As LEGO celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, the brick-building company found that 95 per cent of Canadian parents feel connecting over LEGO helps “strengthen family ties and improves overall happiness.”
I agree with this. My kids and I can spend an entire day around the dining room table indulged in a set together with no screens or other distractions to take away from our time. It’s one of the most amazing things we do together, and when a build is finished we all feel satisfied over our accomplishment.
Of course kids (or people with kids) aren’t the only fans of building LEGO sets, and there are many adults that enjoy spending time on a build, too. The company understands this market and have crafted some recent sets aimed directly towards them. No matter how old you are or what your interests are, there is a LEGO set for you. And LEGO makes the perfect Christmas gift for kids and adults on your list!
If you’re looking for LEGO gift ideas this holiday season, here are six sets I highly recommend.
The Office (purchase on LEGO.com)
Fans of the hit TV show The Office can now build familiar areas of Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton office, including boss Michael Scott’s office (which slides out for display on its own), the conference room and much more.
The 1164-piece set includes 15 LEGO minifigures: Michael Scott, Dwight Schrute, Jim Halpert, Pam Beesly, Ryan Howard, Angela Martin, Oscar Martinez, Kevin Malone, Stanley Hudson, Kelly Kapoor, Phyllis Lapin Vance, Meredith Palmer, Creed Bratton, Toby Flenderson and Darryl Philbin, plus a LEGO figure of Angela’s cat Garbage. There are also lots of accessory elements referencing hilarious moments, including a stapler in gelatin, Golden Ticket, Dundie trophy and ‘World’s Best Boss’ mug.
Nintendo Entertainment System (purchase on Amazon)
With authentic reproductions of the original console, controller and Game Pak cartridge, plus a retro-styled 1980s TV, the exclusive new LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System gives fans of Super Mario Bros. a way to recapture childhood magic. The brick-built NES is packed with realistic details, including an opening slot for the Game Pak with a locking function and a controller with a connecting cable and plug.
Vincent van Gogh – The Starry Night (purchase on Amazon)
Build your own 3D LEGO brick version of one of Vincent van Gogh’s most celebrated artworks, The Starry Night. Discover innovative building techniques to capture Van Gogh’s swirling brushstrokes, and hang your completed masterpiece by the hook on a wall or display it freestanding.
Botanical Collection – Flower Bouquet (purchase on Amazon)
Whether you’re treating a loved one, or are looking for your next creative project, the LEGO Flower Bouquet building kit lets you relax, unplug and create something wonderful. When complete, the impressive flower display brings a touch of fun and colour to any room. The adjustable stems make it easy to tailor the arrangement for any vase or container.
NASA Space Shuttle Discovery (purchase on Amazon)
Celebrate the wonders of space with this LEGO NASA Space Shuttle Discovery model building set for adults. With 2,354 pieces, this engaging challenge lets you build the Space Shuttle Discovery, plus the Hubble Space Telescope, launched on NASA’s STS-31 mission in 1990.
Atari 2600 (purchase on LEGO.com)
Take a trip back to the 1980s with this LEGO Atari 2600 set for adults. Enjoy a rewarding project creating all the details of this replica console, game cartridges and joystick. Gaming fans will love the three mini builds depicting themes from three popular Atari games. There’s even a hidden 1980s scene to build for total nostalgia overload.
Do you have LEGO gift ideas to recommend? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
