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In-depth buying guides, rankings and explainers tied to live price data from 38 retailers. Start with what matters now, then jump by theme, retailer or buying moment.

  1. Comparison guide 9 min Father at a dark green desk with LEGO models of a car, motorcycle, building and off-road vehicle beside loose bricks and a sorting tray

    LEGO Father's Day deals 2026: these gift sets are up to 41% off right now

    Father's Day is Sunday 21 June 2026 and the timing is good: a long list of gift-worthy Technic, Icons and Star Wars sets sits well below RRP right now. These are the real deals of the moment, with live prices from over 70 Dutch shops, plus the best gifts at RRP for every budget.

     Updated 12 June 2026 Read →
  2. Buying guide 13 min LEGO cars side by side: Senna's McLaren MP4/4, Technic supercars and race cars on a warm background

    Best LEGO car sets in 2026: top 10 for car lovers

    The Netherlands is a car country, and LEGO knows it: the Technic supercar line sits at historic lows below RRP. This top ten lines up the best car sets, from Senna's McLaren to the display-cabinet flagship.

     Updated 12 June 2026 Read →
  3. Buying guide 12 min Five LEGO Bluey models in a warm studio scene: the Heeler minifigures, the brick-built Bluey and Bingo and the grannies on their mobility scooter

    Best LEGO Bluey sets in 2026: every set compared

    Bluey is two LEGO waves strong as of June 2026. This guide compares every set by price and age fit, so you know exactly which box suits your little fan.

     Updated 12 June 2026 Read →
  4. Buying guide 13 min Five LEGO animal models side by side: giraffe, panda family, kingfisher, Dalmatian puppy and flamingo on a warm background

    Best LEGO animal sets in 2026: top 10 for animal lovers

    A buying guide for animal lovers: which LEGO animal sets currently offer the strongest mix of build fun, display value and real discounts at Dutch retailers?

     Updated 12 June 2026 Read →
  5. Buying guide 13 min LEGO One Piece models side by side: the Going Merry, Arlong Park, Buggy's circus tent and Tony Tony Chopper

    Best LEGO One Piece sets in 2026: every set compared

    One Piece has counted five LEGO sets since August 2025, with the Season 2 wave landing on 1 August 2026. This guide compares every set on price and availability, so you know what to buy now and what to wait for.

     Updated 12 June 2026 Read →
  6. Buying guide 12 min LEGO spaceflight models in one scene: the Artemis rocket, Mars rover Perseverance, the astronaut and the shuttle carrier aircraft

    Best LEGO space sets in 2026: top 10 for spaceflight fans

    Space is quietly one of LEGO's strongest themes. This top 10 compares NASA models and play sets by price and age, from preschool to 18+.

     Updated 12 June 2026 Read →
  7. Buying guide 14 min The most striking LEGO sets of 2026 together: the FIFA World Cup trophy, the tulip bouquet and the Venator cruiser

    Best LEGO sets of 2026: the top 10 right now

    From the official World Cup trophy to the first Pokémon wave: 2026 is a stellar LEGO year. These are the ten best sets right now, ranked by editorial quality and current Dutch prices.

     Updated 12 June 2026 Read →
  8. Buying guide 12 min Discounted LEGO favourites together: the Creator T. rex, the Technic Jeep and Minecraft and Animal Crossing sets

    Best LEGO sets under 50 euros in 2026: top 10 with the most value

    The 25 to 50 euro band is the heart of the LEGO market. This guide lists the ten sets that currently deliver the most bricks and the deepest discounts in that band.

     Updated 12 June 2026 Read →
  9. Comparison guide 9 min The two LEGO Zelda sets side by side: the Great Deku Tree and Ocarina of Time – The Final Battle

    LEGO Zelda sets in 2026: buy now or pay more later

    LEGO Zelda counts exactly two sets, and the biggest one is saying goodbye. This guide explains what exists, who each set is for and why the buying window for the Deku Tree is narrowing.

     Updated 12 June 2026 Read →
  10. Buying guide 12 min LEGO sets for 8-year-olds in one scene: the Technic submarine, Mario Kart, the yellow bulldozer and Star Wars models

    LEGO for 8-year-olds on sale: the best gifts for an 8-year-old in 2026

    Eight is the age when kids shift from play sets to real building. This guide ranks the ten best sets for an 8-year-old — all currently well below RRP.

     Updated 12 June 2026 Read →
  11. Buying guide 11 min Small LEGO gifts together: the Botanicals chrysanthemum, the Hogwarts classroom and Mario Kart models

    LEGO gifts under 25 euros: top 10 small sets that always land

    A birthday party, a Sinterklaas shoe gift or a small thank-you: under 25 euros buys LEGO that never feels cheap. These are the ten small sets that always land.

