The Kidult trend: adult LEGO® fans increasingly build stylish display pieces
17 December 2025
LEGO® has long ceased to be a children's toy. Thanks to the global Kidult trend - where adults are buying more and more creative toys - we are seeing a huge growth in the number of adults creating self-built LEGO display pieces. This trend is especially evident with builders using loose LEGO® parts to create their own works of art, interior decorations and unique MOCs. Building with loose bricks allows complete freedom to create projects that perfectly fit the builder's style and taste.
Why loose LEGO® parts are ideal for display MOCs
More and more AFOLs are using loose LEGO® parts instead of complete sets because it offers much more creative possibilities. Parts such as bricks, plates, tiles and energy elements are especially popular with builders working on modern, minimalist or true-to-life display pieces. These individual parts allow builders to use exactly the shapes, colors and details their design needs.
Botanicals are the hit among adult builders
One of the biggest trends within the Kidult world is the rise of botanical MOCs. Think self-built LEGO flowers, bonsai's, succulents and hanging plants. Many of these creations are made with parts from the LEGO® plant parts category, combined with curved slopes, small elements and color accents. These builds are not only relaxing to make, but also function as stylish decorations in the home or office.
Micro-builds remain more popular than ever
In addition to botanicals, LEGO® micro-builds are rapidly gaining popularity. These are small, detailed creations such as mini castles, city facades, futuristic towers and nature scenes. Micro-builds are compact, modern and often surprisingly detailed thanks to components such as slopes, transparent elements and 1x1-tiles. Their small size makes them ideal for desks, windowsills and bookshelves.
The most popular parts for adult display builders
Adult LEGO fans often look for parts that help create sleek, detailed and realistic builds. These categories are especially popular:
- Tiles - for minimalist surfaces
- Brackets - to achieve intricate shapes
- Curved slopes - for organic designs
- Trans-clear and trans-blue parts - for water and light effects
What LEGO® colors are trending among adult builders?
Display MOCs often revolve around the use of color. The following colors are currently the most sought after in creative building projects:
- Sand green - favored for botanicals and architecture
- Dark tan - perfect for natural dioramas and rustic building styles
- Lavender and medium lavender - popular in modern art and soft-styled MOCs
- Dark turquoise - widely used in futuristic or artistic designs
- Transparent blue and green elements - ideal for water, ice and light reflections
A growing community that inspires each other
Online, more and more adult builders are sharing their creations on platforms such as Instagram, Reddit and building communities. Many of their builds are created thanks to individual parts they order through ToyPro. The Kidult trend is driving a surge in demand for unique parts, new color tones and special elements that take creative building projects to the next level.
Getting started with display pieces yourself? ToyPro helps you get started
Those who want to get started with botanicals, micro-builds or modern LEGO® artwork themselves will find everything they need at ToyPro. With thousands of individual LEGO® parts, an extensive selection of minifigures, ToyPro is the ideal place to bring unique MOCs to life.
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