Glorious LEGOs have been the building blocks of childhoods around the world for more than 70 years! These little plastic toy pieces opened up a world of imagination and creativity for children from all walks of life. But which set will give boys in 2020 that thrill of building their own toys?
Our list of 20 best LEGO sets for boys is compiled using reviews from real people. We got rid of all the fake reviews that make online shopping so hard. We then looked at different budget options for a variety of age ranges so you get the best set for your little builders.
For younger boys you might find our study on the best LEGO sets for 3 year olds to be of interest.
1LEGO DUPLO Town Police Patrol 10809 (Best Budget Age 1-3 Option)
This simple Town Police Patrol set is a good introduction to LEGO building for toddlers. It features only 15 pieces and kids can enjoy racing around in the police van as they stop the robber from stealing from the bank. They can even load the robber up in the back of the van once they catch him.
What we love
- Pieces are easy to grip and attach
- Small number of pieces so toddlers can put it together by themselves
What We Don't Like That Much
- Back of the van could be more spacious so the robber can sit inside it
2LEGO City Sky Police Jet Patrol (Best Budget Age 4-6 Option)
With 54 pieces, kids can create a world of everyday heroes by building a Sky Police jet plane. They can take the police officer mini figure and chase down the would-be thief. The set also comes with a crowbar for the thief and a pair of handcuffs for the officer.
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What we love
- Fun pieces to play with like the opening safe, gems, and handcuffs
- Comes with easy-to-follow instructions
What We Don't Like That Much
- Might be nice if the jet had additional accessories
3LEGO BrickHeadz Star Wars The Mandalorian & The Child 75317 (Best Budget Age 7-11 Option)
Star Wars fans can get excited with this The Mandalorian & The Child building set. There are 295 pieces, which makes it more ideal for older children. Kids can recreate iconic weapons like the blaster rifle and blaster pistol. Also, the ears on the child adjust to simulate various expressions.
What we love
- The Child can move in and out of the pram with ease
- Features plenty of unique pieces to enjoy
What We Don't Like That Much
- May take some time for kids to put together on their own
4LEGO DUPLO Disney Pixar Toy Story Train 10894 (Best Quality Age 1-3 Option)
With 21 pieces, this Disney Pixar Toy Story Train is among the best LEGO sets for boys who are fans of the classic animated film series. It features two of the beloved characters, Woody and Buzz Lightyear, and of course the colorful train. Children can recreate movie scenes or imagine their own scenarios.
What we love
- All it takes is a little push to move the train around
- Train top opens so kids can fit small items inside
What We Don't Like That Much
- Character pieces could fit a little tighter
5LEGO Super Mario Adventures with Mario Starter Course 71360 (Best Quality Age 4-6 Option)
Get transported into a video game with this Super Mario Adventures LEGO building set. It comes with 231 pieces and features Mario, Goomba, and Bowser Jr. figurines. This interactive set has sound and music, and Mario has a color sensor as well as an LCD screen in his mouth, eyes, and belly to show more than 100 varied reactions.
What we love
- The accompanying app is easy to set up
- Numerous fun interactive features
What We Don't Like That Much
- Mario figure might need the batteries replaced often
6LEGO Minecraft The Mushroom Island 21129 (Best Quality Age 7-11 Option)
This Minecraft The Mushroom Island comes with 247 pieces and children can construct everything on the island, including the large red and brown mushrooms, a crafting table, a boat, and an animal pen where the gate can explode. This comes with a mini Alex figure, a Creepr, a mooshroom, and a baby mooshroom.
What we love
- Good step-by-step assembly directions
- Comes with a variety of cool figurines
What We Don't Like That Much
- Can take some effort to keep the mushrooms standing
7LEGO DUPLO All-in-One-Box-of-Fun Building Kit 10572
This All-in-One-Box-of-Fun Building Kit is among the 20 best LEGO sets for boys that come with versatile pieces so they can put together a number of different creations. There are 65 colorful pieces, and the handy storage case can comfortably hold them all. This also has a dog and a boy figure.
What we love
- Has a good range of blocks
- The pieces work as good starter building blocks
What We Don't Like That Much
- The included pieces don't fill up the storage container
8LEGO DUPLO Train Tracks 10882
This LEGO DUPLO set combines two much-loved toys: trains and building blocks. Using 23 pieces, kids can construct a curved train track. It comes with switchers, stoppers, and a level crossing. The red action brick can also stop any compatible LEGO DUPLO train.
What we love
- Can easily combine with other LEGO DUPLO sets
- Kids can set up the track in various patterns
What We Don't Like That Much
- The switch rails could be a bit wider
9LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696
The Classic Medium Creative Brick Box is another one among the 20 best LEGO sets for boys that give them plenty of pieces to stretch their imagination. In fact, this box contains 484 pieces of various sizes and in 35 different colors.
What we love
- Features a nice variety of colors
- Comes with plenty of specialty pieces
What We Don't Like That Much
- Could benefit from having more classic styled bricks
10LEGO City Monster Truck 60180
With 192 pieces, the LEGO City Monster Truck set can help kids envision a demolition derby. They can construct a cool blue monster truck with huge wheels as well as a ramp and flame elements. It also comes with a stunt driver figure that fits inside the truck.
