(Part 2) Best building toys according to redditors
We found 2,220 Reddit comments discussing the best building toys. We ranked the 1,214 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
I make them buy their own. I pay them to clean their stuff and do various little chores.
My five year old just bought a 50 dollar lego set that he's been agonizing over for weeks. It was fun watching him not buy things...We went in when he had 16 bucks, and he agonized over a 15 dollar set...Then decided to save. Then we went in when he had 30 bucks and he agonized over a 29 dollar set...Then he decided to save. He really wants one of those hundred dollar electric lego train sets but that amount of money is just impossible with his current allowance (months and months).
Still I was proud of him. He did good.
$6.76 on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Mega-Construx-Destiny-Sparrow-Building/dp/B01B7OZIBI
$3.50 on Amazon for the Warlock
https://www.amazon.com/Mega-Construx-Destiny-Sparrow-Building/dp/B01B7OZI36
I know you're joking, but after googling it for 5 seconds, it's a $465 set for anyone curious.
Edit: 3rd party seller. Cheaper from LEGO site.
The F1 car? I bought that over 10 years ago, they made the BMW (this one) then a Ferrari. They were fairly limited production this is the closest thing I could find looks like a similiar kit just missing all the sponsorship/livery bits.
Part 8 be like: https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Architecture-White-House-21006/dp/B003U4A12U
This is an error and is being looked into. Nothing to worry about. DropMix will be back up on the Hasbro Toy Shop as soon as possible.
Also, if you do need a DropMix board, there's a sweet deal on Amazon right now for 50% off. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XKXMC5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_JIfdAb4J4TMSN
Here it is on Amazon UK:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0094J1LAG/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_hQlmtb1PD7DW9
On the more expensive side for Lego I'd assume, but a nice piece!
https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Disney-Castle-71040/dp/B01KAGVBN8
Lego Birds is on sale from Amazon. Apparently they didn't sell well. I recently got mine and put it together with my wife. She thought they were a bit small for our display so we built color matched stands from 2x4 bricks for each bird to raise them up.
http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Ideas-21301-Birds-Model/dp/B00PE12ZJO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464302166&sr=8-1&keywords=lego+birds
For anyone interested, I got it off Amazon where it's currently 24% off ($152.54 from $199.99). And here's a pretty good review of it I found online.
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Also for those who might still think Mega Bloks sucks, they have come a long way and their quality has gotten a lot better and is now great. LEGO is still the gold standard especially with there being some cases where a Mega Bloks set might be missing a few pieces but Mega Bloks has improved a lot so it sucks that I don't really see any of their products in stores anymore.
Direct links to Amazon:
Republic Striker-Class Starfighter
Sith Fury-Class Interceptor
Amazon in USD for those who need it: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0094J1LAG/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_hQlmtb1PD7DW9
There's this one too OP
FYI the Cyberman pre-order is on sale at Amazon.
Amazon finally had it back in stock. I ordered it yesterday. http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-X-Wing-Fighter-75102-Building/dp/B00WHZ6WOO/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1452453186&sr=1-1&keywords=poes+xwing+lego
I have this package unopened:
What else what would I need to purchase to get a pretty good experience playing dropmix?
Wish they'd do something of a similar size to this
This is what he asked me to buy his kid.
This is what my nephew opened on his birthday.
His argument was that the big one (which he specifically requested that I purchase) was meant for kids older than my nephew. Nevermind the $60 price difference.
Big Trak
Non-affiliate link here.
Do not feed the spammer.
edit: Also quite a few upvotes for a twitter link. Also given OPs history is only posting affliate Amazon links via Twitter, I suspect vote manipulation. Or at least a bot account that trawls Amazon.
To be fair, they did make two different sets
$319.89
http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Ideas-21301-Birds-Model/dp/B00PE12ZJO/ref=sr_1_1/189-8489317-6623119?ie=UTF8&qid=1459181798&sr=8-1&keywords=lego+bird
Link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00L2DL6GG/
Amazon now price matching
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J4S6PGC/
$155 on Amazon
Mega Construx Halo UNSC Infinity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079KFDLWG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JzjCDb2R27WCN
Lego offers actual sets of the most iconic DC buildings:
The Washington Monument seems like an impossible task given the angles, so I moved down the line to the Jefferson and then the Kennedy Center.
