September 24th Update: This article has been updated with the new regular retail prices. This article now includes the top 11 best LEGO sets for adults now.
In this article, we’ll look at the top 10 best and popular LEGO sets for adults 18+ of all time ever released in the world. They are our own personal opinions on what we think are the best and popular sets for adults and adults fan of LEGO (AFOL).
Keep in mind that LEGO has a lot of LEGO Adults Welcome, IDEAS and Creator Expert sets that are really great as well. You may have your own favorite LEGO sets too!
Shown below is LEGO Harry Potter 71043 Hogwarts Castle. The set was released on August 15, 2018.
What Are LEGO Adults Sets?
LEGO Adults sets are aimed at the adult market and those that are aged 18+. Although LEGO is suppose to be a kids toy, LEGO is becoming popular with adults now. LEGO releases many LEGO Adults Welcome 18+ sets each year.
Disclaimer: Some of these sets like LEGO Star Wars 75192 Millennium Falcon UCS (Ultimate Collector Series) – 2017 Version have a recommended age of 16+ instead of 18+. Note that these sets are usually older but are still classified as recommended for adults.
Starting in 2021, LEGO rebranded many new and upcoming sets meant for adults as “LEGO Adults Welcome”. These sets all now have a recommended age of 18+. You can check out our LEGO Adults Welcome article here.
Shown below is LEGO Ninjago 71741 City Gardens. The set was released on January 14, 2021.
Best LEGO Sets for Adults 18+ Pricing & Availability
This article has also been updated with the new regular retail prices since the Summer August 2022 price hike.
In this article, we only featured our favorite top 11 LEGO sets for adults 18+. Note that for the recent year sets, they should still be available for purchase at the official LEGO Shop at Home (USA | Canada | UK | Australia). Once LEGO discontinues and retires the LEGO set, prices usually go up in the 3rd party marketplaces.
Shown below is 18+ LEGO Creator Expert 10297 Boutique Hotel Modular Building. The set was released on January 1st, 2022.
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Top 10 Best & Popular LEGO Sets for Adults 18+ Ranking by Year of Release
The top 10 best LEGO set for adults 18+ by year of release ranking list is shown below. The oldest set is the LEGO Star Wars 10188 Death Star UCS (Ultimate Collector Series). This was released on June 21, 2008.
The most recent and newest set is the LEGO Creator Expert 10297 Boutique Hotel Modular Building which was released on January 1, 2022.
- June 21, 2008 – LEGO Star Wars 10188 Death Star UCS (Ultimate Collector Series) – 2008 Version
- August 17, 2016 – LEGO Disney 71040 The Disney Castle
- September 30, 2016 – LEGO Star Wars 75159 Death Star UCS (Ultimate Collector Series) – 2016 Version
- September 14, 2017 – LEGO Star Wars 75192 Millennium Falcon UCS (Ultimate Collector Series) – 2017 Version
- August 15, 2018 – LEGO Harry Potter 71043 Hogwarts Castle
- May 20, 2020 – LEGO Creator Expert 10273 Haunted House
- January 14, 2021 – LEGO Ninjago 71741 City Gardens
- May 26, 2021 – LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 76178 Daily Bugle (Spider-Man)
- November 1, 2021 – LEGO DC Comics Batman 76240 Batmobile Tumbler
- November 8, 2021 – LEGO Creator Expert 10294 Titanic
- January 1, 2022 – LEGO Creator Expert 10297 Boutique Hotel Modular Building
Shown below are the minifigures available in the LEGO Ninjago 71741 City Gardens set. This set was released on January 14, 2021.
Top 10 Best LEGO Sets for Adults 18+ Ranking by Number of Pieces
The top 10 best LEGO set for adults 18+ by number of pieces ranking list is shown below. The biggest set that we like is LEGO Creator Expert 10294 Titanic containing a whopping 9090 pieces.
The smallest set is LEGO DC Comics Batman 76240 Batmobile Tumbler and it contains 2049 pieces.
