Best LEGO Advent Calendars

Updated September 2020

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LEGO

Star Wars 2018 Advent Calendar

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An excellent choice for the Star Wars super fan in your family.

Pros

Each build is detailed and accurate. Long-time Star Wars fans will appreciate the well balanced mix of figures from both the new and old films. Pops of red, green and yellow make each piece stand out. The rebel snowman is an adorable tie-in to the holiday season.

Cons

The holiday theme is lacking compared to previous years.

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Friends Advent Calendar

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A fun and engaging holiday LEGO calendar that's ideal for younger children.

Pros

This calendar will appeal to younger kids with its brightly colored, easy to build pieces. Each piece has an undeniable festive theme. As an alternative to the traditional display, you can adorn your tree with these LEGO ornaments.

Cons

There are no mini figures in this set.

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City 2018 Advent Calendar

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Many of the pieces can be used throughout the year as part of your LEGO collection.

Pros

The calendar is lightweight and takes up little space. We love that you can save the pieces and recreate the city Christmas scene for years to come. Each piece is detailed, but simple enough for kids to build with ease. The set is packed with a wide variety of winter themed vehicles.

Cons

Be sure to set up in a secure area, as the calendar is easy to knock over.

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Star Wars Advent Calendar 2017

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A perfect mix of the holidays and your favorite Star Wars characters.

Pros

This calendar includes a number of recognizable characters and vehicles such as BB8 and the Millennium Falcon. The Santa hat on BB8 is an appreciated festive touch. Pieces like the snowblower also add to the overall holiday theme.

Cons

Assembly is more difficult than other LEGO advent calendars.

A beautiful holiday advent calendar from last year that the entire family can enjoy.

Pros

This set includes plenty of interactive mini figures that will have you excited for each new day. Each piece works together nicely to create a beautiful holiday scene that everyone can admire. Assembly is simple and fun for kids and grownups alike.

Cons

Sits at a slightly higher price point than other LEGO calendars, due to it's collectible nature.

How we decided

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30 Models Considered

30 Hours Researched

3 Experts Interviewed

115 Consumers Consulted

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We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

LEGO advent calendars are a fun and engaging way for kids (and kids-at-heart) to countdown to the holidays. You can look forward to a new LEGO toy to build every morning, as you watch your beautiful holiday display grow. Each year, LEGO releases three new advent calendars. The themes stay the same; City, Friends, and Star Wars. However, the builds and mini figures change each year. Typically, the City and Friends calendars have a more obvious focus on the Christmas season. The Star Wars calendar tends to be more subtle, keeping its main focus on the iconic Star Wars characters. These LEGO calendars can be saved and displayed for many Christmases to come and are a health-conscious alternative to traditional chocolate advent calendars.

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The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.

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