LEGO: Grab ‘Lion Knights Castle’ and More ICONS Sets Before They Go Away Forever

Lion Knights Castle

Lion Knights’ Castle is the set you remember, but bigger and better. It opens and has a bunch of moving parts—the castle’s drawbridge and portcullis raise and lower. You can get ready for battle in the fully stocked armory. It also has hidden passages that minifigs can use to escape the dungeon. There’s even a secret hideout for the forest people.

• 4,514 pieces
• 22 minifigures – including the queen, knights, archers, wizard, and the forest people
• 14 in. (38 cm) high, 17 in. (44 cm) wide, and 12 in. (33 cm) deep when closed

Medieval Town Square

Grow your LEGO Medieval city with a bustling town square with shops, a tavern, and a tower—or just get it for the Goat.

Build two large structures filled with detailed interiors—including a tavern, cheese factory, shield-painting workshop, guard tower, woodworking shop, and weaving workshop. There’s also a tree and vendor stall. Complete the scene with 8 mini-figures and various animals, including the iconic LEGO Goat. There are also functional features, including a crane and a small water mill.

• 3304 pieces
• 8 minifigures
• 10 in. (25 cm) high, 14 in. (36 cm) wide and 4.5 in. (12 cm) deep

Land Rover Classic Defender 90

The rugged 1984 utility vehicle was made to navigate the most extreme terrain. This brick built version highlights its abilites with a roll cage, fire extinguisher, roof rack, an engine snorkel and traction plates. It also has functional steering, working suspension and a choice of 2 engines.

• 2,336 pieces
• 6 in. (16 cm) high, 12.5 in. (32 cm) long, and 6 in. (16 cm) wide

Vespa 125

Take a trip down the streets of Italy with this 1960s era classic. The moped has 2 seats, a removable engine cover with a brick-built engine, a functioning kickstand, and working steering. Finishing touches include the Vespa logo, a classic Italian license plate, a spare wheel, a helmet. Plus a basket including a flower bouquet on the back.

• 1,107 pieces
• 8.5 in. (22 cm) high, 13.5 in. (35 cm) long and 4.5 in. (12 cm) wide

PAC-MAN Arcade

This detailed LEGO set recreates the arcade cabinet that mechanically plays the game with a turn of a handle. The replica of the classic arcade cabinet is full of retro details and fun features. It has a 4-way joystick and an illuminated coin slot. The game’s chase between Pac-Man and the ghosts is recreated with a mechanical maze. You can even open the back and display all the mechanisms.

The set also has a 1980s arcade scene to build and display alongside the cabinet. It has a gaming minifig and rotatable PAC-MAN, BLINKY, and CLYDE figures.

• 2,651 pieces
• 12.5 in. (32 cm) high, 10 in. (25 cm) wide, and 7 in. (17 cm) deep
• Get a music and light kit to make it extra cool

It’s very cool when done, but be prepared for this finger killing step…

Blacktron Renegade

Bring back those warm fuzzy feelings of childhood before you had to pay bills, worry about car insurance, and talk about the price of eggs with this set. Its modular design can be built in two ways. Fly through space with a sleek, asymmetrical ship. Stomp across new planets with an enhanced version of the 1980s LEGO Alienator. Your choice.

The spaceship features a planet-rover drop pod, landing gear, two wing-mounted space speeders, and two engine energy canisters. It comes with three Blacktron minifigures that pilot the ship and rover, as well as a droid to help out. 

• 1,151 pieces
• 3 minifigs
• 3.5 in. (9 cm) high, 18.5 in. (47 cm) long and 11.5 in. (30 cm) wide

Boutique Hotel

Need a break? Maybe a minifig scale vacation? This luxurious hotel features a roof with a decorative dome and skylight. Below the turn-of-the-century facade, you’ll find guest rooms and a penthouse suite, a lobby, a terrace, and a grand staircase.

My husband is in the middle of building this set right now—it’s got great and occasionally funny details. If you’ve been eyeing it for a while, I can personally say you should grab it before stocks run out. It’s worth it, and it’s a fun build.

• 3,066 pieces
• 7 minifigs
• 13 in. (33 cm) high, 10 in. (25 cm) wide, and 10 in. (25 cm) deep

Jazz Club

Bring some music to your LEGO city with this detailed building. This jazz club is packed with detailed spaces, including a pizzeria, a tailor’s workshop, and the jazz band’s dressing room. The set has a band with an upright bassist, drummer, and singer. It also includes some fun and engaging building techniques with its 45-degree doorway and marquee.

• 2,899 pieces
• 8 minifigs
• 11.5 in. (30 cm) high, 10 in. (25 cm) wide, and 10 in. (26 cm) deep