Congrats on the little one!! :)
Here's something to add- Amazon has the Cyberman Fun Pack for $6.06 http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Cyberman-Pack-Not-Machine-Specific/dp/B010R2RHGU
Amazon has a few Fun Packs at low prices.
~$5 Doc Brown
~$6 Cyberman
~$7 Sensei Wu
Doc Brown - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XUYWYU2/ref=s9_acss_bw_lb_stt_4_19_d?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-top-4&pf_rd_r=W23149XMG4VBHGC1M7H5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=2266840522&pf_rd_i=11090984011
Cyberman - https://smile.amazon.com/Dr-Cyberman-Pack-Not-Machine-Specific/dp/B010R2RHGU/ref=pd_sim_63_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=61ywJ5YWy5L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=VSJAZT150E76FKT9HNCG
Hold on. What?! Where is this? The one I have http://shop.lego.com/en-US/X-Wing-Starfighter-9493 wings do open but no colors or firing torpedoes!
Edit.. found it! Omg https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-X-Wing-Fighter-75102-Building/dp/B00WHZ6WOO anyone down for going to Toys-R-Us today? Lol
I agree that this would also be a great choice. The problem is that they are just as expensive as an O Scale starter set.
Cool they have one at a decent price
http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Trains-High-speed-Passenger-Building/dp/B00J4S6PGC/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1414083521&sr=1-1&keywords=lego+train
Where are you? $440 on Amazon
I still can't pay that (and now I'll be looking for the plans online), but your post scared me!
They forgot SWTOR. I was looking for my favorite fury class sith interceptor. It's even in lego form https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Star-Wars-Fury-class-Interceptor/dp/B007Q0OV4I
This was pre-licensing. A police station with 894 parts compared to an X-Wing with 717 are almost the same price retail now.
Fun fact: You can build the Starship Enterprise out of Mega Blocks.
It’s also only 120 on Amazon!
You're gonna get this. Or, you should. Cause it's cool. And I guess that item looks mighty fine.
It has been on Amazon for .04 less than retail for the last few days. If you have Amazon Prime it is free shipping and if you live in my state there is no sales tax!
8 left in stock!!! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L2DL6GG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
There is a Formula 1 Technic car that was just discontinued a few months ago, just in case you weren't aware.
It's too bad you've been away from the Lego world; they made some hardcore Ferrari F1 cars over the last decade or so.
The 24 Hours car is one of my favorites, along with the F40. Both on display in my house.
I'd say 99% of the sets have been a blast. After the Lepin raid, it's hard to say what sets will run out of stock and what sets will not be republished. (maybe they will all come back, i don't know) I say just grab the ones you like. Some like the ucs Imperial Star Destroyer take extra work to get right, but they all look great on display.
On a side note, if you like Star Trek, the Enterprise is nice too. Over 3000pcs for $100: https://www.amazon.com/Mega-Bloks-Enterprise-Collector-Construction/dp/B01ARGB91K
http://www.amazon.com/Mega-Bloks-Destiny-Sparrow-Building/dp/B01B7OZIBI
This was the first to pop into my head.
Thanks for the contest. I just finished my first one earlier this week. It's great.
Heres the cheapest item on my list and the item I really want.
It's too quiet in here! under $10 you say...
Thank you for reminding me to check the stock again!!
The walker's in stock (for a few moments, I'm sure)
http://www.amazon.com/Mega-Bloks-Destiny-Fallen-Walker/dp/B01ARGB8GG/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1464875736&sr=1-1&keywords=mega+bloks+fallen+walkeredit: gone again :c good luck everyone!
Hey... just wanted to point out that the sparrows are there as well today:
https://smile.amazon.com/Mega-Bloks-Destiny-Sparrow-Building/dp/B01B7OZI36/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1465930383&sr=1-1&keywords=destiny+mega+bloks
https://smile.amazon.com/Mega-Bloks-Destiny-Sparrow-Building/dp/B01B7OZIBI/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1465930383&sr=1-2&keywords=destiny+mega+bloks
Amazon?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lego-Ideas-007-Suit-21109/dp/B00L2DL6GG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408680043&sr=8-1&keywords=lego+exo+suit
1 left in stock! hurry!
