Large LEGO sets that require a lot of shelf space

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From Star Destroyers to football stadiums, these are some of our favorite large LEGO sets. If your ideal way to spend an afternoon building LEGO while watching a movie or listening to a podcast, these sets will keep your hands busy — and probably take more than an afternoon to complete. Ensure you have cleared enough space on your shelf and coffee table before grabbing one—or maybe free up a dedicated space for your sets (if you haven’t already).

Mos Eisley Cantina

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No LEGO list would be complete without one of the many Star Wars sets, and this iconic hive of scum and villainy is one of the bigger Star Wars available (but not the largest). Based on the look of the original Star Wars movie, the Mos Eisley Cantina folds out and includes a selection of 21 minifigures so that you can fill the bar with plenty of weird and wonderful characters. There’s even a side booth where Han can shoot first.

Here you can buy it:

Amazon Australia ($423) | Kmart ($449) | LEGO ($529.99)

Hogwarts Castle

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What is that? Want a large Harry Potter set? Is this gigantic, detailed replica of Hogwarts Castle big enough for you? This is the ultimate Harry Potter LEGO set packed with iconic book and film series locations, including the Great Hall, Chamber of Secrets, Professor Dumbledore’s office, Room of Requirement, and Hagrid’s hut. It even includes four minifigures of Hogwarts founders, Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Salazar Slytherin, and Rowena Ravenclaw.

Here you can buy it:

Amazon Australia ($519) | LEGO ($649.99) | Myer ($519)

1989 Bat

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“Where does he get those wonderful toys?” Based on the design from Tim Burton’s first Batman film, the Batwing is a very detailed building that deserves a place in any Dark Knight fan’s collection. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can place it on a stand or mount it to your wall with the included bracket to mimic the shape of Batman’s iconic symbol. Build it while listening to Prince’s underrated Batman soundtrack.

Here you can buy it:

LEGO ($299.99)

Imperial Star Destroyer

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Forget shelf space; you’ll need an entire table to display this large LEGO Star Wars set. The Star Destroyer set measures 110cm long, 66cm, and 37cm high (without a stand) and is packed with intricate details. It is one of the longest LEGO sets ever but is surpassed by the Titanic replica, which is 135 cm long. But does the Titanic contain a Tantive IV to scale? Yeah, we didn’t think so.

Here you can buy it:

eBay ($1,099) | Kogan ($1,099.99) | LEGO ($1,099.99)

Millennium Falcon

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There have been many different Millennium Falcon LEGO sets over the years, but the Ultimate Collector’s series is the ultimate. Look at the surface details and how they reflect the iconic starship’s rickety personality. Those hull panels can be removed, allowing you to see inside the Falcon’s various compartments, including the engine room, hidden storage floor, and seating area, complete with the Dejarik sign. Although it will cost you an arm and a leg, this is probably the best Star Wars LEGO set ever.

Here you can buy it:

eBay ($1,249) | LEGO ($1,299.99) | Target ($1,039.20)

Camp Nou – FC Barcelona football stadium

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You can’t get much better than this when it comes to sports memorabilia. This LEGO Creator set faithfully recreates Camp Nou, FC Barcelona’s home stadium, and is a great showpiece for anyone whose club loyalty runs deep. With LEGO Camp Nou, you can fly in the livery of Barcelona without leaving out any part of the stadium – from the press box to the player’s tunnel, the team bus, and even the club’s motto, “Més Que Un Club,” in the stands.

Here you can buy it:

Amazon Australia ($499.99) | LEGO ($499.99)

Old Trafford – Manchester United Stadium

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If you’re more of a Premier League fan, you will get a kick out of this 3,898-piece replica of Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium. This LEGO Creator set has amazing details for the iconic football stadium. It even contains the player’s tunnel and the statue of the United Trinity. It’s a great showpiece for a Man U fan.

Here you can buy it:

Amazon Australia ($359.20) | LEGO ($449.99)

world map

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A great LEGO set that is both informative and fun. While the continents are in dispatched locations, the world map features a collection of brightly colored studs so you can fill the oceans with all the fun designs you want. Measuring approximately 65cm and 104cm in width, ensure you have secured it properly to your wall. Otherwise, you’ll spend much time on your hands and knees picking up rocks as they fall off and explode into a thousand tiny pieces.

Here you can buy it:

Amazon Australia ($329.99) | LEGO ($399.99) | Myer ($299)