Helpful BrickLists
BrickLists that have been marked as helpful by the most Brickset users.
Sets designed by Mark Stafford
These are sets on which I was either the Designer or provided a sketch model that had a very strong influence on the final product.193 out of 193 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Sets that Resemble Household Utensils and Other Equipment
This compilation of sets is a handy tool for anyone looking to adorn their homes, cottages, kingdoms or desktop backgrounds with what are, without any doubt, superb efforts by the Lego company to make replicas of household utensils through their crafty manufactures.
Magnificently littered with a range of significantly gray Star Wars battleships, cruisers and other 'things,' this list is definitive and a panacea for all Star Wars fans, non-fans and slavish devotees. The recommendations made for the proper utilization of these sets are in no way prescriptive and should be tested thoroughly before being put into practical use. Use this list at your own risk. Enjoy.134 out of 134 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Sets designed by Hans Burkhard Schlömer
From Chima to Star Wars121 out of 121 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Sets that Really Should not Have Made it to the Shelves or our Beautiful Homes
This bricklist is the controversial companion to its predecessor and consists of those sets that really should have been thought a bit more about before being released by Lego. Superbly littered with a collection of those painstakingly annoying sets that made you cringe, this list will enlighten you in ways unimaginable. The set with the worst design. The set with the utterly useless baseplate. The set with the ugliest minifigure. The set with the most worthless bricks. The set that will make you vomit. The set that will make you vomit and then eat your own vomit. The set that will make you vomit, eat your own vomit, and then vomit again...I digress, this experience is relative – but the scenarios are endless.
Peer within if you have the gall to do so. Peer within if you want a glimpse of the complete failuredom of Lego. Oh heck, just peer within!
P.S. This goes out as an Easter gift and appreciation to all those wonderful brickset users who favourited my last bricklist. Thanks guys!! I hope you enjoy this one!
NB. Also, this is a wholly creative piece of work and no defamation is intended.113 out of 113 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Sets designed by Adam Grabowski (aka Misterzumbi)
Following the good example of Mr. Mark Stafford, here is a list of my sets, or sets that were influenced by me. Please read the descriptions for further info.
As a LEGO designer you will get a copy of every set you designed, if project leaders feel that you provided enough ideas, sketches and so on, you will get one too. Kind of a portfolio in 3D
I owe all these sets below although I can't remember buying a LEGO box for myself in the past 6 years or so, so I guess I contributed enough to make them happen.
There is no guarantee for how "complete" this list might be. I built so many sketches and models thru the past years that I can't remember whatsoever, so this is literally based on the boxes I have at home.102 out of 102 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Sets designed by Justin Ramsden
A list of LEGO sets designed by Justin Ramsden101 out of 101 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Pirate Ships, 1989 to present!
This list collates all ships released by Lego, in chronological order, since the beginning of the Pirates line. It includes POTC but it excludes re-releases, mini-versions and any ships that are not to minifig scale (Duplo, juniorised era releases.. etc).81 out of 81 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Weakest Star Wars sets - 1999 to 2009
Which Star Wars sets have disappointed the most over the years ? We all have our own list of the sets we love to hate, and here's my list - one set per year since 1999 when it all began..... And just in case anybody's wondering, I own all these sets, so I speak from personal experience.72 out of 72 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Sets designed by Mike Psiaki
a list of the models I've worked on.72 out of 72 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Monorail!
A list of the monorail sets released by LEGO, including accessory packs58 out of 58 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
List of Space Shuttles
NASA is planning on retiring its fleet of Space Shuttles in the next few years. Hopefully Lego will not be retiring its ideas for Space Shuttles.57 out of 57 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Sets designed by Jamie Berard [Unofficial]
Other people have tried to list all of Jamie Berard's sets - what's special about this list? I tracked him down on Facebook to ask him firsthand which sets he did. His response was detailed and precise, but making it readily available (and easy to follow with pictures) on Brickset seemed like a good idea. His comments are in quotes, the sporadic other notes were info I happened to know (let me know if I should add something).