- 9090 pieces – LEGO Creator Expert 10294 Titanic
- 7541 pieces – LEGO Star Wars 75192 Millennium Falcon UCS (Ultimate Collector Series) – 2017 Version
- 6020 pieces – LEGO Harry Potter 71043 Hogwarts Castle
- 5685 pieces – LEGO Ninjago 71741 City Gardens
- 4080 pieces – LEGO Disney 71040 The Disney Castle
- 4016 pieces – LEGO Star Wars 75159 Death Star UCS (Ultimate Collector Series) – 2016 Version
- 803 pieces – LEGO Star Wars 10188 Death Star UCS (Ultimate Collector Series) – 2008 Version
- 3772 pieces – LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 76178 Daily Bugle (Spider-Man)
- 3231 pieces – LEGO Creator Expert 10273 Haunted House
- 3066 pieces – LEGO Creator Expert 10297 Boutique Hotel Modular Building
- 2049 pieces – LEGO DC Comics Batman 76240 Batmobile Tumbler
Shown below is the interior of the LEGO Creator Expert 10273 Haunted House set. This set contains 3231 pieces.
Ranking the Top 10 Best LEGO Sets For Adults Ever Released In The World
Below is the detailed ranking list for the top 10 best and popular LEGO sets for adults that we like. The rankings are arranged based on the number of pieces. All of these sets are really good and are some of our favorites.
1) LEGO Creator Expert 10294 Titanic 2021
- Retail Price: $679.99 USD / $849.99 CAD / £589.99 GBP / $999.99 AUD
- Pieces: 9090
- Recommended Age: 18+
- Year Released: 2021
- Minifigures: None
At 9090 pieces, this is a massive LEGO set! It is one of the best LEGO sets for adults ever released. There are many authentic details including the ship being able to divide into three sections so that you can see the interior.
Other details include things like the boiler room, smoking lounge, ship’s bridge, grand staircase, swimming pool and more. There is also a LEGO Titanic nameplate to complete the set too.
LEGO Creator Expert 10294 Titanic ship measures over 53 inches long. This set was released on November 8, 2021.
A truly classical and instantly recognizable set. This is the titanic ship that hit the iceberg. It resulted in the ship sinking with tons of people dying as it didn’t have enough lifeboats.
2) LEGO Star Wars 75192 Millennium Falcon UCS (Ultimate Collector Series) – 2017 Version
- Retail Price: $84.99 USD / $1049.99 CAD / £734.99 GBP / $1299.99 AUD
- Pieces: 7541
- Recommended Age: 16+
- Year Released: 2017
- Minifigures: 4
Recreate the Star Wars saga with the LEGO Star Wars 75192 Ultimate Collector Series Millennium Falcon. There are removable hull panels, opening cockpit, quad laser cannons, sensor dishes and more. The instructions booklet has info with behind the scenes as well as designers’ info too.
LEGO Star Wars 75192 Ultimate Collector Series Millennium Falcon measures over 8 inches high, 33 inches long and 22 inches wide. LEGO Star Wars 75192 Ultimate Collector Series Millennium Falcon was released on September 14, 2017 for LEGO VIPs and on October 1st, 2017 for the general public.
This is a LEGO Star Wars classic set that Star Wars fans would definitely like. The amount of realistic details replicate the real version of the starship. The recommended age for this set is for those that are 16+.
3) LEGO Harry Potter 71043 Hogwarts Castle 2018
- Retail Price: $469.99 USD / $589.99 CAD / £409.99 GBP / $699.99 AUD
- Pieces: 6020
- Recommended Age: 16+
- Year Released: 2018
- Minifigures: 4 minifigures; 27 microfigures
LEGO Harry Potter fans would definitely like this set! This is where the magic and wizard world happens. Recreate LEGO Harry Potter movie scenes and more with details like the Chamber of Secrets, Whomping Willow, Hagrid’s Hut, towers, classrooms, Great Hall and more.
