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- Lego is one of the few toys that transcends age. It’s enjoyed by everyone, from babies to seniors.
- Don’t disregard Lego as simple building bricks. Lego sets can be highly difficult to construct and time-consuming. But finishing one will make you feel proud.
- From a castle to a 1960s camper van, here are 19 Lego gift ideas designed for different types of dads, but nearly all will challenge their building skills.
- Looking for more gift ideas? Check out our Father’s Day gift guides.
I’m obsessed with Lego, and if you’re buying something for a dad who’s equally passionate, you’ve come to the right place.
There’s perhaps no toy — and an analog one, at that — as fun and rewarding as Lego. The bigger the set, the more complicated it is to build. But like a good Netflix series, Lego fans will binge in completing a build. Once it’s all done, it’s something proud to display.
I’m far from an expert Lego builder, but it’s the one thing that I still "play" with as a adult, and I’m pretty savvy at it. My first super-complex set was the Star Wars Imperial Shuttle, which was the reason for many late nights. Lego then sent me what was the biggest Technic set at the time, the Bucket Wheel Excavator, and challenged me to build it, which took me a few weeks to complete the nearly 4,000-piece set. Whether it’s one of these elaborate sets or something simpler, it’s a de-stressing pastime that’s highly rewarding. If your dad’s like me, he’d say the same thing.
Whether your dad prefers the more advanced Technic or Creator series or enjoys the more whimsical mini figures of City, here are 19 great options that will please any Lego-loving dad.
A ship in a bottle
Lego
Gift Lego Ideas Ship in a Bottle for $69.99
Making ships in a bottle is a hobby that takes time to master, but this one requires just a few hours to create using 962 Lego pieces. It was designed by a Lego fan who actually built a ship in a bottle.
An iconic Star Wars spaceship
Lego
Gift the Lego Star Wars Tantive IV for $199.99
The Tantive IV is the first spaceship we see in the opening scene of "Star Wars: A New Hope," in which Princess Leia is being hunted down by Darth Vader (spoiler alert: he’s her father). Of course, your Star Wars-loving dad could have told you that.
A 1950s-inspired diner
Lego
Gift Lego Downtown Diner for $169.99
For dads who love eating at greasy spoons or are from New Jersey (or both), this whimsical set is all about nostalgia. The expert-level set will keep builders occupied for hours and days, but once it’s completed, there’s a lot going on in this elaborate building.
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Source: Business Insider – lshu@businessinsider.com (Les Shu)