Sunday, July 25, 2010

Top 5 LEGO Sets 2010

There are quite a few LEGO sets to choose from these days (an understatement!) - but the Top 5 LEGO Sets for 2010 truly include a fine lineup for just about any age - and any "fancy".  =)

Whether someone is a LEGO Star Wars fan, a toddler or a young one who just likes being creative, there is one among this bunch that will probably work.

With all of that said, here are the top 5 LEGO sets 2010 (the top picks from the Top 10 LEGO sets this year):

1. LEGO Ultimate Building Set (6166)

Ages: For kids 4 to 12 years old
Retail Price: Around $37
Merchant Discount: Yes
Merchant: Buy.com
eBay: Find it on eBay.com

This LEGO set is a very nice collection of classic pieces, a minifigure and a building plate - this is a great set for kids who love to create directly from their own imaginations.

Merchant Info: A great place to start stimulating childrens creativity – the new storage box with transparent lid contains a mini-figure a building plate a great mix of standard bricks in various colors house and wheels elements. Features Ages: 4+ years old, Includes building instructions for five models and photo inspiration for 25 more, Set Includes: 405 assorted bricks in different colors and shapes mini figure building plate house and wheel elements... (From Buy.com)
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2. LEGO Toy Story Woody and Buzz Rescue Set (7590)

Ages: For kids 6 years of age and up
Retail Price: Around $20
Merchant Discount: No
Merchant: Sears.com
eBay: Find it on eBay.com

Not a huge surprise - the second most popular of the LEGO sets this year is from the new Toy Story 3 movie. (I think that this movie series will never go out of style!) The "RC" car even has a pull back motor. =)

Merchant Info: Woody and Buzz are racing to catch up with Andy's moving van! Pull back on their car friend RC and release to make him zoom into action at top speed with the Toy Story heroes aboard. Not fast enough? Grab onto Buzz's rocket and take to the air! Includes Woody, Buzz Lightyear with rocket, and buildable RC with pull-back motor. Ages 6-12. 92 pieces. (From Sears.com)
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3. LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader TIE Fighter Set (8017)

Ages: For kids 7 to 12 years old
Retail Price: Around $30
Merchant Discount: No
Merchant: Buy.com
eBay: Find it on eBay.com

The "TIE Fighter" appears to be the hottest selling for those young (or not so young) Star Wars fans out there. A more intricate set than some, and a great challenge for kids to put together and then have some fun.

Merchant Info: Blast the Rebels with Darth Vaders TIE fighter! Straight from the original Star Wars movie, the TIE Advanced x1 is Darth Vader’s personal starfighter! Even faster than a standard TIE fighter, Vader’s TIE is customized with bent wings, a deflector shield and a hyperdrive. Celebrate 10 years of LEGO Star Wars with this all-new set, featuring incredible movie-accurate details, flick-firing missiles, and the Dark Lord of the Sith himself, Darth Vader…(from Buy.com)
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4. LEGO Duplo Ultimate Building Set (5380)

Ages: For kids 1 1/2 to 5 years of age
Retail Price: Around $30
Merchant Discount: Yes
Merchant: Sears.com
eBay: Find it on eBay.com

Here is the first set on the list of the top 5 LEGO sets 2010 for the younger of those among us. The Duplo blocks are a bit larger and easier to handle, making them a perfect toy for kids toddler age and up to around 5.

Merchant Info: An ideal set for fun DUPLO construction play: this new storage box with transparent lid includes a building plate, a chassis with wheels, a boy figure and transparent bricks. (from Sears.com)
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5. LEGO Road Construction Set (6187)

Ages: For kids 4 years of age and up
Retail Price: Around $22.00
Merchant Discount: Yes
Merchant: Baby Age
eBay: Find it on eBay.com

The LEGO road construction set is geared more toward those little lads who love to build, as well as having a "penchant" for large machinery. A great toy for either indoors or out, little ones can get their hands dirty and have some serious fun.

Merchant Info: Build a tip truck, a front loader, a road paver or anything you can imagine with your ultimate LEGO road construction set. Let the building fun begin!
Product Features: Set Includes: 300 assorted bricks in different colors and shapes, and one mini figure, Ages: 4+ yrs (from Baby Age)
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There you have the list of the Top 5 LEGO sets 2010!  There are definitely more in the "hot" list for this year - if you would like to look, or if you want to further compare prices on those listed above, visit:
All for today (but stay tuned for more very cool toys comin' round the bend!) -

Tonya B.

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