If you’re a LEGO enthusiast or shopping for one, you’re always on the look out for a new LEGO set that won’t break your bank account or melt your credit card and will likely go up in value over time.
You probably also know that you’ll have to spend some money up front. Not a ton, but more than $50 to land not only a good set but also more pieces and mini-figures that make it all worth the added cost.
Now let’s take a look at a dozen sets that check boxes for all of those crucial details and that might appeal to a wide range of ages. You’re sure to find some Lego kits worth the investment, whether it’s for kids, a clumsy adult, or an experienced builder like no other.
Contents
- Best Lego Sets Under $100 | Quick Chart
- Best Lego Sets Under $100 | Detailed Guide
- 1. Lego Monkie Kid Nezha’s Fire Ring (80034)
- 2. Lego Jurassic World T. rex Breakout (76956)
- 3. LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Magical Trunk (76399)
- 4. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Thor’s Hammer (76209)
- 5. Lego Star Wars Dark Trooper Helmet (75343)
- 6. LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett’s Throne Room (75326)
- 7. LEGO NINJAGO Ninja Ultra Combo Mech (71765)
- 8. LEGO Super Mario Luigi’s Mansion Haunt-and-Seek Expansion Set (71401)
- 9. LEGO Disney Ariel’s Underwater Palace (43207)
- 10. LEGO Technic The Batman Batmobile (42127)
- 11. LEGO Minecraft The Training Grounds (21183)
- 12. Lego Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone (21331)
- Final Thoughts
Best Lego Sets Under $100 | Quick Chart
We understand that you may not have time to really do a deep dive into a particular Lego set.
That is why we put together this quick chart to help you find some sets that are under $100 and would make a great gift for that special someone or yourself.
Who doesn’t want a cool Lego set?
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 | LEGO Monkie Kid Nezha’s Fire Ring (80034) |
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 | LEGO Jurassic World T. rex Breakout (76956) |
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 | LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Magical Trunk (76399) |
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 | LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Thor’s Hammer (76209) |
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 | LEGO Star Wars Dark Trooper Helmet (75343) |
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 | LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett’s Throne Room (75326) |
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 | LEGO NINJAGO Ninja Ultra Combo Mech (71765) |
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 | LEGO Super Mario Luigi’s Mansion Haunt-and-Seek Expansion Set (71401) |
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 | LEGO Disney Ariel’s Underwater Palace (43207) |
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 | LEGO Technic The Batman Batmobile (42127) |
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 | LEGO Minecraft The Training Grounds (21183) |
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 | LEGO Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone (21331) |
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Best Lego Sets Under $100 | Detailed Guide
Find one of the best Lego sets under $100 is not too hard, but there are so many of them that did not make the list. Fortunately, we did some hunting for you to find some rally cool sets that would make great gifts or Lego investments for you or someone else.
- Set #: 80034
- MSRP (USA): $99.99
- Piece Count: 929
- Minifigures: 6
- Price Per Piece: $0.11
- Release Date: 1/1/2022
- Age Rating: 16+
- Build Time: ~ 4.5 to 5 hours
When considering the LEGO Monkie Kid Nezha’s Fire Ring set, don’t just look at the total number of pieces or the selection of minifigures. Also, be sure to take into account the fact you’re getting three vehicles and a major set piece included as well.
Besides the Monkie Kid himself, you’ll also be picking up other cool minifigures like Nezha and the White Bone Demon.
Speaking of the White Bone Demon, you also get the White Bone Demon’s Throne. What else? Oh, Nezha’s Fire Ring, as the title implies, with two spring-loaded shooters. Then there’s Evil Macaque’s jet flyer with two stud shooters. And finally, there’s Monkie Kid‘s flyer, with two stud shooters of his own.
Not a huge set but a very lively and playable one with a great selection of minifigures and vehicles at a low difficulty level.
- Set #: 76956
- MSRP (USA): $99.99
- Piece Count: 1212
- Minifigures: 4
- Price Per Piece: $0.08
- Release Date: 4/17/2022
- Age Rating: 18+
- Build Time: ~ 6 hours
You may think this is a Jurassic World set but, as indicated by its box art, the LEGO Jurassic World T. rex Breakout set will be flying under the logo of the original Jurassic Park film. This makes sense as it’s capturing what is probably the biggest and most famous scene from the original film in LEGO form.
Besides the sheer amount of pieces, for $99 you’re also getting an iconic design of an iconic scene, including the broken fence of the T. rex habitat, two Jurassic Park Ford Explorers, and the T. rex itself.