**edit: I've just seen the price: sorry to see it's more than twice the american price.
If he's on an older non-X XBox One, for about $80 you can get him an external SSD that'll vastly improve his load times and menu responsiveness.
If his current chat equipment is "meh" you can get him a much nicer headset.
The Mega Bloks (or Mega Construx) Destiny sets are a hoot to build and make for nice pieces if he's into curios. There's lots of little ones, but the Fallen Walker is one of the cool bigger ones.
https://www.amazon.com/Mega-Bloks-Destiny-Fallen-Walker/dp/B01ARGB8GG
It was a bird set put out by Lego. It is discontinued now though :(
https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Ideas-21301-Discontinued-manufacturer/dp/B00PE12ZJO
Nowhere near as sophisticated as the above chassis, but similar in size but much cheaper is the Big Trak replica. IIRC there was a pi magazine article about using one of these.
I've still got an original Big Trak from the '80s. I think the major difference with the new ones is that the wheelbase has been stretched so there is less danger of little fingers being pinched.
Hefty motors and drive for a toy. Steering is by differential speed between the two sides. Speed/directionis blind -- no feedback, so it's not perfectly accurate.
I had a $25 Amazon Gift Card, and was thinking about buying this, only to find the price shot up to $45 yesterday.
Even cheaper on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Star-Wars-Fury-class-Interceptor/dp/B007Q0OV4I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346339563&sr=8-1&keywords=fury-class
I will hold you to your word, sir.
This LEGO set just looks awesome. The middle piece kind of looks like a pumpkin.
fear cuts deeper than words
Edit #1 - Replaced #1 #2, #9, #13, #15, edited some text, added bonuses
Okay, so a lot of my items are similar, or are kind of "flexing" the rules, but I will leave official rulings up to you. Here goes!
Strip of magnesium- This actually just got gifted to me. This coal trash can is silver, which is basically grey :D2)Something reminiscent of rain -
Zen Garden - Flexing the rules. It's only related because it's a garden.An umbrella!! I don't have one of these, and I have no idea why.6)Item less than a dollar - MP3
http://www.amazon.com/LEGO%C2%AE-Architecture-Brandenburg-Gate-21011/dp/B0050R0V3O/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=E9RD1GO4V1KF&coliid=I22USNN7FC4LVL)
It's actually the guitar, so I went with the 2nd most expensive which is a Logitech G19 keyboardNope. It's actually this amp.Not sure if a k-cup would count, but I threw it in there. If it doesn't count, I will find something elseIt doesn't. Here's some ship and anchor cufflinks I really want for my wedding :)Kind of cheating, but a different k-cup. Donut shop coffee is the BEST.Changed to a different beverage. I have a horrible addiction to this stuff, and it smells wonderful (to me)againbecause it's helpful to have something peaceful when going back to schoolBONUS #1 - I looked through your reddit history (not very hard, but I did look), and came up empty, so I'll just post something later that might fit.
BONUS #2 - These blankets are made in Oregon, and look SUPER cool. Not on my WL (I have more than enough blankets), but I really like them.
I may attempt the bonuses tomorrow, we will see. This is definitely a placeholder until rulings on some items are made.Fix'd :DIt looks like someone has remade the Big Trak toy I remember from my youth. This could be fun:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Trak
https://www.amazon.com/BBT-BIGTRAK-Bigtrak-Zeon-Limited/dp/B0035IZ85G
> 6866 Wolverines Chopper Showdown
There are sets being sold through third party sellers on Amazon. Downside is, the cheapest set is $68.50. Yikes!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B007GE5X7S/
http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Wolverine-Chopper-Showdown-6866/dp/B007GE5X7S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407109784&sr=8-1&keywords=deadpool+lego
and Poe's x wing is $67.99 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WHZ6WOO/ref=pd_luc_rh_bxgy_01_01_t_img_lh?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I'm tempted to buy a whole bunch of them so I can have an army of Cybermen and Daleks because they're super cheap on Amazon right now!
I already bought a second Fun Pack because the price went down so far before release...
Nope Just ran it's shelf life and had a following. Here is the Amazon Link
LEGO Wolverine Chopper Showdown 6866 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GE5X7S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dSKMxb0DHP6E5
I had the same qn:
http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Exclusive-Technic-Grand-42000/dp/B0094J1LAG
At $135, I might get one myself.