What we love
- The monster truck is large in size
- Included rubber bands work well at creating a spring effect
What We Don't Like That Much
- Kids might need help getting the stickers on properly
11LEGO BrickHeadz Halloween Ghost 40351
Perfect for the holidays, the BrickHeadz Halloween Ghost is a fun, spooky figure that lets kids create their own Halloween scene. The ghost even features transparent tiles so it looks like it’s floating. With 136 pieces, kids can also build a tombstone, and there are even extra accessories like bats and a jack-o’-lantern.
What we love
- Straightforward to put together
- Comes with cool themed accessories
What We Don't Like That Much
- Doesn't take long to build
12LEGO NINJAGO Legacy Samurai Mech 70665
This Legacy Samurai Mech comes with 154 pieces. It has a toy katana as well as stud shooters and the cockpit can open so a mini-figure can fit inside. This exciting kit also comes with three mini-figures: Nya, Kruncha, and Nuckal. All have their own weapons.
What we love
- Quality design on the mini figures
- The Samurai Mech moves around well
What We Don't Like That Much
- Would be nice if the stud shooters could move for directional shooting
13LEGO Trick or Treat Halloween Seasonal Set #40122
Another seasonal set, the Trick or Treat Halloween kit comes with 133 pieces. Kids can dress the mini-figure as a witch to head out to collect some candy, but when a skeleton answers the door, they can get a real fright. Children can enjoy building a haunted house and setting up numerous accessories.
What we love
- Pieces can fit together with minimal effort
- Features several fun Halloween accessories
What We Don't Like That Much
- Might be too simple for some older kids
14LEGO DUPLO Train Bridge and Tracks 10872
This Train Bridge and Tracks LEGO DUPLO set features 26 total pieces that young kids can use to construct a cool track. It also comes with a construction worker figure to play with as well as an action brick that can work with compatible LEGO DUPLO trains.
What we love
- Easy to add onto other DUPLO train tracks
- Comes with detailed instructions that are simple to follow
What We Don't Like That Much
- The clearance for trains under the bridge could be taller
15LEGO DUPLO Town Fire Truck 10901
A straightforward, yet enjoyable set for toddlers, the LEGO DUPLO Town Fire Truck uses 21 pieces. Kids can snap together the firetruck, the tree, and play with a firefighter, a child, and a cat figure.
What we love
- Firetruck features sounds and lights
- Pieces are a good size for smaller hands to grasp
What We Don't Like That Much
- Although it is easy to build, it doesn't come with instructions
16LEGO Star Wars Poe's X-Wing Fighter 75102
With a whopping 717 pieces, the Star Wars Poe’s X-Wing Fighter LEGO set can thrill fans of the sci-fi series. They can construct Poe’s iconic X-Wing Fighter that features open wings and four spring-loaded shooters. It comes with figures of Poe Dameron himself, a Resistance ground crew member, a Resistance X-Wing pilot, and a BB-8 Astromech Droid.
What we love
- The spring-loaded shooters fire long distance
- Wings move from flight to attack positions
What We Don't Like That Much
- Back engine might need a tighter fit
17LEGO Speed Champions Ford Mustang GT (75871)
Any boy that loves cars will get a kick out of this Speed Champions Ford Mustang GT LEGO kit. This comes with a driver figure that can fit inside, and there are also two sets of interchangeable wheel rims.
What we love
- Easy to fit the figure inside
- The car moves well
What We Don't Like That Much
- Many stickers that kids might need help with putting on
18LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – 76060 Doctor Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum
The LEGO Doctor Strange’s Sanctum Sanctorum set allows fans of the Marvel series to create an epic battle scene. With 358 pieces, kids construct the Sanctum Sanctorum that currently has a portal beast breaking in. This comes with three mini-figures: Doctor Strange, The Ancient One, and Karl Mordo.
What we love
- The monster features movable elements such as teeth and tentacles
- Mini-figures are detailed well
What We Don't Like That Much
- Can take a good deal of time to build
19LEGO Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Millennium Falcon 75257
The Millennium Falcon is a famous ship from the Star Wars franchise and this immense LEGO kit can give young fans something to enjoy for hours on end. This has an impressive 1,351 pieces and it also comes with legendary characters such as Chewbacca, Lando Calrissian, C-3PO, Finn, R2-D2, Boolio, and D-O droids.
What we love
- Comes with several figures to play with
- Detailed interior with interactive features
What We Don't Like That Much
- Might help if the bottom turret secured tighter
20LEGO Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban Knight Bus 75957
Kids can reenact a scene from the Harry Potter films with this Knight Bus LEGO kit. With 403 pieces, they can configure the 3-level purple bus that has an opening side panel and a removable roof for easier access. It comes with a Harry Potter, Ernie Prang, and Stan Shunpike figure.
What we love
- Easy to open the doors and fit figures inside
- Well-written instructions to follow
What We Don't Like That Much
- Would be nice if the interior had more details