The trial includes 1 credit per month to purchase any premium selection title, and unlimited access to the Audible library of originals, audiobooks, podcasts, and more. More titles are added every week.

Did you know that Audible also has a selection of LEGO audiobooks and podcasts? Let’s take a look at some of our most favorite titles. And if you are like us and like to read together as a family, check out our picks for the Top 10 Best LEGO Books for Parents and Kids.

LEGO Friends Girls On A Mission Podcast

Nicole Laeno, Jordan Mae, and Kheris Rogers play games inspired by LEGO Friends! Additionally, video companion episodes are available on Nickelodeon YouTube.

LEGO Ninjago: Brick Adventures

This LEGO Ninjago chapter book features three short original stories. Learn about brother and sister Kai and Nya and how they must work together on their adventures.

LEGO: A Love Story

Did you know there are 62 LEGO bricks for every person in the world? Jonathan Bender sets out to explore the world of adult fans of LEGO (AFOLs) while learning how to build himself.

The LEGO Story: How a Little Toy Sparked the World’s Imagination

Jens Andersen writes about the inside story of the LEGO company by speaking to the Kirk Kristiansen family.

LEGO City: Stop That Train!

Enter LEGO City with this story about LEGO trains! It features a LEGO passenger train and a LEGO cargo train.

Brick by Brick: How LEGO Rewrote the Rules of Innovation and Conquered the Global Toy Industry

Authors David Robertson and Bill Breen take you on a journey of how the LEGO Group went from near-collapse to unleashing breakthrough innovation.

Don’t miss this three month free trial of Audible to get access to some great LEGO Audiobooks! Learn about the history of the LEGO Group or enjoy some great LEGO minifigure stories.

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Halloween is fast approaching and we think that having a LEGO inspired costume is a great choice! Whether you choose to make the costume yourself, or decide to buy one, you can never go wrong dressing as your favorite LEGO minifigure. Check out our picks for the best LEGO Halloween costumes.

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We are huge fans of LEGO Star Wars and LEGO Batman, and love these minifigure costumes! Dress as the most iconic villain of the Star Wars franchise or the superhero of the Batman universe.

From the LEGO Movie 2, you can dress up as an Emmet Minifigure. For fans of the LEGO NINJAGO movie, you can become Kai for Halloween!

You can dress up as your favorite LEGO minifigure from the very popular LEGO City theme. The LEGO Police Officer or the LEGO Firefighter are sure to be great Halloween hits!

We hope you like these LEGO Halloween costumes! For more LEGO Halloween fun, check out our picks for the best LEGO Halloween sets. Let us know what you dress up as this year in the comments!

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One interesting way to sort through all of the many wonderful LEGO sets is by the number of bricks or pieces. In this post, we take a look at the largest LEGO sets of all time. The order of this list has changed several times over the last couple of years, most recently with the addition of the LEGO Titanic and the LEGO AT-AT. This list is sorted by the number of pieces, not by the overall size of the built set. We will continue to update this list as bigger and bigger sets are released!

For a quick run down of the top 10, check out our Largest LEGO Sets of All Time Story. Otherwise, proceed down the list below!

1. LEGO Art 31203 World Map – 11,695 pieces

LEGO Art 31203 World Map is the currently the largest LEGO set at 11,695 pieces. This massive set allows you to build 1 of 3 unique combinations of the world map. Relax as you build with the included soundtrack.

2. LEGO Creator Expert 10294 Titanic – 9,090 pieces

A recent addition to this list in the second largest LEGO set spot is LEGO Creator Expert 10294 Titanic at 9,090 pieces. However, it is the largest LEGO set by size, measuring 53 inches long, height of 17.5 inches, and width of 6 inches. This set is so large it is broken into three different sections. For many more photos and full details, check out our overview of the LEGO Titanic.

