Guides & articles.
In-depth buying guides, rankings and explainers — each article tied to live price data from 32 retailers. Start with what matters now, then jump by theme, retailer or buying moment.
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- Last update
- 21 May 2026 editorial
This week.
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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.
Comparison
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.
Comparison
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.
Analysis
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.
Best LEGO sets from age 6 on sale right now
- 1 Jet vs. Car · 60489 € 17.99
- 2 Heartlake City Sweet Shop · 42649 € 19.99
- 3 Pet Accessories Shop · 42650 € 27.99
- 4 Able Sisters Clothing Shop · 77055 € 24.99
- 5 Police Station · 60316 € 45.99
Best LEGO Modulars by price and build experience
- 1 Natural History Museum · 10326 € 279.00
- 2 Boutique Hotel · 10297 € 229.99
- 3 Jazz Club · 10312 € 299.00
- 4 Police Station · 10278 € 329.99
- 5 Bookshop · 10270 € 219.95
Best LEGO sets for adults to buy now
- 1 Notre-Dame de Paris · 21061 € 183.99
- 2 Vincent van Gogh - Sunflowers · 31215 € 159.99
- 3 Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance · 42171 € 158.00
- 4 Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet · 10342 € 40.99
- 5 The Burrow - Collectors' Edition · 76437 € 200.00
Best LEGO Technic sets to buy now
- 1 McLaren P1 · 42172 € 332.99
- 2 Mercedes-Benz G 500 PROFESSIONAL Line · 42177 € 178.00
- 3 Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 F1 Car · 42206 € 164.00
- 4 Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance · 42171 € 158.00
- 5 Ducati Panigale V4 S Motorcycle · 42202 € 139.00
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.
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.
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.
The archive.
Every published article, sorted chronologically.
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LEGO Lord of the Rings 2026: Rivendell or Barad-dûr — two sets, one choice
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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LEGO Ideas 2026: why fan-designed sets are different — and what that means for buying
LEGO Ideas sets come from fan designs with ten thousand votes. That makes them more unique, sold out sooner and rarely discounted after a year. This is the guide for buyers who know what they want.
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Best LEGO Sonic sets in 2026: Shadow, Tails and the new wave overview
Sonic sets stay compact and cheaper than most LEGO themes. That makes it an ideal gift theme — if you know which character is the favourite. Here is the selection for 2026.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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LEGO Icons 2026: buy now or wait for a discount — the timing dilemma explained
Icons is the 18+ theme with the slowest price drop and the shortest active lifespan. This is the guide for knowing when to buy — and what to buy if the timing is right now.
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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.
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LEGO Marvel 2026: Iron Man Mark 3 or Daily Bugle — two kinds of Marvel buyer
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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Last Chance: which sets should you still buy?
A Netherlands-focused buying guide for the six LEGO Creator 3-in-1 sets on the official LEGO.com Last Chance page, with buying priority and active Creator alternatives.
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LEGO Super Mario Last Chance 2026: which sets should you still buy?
A Netherlands-focused buying guide for the ten LEGO Super Mario sets on the official LEGO.com Last Chance to Buy page, with timing context and priorities for interactive starter sets, Mario Kart and display builds.
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LEGO Harry Potter last chance: 6 sets retiring at LEGO.com
LEGO.com has added six Harry Potter sets to its Last chance to buy page. Here is what that means for Gringotts, the Great Hall, Malfoy Manor and the smaller display sets.
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LEGO NINJAGO Last Chance: five sets retiring soon
LEGO.com has five NINJAGO sets in the Dutch Last Chance to Buy list. This is the practical buying order for shoppers in the Netherlands.
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LEGO Star Wars last chance to buy: which sets should you track now?
A Netherlands-market buying guide for the ten LEGO Star Wars sets on LEGO.com's official last-chance list, with advice by price, stock and collector value.
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LEGO Technic Last Chance: which retiring sets still make sense?
A Netherlands-focused buying guide for LEGO Technic sets shown by LEGO.com as retiring soon: what to buy quickly, what to track, and when to compare Dutch retailer prices first.
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LEGO sets for 6-year-olds on sale: best deals in the Netherlands in 2026
A Dutch-market buying guide for LEGO sets from age 6, ranked on current discount, price per piece, retailer availability and gift value.
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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.
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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.
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