The 15 most expensive Lego sets ever released
We all know Lego is an expensive hobby – but some sets cost way more than others.
As the years have gone on, Lego sets have got bigger and more complex. But with more bricks and more complicated designs, there comes a higher price. In this list, we’re looking at the most expensive Lego sets ever released (based on their RRP).
For Lego fans though, paying a little more for a stellar set is usually worth the cost. It’s now an ordinary occurrence to pay upwards of £200 to get our hands on the latest build. But sometimes, the price is way higher. We aren’t talking about the retired sets that now fetch a small fortune on eBay or Bricklink, but the sets that start out most expensive.
Most of the most expensive Lego sets at RRP are, of course, from the last few years – but some might surprise you. Do you own any of these sets? Let us know in the comments!
This list was first published in 2021 and was last updated in November 2024
1. Lego Star Wars 75192 Millennium Falcon
- RRP: £734.99/$849.99
- Release date: April 2018
- Status: Current set
- Number of pieces: 7,541
For quite some time, 2018’s Millennium Falcon was the single most expensive Lego set by a huge margin. A margin of over £200, in fact. But its release proved so popular that Lego sets costing upwards of £500 isn’t that unusual anymore. What is unusual, though, is the fact that the Lego Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon is still a current set, despite being more than six years old. It’s almost unheard of for a set to stay on shelves so long. But we’re not complaining.
One of many Lego Millennium Falcons available, this Ultimate Collector’s Series model is, of course, the biggest and most impressive of them all. It’s made up of an incredible 7,541 pieces, and takes in the region of 30 hours to build. It’s certainly not a build for the faint-hearted, but what an impressive model it is when it’s finished.
2. Lego Star Wars 75313 AT-AT
- RRP: £734.99/$849.99
- Release date: November 2021
- Status: Current set (due to retire in December 2024)
- Number of pieces: 6,785
Coming neck-and-neck with the UCS Millennium Falcon for the most expensive Lego set ever is the giant AT-AT, released in November 2021. Yes, £734.99 is one heck of an eye-watering price tag, but when you consider the sheer size and scale of this model, it makes sense. To see it in the flesh is quite the sight to behold.
The Ultimate Collector’s Series AT-AT stands at over 60cm tall. Its limbs are poseable, and its head can move too. We’re just a little disappointed it’s not mechanised. (We have had a motorised AT-AT in the past, but sadly it was nowhere near as big as this.) Still, even without the ability to walk by itself, we’re still seriously impressed by this set. If you’re a Star Wars fan, you ought to consider this a must-have while it’s still around.
3. Lego Star Wars 75252 Imperial Star Destroyer
- RRP: £614.99/$699.99
- Release date: October 2019
- Status: Retired in 2022
- Number of pieces: 4,784
This is far from the first Lego Imperial Star Destroyer, but it’s the biggest we’ve ever had by far. At least, so far. With the UCS Imperial Star Destroyer being retired for two years now, it wouldn’t surprise us if Lego brings another one out before long. If it’s going to be even bigger and most costly, though… God help us all.
Released in 2019 and remaining on store shelves until December 2022, this Imperial Star Destroyer packs in a massive 4,784 pieces. It’s a pretty impressive piece count, sure, but it’s the sheer scale of the set that’s most impressive. It’s a whopping 110cm long. Over a metre! If its price wasn’t a barrier enough for most of us, a lack of storage or display space certainly was.
(If you missed out on the UCS Imperial Star Destroyer while it was current, new and sealed sets currently sell for upwards of £800 on eBay. Phew.)
4. Lego Icons 10294 Titanic
- RRP: £589.99/$679.99
- Release date: November 2021
- Status: Current set
- Number of pieces: 9,090
A replica of “The Ship of Dreams” can now be yours, and what a replica it is. Made up of 9,090 pieces, this is one of the biggest Lego sets ever made, in terms of sheer piece count at least. It’s for sure the longest; from one end to the other, it measures in at a whopping 1.35 metres. If you’re considering buying this one, we hope you’ve got a long, long shelf somewhere in your home.
If you do have the space though, it’s certainly the sort of set that’s going to turn heads. Not only is its exterior very faithful to the real thing, it has internal details at two cross-sections, too. You can see the grand staircase, for instance, and a glimpse of the huge engines down in the engine room. All that’s missing is an iceberg, but that wouldn’t be in very good taste now, would it?
