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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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This week.

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Analysis · Retailer guide 7 min read

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.

By Frank Spin Editorial lead Updated 21 May 2026 Read the story →
Comparison
Theme guide 12 data points

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.

9 min · Comparison guide 21 May 2026
Comparison
Theme guide 32 data points

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.

12 min · Comparison guide 20 May 2026
Analysis
Retirement guide 0 data points

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.

9 min · Analysis 20 May 2026
§ 07 · Rankings

The lists.

All 4 rankings
Ranking · Buying guide · 5 sets

Best LEGO sets from age 6 on sale right now

Colourful LEGO sets for 6-year-olds on a deep green tabletop with vehicles, animals, sorting trays and stock bars
  1. 1 Jet vs. Car · 60489 € 17.99
  2. 2 Heartlake City Sweet Shop · 42649 € 19.99
  3. 3 Pet Accessories Shop · 42650 € 27.99
  4. 4 Able Sisters Clothing Shop · 77055 € 24.99
  5. 5 Police Station · 60316 € 45.99
By Frank · 11 min Open →
Ranking · Buying guide · 5 sets

Best LEGO Modulars by price and build experience

Brick-built modular city street with five facades, corner building, tram stop, trees and display-shelf depth
  1. 1 Natural History Museum · 10326 € 279.00
  2. 2 Boutique Hotel · 10297 € 229.99
  3. 3 Jazz Club · 10312 € 299.00
  4. 4 Police Station · 10278 € 329.99
  5. 5 Bookshop · 10270 € 219.95
By Frank · 12 min Open →
Ranking · Buying guide · 5 sets

Best LEGO sets for adults to buy now

Display shelf with adult-oriented models: skyline, bouquet, mosaic panel, racing car and space display
  1. 1 Notre-Dame de Paris · 21061 € 183.99
  2. 2 Vincent van Gogh - Sunflowers · 31215 € 159.99
  3. 3 Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance · 42171 € 158.00
  4. 4 Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet · 10342 € 40.99
  5. 5 The Burrow - Collectors' Edition · 76437 € 200.00
By Frank · 13 min Open →
Ranking · Buying guide · 5 sets

Best LEGO Technic sets to buy now

Modern engineering studio with yellow excavator, technical chassis, crane model, gears and mechanical parts
  1. 1 McLaren P1 · 42172 € 332.99
  2. 2 Mercedes-Benz G 500 PROFESSIONAL Line · 42177 € 178.00
  3. 3 Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 F1 Car · 42206 € 164.00
  4. 4 Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance · 42171 € 158.00
  5. 5 Ducati Panigale V4 S Motorcycle · 42202 € 139.00
By Frank · 12 min Open →
§ 08 · Analysis

Numbers explained.

All 39 analyses
Built gaming scene with kart, pipe tower, castle gate and price bars for LEGO Nintendo deals
Long read · Data

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.

Sets in dataset 11
Retailers 2
By Frank Spin · 7 min Read analysis →
Also explained 02
Retirement guide

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.

By Frank 9 min
Retirement 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.

By Frank 9 min

The archive.

Every published article, sorted chronologically.

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  1. Best LEGO Technic sets in 2026: 10 cars, bikes and machines to buy now

    A buying guide for Technic fans in the Netherlands: which LEGO Technic sets offer the strongest mix of build experience, display value, price data and availability?

     12 MIN

  2. LEGO Stranger Things sets: Creel House, BrickHeadz and display

    A buying guide for LEGO Stranger Things sets: choose between large display, BrickHeadz, gift value and price alerts.

     8 MIN

  3. New LEGO sets in May 2026: Star Wars Day, Toy Story, football and Jurassic Park

    May 2026 is not only about Star Wars Day. These are the main new LEGO releases and the buying moment Dutch shoppers should watch.

     8 MIN

  4. LEGO stores in the Netherlands 2026: official Stores, online retailers and where to compare prices

    A practical guide for Dutch LEGO buyers: when to visit an official Store, when online comparison is smarter, and which specialist retailer fits which set.

     14 MIN

  5. LEGO Black Friday Netherlands 2026: spotting real deals and buying

    A Dutch-market Black Friday guide for LEGO buyers: premium displays, retirement-urgent sets, 2025 deep-discount candidates and a skip list of sets that won't get extra cuts.

     15 MIN

  6. LEGO sets retiring in 2026: buy, track or skip?

    A Dutch-market buying guide for retiring LEGO sets: 71043 UCS Hogwarts, oldest Architecture skylines, Helmet Collection, 2022 Botanicals and sets already replaced in 2026.

     16 MIN

  7. Best LEGO Speed Champions sets 2026: F1, supercars and film cars

    A buying guide for LEGO Speed Champions with hypercars, F1, Fast & Furious film cars, classic muscle and dual-car sets - with live Dutch prices for thirty active sets.

     13 MIN

  8. LEGO gifts for adults 2026: choosing by budget, taste and space

    A gift guide for adult recipients by budget and theme: from Botanicals under lower-priced to UCS-scale displays above higher-priced with live Dutch price data.

     14 MIN

  9. Best LEGO Botanicals sets in 2026: flowers, plants and bonsai

    A buying guide for LEGO Botanicals: bouquets, houseplants, bonsai, single flower stems and large wall decor - with live Dutch prices for thirty active sets.

     13 MIN

  10. Best LEGO Star Wars sets in 2026: choosing display, play and price

    A Dutch-market LEGO Star Wars buying guide with brick-built droids, Helmet Collection, Clone Wars ships, battle packs and the new 2026 AT-AT - with live retailer prices.

     15 MIN

  11. LEGO Formula 1 sets: which F1 car fits you?

    A buying guide for LEGO Formula 1: all ten Speed Champions teams of 2024, three Technic F1 monsters and the new APXGP from F1 The Movie - with live Dutch prices.

     13 MIN

  12. Best LEGO Architecture sets: landmarks, skylines and display

    A buying guide for LEGO Architecture with live prices of twelve active sets: choose between large landmarks, compact skylines, gift value and price alerts.

     12 MIN

  13. Why LEGO prices move all year - and when you should actually buy

    LEGO prices feel random, but most movement follows recognisable patterns. Five categories with live examples from Architecture, Botanicals, Harry Potter, Star Wars and F1.

     12 MIN