     Updated 12 June 2026 Read →
  12. Comparison guide 11 min The LEGO Minifigure Vending Machine with a row of minifigures beside it on a warm background

    LEGO minifigures and their value: are your old figures worth money?

    Most old LEGO minifigures bring in very little, but rare figures from retired licensed sets are the exception. Frank explains the five factors that drive value and how to look up what you own in the BricksDeal minifigure database.

     Updated 12 June 2026 Read →
  13. Analysis 4 min

    LEGO sale and outlet in the Netherlands: where the real discounts are

    A LEGO outlet around the corner barely exists in the Netherlands, but real clearance does. Here's how to find it, and how to recognise the webshops that only borrow the outlet name.

     Updated 10 June 2026 Read →
  14. Analysis 5 min

    LEGO GWP calendar 2026: free sets with purchase, timed right

    LEGO gives away a set above a spend threshold almost every month. This calendar tracks the running promotions and works out when a free set genuinely improves your purchase.

     Updated 10 June 2026 Read →
  15. Buying guide 13 min LEGO construction vehicles with a large excavator, crawler crane, Volvo truck with excavator and City wheel loader on a flat construction-site floor

    Best LEGO construction vehicles in 2026: excavators, cranes and bulldozers

    A buying guide for fans of yellow machines: which LEGO excavators, cranes and bulldozers offer the best mix of build experience, display value and price right now?

     Updated 10 June 2026 Read →
  16. Analysis 2 min Real LEGO product images on a photorealistic parcel and checkout table for the bol.com partner programme

    Bol.com partner program is live on BricksDeal

    BricksDeal now works with the Bol.com partner program. Bol.com prices remain part of the same live LEGO price comparison.

     Updated 4 June 2026 Read →
  17. Analysis 2 min Real LEGO product images on a photorealistic parcel and checkout table for Proshop LEGO prices

    Proshop.nl added to BricksDeal

    Proshop.nl has been added as a retailer in BricksDeal. Matched LEGO sets can now show Proshop prices alongside other Dutch retailers.

     Updated 2 June 2026 Read →
  18. Analysis 7 min Real LEGO product images of Nintendo and Pokemon-related sets on a photorealistic display table

    MediaMarkt LEGO Nintendo and Pokémon deals: what is actually worth checking

    MediaMarkt stands out this week on LEGO Mario Kart, Animal Crossing and a couple of Pokémon sets. The best buy depends on the set, not just the retailer.

     Updated 21 May 2026 Read →
  19. Comparison guide 9 min Real LEGO train product images on a photorealistic play table

    Best LEGO trains 2026: which train fits your builder?

    LEGO trains are not ordinary building sets: you also buy track, space and expandability. This guide helps you choose between City, Icons, DUPLO and loose expansions.

     Updated 21 May 2026 Read →
  20. Comparison guide 12 min Brick-built fantasy castle with green towers, red steam train, owl, village street, bottles and small student figures

    Best LEGO Harry Potter sets in 2026: choose your route before you buy

    Hogwarts castle modules, Diagon Alley shops, brick-built creatures and Collectors' Editions are four completely different purchases. Pick your route first: this guide tells you which sets belong where.

     Updated 20 May 2026 Read →
  21. Analysis 9 min Brick-built retirement radar with castle, modular building, blue spacecraft, classic car, empty display case and stock lights

    LEGO sets retiring 2027: which sets likely disappear — and how certain is that?

    Forecast of LEGO sets retiring in 2027, based on release dates and historical lifecycle patterns. No insider info — just honest probability per set.

     Updated 20 May 2026 Read →
  22. Analysis 9 min Real LEGO Architecture product images on a photorealistic collector shelf for the last-chance guide

    LEGO Architecture in 2026: which sets to buy now and which to skip

    Himeji Castle is the only Architecture set you need to buy right now. The other four are interesting but not urgent. Here is why, including secondhand market behaviour per set.

     Updated 20 May 2026 Read →
  23. Analysis 9 min Real LEGO Disney product images on a photorealistic bright play table

    LEGO Disney retiring 2026: Beauty and the Beast, Stitch – what do you still buy?

    Beauty and the Beast Castle deserves immediate attention – no successor is coming. The Stitch build figure is less urgent. Disney licences behave differently secondhand than Architecture: prices dip first, then recover.

     Updated 20 May 2026 Read →
  24. Analysis 10 min Real LEGO Icons product images on a photorealistic collector shelf for the last-chance guide

    LEGO Icons retirement 2026: Eiffel Tower is a must-buy, Porsche 911 can wait

    Icons retirement 2026 is the heaviest of the year: Eiffel Tower, Concorde, PAC-MAN Arcade, Optimus Prime and Back to the Future. Not all of it is equally urgent — here's the priority order and second-hand behaviour per set.

     Updated 20 May 2026 Read →