This is super for allowing children to use the various pieces and letting them create their own story based around the surf shop, paradise café and watch tower.

There are lots of accessories including flippers, life jackets, scuba gear and surfboard. There is also a dinghy and quad bike.

There are five minifigures which are a lifeguard, wind surfer, diver, girl and sailor.

This is a fantastic kit with a total of 294 pieces and is suitable for ages 5-12 years.

The overall size is approximately 35cm wide and has a height of about 17cm.

This fantastic boat has a one piece hull, which allows the boat to float, and the deck lifts off for little fingers to play inside.

There is a good selection of accessories including a small craft for one person, hand-cuffs, life jackets and walkie-talkie.

There are 3 minifigures in this great kit – 2 police officers and a robber.

There are a total of 172 pieces in this super kit which is suitable for ages 5-12 years.  The overall length of the police boat is 40cm.

As with all Creator kits this country house rebuilds into two other models – a summer home or a tall townhouse.  The roof of the house can be lifted off to allow the child to play inside the house.

This wonderful kit has a total of 539 pieces and is suitable for ages 7-12 years.

The Log Cabin has opening windows and doors and by removing the roof allows for access to the inside of the cabin. There are lots of accessories including wooden logs, trees, chicken on rotisserie and canoe with paddle.

There is one minifigure with backpack.

This great kit has a total of 355 pieces and is suitable for ages 7012 years.

The overall size of the cabin is approximately 12cm wide and has a height of about 12cm.

The Geonosian Starfighter has an opening cockpit, turret-mounted cannon and a proton torpedo launcher and is heading directly towards Geonosis!  What can they do to defend themselves?  What happens next?  Leave it to the children and their imagination, and within a very short time they will have formulated a plan.  Will it work?  Who knows – and if it doesn’t, well there’s always tomorrow to have another attempt.

There are 3 minifigures – Ki-Adi-Mundi, Clone Commander Cody and Geonosian pilot.

There are a total of 155 pieces in this fantastic kit which is suitable for ages 7-12 years.

The overall size of the Starfighter is approximately 25cm long and has a height of about 7cm.

There are three minifigures which are Ceremonial Leia, Gold Leader Dutch Vander and R2-A3.

There are a total of 458 pieces in this wonderful kit which is suitable for ages 8-14 years.

This super kit is great for Star Wars enthusiasts and can be played with as a standalone piece, although of course, will work particularly well with other sets in the theme.  There are lots of interesting features and accessories including a detachable cover which brings the escape pod to life.

There are 4 minifigures – C-3PO, R2-D2 and two Imperial Sandtroopers.

This fun kit has a total of 137 pieces and is suitable for ages 7-12 years.

The escape pod has an overall length of approximately 15cm and the swoop bike is about 8cm in length.

There are four minifigures which are Clone Commander Gree, Barriss Offee, Geonosian warrior and Geonosian zombie.

This great kit has a total of 132 pieces and is suitable for ages 7-12 years.

The overall size of the Cannon is approximately 16cm long and is about 10cm high.

There are four minifigures in this kit – Tie Fighter Pilot, Imperial Officer, Death Star Trooper and R5-J2 Droid.

There are a total of 413 pieces in this great kit which is suitable for ages 8-14 years.

The Tie Fighter has an overall size of approximately 17cm wide and has a height of about 23cm.

This is a particularly versatile kit and children will really enjoy playing with it and using their imagination to create many different stories.

There are four minifigures which are Luke Skywalker, Jek Porkins, R2-D2 and R5-D8.

This superb kit has a total of 560 pieces and is suitable for ages 8-14 years.

The overall size of the X-Wing Starfighter is approximately 33cm long.

There is a six roomed castle which has extended walls, a viewing box, weapons’ tents, horses and jousting fence. There are many other features and accessories designed to recreate a realistic jousting scene.

This fabulous kit has a total of nine minifigures which are king, queen, princess, falcon knight, lion knight, squire, nobleman and two soldiers.

There are a total of 1575 pieces in this superb kit which is suitable for ages 12+ years.

The castle is approximately 51cm wide and has a height of about 30cm.

This is another vehicle which can be rebuilt – this time as a Race Buggy.  The Quad Bike has working steering, front and rear suspension and engine with moving pistons.

The detailed kit has a total of 199 pieces and is suitable for ages 8-14 years.

The overall size of the Bike is approximately 18cm long, 14cm wide and has a height of about 11cm.

Another great benefit of Lego Technic is the ability of every model to be remade as a completely new vehicle, in this case a Snow Plough.