I enjoyed this build, especially the gear mechanism that turns the seeing stone. Plus two pretty sweet looking minifigs. Plus, it's on sale for about $10
I'm OCD with mine. I assemble them and then when I disassemble them they all get put in ziplock baggies and put back in the original box. Some of my sets are upwards of 2000+ pieces so I really need to be diligent.
this is my current and next
http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Technic-Pick-Up-Truck-9395/dp/B005VPRGH4/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1398476216&sr=1-1&keywords=9395
http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Exclusive-Technic-Grand-42000/dp/B0094J1LAG
P.S. Dont forget to watch your step :)
http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Architecture-White-House-21006/dp/B003U4A12U/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=36X9ZC35FZ1QP&coliid=I3LHRAF8A83V1E
Ole Kirk Christiansen
Yes! I love Lego! Like these Star Wars ones. Ole Kirk Christiansen!
I have been trying to find this Lego but I haven't been able to find them.
Patrick Kane is our hero.
That X-Men one sounds awesome! I might check that out. I've also been a fan of The Lord of the Rings so I'll check that out also.
EDIT: Just looked at the X-Men one. I think I might get that one or the Fierce Flyer.
Amazon has the sets for sale again as of 6/1. Walker and both sparrow sets.
https://www.amazon.com/Mega-Bloks-Destiny-Sparrow-Building/dp/B01B7OZIBI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464799839&sr=8-1&keywords=destiny+mega
https://www.amazon.com/Mega-Bloks-Destiny-Sparrow-Building/dp/B01B7OZI36/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1464799853&sr=8-2&keywords=destiny+mega
https://www.amazon.com/Mega-Bloks-Destiny-Fallen-Walker/dp/B01ARGB8GG/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1464799853&sr=8-11&keywords=destiny+mega
Taking the computer class in grade shool on the Commodore Pet was quite interesting. We spent most of the class fast-forwarding or rewinding tapes, then instructing the computer to load the program. While we waited I recall that we programmed a Big Track, I don't know what other busy work the teacher gave up to fill that time.
The only 'good' software we used was the word-search generator that we used to create our own printed word-search games for each other.
had one as a kid, and got one back about last year. still a fun machine. and they are making/selling new ones too.
http://www.amazon.com/bbt-BIGTRAK-Big-Trak/dp/B0035IZ85G
available now on Amazon
And the UNSC Infinity
Check this out: Mega Construx Halo UNSC Infinity Mega Construx https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079KFDLWG/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_IObBCbD6B7AJQ
It's on Amazon, but it's more expensive there. Still, if you're desperate!
Anyone remember BigTrak ?
I'm planning to make a gunslinger astray no name, but I cannot find the right gun for it. Would something out of Mega Bloks line fit the size of HG 1/144 gunpla? I'm thinking of something like this https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01B7OZI36/
When are the TNG models coming out? Have I missed something??? I thought "MegaBloxx" landed the StarTrek gig????
You need these
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ARGB91K/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_QSV3CbN9P3F1F
https://www.amazon.com/Mega-Bloks-Klingon-Collector-Construction/dp/B01ARGBDL6
amazon mexico
> Because
Just checked the current price on Amazon: $438.95 https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-71040-Disney-Castle/dp/B01KAGVBN8
it's back in stock guys
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L2DL6GG/?tag=nisa-20&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
also good site to keep bookmarked if you're looking
http://www.nowinstock.net/toys/lego/cuusoo/exosuit/
Also on Amazon with a slight delay LEGO Ideas Exo Suit 21109 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L2DL6GG/
LOL! I have EVERY Destiny Mega Bloks set available to date along with 6 multiples of the two sparrow kits that come with a captain and a shank. I will have to remember to take a picture when I get home. And yes. Slippery slope indeed. I already preordered the new $200 Cabal dropship that comes out next month.
Obtainable
https://www.amazon.com/Mega-Bloks-Destiny-Fallen-Walker/dp/B01ARGB8GG/ref=pd_sbs_21_8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=50PCM6JRDG5F177KBS2Q
mini-figs
Lego Minifig. They're for Nathan, but he will give me the librarian if he gets it. I neeeeeed the librarian.
It will be mine, oh yes, it will be mine.