3. LEGO Creator Expert 10276 Colosseum – 9,036 pieces

The third largest LEGO set is the LEGO Creator Expert 10276 Colosseum with 9,036 pieces. Architecture lovers with have so much fun building three different stories, including columns of the Doric, Ionic and Corinthian orders.

4. LEGO Star Wars 75192 UCS Millennium Falcon – 7,541 pieces

Flying in at the fourth largest LEGO set is the LEGO Star Wars 75192 UCS Millennium Falcon at 7,541 pieces. As an owner of this set myself, I can truly attest to how amazing it is. It is incredibly detailed and will appeal to all Star Wars fans with the ability to choose between the classic or sequel crewmembers. This set is also #1 on our list of the Top 10 Best LEGO Millennium Falcon sets. Furthermore, it is also the most expensive LEGO set ever.

5. LEGO Star Wars 75313 UCS AT-AT – 6,785 pieces

The newest addition to the list and another Star Wars UCS set is LEGO Star Wars 75313 UCS AT-AT with 6,785 pieces. Not only is it the fifth largest LEGO set, it is also tied for the most expensive with the UCS Millennium Falcon above. Reenact the Battle of Hoth with space for 40 minifigures inside the body of this massive vehicle. Check out our overview for more photos and details of this incredible set.

6. LEGO Harry Potter 71043 Hogwarts Castle – 6,020 pieces

The sixth largest LEGO set is LEGO Harry Potter 71043 Hogwarts Castle at 6,020 pieces. This was a Toy of the Year award winner in 2019. It is a massive set that includes 4 Harry Potter minifigures, 27 microfigures, the Chamber Of Secrets, the Whomping Willow, and more. If you ever wanted to visit Hogwarts Castle, take our LEGO Harry Potter minifigure quiz to find out who matches your personality!

7. LEGO Creator Expert 10256 Taj Mahal – 5,923 pieces

Coming in at the seventh largest spot is LEGO Creator Expert 10256 Taj Mahal with 5,923 pieces. Build one of the world’s architectural wonders perfect for display. This set features great details such as four facades with sweeping arches, arched windows, and balconies.

8. LEGO NINJAGO 71741 NINJAGO City Gardens – 5,685 pieces

The eighth largest LEGO set is LEGO NINJAGO 71741 NINJAGO City Gardens with 5,685 pieces. Build a 5-tiered ninja house in celebration of the 10th anniversary of NINJAGO. This big set comes with an amazing 19 minifigures.

9. LEGO Harry Potter 75978 Diagon Alley – 5,544 pieces

At the magical ninth largest spot is LEGO Harry Potter 75978 Diagon Alley with 5,544 pieces. Enter the Wizarding World and complete your shopping at Ollivanders Wand Shop, Scribbulus Writing Implements, Quality Quidditch Supplies, Florean Fortescue’s Ice Cream Parlor, Flourish & Blotts bookseller, Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes, and the Daily Prophet entrance.

10. LEGO Creator Expert 10284 Camp Nou – FC Barcelona – 5,509 pieces

The tenth largest LEGO set is LEGO Creator Expert 10284 Camp Nou – FC Barcelona with 5,509 pieces. This big and detailed set includes the stadium’s full pitch, stands, players tunnel, and the team coach. Decorate the stadium with stickers and flags, and go through the VIP entrance.

11. LEGO Star Wars 10179 Ultimate Collector’s Millennium Falcon – 5,197 pieces

The eleventh largest LEGO set is LEGO Star Wars 10179 Ultimate Collector’s Millennium Falcon at 5,197 pieces. This is the first UCS edition of this set released in 2007. That makes two Millennium Falcon’s in the top 10! When this set came out it was the biggest set ever made. Now, the largest LEGO set is over double the number of pieces of this set! If you’re wanting to find out more details about this set (or any others) and check the current prices, plug it in to our LEGO Set Analysis Tool.

