If you’re an adult wondering if you can really buy yourself a Lego set, our older panelists all say that the sooner you do, the happier you’ll be. While all of our Lego fans’ 20 favorite sets would generally be appropriate for builders of any age beyond toddlerhood, we’ve separated them based on whether they come recommended for kids or adults because, according to Anna Golson, the editor of Lego blog TheBrickBlogger, “while kids and adults may be interested in the same Lego sets and themes, their way of enjoying the hobby is usually different.” Specifically, children play with Legos, she says, while adults are “more focused on the challenging building techniques, the accuracy of the models compared to their real-life counterparts, and their display value.” (We’ve noted Lego’s suggested age range for each set next to its name, too, for anyone who wants to heed those suggestions.) MacDonald is one of 13 Lego fans - who range in age from 5 years old to 50-plus - that we talked to (some, via their parents) about their favorite sets. “They have been a lovely way to just sit, focus, and chat, away from screens and other distractions,” says Canadian government analyst Stephen J. But a number of older fans we spoke with told us that Legos have a unique appeal for adults right now, too. Anyone who played with the colorful blocks as a youngster knows why they make for a particularly appealing toy right now: Hours can pass as you follow each step to complete a set, or just get imaginative and create a Lego-scape of very own. Lego sets - from the smaller kinds for kids to the far more intricate (and expensive) ones for adult builders - have also become harder to find.
Puzzles and needlepoint sets and inflatable pools aren’t the only productive distractions we’ve noticed flying off shelves over the past few months. Photo-Illustration: Getty/Barcroft Media via Getty Images
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