As LEGO budgets get stretched ever further, here are eight LEGO sets released this year that offer excellent value for money.
In the year that the LEGO Group broke the record for the most expensive LEGO set ever, there have also been a number of sets released that are great value for money. If you're looking for some purchases that will feel worth every penny, look no further than this list.
31161 Medieval Dragon
LEGO Creator 3-in-1 is often a source of good value LEGO sets (peep another entry further down this list), and 31161 Medieval Dragon is one such example. While there may be larger and more detailed dragons in LEGO NINJAGO, 31161 Medieval Dragon packs a lot into its 715 pieces, with delicately flared wings and scale-like elements dotted down its back and stomach for extra authenticity. Priced at just £54.99 / $59.99 / €59.99, the set offers a set that's just as much fun to build as it is to swoosh through the air afterwards.
77037 Aloy & Varl vs. Shell-Walker & Sawtooth
When the price of 77037 Aloy & Varl vs. Shell-Walker & Sawtooth was first rumoured, you'd be forgiven for thinking it wouldn't prove to be true – and yet somehow it was. For just £39.99 / $44.99 / €44.99, you'll get two buildable creatures and two minifigures, one of which is exclusive to this set. It comes together for a dynamic play set with various unique parts and features. With so few Horizon sets on shelves, 77037 Aloy & Varl vs. Shell-Walker & Sawtooth offers a surprising level of depth, especially at this price point.
10353 Williams Racing FW14B & Nigel Mansell
Generally speaking, the LEGO Icons Formula 1 cars offer incredible value for money and 10353 Williams Racing FW14B & Nigel Mansell is no exception. This range is the only way to get your hands on named Formula 1 minifigures, as well as rendering iconic classic F1 cars in detail. This size of the model strikes a nice balance between the LEGO-fied cares of Speed Champions and the technical marvels that the Technic F1 cars are – but at a very reasonable price of £69.99 / $79.99 / €79.99.
31168 Medieval Horse Knight Castle
31168 Medieval Horse Knight Castle is one of the best Castle sets on the market right now, especially with the price tag of £109.99 / $129.99 / €119.99. With six minifigures across two factions, the versatile nature of Creator 3-in-1 sets means the play possibilities never stop. You can fairly easily transform the core castle build into a jousting space or a medieval town, depending on what your castle display needs. Whatever option you choose, it's guaranteed to make every penny feel worth it.
21357 Pixar Luxo Jr.
No logo has more personality than the Pixar lamp, and 21357 Pixar Luxo Jr. manages to capture every part of it. For £59.99 / $69.99 / €69.99, you'll be treated to some truly spectacular building techniques, prime among them being the springy function that allows the lamp to 'bounce' just like in the original Pixar intro. For fans of the brand, there's also an impressive number of references and easter eggs hidden within the set, making the build process just as rewarding.
75639 The Going Merry Pirate Ship
75639 The Going Merry Pirate Ship may not be the biggest LEGO One Piece set, but it's earned itself a reputation as the centrepiece of the fledgling theme. It's one of the most seen locations in the show, and its LEGO version packs in every core minifigure fans will be after. Even if you're not a One Piece fan, the 1,376-piece set is also an exemplary pirate ship in its own right – and all for just £119.99 / $139.99 / €129.99.
75433 Jango Fett's Starship
75433 Jango Fett's Starship is priced around the same or even cheaper than some of the midi-scale LEGO Star Wars ships, but packs is more detail and no less than three minifigures to boot – one of which is exclusive to this set. It's clearly geared towards play, with stud shooters and an opening cockpit, but can also stand on its own, making it easy to slot into a Star Wars display shelf.
72046 Game Boy
Last but not least comes 72046 Game Boy. Anyone who has already built the set will know exactly how great it is. If you haven't, don't waste any more time and pick it up today. It's built almost exactly to scale, and even the buttons and knobs have the very same feel as the original handheld console. Priced at just £54.99 / $59.99 / €59.99, this might be the best value set of the year, packing in plenty of nostalgia and fun play features for an affordable price.
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