This is a brilliant kit with a total of 2051 pieces and is suitable for ages 11-16 years.

The overall size of the Unimog is approximately 48cm long and has a height of about 30cm.

There are many great pieces and accessories to this wonderful kit.

There are three minifigures – one male astronaut, one female astronaut and one service crew member.

This superb model has a total of 1204 pieces and is suitable for ages 14+ years.

The overall size of the shuttle is approximately 44cm high and about 25cm from each wing tip.

This set is in the Lego Town Plan style and there are many more kits which will be available.

There are many accessories including wrapped parcels, a toy car, a vintage lamp, stuffed animal and toy train.

There are a total of 7 minifigures and they include carol singers, children decorating the Christmas tree and people playing in the snow.

There are a total of 815 pieces in this lovely kit which is suitable for ages 12+ years.

The overall size of the Toy Shop is approximately 19cm long, about 8cm wide and 17cm high.  The Christmas tree is about 11cm wide and has a height of 16cm.

10. Monorail Transport System

This classic 1987 LEGO set consists of 731 pieces and 5 mini-figures (3 Yellow Futuron Astronauts and 2 Blue Futuron Astronauts). The Transport System is the base of the Futuron astronauts. This set is the first to include the grey Monorail track pieces. In 1989 LEGO released an extension set for the monorail known as the 6921-Monorail Accessory Track.

9. Space Cruiser And Moonbase

Released in 1979. This is a true "classic space" set - popular with collectors it now has a market value of $150 upwards! This set sets standards in LEGO that no other set since has matched. Features include a Baseplate with landing pad, raised moonscape base, control room with rare gray spoked antenna and a large spaceship with hinged roof.

8. Hogwarts Castle

Magic and mystery haunt the halls of the Hogwarts Castle. This is the 4th set of the famous Castle from the Harry Potter children's film series, and most definitely the best. It comes in at a 1290 pieces (with a lot of stickers!) and 11 mini-figures (All mostly updated - Flitwick and Filch, The Dementors, Voldemort and Dumbledore).

7. Green Grocer

The Green Grocer modular LEGO set is widely recognised as one of the most beautiful of all! A masterpiece of LEGO construction. The lively building features a grocery store and classic apartments that can be built, rebuilt and rearranged to suit your own LEGO town.

6. The Airport Shuttle

LEGO's greatest rail set ever. A flexible set you can use to expand or combine with any LEGO city or town set. Released in 1990. The set consists of 767 pieces and 9 Minifigs. The price of these on the collectors market has skyrocketed in recent years with an average selling price of $1000.

5. The Death Star

A top 10 LEGO set list without featuring one LEGO Star Wars set would be crazy! Especially when you review the epicness of the Death Star - It comes with 25 mini figures and 6 of them are exclusive to this set alone. Including Luke Skywalker in Stormtrooper version (can it get any more epic?), Han Solo in Stormtrooper version (yes!), Chewbacca, Princess Leia, R2D2, C3P0, Ben Kenobi, Luke Skywalker in Tatooine farm boy version. Not complete with out Darth Vader and The Emperor - Turn the to dark side and enjoy.

4. Black Seas Barracuda

The Black Sea Barracuda was among 4 sets introduced in 1989 by Lego for the Pirates theme. Featuring a crew of 8 Pirates, one of whom is the legendary Captain Redbeard hiimself and Lego's first named mini-figure. The set consists of 909 pieces - including 4 shooting cannons with covered portholes, a rowboat, captain's cabin with map and treasure and even a monkey!

3. Medieval Market Village

This classic medieval village set consists of 1,601 pieces which form two large buildings - plus a stall, a tree and marketplace structures. Eight mini-figures are included (Blacksmith, 2 soldiers, 2 male peasants, 2 female peasants and a boy minifigure), two cows, a horse, a rat and three brick-built birds. This set will take a long time to build but will be one of the most enjoyable builds you'll ever experience.

2. Black Monarch's Castle

This Classic vintage LEGO set - Black Monarch's Castle was released in 1988. Many say it was the last of the true castles made before LEGO started cutting corners on production. The set contains a large castle with an awesome working drawbridge and portcullis, four horses and twelve minifigures. 702 pieces in all - the set has become a "must-have" for collectors.

1. Mindstorms NXT set

LEGO introduced the Mindstorms NXT set to critical acclaim in 2006. The NXT set is a programmable toy robot with a smart microcomputer brick and awesome software. The kit bring fantasy and imagination into the real world and enables children (and adults) to learn robotics and computer programming skills in a fun way.