12. LEGO NINJAGO 70620 NINJAGO City – 4,867 pieces

Coming in at the twelfth largest set is LEGO NINJAGO 70620 NINJAGO City with 4,867 pieces. This set features three different levels of ninja action and a total of 16 minifigures. It authentically captures the look and feel of the LEGO NINJAGO Movie.

13. LEGO Star Wars 75252 UCS Imperial Star Destroyer – 4,784 pieces

The LEGO Star Wars 75252 UCS Imperial Star Destroyer with 4,784 pieces is the thirteenth largest LEGO set. This makes four Ultimate Collector Series (UCS) Star Wars Sets on our list! This giant model is the Devastator from Star Wars: A New Hope. A buildable scale model of the Tantive IV is also included.

14. LEGO Ghostbusters 75827 Firehouse Headquarters – 4,634 pieces

Completing our list at the fourteenth largest is LEGO Ghostbusters 75827 Firehouse Headquarters that has 4,634 pieces. Fans of the 1984 Ghostbusters movie will love this three story model, 9 minifigures, and ghosts! Pair this with LEGO 10274 Ghostbusters ECTO-1 vehicle to make it a part of the best LEGO Halloween sets.

It is fascinating to see how the brick count and size of the biggest LEGO sets have increased over the years. I wonder how long the number one position will last! It will be hard to top over 11,000 pieces, but we will have to wait and see what The LEGO Group has planned next?

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Halloween is coming up fast, and we can think of no better way to celebrate than to build some festive fall LEGO sets! The LEGO Group is great about releasing new Holiday themed sets every year, so we decided to share some of our Halloween favorites. Check out our picks below for the best LEGO Halloween Sets for 2021.

Some of these sets are featured in the LEGO Store Calendar for October 2021, so make sure you check it out to see all of the promotions, gifts with purchase, and events coming up like how to celebrate Halloween at LEGOLAND!

To get even more in the festive mood, you should also watch the LEGO Star Wars Halloween Special on Disney+, called LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales. If you’re wondering if it is too scary for your child, check out our full review.

1. LEGO 10273 Haunted House

The best way to celebrate Halloween has to be with the creepy and spooky LEGO Haunted House. Ride the elevator to nowhere, view scary artifacts, and unlock ancient mysteries.

2. LEGO 40422 BrickHeadz Frankenstein

Bring Frankenstein’s monster to life with this LEGO BrickHeadz version. This set is great to display for Halloween because it comes with its own character ID and sturdy baseplate.

3. LEGO 10274 Ghostbusters ECTO-1

When you are on the hunt for ghosts on Halloween night you are definitely going to want the LEGO Ghostbusters ECTO-1 on your side. Build the converted 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance from the Ghostbusters movies.

4. LEGO 40423 Halloween Hayride

Build a festive fall celebration with this LEGO Halloween Hayride set. Two minifigures in Halloween costumes are included: a tractor driver dressed as a mummy and a girl dressed as a skeleton. You can build a Halloween themed entrance arch, hay cart, vintage tractor, and smiling skeleton figure.

5. LEGO 71377 King Boo and the Haunted Yard Expansion Set

Prepare your LEGO Super Mario universe for frightful Halloween fun with this LEGO King Boo and the Haunted Yard set. The courtyard may be extra scary on Halloween night, but King Boo and his minions are no match for LEGO Mario and LEGO Luigi!

6. LEGO 40493 Spider & Haunted House Pack

Decorate your home for Halloween with this LEGO spider and haunted house. The scary spider has legs that can really move, and the spooky haunted house will be sure to bring fright to your Halloween night.

7. LEGO 40497 Halloween Owl

When the trick-or-treaters knock on your door on Halloween night, ask “HOO” is there with this LEGO Halloween Owl. The owl’s eyes can actually rotate, and his wings can move up and down. Two festive LEGO Halloween pumpkins and fall flowers are included.

8. LEGO 854049 Pumpkin & Bat Duo

Add some cute Halloween decorations with this LEGO pumpkin and bat. The box is also a haunted house! The bat’s wings can really move, and both models come with scary face stickers and strings for hanging.