5. Lego Technic 42146 Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000
- RRP: £579.99/$699.99
- Release date: August 2023
- Status: Current set
- Number of pieces: 2,883
2,883 pieces doesn’t sound a lot for the fifth most expensive Lego set at RRP/MSRP, but that’s typical of a Technic set. When it comes to the Lego Technic Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000, it’s not the piece count that matters, it’s the sheer size of the thing. It’s over a metre high (39 inches) and 1.1 metres long (43 inches), so you’re going to need a lot of space to put it.
This is a scale model of a real Liebherr machine and to make things even more impressive, it comes with motor functions. It’s app controlled, letting you steer the tank, rotate the turntable and operate the winch. There are more functions on the app, too, such as various challenges to undertake if your’e into that sort of thing. For more of us though, we’re just going to be awestruck at the sheer scale of it. It’ll take some building, that’s for sure.
6. Lego Star Wars 75367 Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser
- RRP: £559.99/$649.99
- Release date: October 2023
- Status: Current set
- Number of pieces: 5,374
Here we have yet another Lego Star Wars Ultimate Collector’s Series set. The Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser is an absolute behemoth, and might just be one of our favourite of all the Star Wars UCS sets. Why? Well, it helps that, for once, this isn’t just a hunk of grey; the red detailing really pops, and it’s an absolute delight to look at. We also love the shape of this one, with its subtle curves looking really striking.
As usual, though, you’ll need a lot of space to display this: it’s 109cm (43 inches) long and 54cm (22 inches) wide, so you’re going to need one very, very big shelf. The only thing we don’t like about the Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser is its lack of minifigures. It only comes with two — Captain Rex and Admiral Yularen. We’d have liked a whole fleet. Okay, it might not be minifigure-scale, but so what?
7. Lego Icons 10307 Eiffel Tower
- RRP: £554.99/$629.99
- Release date: November 2022
- Status: Current set
- Number of pieces: 10,001
We’re surprised that the Lego Icons 10307 Eiffel Tower is all the way down in seventh place in this list of most expensive sets. After all, it’s the tallest Lego set ever made by a large margin, measuring up at 1.5 metres – almost five feet tall. That’s a ridiculous height, and in most homes it’s going to practically touch the ceiling if you stand it on a table. Stand it on the floor and it’s taller than your average 10-year old.
Like the Colosseum further down this list, the Eiffel Tower is designed in the vein of Lego Architecture sets: it’s a faithful representation of a real-world landmark. But this is far larger than anything else under the Architecture branding. It makes us wonder if we’ll see classic Architecture sets again, of if these huge models are simply the future of the range.
8. Lego Star Wars 75331 The Razor Crest
- RRP: £519.99/$599.99
- Release date: October 2022
- Status: Current set
- Number of pieces: 6,187
The fifth Lego Star Wars Ultimate Collector’s Series set on this list is The Razor Crest, a model of The Mandalorian’s ship from season one of the hit Disney+ series. UCS sets have been getting bigger and bigger in recent years and so it’s no surprise that they dominate this list of most expensive Lego sets. Thankfully, this one is a snip cheaper than its bigger siblings, coming in at ‘just’ £519.99.
If you’ve got the cash and the space, though, this is a must have for any Mandalorian fan. It’s incredibly detailed, with a full interior that includes a cargo hatch, an escape pod and a carbon-freezing chamber. There are four iconic minifigures, too, including a baby Yoda.
9. Lego Marvel 76210 Hulkbuster
- RRP: £474.99/$549.99
- Release date: November 2022
- Status: Current set (expected to retire in December 2024)
- Number of pieces: 4,049
Here’s yet another set from 2022, which seems to have been the year of big, expensive sets. We’ve had multiple Hulkbusters over the years but none to the scale of the Lego Marvel 76210 Hulkbuster. But with only 4,049 pieces, it’s significantly smaller in terms of piece count than other sets in the same price range.
Still, this Hulkbuster is one seriously impressive-looking set, particularly if you’re a Marvel fan. Should it be amongst the ten most expensive Lego sets ever made, however? We’re not sure. But either way, it’s a display piece any collector will be proud of, thanks to how chunky and assuming it is.
10. Lego Icons 10276 Colosseum
- RRP: £474.99/$549.99
- Release date: November 2020
- Status: Retired in 2023
- Number of pieces: 9,036
Not only is the Lego Colosseum one of the most expensive sets ever released, at the time it was released, it was also the biggest in terms of piece count. The Eiffel Tower, featured higher in this list, has since trumped it (along with the now retired World Map — see our guide to the biggest Lego sets for the full list). Still, 9,036 pieces isn’t to be sniffed at, and there won’t be many sets to be made that are much bigger in our opinion.