Newer sets have been added (by Brickset staff?) that did not appear on Jamie's original Facebook list, but have been publicly attributed to Jamie elsewhere (such as in official designer videos advertising the sets).55 out of 55 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
May 2012 Sun newspaper promo polybags
These are the polybags to be given away free with the Sun Newspaper in the UK during the May 2012 promotional giveaway. This is the list as confirmed at the Lego show on 5-5-1254 out of 54 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Sets designed by Adrian Florea
After more than 3 years of working for LEGO as a designer I am starting to take more than a few seconds to list the sets I have worked on. A list is needed! I hope you enjoy the following list, these are all sets that I have worked on and finished myself.51 out of 51 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Sets designed by Wes Talbott
Sets I've designed51 out of 51 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
The Sun Newspaper Promotion October 2012
These are the sets that included in The Sun newspaper promotion, October 2012.48 out of 48 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Sets designed by Adults Fans of LEGO
A list with all sets designed by AFOLs (Adults fans of LEGO).47 out of 47 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Actors/Voice Actors who have been made into a minifig more than once
This bricklist shows which actor has been made more than once into a minifig. This also includes actors who have voiced a character, such as in an animated TV show47 out of 47 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
The Definitive Evolution of the Minifigure
This BrickList lists all the major steps during the evolution of the minifigure!46 out of 46 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
How To Make The Ultimate Castle World
Using most of Fantasy Era (2007-2009) and Kingdoms (2010) but also some other sets.42 out of 42 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Sets Designed By Marcos Bessa [Unofficial]
Marcos Bessa is of one of my favorite Lego designers, below is a list of all the sets he has designed.42 out of 42 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Sets designed by Michael Svane Knap
List of the products that I have worked on. I have been a designer at the LEGO group since beginning 2013.40 out of 40 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Sets designed by Morten Rauff
A list of Lego sets designed by Morten Rauff39 out of 39 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
How to Make a Functional Hogwarts Castle
This is a list for making a Hogwarts from the Harry Potter theme. It would be rather expensive to follow this list, so it is more for inspirtation. Another thing, I have it set to hold flesh charecters. If you have any suggestion or comments, leave them on my wikia talk page (a link is provided on my profile).
Update: New sets added to make a more detailed Room of Requirment
Update 2: Dark Forest and Black Lake Added
Update 3: Viaduct added and Forest updated
Thanks for making this the number one "How to make Hogwarts" bricklist! Last time I checked, it was also number 51 out of all of the other bricklists!
Diagon Alley:http://brickset.com/brickLists/?343539 out of 39 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
2011 Polybag Sets
Sets released by TLG in 2011 that come packaged in a polybag, and how you can get hold of them.
The main idea behind this BrickList is to promote trading of polybags via the forum, since so many are country exclusive/promotional sets.
Note: if you can help with information about where some of these polybags are available for sale or via promotions, please get in touch via my profile or in the forum.
Note: Does not include CMF or Duplo sets.39 out of 39 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Creator Sets With Minifigs
From 2011, some creator sets include a minifig and also more variety than just standard houses, including lighthouses, log cabins, tree houses and shops. This turns it into one of the most exciting and collectible lines, with minifigs, multiple instructions and relatively sophisticated builds.
Over the years this has expanded to include various vehicles alongside the buildings, and a subtheme of buildings with matching footpaths that appear to be a cheaper alternative to the expensive Modular Building range. The latest development is a series of 'modular' buildings made up of smaller components that can be interchanged between sets. (while these might offer a new play experience, this writer prefers the older style of more cohesive buildings)
NOTE: Does not include Modular Buildings or other special sets that have been included into the Creator theme, specifically those with only one build.