A buildable minifigure stand is available and includes LEGO Harry Potter minifigures like Rowena Ravenclaw, Godric Gryffindor, Salazar Slytherin and Helga Hufflepuff. There are also 27 microfigures to complement the LEGO Harry Potter 71043 Hogwarts Castle.
LEGO Harry Potter 71043 Hogwarts Castle was released on August 15, 2018 for LEGO VIPs and on September 1st, 2018 for the general public.
At 6020 pieces, this is a big LEGO Harry Potter set. The recommended age for it is 16+. There are 4 minifigures and 27 microfigures included in the set.
4) LEGO Ninjago 71741 City Gardens 2021
- Retail Price: $349.99 USD / $449.99 CAD / £299.99 GBP / $549.99 AUD
- Pieces: 5685
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Year Released: 2021
- Minifigures: 19
LEGO Ninjago 71741 City Gardens is one of the biggest LEGO Ninjago sets. Explore features like Chen’s Noodle House, Ninjago Fan Apartment, Ice Cream Shop, Museum of History, Ninja Zone and more.
The set measures over 29 inches high, 17.5 inches long and 13 inches wide. 19 LEGO Ninjago minifigures are included and there is also a Wu Legacy Golden minifigure too.
LEGO Ninjago 71741 City Gardens was released on January 14, 2021 for LEGO VIPs and on February 1, 2021 for general public.
The recommended age for this set is 14+. It contains 5685 pieces and is a must have for LEGO Ninjago fans.
5) LEGO Disney 71040 The Disney Castle 2016
- Retail Price: $349.99 USD / $399.99 CAD / £309.99 GBP / $499.99 AUD
- Pieces: 4080
- Recommended Age: 16+
- Year Released: 2016
- Minifigures: 5
Recreate the magical kingdom of Disney with the LEGO 71040 Disney Castle. At 4080 pieces, there are many details like the fireworks stud shooters, hidden compartments and many classical Disney rooms.
Five LEGO Disney minifigures are included including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and Tinklebell Fairy.
LEGO 71040 Disney Castle was released on August 17, 2016 for LEGO VIPs and on September 1, 2016 for the general public. This set did not get any price increases from the Summer August 2022 Price Hike.
A Disney favorite, LEGO 71040 Disney Castle is a recognizable attraction in the Disneyland theme parks across the world. The set is recommended for those that are aged 16+.
6) LEGO Star Wars 75159 Death Star UCS (Ultimate Collector Series) – 2016 Version
- Retail Price: $499.99 USD / $599.99 CAD
- Pieces: 4016
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Year Released: 2016
- Minifigures: 23 minifigures and 2 astromech droid
LEGO Star Wars 10188 Death was never discontinued until 2016 when LEGO re-released the set again under set number 75159. There were some minor changes to the set along with a higher price mark of $499.99 USD / $599.99 CAD.
Both the newer and older version of the and LEGO Star Wars 75159 Death Star and LEGO Star Wars 10188 Death Star look pretty much look the same. Combining LEGO 75159 and 10188, the availability at the retail price lasted for over a decade! LEGO Star Wars 75159 Death Star UCS was released on September 30, 2016.
LEGO Star Wars 75159 Death Star contains 4016 pieces and is recommended for those that are aged 14+.
7) LEGO Star Wars 10188 Death Star UCS (Ultimate Collector Series) – 2008 Version
- Retail Price: $399.99 USD / $499.99 CAD
- Pieces: 3803
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Year Released: 2008
- Minifigures: 24
LEGO Star Wars 10188 Ultimate Collector Series Death Star is a large set with tons of playability! There are minifigure scale scenes and rooms from Episode 4 to Episode 6. These include hangar bay that includes a TIE Advanced Starfighter, Emperor’s throne room, conference chamber, Death Star control room, trash compactor and more. You can also recreate the final duel scene in the Emperor’s throne room with Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader!
