Finding a LEGO gift can be difficult with so many sets available, but there are options for a wide range of interests and budgets. The selection includes classic building sets, themed models based on Star Wars, Marvel and Pokémon, and decorative LEGO Botanicals kits.
For shoppers spending less than $50, one of the highlighted Star Wars sets includes 58 pieces and minifigures of The Mandalorian and Grogu. LEGO's Creator 3-in-1 space-themed set offers three possible builds from the same pieces, including two spaceships and an astronaut. Other affordable suggestions include a Ferrari LEGO Speed Champions kit, a Back to the Future DeLorean, and the LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box, which contains 790 pieces in 33 colors along with doors, wheels and eyes.
The Star Wars selection also includes a set with four Clone Troopers, five Battle Droids, a speeder bike and a tri-droid. The Star Wars Advent Calendar contains eight mini vehicle builds and holiday-themed versions of characters including The Mandalorian and Grogu. Another seasonal option is a gingerbread-themed AT-AT accompanied by a gingerbread Darth Vader minifigure. For collectors, a mid-size Millennium Falcon commemorating the 25th anniversary of LEGO Star Wars contains 921 pieces.
The 2026 Advent Calendar options extend beyond Star Wars. LEGO Friends offers 24 surprise mini builds, while the Disney Princess calendar includes Ariel, Cinderella, Mulan and Moana microdolls with their animal companions. LEGO City adds Santa's workshop, a mini Christmas tree and other builds, and the Marvel calendar includes a Wolverine minifigure wearing a holiday sweater.
LEGO's Pokémon range features an official Charmander set that also includes Geodude. Owners of a LEGO Smart Play brick can use it with the builds for interactive lights and sounds. An Eevee model has a poseable head, legs and tail and stands 7.5 inches tall, while a Pikachu house includes a LEGO Smart Brick for interactive effects.
For a larger Pokémon display, one set uses 6,838 LEGO bricks and reaches 19.7 inches in height when completed. It includes Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise, each positioned on its own themed section of a miniature island base.
The LEGO Botanicals range offers several display-oriented gifts. The Happy Plants sets feature rounded bases that let the models rock back and forth. The Mini Orchid includes five peach blossoms arranged in an orange and gold pot, while the Water Lilies set uses clear bricks to represent water. For an alternative to floral designs, the Woodland Mushrooms set depicts colorful fungi including red toadstools and oyster caps.
Sources: Tom's Guide.