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A little higher than budget but this one looks really cool
http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Star-Wars-Fury-class-Interceptor/dp/B007Q0OV4I/
Also the new Skiff has nice minifigs and is under budget and you could get a Tie Fighter and be within your price range
Instead of buying those two bundles, I bought this.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/27/lego-investors-profit/1732525/
Seems to be closer to a year or two on store shelves for each. Things over $100 seem to be a little more, maybe 2-3 years.
https://ideas.lego.com/guidelines
"Once announced, it normally takes about six months for us to design the final set and box, create building instructions, produce it in the factory, ship the sets to distribution centers around the world, and have them available on the shelves to buy, however we cannot guarantee product launch timeframes."
Yes many sets get multiple runs, mostly the bigger ones. You are 100% correct on Han and Obiwan's eyes for example. I was wrong about that.
But like I said, the small ones ($10-20) can really shoot up sometimes, and never seem to get multiple runs.
http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Wolverine-Chopper-Showdown-6866/dp/B007GE5X7S
These were everywhere for months.....and now......
My larger point remains, if Nintendo pushes forward with new amiibo lines, these current lines could be planned as a short term run, not something being constantly produced. Therefore, they could actually shoot up quite a bit when they are no longer available, even what we now consider commons.
But Supply and Demand are very hard things to predict, hence the situation we find ourselves in now with said amiibo.
quick! A random Lego minifig would be rad!
That item looks mighty fine.
You are buying this lotr lego set!
I would have to say the Lego Birds model kit would represent me well right now. I spend a lot of time teaching my son about nature as well as playing with him. I also love birding so it is just an awesome kit.
Buy from amazon US : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XKXMC5Q/
It's $63 (There's a $1.92 discount voucher, remember to click it!) which includes shipping & import fees to the UK.
Just login to amazon.com with your amazon.co.uk account. Go to the product page, tick the voucher box, add product to basket and then pay. It's roughly £47.50
Don't have a payment card that does USD? No problem! Check out https://www.revolut.com/ They are an international pre-paid mastercard which you can top-up from your UK debit card. Download the app to your phone and you can see how much it's going to cost in whichever currency you need before topping up the card.
I've used this method for most of my Dropmix imports to the UK. The advantage of amazon.com over ebay imports is that amazon.com collects and pays import fees in advance. Ebay is risky as you may (or may not) get charged import fees and then Royal Mail will slap on an additional admin fee which will make the costs very high. This is why I used amazon.com because the price you see is the only price you will pay.
Try $500: https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-71040-Disney-Castle/dp/B01KAGVBN8
Interesting. Amazon Warehouse has one Used-Acceptable Condition shipping from Amazon with Prime Free 2 Day shipping for $82.
Curious what that would look like once it arrived.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00J4S6PGC/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all
Large cosmetic imperfection(s) on top, front or sides of item. Item will come in original packaging. Packaging will be damaged.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00J4S6PGC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481079795&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=lego+passenger+train&dpPl=1&dpID=61AWQ3RYw7L&ref=plSrch. It's $130 now I've seen it as low as99 dollars on Amazon so at that price it was only about 40 dollars more than the powe fuction pieces alone.
I'm tempted to buy this $82.75 at Amazon is the cheapest I can find.
Amazon also has it, fluctuating in and out of stock.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Q0OUTY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1 :D
Lol. Now it’s $105.66. Look at all those savings!!!
http://amzn.com/B003U4A12U
Ole Kirk Christiansen
$35 on amazon
http://amzn.com/B00L2DL6GG
Camel lists the lowest at $82 for Amazon. I think one of the WalMart sales may have broke into the $79 realm, but I'm not sure.
If someone is interested, I'd probably suggest you not wait for it to get cheaper.
That said, still a good price on anything of this size and piece count. I'm looking forward to the build, once I find a place for it :)
> but as it stands, it's just too little for too much (money).
That describes the vast majority of sets, really. Especially if there are non-block equivalents out there that you make the mistake of comparing sets to (eg, you can get the standard Kenner-style Poe Damaron's X-Wing for probably 2/3rds the price of the LEGO version - and it'll look more movie-accurate, have more detail and be of a better build quality :).
edit: Yep. 2/3rds the price. CA$59.99 for the traditional style, CA$92.99 (though its MSRP's CA$100) for the LEGO version. :)