As I was beginning to write this LEGO holiday gift guide for 2020, I was thinking about which sets I would share in this post with you guys. But let’s be honest, 2020 has not been a normal year. LEGO has been just about sold out of many of their sets as plenty of parents scrambled for activities to keep their kids occupied while we were all in a lockdown quarantine state. It’s been unusual, to say the least.

It’s also managed to reignite the love of LEGO for many adults. With more available free time due to non-existent commutes, after school activities, social gatherings… it wouldn’t be far fetched to say that millions turned toward LEGO to start or restart a hobby to distract and occupy their time.

But let’s just say this was a normal year and LEGO had everything in stock. What would be the most “OMG I can’t believe you bought this for me as a gift!” present you would like to see under your Christmas tree? While there’s nothing here winter village theme related, I suspect your list would like a little like this.

Oh, and before I forget… Black Friday is around the corner! The deals start this weekend, November 21st – 22nd for VIP members, so make sure you’re staying up-to-date on all the LEGO deals out there!

Now on to the LEGO holiday gift guide!

For Those In Search Of Booty… Arrrrgghh!

LEGO Ideas Pirates of Barracuda Bay (21322)

Arrgghhhh, matey! Help your loved one board the high seas this Christmas with the LEGO Ideas Pirates of Barracuda Bay (21322) set. This, unlike many of the other sets on this list, is a very playable build. With various configurations for the ship, you can go from sailing to being stranded on a deserted isle in one afternoon. If you have a Pirates of the Caribbean lover, or someone simply looking to relive their childhood, this is a great set for them.

This set currently retains for $199.99 on Shop@Home.

For Art Enthusiasts

Feeding the need for the aesthetically beautiful, LEGO released 4 pointillism sets made with their new Dots brand. Any of these would be a great gift for the art fan.

LEGO Art Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe (31197)

For the ultimate Andy Warhol fan, this LEGO Art Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe (31197) set is definitely top of list. While, like the other sets in this LEGO Art theme section, you’ll have to buy 4 of the set to create the full mural, gifting even one of the sets would make any fan super happy.

This set makes one picture at a time and retails for $119.99 on Shop@Home.

LEGO Art The Beatles (31198)

“Love” and this set, are all you need. Your Beatlemaniac will be over the moon.

This set makes one picture at a time and is available for $119.99 on Shop@Home.

LEGO Art Marvel Studios Iron Man (31199)

If you have an Iron Man fan on your hands, you can bet they have an eye on this set. With 3 different builds to be made, there is plenty of variety to choose from.

Now, if you have some cash burning a hole in your pocket, you could buy 3 of the sets for your recipient so they can make this amazing alternate build. You’d really be the most beloved gift giver of 2020.

This set makes one picture at a time and is available for $119.99 on Shop@Home.LEGO Art The Beatles (31198) on Shop@Home

LEGO Star Wars The Sith (31200)

If ever there was a LEGO gift at the top of every Star Wars fans list, I have to believe the LEGO Star Wars The Sith (31200) set is in the running for that top gift spot. With 3 amazingly detailed mosaics and an awesome soundtrack, from what I’m told, The Sith set is not to be passed up.

How do you pick just one? All 3 are needed for the hard core Star Wars fan… and if you want them to make the bonus 4th build of Vader, you’ll need to pick up 3 sets to combine for that amazing build. Decisions, decisions…

This set makes one picture at a time and currently retails for $119.99 on Shop@Home.

For Dark Knight Fans

LEGO 1989 Batwing (76161)

Definitely for those with a little Batman at heart, the LEGO 1989 Batwing (76161) is definitely not a playable set, but regardless will be well received. Extremely detailed, inside and out, this is 2300+ pieces of cool Batman cred.

This set currently sells for $199.99 on Shop@Home.

For Gamers

LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System (71374)

One of the hottest sets out this year, the LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System (71374) was an immediate hit at launch. With massive nostalgia, many LEGO fans whose venn diagram overlapped into the “gamer” realm flocked to stores to pick this set up on release day.

This set currently retails for $229.99 on Shop@Home.

For Harry Potter Fans

LEGO Harry Potter Diagon Alley (75978)

I understand that not everyone has a love for LEGO, but this LEGO Harry Potter Diagon Alley (75978) set will make even the most non-LEGO inclined Harry Potter fan want to build with LEGOs! (I have this on good authority from a close friend who is both.) ;)

With over 5,000+ pieces, the set definitely commands “Christmas morning squeal factor”, to include plenty of thank you hugs.

This set currently retails for $399.99 on Shop@Home.

For Inventors

LEGO Mindstorms Robot Inventor (51515)

It feels like it’s been a hot minute since LEGO released a Mindstorms set on the market. So seeing this one made available for the holidays was a nice surprise. With 5 starting builds, your budding inventor will be well on their way to creating their own inventions and controlling them via the smart device app. A gift that allows a child to build and learn to program using a Scratch-like language is a sure hit indeed!

This set is available for $359.99 on Shop@Home.

For Mouseketeers

LEGO Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Buildable Characters (43179)

Now you know these two love birds are one of the most adorable characters on screen. With Disney fans proving they are willing to spend obscene amounts of money on Disney paraphernalia, this LEGO Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Buildable Characters (43179) has a way of quickly selling out in stores.

While not a playable set, it definitely has squeal factor for the right person.

This set is available for $179.99 on Shop@Home.

LEGO Disney Train and Station (71044)

While released last year, and fortunately still available for sale, the LEGO Disney Train and Station (71044) is definitely an OMG! gift. For this set, it comes “Powered Up”, which means you get a hub and train motor to control your Disney train using a smart device. Not only do you get the fun of building the set, you also get the fun of control the train, too!

This set is available for $329.99 on Shop@Home.

For Rubber Duckie Lovers

LEGO Ideas 123 Sesame Street (21324)

Tell me you’re not already singing “Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street?” I certainly do every single time I see the LEGO Ideas 123 Sesame Street (21324) set. This set will definitely bring back a flood of memories for all generations.

This set currently retails for $119.99 on Shop@Home.

Are any of the sets in our LEGO holiday gift guide in your list this year? What other sets would you have added?