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This is an extremely detailed kit and will need a Lego enthusiast with experience and patience in order to achieve the completed model.

There are many accessories in this terrific set including fire-fighting equipment, a fireman’s pole, racks to hang the firemen’s helmets, and a table for ping-pong (including bats, ball and net).

This really is a superb kit and there are 4 minifigures – two are firemen, one woman and one guy with a cook’s hat.

This brilliant set has a total of 2231 pieces and is suitable for ages 16+ years.

There are many accessories including a dog and a lamp-post and seven minifigures including a postal worker.

This great kit has a total of 822 pieces and is suitable for ages 12+ years.

The Lego version of the camper van has a pop-up section in the roof. The roof itself is in four parts which can be taken off to look inside the van. The inside of the van has lots of accessories including curtains for the windows, a cabinet with mirrored door, a glass of wine and many others.  The rear seat even folds down so that a bed can be made up.

There are a total of 1332 pieces in this fantastic model which is suitable for ages 16+ years.

These wonderfully detailed kits are ideal for an adult and an older child to be able to make together and the Lego Pet Shop certainly doesn't disappoint anyone.  There is a loft style apartment above the pet shop.

The Pet Shop itself has a multitude of accessories in keeping with the theme.

There are 4 minifigures in this great kit – they are identified by their clothing – the first is a female with gold corset, second is a guy with blue overalls, the third has a green V-neck sweater and the fourth has a white hoodie.

There are a total of 2032 pieces in this fantastic kit which is suitable for ages 16+ years.

There are some excellent features on the Rattlecopter including an opening cockpit, rotating blades, snake spinners and mini-snake bomb function. There are also some accessories including mini-snakes and flick missiles.

There are 3 minifigures – Kai ZX, Lloyd Garmadon and Fang-Suei.

There are a total of 327 pieces in this kit which is suitable for ages 8-14 years.

The overall size of the Rattlecopter is approximately 27cm long and is about 23cm wide.

The Fighter has a cockpit which can be opened and there are a good selection of weapons, torches and other accessories.

There are 2 minifigures – Jay ZX and Snappa.

There are a total of 242 pieces in this great kit which is suitable for ages 7-14 years.

The overall size length of the Storm Fighter is approximately 30cm and has a width of about 34cm.

Rattla has taken the golden Hypnobrai staff, complete with the anti-venom, and has rushed off on Kai's Blade Cycle. Kai needs to use all of his powers to defeat Rattla. This is a super kit for children to help Kai in his quest to defeat Rattla.

There are a good selection of weapons and accessories.

There are 2 minifigures – Kai ZX and Rattla.

There are a total of 188 pieces in this kit which is suitable for ages 8-14 years.

The overall length of Kai's Blade Cycle is approximately 15cm.

Perhaps Zane can use the snowmobile's ice sprayer to help them. The Fangpyre Truck though with its whipping tail and fangs is determined that Zane and Jay won’t win.

This is a great kit for children to create their own battle, and to decide whom they want to win.  There are many weapons and other accessories.

There are 4 minifigures which are Zane ZX, Jay ZX, Fangdam and Fangtom.

There are 452 pieces in this kit which is suitable for ages 8-14 years.

The overall size of the Fangpyre Truck is approximately 45cm long and about 18cm wide.

Fire the flying ship’s cannon to summon help - or perhaps there isn't time. A battle will ensue, but who is on which side. Lord Garmadon appears, but surely won’t help Sensei Wu who is now on his own without the ninjas.

There are many accessories in this wonderful kit which has lots of weapons including two golden daggers, golden serrated blade, crossbows, swords and a big spear. Other accessories include cannonballs, Hypnobrai snake shrine and the golden staff.

There are a huge number of minifigures in this kit – six in total -which are Sensei Wu, Kendo Zane, Kendo Jay, Skales, Slithraa and Lord Garmadon.

There are 680 pieces in this superb kit which is suitable for ages 8-14 years.

The overall size of Destiny's Bounty is approximately 40cm long, 27cm wide and has a height of about 25cm.

This super kit from Lego has lots of accessories in addition to the Tread Assault itself which also has an opening cockpit.  These include two golden ninja swords and a mini snake.

There are 2 minifigures which are Cole XZ and Skales.

There are a total of 286 pieces and this kit is suitable for ages 8-14 years.

The Tread Assault vehicle is approximately 28cm long and is about 16cm wide.

There are lots of features on the Wrecking Ball crane which moves on gigantic caterpillar tracks.

