The 15 biggest Lego sets ever released: Where to buy current and retired sets

Just when you thought Lego couldn’t get any cooler — it does.

If you’ve been a longtime fan of the brick-building universe, you’ll know that Lego doesn’t hold back when it comes to creating innovative models, including some of the biggest Lego sets you’ve ever seen.

Intrigued? Trust us; they’re so worth checking out!

Discover the largest Lego set at the top of our list, plus giant Lego sets for AFOLs and teens, retired big Lego sets, and more, all made with love by the most revered brick-building brand on the globe.

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Biggest Lego sets

1. World Map

Adult Lego builders looking for the ultimate large-scale Lego project will get a kick out of this one-of-a-kind World Map set — it’s currently the biggest Lego set (by piece count) and contains a total of 11,695 pieces!

This Lego Art set measures over 25.5 inches (65 cm) high and 40.5 inches (104 cm) wide, offering AFOLs, map illustrators, and travelers a challenging brick-building experience. It’s an incredibly creative take on your classic world map!

Unlike standard Lego sets, this Lego Art edition features rounded, mosaic-like bricks, which is also an excellent way for Lego hobbyists 18+ to experience something a little different. Due to its large size, it’s also the ideal venture to take on with family and friends, much like your traditional puzzle!

In addition to vibrant colors and a stunning layout, this set allows you to create different configurations. It also includes a hanging hook to display on your wall, a QR code to access a custom soundtrack to listen to as you build your project, and special pins to track places you’ve been or dream of going to.

2. Eiffel Tower

Lego has developed several Eiffel Tower sets over the years, but I can tell you, none of them have been quite like this! The jaw-dropping 360º Lego Icons Eiffel Tower is one of the biggest Lego sets ever made and is officially the tallest.

Measuring over 58.5 inches (149 cm) high, 22.5 inches (57 cm) wide, and 22.5 inches (57 cm) deep, your final display will consist of 10,001 bricks. It’s a dream come true for travelers and fans of classic European landmarks and cities — not to mention a fantastic gift for challenge-seeking AFOLs.

This is definitely a step up from smaller Lego Architecture sets! You’ll get a real-life feel of this Parisian masterpiece thanks to all of the incredible features in this set: arches, railings, observation platforms, and elevators, as well as scenic details like picturesque French lamposts, benches, and charming shrubs and trees.

Instructions for this set have also been sequenced to match Gustave Eiffel’s original building process: the cherry on top for anyone fascinated by the legendary engineer. This is (unsurprisingly) a pretty expensive set, but well worth the buy if you’re looking for one-and-only Lego show-stoppers!

3. Titanic

Another set history buffs will fall head over heels for is the 9,090-piece Titanic Lego Icons edition. It’s one of the biggest Lego sets ever made and, to this day, the longest. 

Suitable for hobbyists ages 18+, this brick ship measures approximately 53 inches (135 cm) long, 17.5 inches (44 cm) high, and 6 inches (16 cm) wide. It’s designed in three sections and packed with detail to faithfully recreate the “Ship of Dreams.”

Features like the grand staircase, smoking lounge, boiler room, pool, promenade, and dynamic pieces like adjustable masts and propellers are only some of the special components to appreciate in this set. A stand and a nameplate are also included to ensure your model is showcased with the brilliance it deserves. 

Lego has a few tips for displaying big sets you might find helpful! There is also a Lego alternative of a Titanic model that’s smaller and much cheaper if you’re not ready to take to leap. However, if you’re looking for days of brick-building fun and an epic addition to your Lego collection, this Titanic model is definitely it. 

4. Colosseum

The Roman Colosseum is one of the greatest architectural wonders of the world, and this 9,036-brick Lego set is a creative way to bring a little bit of its innovative structural beauty to your home or office.

Listed as one of the biggest Lego sets, this model measures 10.5 inches (27cm) high, 20.5 inches (52cm) wide, and 23.5 inches (59cm) deep. What I love about this set is that while large and complex, it’s relatively lightweight and easy to transport; you won’t have the same space-seeking dilemma as with other big Lego sets!

This is the perfect gift for anyone who loves travel and holds particular intrigue for ancient Rome and history. Or hey, maybe you’re just a huge fan of the Gladiator movie! Fun fact: scenes from the movie were filmed in a small replica of the iconic Italian amphitheater in Malta.

The model features three stories packed with detail, including everything from an exquisite façade to columns of the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders. Since it’s slightly smaller than the sets listed above, it’s a great pick for adult beginners to segue into more elaborate brick-building ventures.

