These LEGO® sets are worth their weight in gold!

20 October 2026

From a colorful unicorn café to an impressive dinosaur skeleton: LEGO® building fun is a hit all over the world. In 2026, several LEGO® sets won toy awards in the Netherlands, Belgium, the United States, Australia, and France. Since ToyPro helps builders from all over the world with their next project, we love to look beyond our borders. Here are nine award-winning LEGO® sets that might just earn a spot on your wish list!

Award-Winning Building Fun, from the Netherlands to Australia

Some toy awards are decided by a panel of experts, while others also involve the public. That’s why we’ll tell you for each set where and in which category it won. The awards vary by country, but they all highlight exceptional building sets. Some models were released as early as 2025 and received their awards in 2026.

In the Netherlands, four LEGO® sets won a professional jury award at the 2026 Toy of the Year competition. Three of them also received the People’s Choice Award. In Belgium, several LEGO® sets were also honored, while the American, Australian, and French competitions highlighted yet other building projects. From toddlers to adult collectors: there’s plenty to discover.

LEGO® DUPLO® City 3-in-1 Creative Slopes with Vehicles (10478)

Want to turn the living room into a stunt track? With the LEGO® DUPLO® City 3-in-1 Creative Slopes with Vehicles (10478), young builders ages 3 and up don’t need a driver’s license to do it. This set won both the expert jury prize and the People’s Choice Award in the Baby & Toddler category in the Netherlands.

With 111 pieces and two race cars, you can build a tall ramp with a jump, two shorter ramps for racing against each other, or a track with a loop and a gap. Will your car make it to the other side? And what happens if you build the track differently? This naturally encourages playing, experimenting, and rebuilding. Traffic cones, flames, and a trophy complete the racing party. The winner gets the cup, and the rest will probably want a rematch right away.

LEGO® Ideas Tintin® Moon Rocket (21367)

Tintin has already chosen his destination: the moon! With the LEGO® Ideas Tintin® Moon Rocket (21367), you can build the iconic red-and-white rocket from the comic books *Rocket to the Moon* and *Men on the Moon*. This set for adults has also been racking up awards here on Earth.

In the Netherlands, the rocket won both the Expert Jury Award and the People’s Choice Award in the Building & Construction category. In Belgium, it received the Kidult – Construction award at Toys & Games of the Year 2026, as well as the People’s Choice Award for Toys. A space journey with a sizeable international fan base, indeed.

The rocket consists of 1,283 pieces and is approximately 49 centimeters tall. A control room is hidden behind a removable panel. Tintin, Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus, and Jansen and Janssen come along as minifigures, along with a Bobbie figure. A great building project for anyone who used to have their nose buried in the comics and now loves to get their hands dirty with the bricks.

LEGO® NINJAGO® 15th Anniversary: Ninja Character Display (71866)

Fifteen years of ninja adventures deserve a place of honor. LEGO® NINJAGO® 15th Anniversary: Ninja Character Display (71866) brings together familiar characters in a compact monastery. In the Netherlands, this set won the Expert Jury Award and the People’s Choice Award in the Play Figures, Action Figures & Play Sets category. In Belgium, it also took home the Collectibles award at Toys & Games of the Year 2026.

With 447 pieces, you can build an entrance gate, stairs, a stone lantern, and a cherry tree in bloom, among other things. The eight minifigures round out the anniversary set: Kai, Zane, Cole, Jay, Lloyd, Wu, Samurai X, and the Master of Lightning. For fans ages 14 and up, it’s a combination of building, collecting, and reminiscing.

LEGO® Editions Cristiano Ronaldo Soccer Highlights (43012)

Cristiano Ronaldo adds another award to his collection. LEGO® Editions Cristiano Ronaldo Soccer Highlights (43012) won a professional jury award in the Building & Construction category in the Netherlands. With this set for soccer fans ages 10 and up, you can build a display featuring his initial, the Portuguese national team colors, and the famous CR7 logo.

The set includes 490 pieces, a Ronaldo minifigure, and a plaque featuring player statistics and his autograph. The building details include references to his life and career. A soccer gift that’s sure to score on the shelf—without a ball flying through the living room.

LEGO® Friends Unicorn Dream Café (42684)

In Belgium, the LEGO® Friends Unicorn Dream Café (42684) also took home an award. This colorful set won in the Play World category at the Toys & Games of the Year 2026 awards. And there’s no shortage of stories: someone has to display the cupcakes, make milkshakes, and make sure all the donuts don’t disappear before the first customer walks in.

With 475 pieces, children ages 6 and up can build a rainbow- and unicorn-themed café. Iza, Paisley, and Aliya are included as minidolls. A cash register, indoor and outdoor seating areas, and all kinds of treats provide plenty of opportunities for café play.

LEGO® Jurassic World Dinosaur Fossils: Tyrannosaurus rex (76968)

In the United States, a dinosaur sank its teeth into a construction award. LEGO® Jurassic World Dinosaur Fossils: Tyrannosaurus rex (76968) won the title of Construction Toy of the Year at the 2026 Toy of the Year Awards.

This set for adults contains 3,145 pieces and forms a 1:12 scale T. rex skeleton. Movable joints let you adjust its pose. A display stand, information plaque, and minifigures of Ellie Sattler and Alan Grant complete the display. You don’t need an excavation site for this, but a little space on your shelf would come in handy.

LEGO® Game Boy™ (72046)

The LEGO® Game Boy™ (72046) also won an American Toy of the Year Award in 2026. This Nintendo® classic was named Kidult Toy of the Year, the category for toys aimed at adult enthusiasts.

With 421 pieces, you can build a nearly life-size replica of the original handheld game console. The recognizable buttons, the Game Pak slot, and the interchangeable game cartridges for Super Mario Land™ and The Legend of Zelda™: Link’s Awakening complete the nostalgic picture.

This is a build-and-display model with no digital play function. The fun lies in building it and reminiscing about the past. Fortunately, you won’t need a stash of spare batteries for that this time.

LEGO® Speed Champions Ferrari SF-24 F1® Race Car (77242)

We’re heading to Australia, where the LEGO® Speed Champions Ferrari SF-24 F1® Race Car (77242) won Construction Product of the Year at the 2026 Australian Toy Association Awards. A podium finish for Ferrari—but in the world of toys.

With 275 pieces, you can build a model of the Ferrari from the 2024 Formula 1 season. The set, designed for builders ages 10 and up, includes a cockpit with a halo, a rear wing, sponsor stickers, and a driver minifigure. Ready for a race across the table or a place of honor next to your other cars.

LEGO® Star Wars™ SMART Play™: Luke’s Red Five X-wing™ (75423)

In France, LEGO® Star Wars™ SMART Play™: Luke’s Red Five X-wing™ (75423) soared to victory at the 2026 Grand Prix du Jouet. The set won in the interactive building toys category.

This 581-piece set for children ages 6 and up combines building with light and sound. The SMART brick reacts to movements and play scenarios. SMART minifigures of Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia, along with five SMART tags, provide interactive possibilities. This means flying around, laser battles, and repairs each have their own effects.

A world full of award winners, a building project just for you

These award-winning LEGO® sets showcase just how vast the world of LEGO® is. A toddler discovers how a race ramp works, a Friends fan opens a café, and an adult builder reminisces with Tintin or the Game Boy™. Different countries, different awards, and plenty of ideas for your next building adventure.

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