There are 3 minifigures which are Lloyd Garmadon, Fangdam and Kendo Cole.

This great kit has a total of 415 pieces and is suitable for ages 8-14 years.

This is a fantastic kit which will allow children to create many different stories around the characters.  There are several accessories which includes a comic book.

There are 3 minifigures – Superman, Lex Luther and Wonder Woman.

This great kit has a total of 207 pieces and is suitable for ages 6-12 years.

The kryptonite robot, which has movable fingers, is over 12cm in height.

This is another fantastic kit which brings together two machines, the Joker's helicopter and Batman's Batwing and includes many accessories.

There are 3 minifigures – Batman, the Joker and his Henchman.

This terrific kit has a total of 278 pieces and is suitable for ages 7-14 years.

The approximate length of the Joker's helicopter is 18cm and Batman's Batwing is about 20cm wide.

This is a fantastic kit which features Two Face's car, the Batmobile, the Bank and the Safe.  There are loads of accessories including Lego Dollar bills and safe dynamite.  Two-Face's car has many features including a lifting crane!

There are five minifigures – Batman, Two Face, two Henchman and Guard.

This super kit has a total of 531 pieces and is suitable for ages 7-14 years.

The Bank is approximately 9cm high, the Batmobile is over 23cm long and Two Face’s car is over 10cm long.

This is a fantastic kit which has many different accessories. These include flick missiles, the Batcycle, handcuffs, binoculars and computer with screen. There is also Bane’s drill tank with spinning drill.

There are five minifigures in this great kit – Bane, Poison Ivy, Batman, Robin and Bruce Wayne.

There are a total of 690 pieces in this fabulous kit which is suitable for ages 7-14 years.

The Batcave is approximately 20cm high, the Drill Tank is over 10cm long and the Batcycle is about 10cm long.

There are a good selection of accessories including workbench, oil can, chemist jars and the pet robot.

There is one minifigure – Olivia

There are a total of 81 pieces in this super kit which is suitable for ages 5-12 years.

This kit is open at the back allowing children to move furniture and items around the home.  There is a super roof terrace where Olivia and her friends enjoy a little sunbathing.  This is a large property with plenty of pieces to keep the most demanding of children enthralled.

The furniture includes a shower, toilet, washbasin, sofa and chair, flat screen television, kitchen table and chairs, fridge with opening door and cooker.

Accessories include a selection of food items, baking and cooking utensils and a diary.

There are three minifigures in this great kit – Olivia, Peter (dad) and Anna (mum).

There are 695 pieces in this fantastically detailed kit which is suitable for ages 6-12 years.

In this particular kit Mia, who loves animals and works at the vets on a part-time basis, is helping the vet Sophie with the day to day care of the animals which are at the vets.  There is a trolley for carrying animals, examination table, weighing scales, x-ray machine, cages, pens and more.

There are some animals Bella the horse, Oscar the hedgehog and Scarlett the dog – if you remember Mia entered Scarlett into the obstacle race at the Heartlake Dog Show.

Included in the huge selection of accessories are a mailbox, thermometer, stethoscope and syringe.

There are two minifigures in this super kit – Mia and Sophie the vet.

There are a total of 343 pieces in this fantastic kit which is suitable for ages 6-12 years.

Every child will enjoy setting the scene and arranging Emma either sitting in the pool or, of course, there is a lounger and lots of other great accessories including an ice cream dish, and sun umbrella.  Once all of the other girls know that Emma is at her splash pool, they’ll rush to join in the fun.

Emma is the one minifigure in this great little kit.

There are a total of 43 pieces in this kit which is suitable for ages 5-12 years.

This super kit show Andrea in her element performing on her own stage and surrounded by everything she wants to make it the best show yet. There are many accessories as well as the stage which is complete with curtains.  Even her piano is there, together with her own microphone stand and boom box. She is living the dream and all fans of the Friends series will want to wish her well.

There is one minifigure – Andrea.

This super kit has a total of 87 pieces and is suitable for ages 5-12 years.

There are loads of accessories in this competitively priced kit and they include cakes, plate and glass.

There is one minifigure – Stephanie in this kit.  Don’t forget that all the minifigures in the Friends series of kits are slightly larger than all other Lego kits.

There are a total of 43 pieces in this great kit which is suitable for ages 5-12 years.

While she dreams up the next outfit she listens to music on her MP3 player, and takes photographs of any styles of clothes she likes.

There are lots of accessories in this kit including her design table, chest of drawers, laptop, cup, ruler and many more.