5. Millennium Falcon™

In case you’ve been wondering when we were going to mention a Star Wars Lego set, rest assured, that moment has arrived — and you’re going to love it. Much like Lego’s Eiffel Tower sets, there have been multiple versions of Star Wars’ emblematic Millennium Falcon, but this one takes the cake regarding size and piece count.

Measuring over 8 inches (21cm) high, 33 inches (84cm) long, and 23 inches (60cm) wide, this is the largest Lego set for the franchise and will guarantee AFOLs hours of brick-building leisure: 7541 bricks included.

There’s just so much detail packed into this model, including minifigures representing beloved Star Wars characters starring in both the classics and more recent films.

Other features include quad laser cannons, removable panels, a lowering boarding ramp, landing legs, an engineering station, a gunnery station, a crew seating area, a detailed rear compartment, and so much more.

In addition, Star Wars fans will absolutely love the extensive instructions booklet that comes with this set; it’s quite the collectible in itself! It contains everything from information on the set’s designers to behind-the-scenes building processes and more.

6. AT-AT™

Next up is another Star Wars special and one of the biggest Lego sets with the potential of becoming an all-time classic. The AT-AT™ model is absolutely breathtaking: it’s made up of 6785 bricks and measures over 24.5 inches (62 cm) high. 

This set stands out for its sublime design, resulting in an epic collector item every Star Wars fan will dream of owning. It’s the perfect model for an impactful display and one of the best Lego sets for ambitious adults on the hunt for an exceptional brick-building adventure. 

Representing a central reference in the Battle of Hoth in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, this AT-AT model features posable legs, opening hatches, rotating cannons, a bomb-drop hatch, and more. The set also contains nine superbly crafted minifigures, some of which include Luke Skywalker, four Snowtroopers, and two AT-AT drivers.

Unsurprisingly, this is not only one of the biggest Lego sets ever but also one of the most expensive, costing slightly under $900. While it’s not everyone’s cup of tea — regarding theme or price(!) — it’s undoubtedly the ultimate Star Wars model to own if you’re a die-hard fan of the legendary sci-fi franchise.  

7. The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell™

While we’re on the movie and fantasy theme, next up is one of Lego’s most recent releases, the 2023 The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell Lego set for adults. This exclusive building kit contains 6167 bricks and makes the cut in the top 10 largest Lego sets ever.

Completed layouts measure over 5 inches (39 cm) high, 28.5 inches (72 cm) wide, and 19.5 inches (50 cm) deep. Too large to display as a whole? You can divide this model into three sections: the council ring, the tower, and the gazebo with a river and bridge. It’s the perfect set if building and display versatility is what you’re after.

This set is packed with impeccably designed elements to build and recreate iconic scenes taking place in J. R. R. Tolkien’s mythological Middle-earth world. In addition to features such as Frodo’s bedroom, Elrond’s study, an elven forge, and a stunning Elven house and valley, this set includes 15 minifigures.

And they aren’t your standard minifigures! Instead, these pieces feature detachable legs so you can seat them around the table to recreate the iconic Council of Elrond™ scene! While pricey at almost $500, this is a must-have for any LOTR fan looking for exciting memorabilia and collectible Lego models.

8. Hogwarts™ Castle

Harry Potter Lego sets are some of the most sought-after editions, featuring a stunning catalog of beautifully designed sets for hobbyists of all ages. Hogwarts Castle is the collection’s largest Lego set, standing out for its sublime modular design.

Featuring 6020 pieces, final displays will measure over 22 inches (58cm) high, 27 inches (69cm) wide, and 16 inches (43cm) deep. Unlike most big Lego sets, this one is suitable for fans ages 16+ and is bursting with imaginative elements to recreate classic Harry Potter settings: the Great Hall, Chamber of Secrets, and Whomping Willow.

House banners, moving staircases, benches, and stained glass windows are only a few key features in this set. However, what makes this set particularly exceptional is its total of four minifigures and 24 microfigures!

This modular Lego set is a premium pick to start building up your Harry Potter brick-building collection. Contrary to most sets for AFOLs, this edition offers both play and display potential, making it more dynamic and therefore, suitable across more age groups than most big Lego sets.

9. Real Madrid – Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

It’s not easy to come across Lego sports-related building kits. However, this Santiago Bernabéu Stadium edition is the largest Lego set of the brand’s stadium series and is the perfect collectible for soccer-loving AFOLs in the making.  

This set contains 5876 pieces and measures approximately 5.5 inches (14 cm) high, 17.5 inches (44 cm) wide, and 15 inches (38 cm) deep. Like the Colosseum set, this model is lightweight and easy to carry despite its dimension — you won’t have trouble finding different spots to showcase it. 