Also included are four classic and favorite characters as minifigures.
The age rating of 18+ suggests a set meant more for display based on a higher difficulty level, but experienced collectors will recognize how fun it will be to play with as well as look at.
- Set #: 76399
- MSRP (USA): $59.99
- Piece Count: 603
- Minifigures: 5
- Price Per Piece: $0.10
- Release Date: 3/1/2022
- Age Rating: 8+
- Build Time: ~ 3 – 3.5 hours
The LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Magical Trunk is a set that can be looked at in two different ways. One, it’s a perfect gift idea for hardcore collectors of Harry Potter-themed LEGO sets.
Two, it’s a cool set for anyone who enjoys playing in the world of Harry Potter while also having the creative freedom to enjoy buildable figures and authentic details from the films.
Some of the stuff included in this foldable suitcase includes five minifigures, accessories like the Sorting Hat and the Marauder’s Map, and playable scenes like the Sorting Ceremony.
- Set #: 76209
- MSRP (USA): $99.99
- Piece Count: 979
- Minifigures: 1
- Price Per Piece: $0.10
- Release Date: 3/1/2022
- Age Rating: 18+
- Build Time: ~ 5 hours
If you’re a LEGO fan, a Marvel fan, and love to display both on shelves throughout your home, then you’re probably going to be interested in the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Thor’s Hammer set.
So, what do you get in the box? 979 pieces that make up Mjolnir, the unmistakable hammer of Thor that can only be wielded by him (and a few others deemed worthy).
Along with that, and rare for sets like this, which tend to carry with them an advanced difficulty level that favors its display appeal similar to a LEGO Architecture building kit, you also get a Thor minifigure.
That doesn’t mean this set’s for playing with. Like the LEGO Marvel Infinity Gauntlet, it’s meant more for the shelf.
- Set #: 75343
- MSRP (USA): $59.99
- Piece Count: 693
- Minifigures: 0
- Price Per Piece: $0.09
- Release Date: 3/1/2022
- Age Rating: 18+
- Build Time: ~ 3.5 to 4 hours
Like the Thor’s Hammer LEGO set, the LEGO Star Wars Dark Trooper Helmet set is also meant to be displayed and appreciated, not played with.
Unlike Thor’s Hammer but like the other sets in the LEGO Star Wars Helmet Collection, the Dark Trooper helmet doesn’t come with a minifigure.
What does it come with?
Besides incredible pieces and building blocks that, when assembled, pull together a highly-detailed replica helmet, it also comes with a display stand and nameplate or name plaque.
With fewer pieces, it’s also cheaper price-wise compared to Thor’s Hammer. Still, though, it’s a great addition to any collection, especially for Star Wars collectors.
- Set #: 75326
- MSRP (USA): $99.99
- Piece Count: 732
- Minifigures: 7
- Price Per Piece: $0.14
- Release Date: 3/1/2022
- Age Rating: 9+
- Build Time: ~ 4 hours
Spoiler alert!
If you haven’t watched the Disney Plus show The Mandalorian, then you probably don’t understand the resurgence in Boba Fett’s popularity.
If, however, you have been watching, then you know the reason why Boba Fett is back in the news, and why it’s his throne room now.
Enough with the backstory, what all comes with the LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett’s Throne Room set? Well, you get seven minifigures, including Boba Fett and the vile Bib Fortuna. Also, you land one heck of a nice throne room playset (that used to belong to Jabba the Hutt).
Great minifigure selection with a great set at this price, you can’t go wrong.
- Set #: 71765
- MSRP (USA): $89.99
- Piece Count: 1104
- Minifigures: 7
- Price Per Piece: $0.08
- Release Date: 1/1/2022
- Age Rating: 9+
- Build Time: ~ 5 to 5.5 hours
Three Ninja vehicles, one small mech, and a minifigure selection of seven are all included in the LEGO Ninjago Ultra Combo Mech set. But is that it?
Nope.
The three vehicles and small mech all combine to form the Ninjago Ninja Ultra Combo Mech itself. Altogether, you’re getting 1104 pieces, essentially four vehicles, and almost two handfuls of minifigures with a low building difficulty level.
If you’re looking for hours of fun or something to do on a family night, here’s an option.