Designed in the style of Lego’s Architecture range, the Colosseum is a brick-built representation of Rome’s famous landmark. It’s mostly made of tiny pieces, but it’s still gargantuan in size when finished: it’s 52cm wide and 59cm deep. Like many of the other sets on this list, you’re going to need a big shelf or tabletop to display this on.
(Since retirement, the Lego Icons Colosseum doesn’t seem to have gained much in value. You can pick up a new and sealed one on eBay between £400 and £600.)
11. Lego The Lord of the Rings 10316 Rivendell
- RRP: £429.99/$499.99
- Release date: March 2023
- Status: Current set
- Number of pieces: 6,167
We’re not even huge Lord of the Rings fans, but even we can agree that Rivendell is one of the most beautiful Lego sets the company has ever released. Everywhere you look, this set is teeming with gorgeous, intricate detail: just look at the roof tiles, the floor, the foliage on the trees! It’s a work of art. There’s a lot to appreciate from a design point of view, regardless how you feel about Lord of the Rings.
But if you are a Tolkien fan, then you’ll get a huge kick out of the nods to the series’ lore in this set. Not to mention the sheer number of minifigures included (21!), all of which are unique to Rivendell. So yes, this may be one of the most expensive Lego sets ever released, but we think it’s very much worthy of that price tag, and worth every penny.
12. Lego Marvel 76269 Avengers Tower
- RRP: £429.99/$499.99
- Release date: November 2023
- Status: Current set
- Number of pieces: 5,201
Avengers, assemble! This is undoubtedly the best Lego Marvel set money can buy, and an absolute must-have for any Marvel fan. This huge recreation of the iconic (and fictional) Avengers Tower is almost a metre high, comes with a wealth of minifigures (a record-beating 32) and even a to-scale Quinjet to sit alongside the set.
It’s the ultimate playset, too, with every floor (there are five of ’em) of the tower packed with details to be discovered. You’ll find things like Thor’s hammer and Loki’s scepter, along with all-important tools to fix up Iron Man’s various suits. It’s a fabulous-looking set, and despite how tall it is, it’s to a similar scale as the Lego modular series, allowing you to place it in a street of other buildings.
13. Lego Star Wars 75397 Jabba’s Sail Barge
- RRP: £429.99/$499.99
- Release date: October 2024
- Status: Current set
- Number of pieces: 3,942
One of the newest sets on our list of the most expensive Lego sets ever released is the epic Jabba’s Sail Barge. An Ultimate Collector’s Series (UCS) set, it’s made up of 3,942 pieces and features 11 minifigures, including one huge (and impressive) Jabba big-fig.
As great as Jabba’s Sail Barge looks from the outside, though, it’s on the inside where its personality really comes out to play. There are tonnes of features hidden within, such as prisoner chambers, an armory and an entertainment room. The minifigs and big-fig Jabba have a special plinth to stand on for display purposes, along with an information plaque and a special “25 years of Lego Star Wars” brick.
14. Lego Harry Potter 76405 Hogwarts Express – Collectors’ Edition
- RRP: £429.99/$499.99
- Release date: August 2022
- Status: Current set
- Number of pieces: 5,129
If you’re a Harry Potter fan, this is one of the best Lego Harry Potter sets you can buy. Sure, it’s got to go up against epic sets like Hogwarts Castle, but the sheer scale of the Hogwarts Express – Collector’s Edition makes it one of the best sets out there. Unfortunately, it’s too big to sit on regular Lego train tracks, and for that reason it’s not motorised, but it does have some fantastic features.
The train itself has three sections, including a passenger carriage, an engine and a coal cart. The passenger carriage is where it’s all happening, with room for minifigures to sit and some key scenes from the Harry Potter movie series to play out. It also comes with a cutaway Platform 9 3/4 station, which is absolutely beautiful, thanks to how much detail is in the brickwork and pillars.
You can read our full Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Express – Collector’s Edition review to find out more.
15. Lego Technic 42131 Cat D11 Bulldozer
- RRP: £429.99/$499.99
- Release date: October 2021
- Status: Retired in January 2024
- Number of pieces: 3,854
If you like huge Technic sets, the Cat D11 Bulldozer would have been one for you. Sadly, it’s retired now, but it’s an absolute beast of a Technic set. It’s app-powered too, with tank tracks that can move, working hydraulics and lots more.
It’s officially licensed by Cat, so you’ll find familiar branding all over the set. This isn’t a build for the weak-of-heart, though: Technic is notoriously complex thanks to all of its working parts. But if you’re technically minded, it’s a seriously great project to take on, and one that’s so satisfying to finish and see working.