It’s the perfect present for anyone wanting to add to their existing Lego stadium collection —  Old Trafford – Manchester United and Camp NOU – FC Barcelona — or interested in experimenting with brick building for the first time. Although a large-scale project, this is a great beginner’s set for adults as it isn’t overly complex. 

Features to look forward to in this set include bleachers, scoreboards, banners, a dugout, a miniature team bus, a removable roof, a patterned pitch, and more. Any avid fan of this historic Madrid team will love the detail of the retractable, state-of-the-art soccer pitch. 

10. Ninjago® City Gardens

Ninjago is Lego flagship brand from 2011, and it’s one of the most sought-after themes by youngster Lego aficionados. The 2021 Ninjago® City Gardens edition is the most extensive of three Ninjago modular sets, and one of the biggest Lego sets ever made.

The TV-show-inspired Lego set (or is it vice-versa?) measures roughly 29 inches (73 cm) high, 17.5 inches (44 cm) long, and 13 inches (33 cm) wide. It’s the perfect building kit for Lego lovers 14+ looking for versatile play and display possibilities.

Sets contain 5685 pieces to create a spectacular setting: a five-story, detail-packed ninja house plus 19 minifigures. In addition, a collectible golden Wu Legacy minifigure is included to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lego Ninjago Toys.

Elements like an ice cream shop, ninja control room, an accessory-filled museum, and Chen’s noodle house are only some of the incredibly well-crafted elements in this set. There are lots of hours of brick-building to enjoy here, making this an excellent pick to spend some Lego leisure time with your teen!

11. Hogwarts Express™ – Collectors’ Edition

The outstanding 2022 Hogwarts Express set contains 5129 bricks and is one of the biggest Lego sets under the Harry Potter Lego theme. And there’s no doubt this is a project Harry Potter enthusiasts and collectors ages 18+ will relish from start to finish.

This model is a 1:32 scale replica of a famous steam train featured in the ultra-famous film series and measures over 10.5 inches (26 cm) high, 46.5 inches (118 cm) long, and 8 inches (20 cm) wide once completed.

There is a lot to appreciate in this deluxe edition! Besides a three-room passenger car depicting memorable movie moments, endless detail, and realistic movement, this unique set includes 20 minifigures, including Harry Potter and more familiar faces we’ve all come to love.

Note that this is a special collector’s edition, and well, the price tag reflects just how exclusive it is. Remember that although designed and created for AFOLs, this is a project you can invite your teen to participate in if they treasure Harry Potter just as much as you do.

12. Roller Coaster

Lego Creator has recently released a Loop Coaster set for adults. However, the 2018 Lego Creator Roller Coaster set is still considered an all-time favorite among hobbyists 16+ and remains one of the largest Lego sets today.

This fun, fairground two-train roller coaster model consists of 4124 bricks and measures over 20 inches (53cm) high, 34 inches (88cm) wide, and 16 inches (41cm) deep. Fun fact: it won the 2019 Toy of the Year Award!

The structure’s loopy design provides a singular building experience vs. more block-built models. Eleven quirky minifigures, including riders, spectators, and more, give your display a sweet touch. There’s even a cotton candy stand — how adorable is that?

One of the highlights of this set is that it can be upgraded and motorized with Lego Boost and Lego Power Functions to really bring your model to life. Unfortunately, this is a retired product, but you can still find it on Amazon. Check out our list at the end of the article to know where you can find more retired big Lego sets!

13. The Disney Castle

There’s one castle most of us grew up seeing on our screens and in movie theaters: the one and only spire-tower Disney Castle. This hard-to-find Lego wonder features 4080 pieces and measures over 29 inches (74cm) high, 18.8 inches (48cm) wide, and 12 inches (31cm) deep.

Ideal for ages 16+, this set includes five minifigures of everyone’s favorite characters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Tinker Bell. However, the set’s greatest appeal is its iconic, detailed façade.

You’ll be able to build all of the castle’s features, from its clock and wide arched entrance to its ornate balconies, and spired towers. Mosaic floor tiling, chandeliers, a grandfather clock, a glass slipper, and a magic lamp are only some of the other Disney references you’ll encounter.

If you’re looking for the perfect gift to light up your child’s face or surprise the grown-up Disney aficionado in your life, this is definitely it. Mind you, it’s currently sold out on the Lego store and is a high-value, exclusive Lego set.

But who knows? When you wish upon a star — you might just get an awesome Disney Castle Lego set!

