, Technic and Star Wars by the age on the individual box.
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Lego® Pick a Brick: Everything You Need to Know
Buy individual Lego® pieces online or choose a box at the Pick & Build wall. Learn how prices, US and UK fees, delivery and free replacements differ.
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Selling Lego® by the pound: Prices, fees and practical tips
Selling loose Lego® by weight? Learn what to separate, how to weigh your lot and how fees and shipping affect the money you keep.
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