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Gifts for children who love to build

To get a building set right, the number of pieces matters more than the theme: 100 to 300 at age 6, 300 to 600 at age 8, and from there whatever their patience can take.

In a hurry? These three

  1. LEGO Disney Stitch (43249)

    Large Stitch figure to build, with Hawaiian shirt, ice cream and moving ears

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  2. LEGO Official FIFA World Cup Trophy

    LEGO replica of the World Cup trophy, with a football scene hidden in the globe

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  3. Science4you Robotics Betabot

    Build-it-yourself robot with about 125 pieces and a motor that makes it walk

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How to choose the size

The age on the box is the minimum for building it without frustration, not the ideal. If they race through sets for their age, go up a range. If it is their first set, stay in theirs.

Build once or play afterwards

Some sets are built and displayed, and some are taken apart and rebuilt (3 in 1 sets, boxes of loose bricks). For under-8s the second kind usually gives more.

Frequently asked questions

Which LEGO should you give at each age?

DUPLO up to age 4; from 5 or 6, City, Friends or Creator 3 in 1; from 8, Technic, Minecraft or Ninjago with more pieces; from 10, display sets. Always check the age on the box and the number of pieces.

Why don't you show the exact price?

Amazon prices change several times a day and we do not want to show you one that is no longer right. We give a rough range (for example, €10 to €20) based on what we saw on the day we reviewed it; the real price is the one shown on Amazon when you click.