14. Hulkbuster​

Another recent release is the 2022 Lego Marvel Hulkbuster building kit: the largest set ever created under this theme. It contains 4049 bricks to assemble a model of the Hulkbuster MK44 character from Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Roughly 20.5 inches (52 cm) tall, 18.5 inches (47 cm) wide, and 9.5 inches (24 cm) deep, this is a demanding and exciting brick-building project for Marvel devotees 18+ and makes for a fantastic conversational showpiece, whether at home or at the office.

Features faithfully capture those seen in the movie, from the character’s dark red armor and golden plates. The armor has a fully jointed upper body and an opening cockpit. It also features three light-up arc reactors! In addition, your model also incorporates new Lego elements like glow-in-the-dark bricks.

This is also a fantastic set to combine with Lego’s Marvel Iron Man Figure (sold separately): the Hulkbuster’s spacious cockpit is designed to accommodate this model. To enhance your display, this set also contains an information plate and an armored Tony Stark minifigure.

15. App-Controlled Cat® D11 Bulldozer

Last up is the largest Lego Technic set! This 3854-piece edition invites you to assemble a replica of the biggest Cat dozer — the Cat D11 Bulldozer — and offers something slightly different from other big Lego sets.

Why? Because besides an incredibly meticulous, detail-packed project, your final model will be further improved by the Lego-developed app CONTROL+. This means you’ll be able to operate your model, including movement of the blade, ripper, and ladder control. It’s really quite impressive!

This awe-inspiring model measures 10 inches (26 cm) high, 22 inches (57 cm) long, and 14.5 inches (37 cm) wide. It’s an excellent go-to if you’re looking for Lego sets offering a demanding, immersive experience.

Like most Technic Lego sets, this is an incredible option for fans of robotics and engineering, as well as for those looking for new takes on brick building. While most Technic projects are smaller than this one and primarily targeted at younger hobbyists, know that they’re also a few sets for grown-ups to enjoy.

Where to find and buy retired big Lego sets

Although there are what seems to be an endless amount of Lego sets to choose from, every so often, it’s common to be in a position where the one you really want, well, has been discontinued by the brand.

In the case of the biggest Lego sets, unfortunately, there are a few pretty cool models that are either hard to find or no longer available on the company’s official website — but there are other places to look!

Currently, the most convenient place to purchase retired big Lego sets online is Amazon. We’ve listed the top retired giant Lego sets still available on the online retailer, below.

• Creator Taj Mahal (10256)
• Ninjago City (70620)
• Star Wars Millennium Falcon (75257)
• Tower Bridge (10214)
• Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters Building (75827)
• Technic Liebherr R 9800 Excavator (42100)
• Technic Rough Terrain Crane (42082)
• Star Wars Death Star (75159)

What to know about the biggest Lego sets

Working through big Lego sets takes your typical brick-building experience to a whole other level. These editions are packed with thousands of pieces to assemble larger-than-life displays, and although there are a few models for young adults, these are all complex sets.

The biggest Lego sets can be found under various themes and categories, whether Lego Art, Lego Creator, Lego Harry Potter, Lego Technic, and others. 

While fascinating to build and gratifying to showcase, there are a few things to know before taking the plunge and purchasing one of the biggest Lego sets ever.  

Whether big Lego sets have more or fewer pieces, they’ve been built with complexity in mind. That said, if you’re taking your first strides into brick building, there are better, easier ways to get started than with a large Lego set.

We advise hobbyists 18+ just starting to explore this creative hobby to look into more straightforward Lego sets for adults first! 

Also, know that there are a variety of themes to choose from when looking into the big Lego sets, from landmarks to sci-fi motifs, movie-inspired models, and historical references: there’s something for everyone. 

If you like a specific theme or subject matter but aren’t quite ready for a hefty investment, whether of cash or time, remember you can also look into smaller Lego sets inspired by the same/similar themes. For example, Lego Architecture sets!

That said, let’s talk about cost. This is one of the greatest deal-breakers regarding the biggest Lego sets because, I’m not going to lie, price tags can get pretty over the top. Therefore, don’t expect to find inexpensive options here: sets are curated for the hardcore Lego fan and longtime collector. 

You can find editions costing anywhere from $200 to over $900. Either way, investing in a giant Lego set will require splashing the cash, so keep this in mind whenever perusing our guide. On the other hand, they sure are worth every penny! 

For more affordable options, we recommend checking out Lego alternatives; there are many quality sets and similar themes to the ones developed by Lego. 

Lastly, it’s important to point out that, like Lego sets for adults, these big models are explicitly designed for display. So, be mindful of your space — even if you have a large Lego table!

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That’s it for this comprehensive guide to the biggest Lego sets! Do you have a favorite set, past or present? Let us know in the comments below!