The one minifigure in this great kit is Emma.  Remember that in the Friends series of kits the minifigures are slightly larger than in every other Lego series.  All Lego bricks in the Friends kits are interchangeable with other Lego kits.

This great kit has a total of 79 pieces and is suitable for ages 5-12 years.

There are accessories including Daisy the bunny rabbit, a cage and a carrot.

There is a Stephanie minifigure in this great set. Although the minifigures are slightly larger in the Friends series, all the Lego bricks are compatible with every other Lego set.  There are additional Friends kits giving interchangeable hairstyles and fashionable clothes.

There are 73 pieces in this great kit which is suitable for ages 5-12 years.

There are many accessories to complete the scene, including furniture for the salon, hairdryer, hairbrush, mirror and sunglasses.

There are two minifigures – remember that they are slightly taller than normal Lego minifigures – Sarah and Emma.

There are a total of 221 pieces in this fantastic kit which is suitable for ages 6-12 years.

There is a grooming and preparation area where Mia can make sure that the dogs are brushed and ready to do their best.

Included in the huge array of accessories are brushes, bows, bones, flowers and podium with runway.

There is one minifigure in this kit – Mia

This great set has a total of 183 pieces and is suitable for ages 5-12 years.

When Green Lantern is wearing his powered up suit he uses it to protect the galaxy.  His ring ensures that he has additional powers to fly and travel through space amongst many others.

This kit is an ideal starter kit and particularly when combined with either Batman or Catwoman will give a child many opportunities for imaginative play.

There are a total of 38 pieces in this kit which is suitable for ages 6-12 years.

The overall size is approximately 18cm high.

This is a super kit, yet again, not too expensive and a great introduction to the Super Heroes series for young children.  There are lots of accessories which, no doubt the Joker will put to good use!  The Joker can be combined with the Green Lantern (Ref 4528) in order to create a larger model if required.

This great kit has a total of 57 pieces and is suitable for ages 6-12 years.

The Joker is approximately 18cm high

There are plenty of accessories in this great kit including cardboard boxes, traffic lights and newspapers.

There are two minifigures - Catwoman and Batman

There are a total of 89 pieces in the great value kit which is suitable for ages 5-12 years.

The overall height of the traffic lights are approximately 10cm and the catcycle is about 5cm long and has a height of about 2cm.

Batman has a powered up suit, together with two swords, and can be amalgamated with the Lego Green Lantern (Ref 4528) to make a larger Batman.

This super kit has a total of 40 pieces and is suitable for ages 6-12 years.

The overall height of the model is approximately 20cm.

There is also a table for grooming Charlie the puppy, bath for washing him, and lots of different accessories.

There is one minifigure - Mia.

There are a total of 64 pieces in this great little kit which is suitable for ages 5-12 years.

There are loads of accessories included in this kit – there’s the carwash together with bucket and brush. There is also an MP3 player, purse, sunglasses, hairdryer, mirror and hair accessories.

There is one minifigure - Stephanie

There are a total of 130 pieces in this fantastic kit which is suitable for ages 6-12 years.

This great kit has lots of accessories to bring the scene to life, including a Lego cash register and Lego money to pay for the snacks.

There two minifigures in this kit - Andrea, and her boss at the café, Marie.

This super kit has a total of 222 pieces and is suitable for ages 6-12 years.

Olivia's Tree House is the location of the secret Friends club. Olivia is the practical girl out of the five main characters in the Friends series of kits.

There's a ladder to help everyone climb up into the tree house, and there's even a hammock where Olivia’s cat, Maxie, can sleep. There are lots of accessories in this kit including a telescope, flower pack and fish food.

The minifigures in the Friends’ kits are all slightly bigger than the minifigures in every other Lego series. The girls have lots of different hair styles and lengths which is great for children to enjoy.

All of the bricks in the Lego Friends kit are completely interchangeable with every other Lego kit.

There is one minifigure in this fantastic kit – Olivia.

This wonderful kit has a total of 191 pieces and is suitable for ages 6-12 years.

The other three progressively more complicated models are Alpha Rex, RoboGator, and Colour Sorter. As confidence grows the opportunities for taking the Robot through its paces, will lead the Lego builder through the various stages of building and programming - and of course as with all Lego kits there really is no limit as to its capabilities.

Record your own sound files and load on to the intelligent brick to make your Robot speak, and control him via the remote control function.

This is an incredible kit for every Lego enthusiast which has 619 pieces and is suitable for ages 10+ years.