DH likes Lego but it's so expensive what else can he build for Xmas please ?

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Any other kits or sets to build thanks

Second hand lego sets on eBay can be quite reasonable. We’ve bought loads for DS over the years, usually with all the pieces and at half the regular price or less.

if not there’s loads of Lego dupes out there now, on Amazon/ in toy shops etc.

I've bought second hand as well

If you buy second hand sets and any pieces are missing you can ask Lego to send them to you for a few pence.

Another saying eBay- I had to wash thousands of pieces in the sink and dry them without anyone seeing but it cost practically nothing!! Thinking of buying knee though- there’s some decent deals on it in our local toy shop

Bricklink will have bargains of real Lego. Ali express will have non-lego sets much cheaper but the quality will be lower.

What can you afford?
I am a massive Lego fan (see my user name) but I very rarely go above £40 or £50 for a set.
I really like the Creator 3 in 1 sets that are usually about £25.

If he's not bothered in the model after it's built, then you could get him one of those Lego subscriptions where you borrow Lego sets and send them back once built.

My DD enjoys micro brick sets and wooden building sets.

Here are a couple of examples.

www.amazon.co.uk/CAXIMSY-Blossom-Architecture-Building-Treehouse/dp/B0D9RKFNCQ/ref=sr_1_15_sspa?crid=35UT8EYKNCJ5A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wDhPLI-vFk4hHTB63M7JGYOnuWichcXwp1d8TYrPdv7X74J1Z_Uue988a-R3QyJxSDmbl8Ls2i_bM7o-1FZKZgXkXD9HKnixgh7SICjC5lgNjz52Vnswsy4HXvbSe-73maajas9awjjmKpkmAFVvV_L_xvKG9cwWFutxWSBBF01TY7tmxZQl87WPO4m-0pauwH6ZsE4HzEpB8DgsFI_DGjGgraUCsj5AJNyIPMemQGJyfzGdRd8ERcsghG41lZw4wrzMFl36-e_jKj-aCX2D6pVzoxb2WhGgk7Caj-9pEcE.MH-hOMcmYKHeE2EGVn9OoiiC2rtv5WtHPQ5bBAsc-Qk&dib_tag=se&keywords=micro%2Bblocks&qid=1763853966&s=kids&sprefix=micro%2Bblocks%2Ctoys%2C123&sr=1-15-spons&aref=B8uo8TUt0a&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&th=1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Puzzle-Wooden-Marble-Assembly-Mechanical/dp/B0DFCM8YCM/ref=rvi_d_sccl_28/259-9959083-2557147?pd_rd_w=LSyAR&content-id=amzn1.sym.d56e60fb-87bc-405a-a95d-c5e322a9b3d9&pf_rd_p=d56e60fb-87bc-405a-a95d-c5e322a9b3d9&pf_rd_r=M3RZ2ESJS9JXRHHXA2CG&pd_rd_wg=3YKzt&pd_rd_r=74163c9c-0f6d-4031-8e9f-2f5f42a906d8&pd_rd_i=B0DFCM8YCM&psc=1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Puzzle-Wooden-Marble-Assembly-Mechanical/dp/B0DFCM8YCM/ref=rvi_d_sccl_28/259-9959083-2557147?pd_rd_w=LSyAR&content-id=amzn1.sym.d56e60fb-87bc-405a-a95d-c5e322a9b3d9&pf_rd_p=d56e60fb-87bc-405a-a95d-c5e322a9b3d9&pf_rd_r=M3RZ2ESJS9JXRHHXA2CG&pd_rd_wg=3YKzt&pd_rd_r=74163c9c-0f6d-4031-8e9f-2f5f42a906d8&pd_rd_i=B0DFCM8YCM&psc=1

I'd rather you bought me a smaller set of genuine Lego (used is fine) than anything else.

Roller coaster marble runs are cool. Not sure if they’re cheaper though.

DD always buys her DP BlueBrixx (I think that's the right spelling) sets and they both seem happy with the quality.

God I would be so tempted to get a load of flat packed furniture 🤣

I like lego but I also get a lot of fun out of those wooden model sets where you pop out the pieces and slot everything together. It scratches the same itch for me.

There is a library thing you can sign up too and you can exchange sets when they are done. Could you get a subscription to that instead?

A friend suggested this website to me as my dp has a similar issue. Not used it yet but might be an option . It’s like a lego library https://www.brickborrow.com/plans-pricing

Large Lego sets are very expensive, but there are gems to be found. Look up Lego Gameboy, Arcade Machine, Stranger Things Brickheadz, smaller Star Wars Millenium Falcon. All under £50.

Also 3 in 1 Creator - Camera £18.

@Needmorelego

This is for my husband not son btw
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Any recs on something to last a good few hours over Xmas ? I got him r2d2 and he built very fast !

@ohfourfoxache he's literally just done a load with IKEA

@DoAWheelie What's the name please or link.

I was thinking something not Lego to be honest for a change and cheaper

When you like Lego (or anything like that) and someone buys the knock off version it’s sooooo disappointing

I would just get the set you can afford

I love the rolife room sets - I have two book shop/libraries and a detective agency (the latter might be a different brand) and am planning to buy the garage workshop next. Keeps me busy for ages!

My Dad really enjoyed a pop out London Bridge set which was only a couple of hours, but more complex sets are available.

I would maybe suggest something like Kapla. It’s freeform and takes a little while to get the hang of in terms of the big builds but it’s fairly infinite in terms of possibilities.

I would echo PP. Don't get an alternative lego.

If you want to get him something else then make it completely different like an airfix model or something

I like Lego although I’m choosy about the sets I buy as we don’t have the display space so I get things that I’m happy to take apart and build again in the future (flower bouquets that I can change over every now and then , some Christmas village bits). I’d be disappointed with an alternative to be honest.

Thanks for the link above to a Lego Library, I’m going to look into it.