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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.

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  1. Comparison guide 11 min Prime Day 2026 LEGO watchlist on a BricksDeal table with generic brick-built models, price charts and a BD tile

    LEGO Amazon Prime Day 2026: best sets from the Amazon list

    Prime Day 2026 is behind us. This guide keeps the Amazon.nl set list, seller checks and price alerts current so you are ready for the next event.

     Updated 16 July 2026 Read
  2. Buying guide 12 min LEGO Bluey figures on a green play table with children's hands at the edge

    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 10 July 2026 Read
  3. 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 July 2026 Read
  4. Buying guide 13 min LEGO animal models on a dark green naturalist table with botanical sketches and warm side light

    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 10 July 2026 Read
  5. Buying guide 13 min LEGO cars on a collector workbench with a hand adjusting a turquoise sports car

    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 10 July 2026 Read
  6. Comparison guide 11 min Brick-built ninja adventure scene with green dragon, temple gate, red bridge, water and mountain dojo

    Best LEGO Ninjago sets in 2026: dragons, mechs and 15th anniversary

    Ninjago turns 15 and the anniversary line gives collectors a reason to buy now. For gift buyers the choice is simpler: dragon or mech, big or compact. Here is the trade-off.

     Updated 10 July 2026 Read
  7. Comparison guide 10 min Brick-built Minecraft biome with mine base, farm, trees, water, rail and blocky figures

    Best LEGO Minecraft sets in 2026: which one for which goal?

    LEGO Minecraft has no giant flagship in 2026 but does have a sharp catalogue. Mini Biomes is the smartest buy if you don't yet know which biome is the favourite. For the rest: choose by zone.

     Updated 10 July 2026 Read
  8. Comparison guide 11 min Brick-built action city display with glass tower, red vehicle, blue aircraft and mechanical display model

    LEGO Marvel 2026: Iron Man Mark 3 or Daily Bugle

    LEGO Marvel 2026 has a clear 18+ anchor in the Iron Man Mark 3 and a broad Spider-Man play line for younger children. Which set fits which type of buyer, and when is it smart to wait.

     Updated 10 July 2026 Read
  9. Analysis 8 min Collector desk with sealed LEGO-like storage boxes, display models, sorting trays, magnifying glass and stock bars

    LEGO retired sets: most lose value, not gain it

    Most retired LEGO sets don't rise above RRP. Frank explains which categories do rise, why the myth persists, and what this means for buyers in 2026.

     Updated 10 July 2026 Read
  10. Comparison guide 9 min Brick-built fantasy display scene with bright valley, dark volcanic tower, hillside home, river and arched bridges

    LEGO Lord of the Rings 2026: Rivendell or Barad-dûr

    The LEGO Lord of the Rings catalogue has exactly two sets in 2026: Rivendell and Barad-dûr. Both are 18+, both cost over 300 euros. Here is how to make the right call.

     Updated 10 July 2026 Read
  11. Comparison guide 10 min Brick-built Jurassic World jungle scene with dinosaur, gate, off-road vehicle and fossil area in a miniature world

    LEGO Jurassic World sets 2026: Jeep Wrangler, fossil skeletons or baby dinos?

    The LEGO Jurassic line splits three ways: the iconic Jeep Wrangler for 1993 JP fans, the 18+ Fossils line for display builders, and play-scale film sets for kids. Each direction calls for a different choice.

     Updated 10 July 2026 Read
  12. Comparison guide 10 min Bright LEGO DUPLO playroom scene with train, houses, animals and large blocks on a play mat

    Which LEGO Duplo sets to buy in 2026? By age, by occasion

    Buying Duplo without knowing what your child can handle is guesswork. This guide matches each age to concrete sets, from the first bricks to the big interactive train.

     Updated 10 July 2026 Read
  13. Comparison guide 10 min Brick-built Friends-style waterside neighbourhood with cafe, music stage, animal corner, bicycle and garden

    LEGO Friends 2026: expanding Heartlake City without creating a mess

    Friends has more than eighty active sets in 2026. Not every combination works. This is the guide for anyone expanding Heartlake City sensibly or looking for a Friends gift that doesn't duplicate.