The LEGO Death Star measures over 16 inches tall and 16 inches wide. LEGO Star Wars 10188 Ultimate Collector Series Death Star was released on June 21, 2008.
LEGO Star Wars 10188 Death Star contains 3803 pieces and is recommended for those that are aged 14+.
8) LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 76178 Daily Bugle (Spider-Man) 2021
- Retail Price: $349.99 USD / $449.99 CAD / £299.99 GBP / $549.99 AUD
- Pieces: 3772
- Recommended Age: 18+
- Year Released: 2021
- Minifigures: 25
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 76178 Daily Bugle (Spider-Man) is a nice 4 story office building with lots of play features. Details include taxi cab, Editor’s in Chief penthouse office, secretary area, billboards, news station office space for workers and more.
The set measures over 32 inches high, 10.5 inches wide and 10.5 inches deep. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 76178 Daily Bugle was released on May 26, 2021 for LEGO VIPs and on June 1st, 2021 for the general public.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 76178 Daily Bugle is a cool spider-man set that haws tons of cool stuff. There are 3772 pieces and the recommended age is for those that are 18+.
9) LEGO Creator Expert 10273 Haunted House 2020
- Retail Price: $299.99 USD / $379.99 CAD / £259.99 GBP / $449.99 AUD
- Pieces: 3231
- Recommended Age: 18+
- Year Released: 2020
- Minifigures: 10
Prepare to be spooked with the LEGO Creator Expert 10273 Haunted House! This Manor von Barron mansion building has an elevator that you can ride. Explore lots of cool ancient artifacts and details with this theme park attraction. There is a light up brick in the set.
The set can be powered up with power functions for the elevator. Though, you will have to buy this separately. This LEGO Haunted House set measures over 26.5 inches high, 9 inches wide and 9 inches deep.
LEGO Creator Expert 10273 Haunted House was released on May 20, 2020 for LEGO VIPs and on June 1st, 2020 for the general public.
The set contains 3231 pieces and is recommended for those that are aged 18+. This is a set that will be popular during the Halloween and Fall season.
10) LEGO Creator Expert 10297 Boutique Hotel Modular Building 2022
- Retail Price: $229.99 USD / $289.99 CAD / £199.99 GBP / $349.99 AUD
- Pieces: 3066
- Recommended Age: 18+
- Year Released: 2022
- Minifigures: 7
LEGO Creator Expert 10297 Boutique Hotel Modular Building 2022 has 5 sections with European architecture as the theme. There are guest rooms, penthouse suite, lobby, terrace and staircase. 7 LEGO minifigures are included including hotel porter, receptionist, coffee vendor and more.
The set measures over 13 inches high, 10 inches wide and 10 inches deep. LEGO Creator Expert 10297 Boutique Hotel Modular Building was released on January 1, 2022.
This is one of the good LEGO Modular Buildings. Though, a lot of the other LEGO Modular Buildings are pretty good too. LEGO Creator Expert 10297 Boutique Hotel contains 3066 pieces and is recommended for those that are aged 18+.
11) LEGO DC Comics Batman 76240 Batmobile Tumbler 2021
- Retail Price: $269.99 USD / $349.99 CAD / £229.99 GBP / $399.99 AUD
- Pieces: 2049
- Recommended Age: 18+
- Year Released: 2021
- Minifigures: 2
DC Comics Batman fan would like this super detailed LEGO 76240 Batman Batmobile Tumbler. Part of the Dark Knight Triology, this crime fighting vehicle has an information plaque that has details of the set.
There are two minifigures in the set including Batman and The Joker on a display piece. There is an opening roof where you can play with the control panel and seating area.
The set measures 6 inches high, 17 inches long and 9 inches wide. LEGO 76240 Batman Batmobile Tumbler was released on November 1, 2021.
LEGO DC Comics Batman 76240 Batmobile Tumbler is a recognizable vehicle packed with realistic details. It contains 2049 pieces and is recommended for those aged 18+
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