- Set #: 71401
- MSRP (USA): $79.99
- Piece Count: 877
- Minifigures: 4 Super Mario figures
- Price Per Piece: $0.09
- Release Date: 1/1/2022
- Age Rating: 8+
- Build Time: ~ 4.5 hours
Super Mario has been a very popular property for a very long time. Mix its characters into specially designed LEGO sets and collectables and you have recipe for fun and value.
Now available is the latest in the Super Mario line, the LEGO Super Mario Luigi’s Mansion Haunt-and-Seek set. Like other compatible sets, it continues to place Luigi and parts of his mansion in haunted settings and adventures for the whole family to enjoy.
With this set, you’ll get four Super Mario figures, a spooky rotating central hallway, hidden gems, and expanded play which includes an ultimate challenge. It’s a great source of fun and a great building experience, especially for younger builders.
- Set #: 43207
- MSRP (USA): $89.99
- Piece Count: 498
- Minifigures: 4
- Price Per Piece: $0.18
- Release Date: 3/1/2022
- Age Rating: 6+
- Build Time: ~ 2.5 to 3 hours
If there’s one thing you can’t argue with, it’s the popularity of Disney Princesses with children. The same goes for LEGO Disney and its numerous editions of Disney Princess sets from film and television. So, it’s a perfect time to take a look at the latest edition of LEGO Disney Ariel’s Underwater Palace.
As the product’s name states, it is an underwater palace. Not quite a Disney castle, but close enough.
In the box you’ll also get four minifigures that include Ariel, Trista, King Triton, and Flounder (technically not a minifigure, maybe, but it’s an iconic character, so it counts here). The minifigures are very unique, almost like some Lego Friends ones, but different.
Altogether, it’s a solid, simple set that has awesome characters and excellent attention to detail, even though the price is a bit steep for the amount of pieces.
- Set #: 42127
- MSRP (USA): $99.99
- Piece Count: 1360
- Minifigures: 0
- Price Per Piece: $0.07
- Release Date: 11/1/2021
- Age Rating: 10+
- Build Time: ~ 7 hours
If you enjoy more complex builds, especially builds like the Technic line of sets offers, which focus more details on technical engineering and functionality, and you’re a Batman fan, then this is the set for you. Yes, combining the best of form and function in the one and only LEGO Technic The Batman – Batmobile.
There are no Batman or other DC universe mini-figures in this set. No, you only get the Batmobile in glorious detail. And in detail, that includes 1360 pieces to bring it all together.
It makes a great display piece, but if you’ve got a young kid in your life, you can’t go wrong with this as an awesome gift as well.
Also, $0.07 a piece is hard to resist.
- Set #: 21183
- MSRP (USA): $69.99
- Piece Count: 534
- Minifigures: 4
- Price Per Piece: $0.13
- Release Date: 1/1/2022
- Age Rating: 8+
- Build Time: 2.5 to 3 hours
Of course, LEGO and Minecraft go perfectly together. With the LEGO Minecraft The Training Grounds set, you’re getting the best of both worlds. In addition, with this set, you get a totally reconfigurable building toy that never grows dull or stale.
Also, with the set, you get a cast of popular Minecraft characters as minifigures, including a ninja, a rogue, a bat, and a skeleton.
No, it’s not the biggest set. With only 534 pieces, you’re getting about what you would expect for the price.
However, with the amount of minifigures and the Minecraft name, you’re getting a solid investment that’s closer to a $50 retail price than $100.
- Set #: 21331
- MSRP (USA): $69.99
- Piece Count: 1125
- Minifigures: 1
- Price Per Piece: $0.06
- Release Date: 1/1/2022
- Age Rating: 18+
- Build Time: ~ 5.5 to 6 hours
From the popular Ideas collection comes the LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog – Green Hill Zone play set.
Like the majority of LEGO Ideas, they’re usually imagined by big fans of a specific theme or property that appeals to not only other fans but a wide array of LEGO enthusiasts.
That’s especially true for Sonic the Hedgehog. Whether you’ve come to love the characters from video games or movies, or now LEGOs, you can’t deny the appeal of this set.
It’s got tons of pieces, incredible detail, and iconic characters that make the whole thing a worthy companion to other huge centerpiece models.
And at $0.06 a piece, this is a must buy as a collector or investor.
Final Thoughts
Twelve LEGO sets, all for under $100 and all recently released. Do all of them appeal to you? Perhaps not. But there are sure to be a few that do.
Also, it’s almost a guarantee one will make an excellent choice as a gift, no matter the age of the recipient.
Just keep in mind the age ratings for the more complex models before making a decision.