     Updated 10 July 2026 Read
  14. Comparison guide 10 min Brick-built survival island with floating blue bus, fort, glider, cliffs, river and supply crates

    LEGO Fortnite sets 2026: Battle Bus, Rave Cave or build figure, what fits you?

    LEGO Fortnite splits into two directions: large build figures and mechs for display, and playable locations and vehicles for the Fortnite player at home. This guide helps you pick the right side.

     Updated 10 July 2026 Read
  15. Buying guide 13 min Display shelf with adult-oriented models: skyline, bouquet, mosaic panel, racing car and space display

    Best LEGO sets for adults in 2026: 10 display sets to buy now

    A buying guide for adult builders in the Netherlands: which LEGO sets are strongest as display models, gifts or long projects, and when the price is good enough to buy.

     Updated 10 July 2026 Read
  16. Analysis 8 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 July 2026 Read
  17. Comparison guide 10 min Brick-built dream world with flying fantasy animal, floating islands, bridge, crystals and pastel sky

    LEGO DreamZzz sets 2026: dream world versus Nightmare — which side do you choose?

    DreamZzz has two sides: bright dream sets with Mateo, Zoey and Cooper, and dark Nightmare sets with the Nightmare King. Whichever direction you go, these are the sets worth buying.

     Updated 10 July 2026 Read
  18. Comparison guide 10 min Brick-built fairytale garden with castle, carriage, tower, flowers and display terraces in warm evening light

    LEGO Disney 2026: Pixar build figure or princess castle — which buyer are you

    Disney is the most segmented LEGO theme of 2026. Pixar build figures, princess castles and Winnie the Pooh rarely sit together — this is the guide.

     Updated 10 July 2026 Read
  19. Comparison guide 9 min Creative collector shelf with brick-built treehouse, telescope, typewriter, retro object and concept models

    LEGO Ideas 2026: why fan-designed sets are different, and what that means for buying

    LEGO Ideas sets come from fan designs that hit ten thousand votes. One production run, no reprint: they rarely drop far and get more expensive after retirement, not cheaper. This guide helps you choose what to buy and when.

     Updated 10 July 2026 Read
  20. Analysis 8 min Real LEGO product images on a photorealistic parcel and checkout table for Intertoys LEGO prices

    Intertoys LEGO 2026: the Netherlands' biggest toy chain, but slow on price

    Intertoys is the largest physical toy chain in the Netherlands and scores on availability for gift purchases. On price it consistently loses to Bol.com unless you know when to buy.

     Updated 10 July 2026 Read
  21. Comparison guide 10 min Brick-built LEGO City neighbourhood with fire truck, police car, tram stop, construction corner and city buildings

    LEGO City 2026: which set fits your child — play, trains or real building

    City is LEGO's biggest theme with over a hundred active sets. This isn't a ranking — it's a guide: what kind of buyer are you and which set fits that?

     Updated 10 July 2026 Read
  22. Comparison guide 9 min Brick-built cozy-island scene with cottage, river bridge, fruit trees, beach camp, garden and animal figures

    Which LEGO Animal Crossing set to buy in 2026? Island guide by budget

    Not every Animal Crossing fan wants the same thing: one is after Blathers, another Tom Nook, or a gift for under twenty euros. This guide points you to the right set per goal.

     Updated 10 July 2026 Read
  23. Buying guide 12 min Brick-built modular city street with five facades, corner building, tram stop, trees and display-shelf depth

    The 10 best LEGO Modulars to buy in 2026: price, build experience and collector value

    A ranked buying guide for Modular Buildings, based on building quality, collector value and price data from Dutch retailers.

     Updated 10 July 2026 Read
  24. Analysis 7 min Built LEGO December scene with holiday train, winter stall, snow cottage, gift builds, sorting trays and stock bars

    LEGO December 2026: Christmas deadline and clearance

    December is the quietest release month of the year, but not the quietest buying month. Christmas deadline, year-end clearance after 26 December and the first January 2027 announcements make it a busy planning month.

     Updated 10 July 2026 Read