9. LEGO 40492 BrickHeadz La Catrina

Celebrate Day of the Dead with this elegant LEGO BrickHeadz La Catrina. The dark pink hat with flowers made out of LEGO bricks is beautiful, as well as her ornate face and torso tiles.

10. LEGO 75979 Harry Potter Hedwig

Your Halloween night will take flight with this LEGO Hedwig. Build everyone’s favorite wizard’s animal companion. Hedwig’s mechanical wings really move and he comes with a display case and LEGO Harry Potter minifigure.

11. LEGO 75810 Stranger Things The Upside Down

Relive the story of the extremely popular Netflix series Stranger Things on Halloween! Fans of the show will love all of the incredible details of this set, such as the wall with alphabet lights and Will’s bedroom. Best of all, you can flip the set to switch between the real world and the Upside Down. Read about my experience tracking down this set for a friend!

12. LEGO 71721 NINJAGO Skull Sorcerer’s Dragon

On Halloween night, find yourself trapped in the scary Dungeons of Shintaro. Fight the Skull Sorcerer, his dragon, and his skeleton warriors.

13. LEGO 40496 BrickHeadz Voldemort, Nagini & Bellatrix

Have a mysterious and spooky Halloween with these LEGO BrickHeadz versions of classic characters from the Harry Potter films. Voldemort, Nagini, and Bellatrix are recreated with all of their dark magic to make your Halloween extra special.

Let us know how you like to celebrate your Halloween with LEGO, and make sure to share this post with your friends!

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You better act fast to catch this Target sale on lots of different LEGO sets! It might be a great time to do some early Christmas shopping! I ran into this LEGO sale at my local Southern California Target on many different themes including LEGO Art, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Ninjago. There are also LEGO City, Minecraft, and Super Mario sets on sale. Some of the sales ended 9/18, however, the majority of the sales end on 9/25/21. Let’s take a closer look at some of the best deals!

LEGO Star Wars 75276 Stormtrooper Helmet is a great deal at $12 off for a total price of $47.99! Notice that LEGO Star Wars 75277 Boba Fett Helmet is not on sale, but the regular retail price is only $49.99. These helmets make a great gift for any Star Wars fan.

There are many different LEGO City sets on sale. But, a lot of them were already sold out. There were not any in particular that stood out to me.

This LEGO Harry Potter 75953 Hogwarts Whomping Willow set is on sale for $6 off. Not a huge discount, but a good deal if you were planning on buying this set anyway. This set depicts an iconic scene from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

There are some LEGO Minecraft sets on sale as well. Of note, LEGO Star Wars 75284 Knights of Ren Transport Ship is on sale for $14 off, for a total of only $55.99! Also, you can see LEGO Harry Potter 75966 Hogwarts Room of Requirement on sale for $4 off.

These LEGO class books are very popular and you can see two of them on sale for $6 off. These include LEGO Harry Potter 76385 Hogwarts Moment: Charms Class, and LEGO Harry Potter 76383 Hogwarts Moment: Potions Class. The sale might apply to all of these Hogwarts Moments sets, so it might be best to ask if you wanted any of the others.

Another great deal is LEGO NINJAGO 71738 Zane’s Titan Mech Battle for $11.50 off!

Interestingly, the LEGO Vidiyo sets are not on sale yet. Although the regular retail price has been decreased a bit on some of the sets. I will keep waiting.

The greatest deal of them all are these LEGO Art sets for $20 off! These are LEGO 31199 Marvel Studios Iron Man, LEGO 31198 The Beatles, and LEGO 31197 Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe. It’s a little disappointing the others were not on sale also, but what a great deal!

This LEGO Art, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Ninjago, and more Sale at Target Ends on 9/25/21! Let us know what deals you were able to snag in the comments below! Don’t forget to keep up with all of the LEGO sales and deals we bring you!

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