Best LEGO Marvel sets for kids

Marius Boonzaier
The LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Final Battle is one of the best LEGO Marvel sets for kids

LEGO offers an array of LEGO Marvel kits for kids. But which of these is best? We’ve rounded up the best LEGO Marvel sets for young Marvel fanatics and where you can buy each of them. 

There are myriad marvelous sets in LEGO’s Marvel collection. Take, for example, the LEGO Marvel Avengers Tower. It’s a remarkable piece of kit. Indeed, the brick-built version of the Avengers’ headquarters is one of the best LEGO Marvel sets for adults. Yup, you have to be aged 18 and up to click together all 5201 bricks of this impressive set. 

So, while you’re immersed in the rewarding building experience provided by this Marvel-inspired LEGO model, the kids will have to find something else to keep them preoccupied. So, why not get them their own LEGO Marvel sets? 

Indeed, they needn’t be stuck in front of a screen while playing games on a smartphone or tablet. Give them bricks. 

But which LEGO Marvel kits are best for kids? Well, we’ve rounded up each of them and where you can buy them. 

So, what makes a LEGO Marvel set the best for young Marvel fans? Of course, a couple of aspects need to be considered. 

For starters, each of these sets must provide an immersive building experience. It has to keep them preoccupied for hours on end. The same applies to the playing experience – each kit has to be extremely enjoyable to play with. 

1. LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Final Battle — 76261

Two kids playing with the LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Final Battle set

Comprising the most bricks (900, to be precise) of all the LEGO Marvel kits features on this list, this set is sure to provide Marvel fans aged 10 and up with an immersive building experience. But that’s not all. 

Thanks to the host of action-packed elements, it will be thrilling to play with this set. Among many other items, the 360-degree battle scene features a removable roof, which reveals Sandman’s hand, and several soft webs for Spidey to catch the baddies.

Allowing you to recreate iconic moments from Spider-Man: No Way Home, the set includes nine minifigures, including Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, The Amazing Spider-Man, Spider-Man, and Doctor Strange. Villains such as Doc Ock and Green Goblin are also present.

The completed build measures seven inches tall, eight inches wide, and eight-and-a-half inches deep. This set will look great on display, especially next to other battle scene-inspired LEGO Marvel models. 

2. LEGO Marvel Endgame Final Battle — 76266

The LEGO Marvel Endgame Final Battle on display

The LEGO recreation of the iconic final battle scene from Avengers: Endgame is a must-have Marvel enthusiasts aged 10 and up. Not only does this set offer an enjoyable building experience, it is sure to provide the younger ones with hours of playing fun. 

The 794-piece, brick-built battleground features an array of unique items, including a few hidden surprises. The latter includes Captain America’s Shield and Thor’s hammer. 

Of course, to relive each moment of the battle, you will need the characters. Well, there are several. The kit includes minifigures of Captain Marvel, Okoye, Wanda Maximoff, Shure, and Valkyrie. A Thanos big figure and The Wasp microfigure are also present. 

In addition, this 360-degree, LEGO-reimagined battleground can be reconfigured to a more shelf-friendly design. This makes it great for display purposes. The set measures 11.5 inches tall, eight-and-a-half inches wide, and eight inches deep.

3. LEGO Marvel I am Groot — 76217

The LEGO Marvel I am Groot on display

A winner at the Toy of the Year (TOTY) awards in 2022, the LEGO Marvel I am Groot kit has to be included as one of the best LEGO Marvel sets for kids. Besides, who doesn’t love the adorable tree alien from the Marvel Universe?

Designed for Marvel fans aged 10 and up, the LEGO model replicates Baby Groot to a T. Standing 10.5 inches tall, the brick-built Baby Groot is posable, making it a great set to display. 

However, that’s not all with which this 476-piece kit ships. In addition, to the LEGO figure, it includes a buildable cassette tape of the Awesome Mix Vol. 1. You can get Baby Groot grooving. You’ll have to use your imagination (or a speaker) for the tunes, though. 

4. LEGO Marvel X-Men X-Jet — 76281

The LEGO Marvel X-Men X-Jet on display

The LEGO-reimagined X-Jet is one of the newly-released LEGO Marvel sets. As such, it should be around for some time, not only in stores, but also on this list. It’s undoubtedly a cool piece of kit. 

Comprising 359 pieces, this LEGO replica is based on the X-Jet in X-Men ’97. It measures three inches tall, 10 inches wide, and 11 inches long.

The brick-built model is equipped with a couple of cockpits, a duo of stud shooters, and two spring-loaded shooters.

In addition, it allows you to create your own action-packed moments with a quartet of minifigures. There are Wolverine, Magneto, Cyclops, and Rouge. 

5. LEGO Marvel The Hulkbuster: The Battle of Wakanda — 76247

The LEGO Marvel The Hulkbuster: The Battle of Wakanda on display with the minifigures included with the set.

It’s time to suit up. So why not do so with Tony Stark’s Hulkbuster suit of armor? 

It might be a tight fit, though. But no matter. This brick-built Hulkbuster replica is sure to provide a fun-filled building and playing experience for Marvel fans aged 10 and up. 

Standing five inches tall, this LEGO-reimagined Hulkbuster kit comprises 385 pieces. The completed build features an opening cockpit and jointed fingers, arms, and legs. This not only allows you to create thrilling playing moments, but also display it to your heart’s extent. 

The set includes four minifigures, including a Bruce Banner minifigure, which, when his head is turned, shows him turning “green”. Minifigures of Okoye and a couple of outriders are also present. 

Each of these LEGO Marvel sets are sure to provide kids with an immersive building experience and thrilling playing experience as they recreate scenes from the Marvel Universe. In addition, each of these sets will make for a great gift.

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About The Author

Marius is a LEGO writer at Dexerto. With a BA (Hons) in Journalism, he has worked for several print and online publications, writing about myriad topics, which, now includes a love of his: LEGO. Contact: marius.boonzaier@dexerto.com.