This list is actively being updated and was last updated Nov 2017. Please email me if I've missed something, or to remind me to maintain the list if there are new sets that match this criteria! Dave38 out of 38 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Redesigned Star Wars Sets
This is a list of every Star Wars ship that has been re-made as of 2011. It does not include sets with ships that have been re-released, but not changed (7140 X-Wing as 7142 for example). It also does not include ships that have been repackaged with different or more ships, but not redesigned (7146 Tie Fighter repackaged in 10131 Tie Collection or 7166 Imperial Shuttle in 7264 Imperial Inspection). It will not include mini-scale or midi-scale sets, only system/minifigure. Ultimate Collector Series sets are also omitted, UNLESS they are minifigure scale. Sets redesigned for the Clone Wars TV series are inlcuded. If a ship is part of a larger set (the redesigned AT-ST in the Battle of Endor, for example) it will be inlcuded. The purpose of this list is to assess LEGO's redesigns and determine whether they are improvements or not. It also serves as general reference.37 out of 37 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
2012 Polybag Sets
Sets released by TLG in 2012 that come packaged in a polybag, and how you can get hold of them.
The main idea behind this BrickList is to promote trading of polybags via the forum, since so many are country exclusive/promotional sets.
Note: if you can help with information about where some of these polybags are available for sale or via promotions, please get in touch via my profile or in the forum.
Note: Does not include CMF, Duplo or NinjaGo booster packs.37 out of 37 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Sets designed by John Ho
Sets or models that I have work on as a Designer since 2013.37 out of 37 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
35 Largest LEGO Sets of All Time
This is the list of the biggest LEGO sets of all time by number of pieces. Last updated in May 2018.36 out of 36 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Sets designed by Samuel Johnson
I have been working at The LEGO group in Billund since late 2010. Here is a list of the products that I have worked on...35 out of 35 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Sets featuring the ramped baseplate
Every set that was built on the classic base plate with the sloped ramp on the left side. Utilized by Castle, Space, and Pirate themes.35 out of 35 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Daily Mirror Promotion Oct/Nov '09
Sets given away with the Daily Mirror newspaper in the UK, 24th October-4th November 2009.35 out of 35 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
CITY Buildings
This is the list of Town Buildings, like Town Plan. Some are modular, others are not. Let us start with somthing new, yet classic.34 out of 34 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Sets designed by Pierre Normandin
LEGO products designed by Pierre Normandin34 out of 34 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
UCS Star Wars sets
Here is a list of of the Ultimate Collector series from Star Wars.
These highly detailed sets look amazing and are 'must haves' for many LEGO Star Wars fans.
They cost more than usual sets but are still 100% worth it.
(By the way, I do update this)33 out of 33 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Sets designed by César Soares
I joined LEGO in January 2016 and I've been working in the Star Wars Project ever since! This is a list of the sets I've worked on so far.33 out of 33 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
All LEGO Star Wars UCSs
All the LEGO Star Wars UCSs ever made as of September 2011.
This list will get updated when the time comes.
LEGOSLUG
P.S. Please see and rate my other bricklists and reviews.32 out of 32 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
The Evolution of the Millennium Falcon
The Millennium Falcon is one of (if not) the most famous starships to ever fly across the Star Wars Galaxy. Although it appears to be a piece of junk this amazing starship along with it's daring pilot, Han Solo, has escaped the Empire time after time, and still goes on doing that to this day in that galaxy far, far away. This is the evolution of the Millennium Falcon in Lego form.
Last Edited: 10/17/12 (2:07PM) ET31 out of 31 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Sets designed by Jeremy Luettgen
A list of sets designed by LEGO Designer: Jeremy Luettgen31 out of 31 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
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Sets by Jamie Berard
I love every set that Lego model designer Jamie Berard has created. Since the other model designers (Mark Stafford, Adam Grabowski) have created their own list, I'm creating this as an homage to Jamie unless or until he creates his own. I make no claims to this being complete. It's based on the best information available to me.30 out of 30 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
The Sun Newspaper Promotion May 2011
Sets given away with copies of The Sun and News of The World newspaper during May 2011.29 out of 29 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Residential sets
The focus of Town and City sets of the late 1990s up till the present has been on "action" themes. However, a town is a lot more than just police stations and petrol stations. These sets are the houses required to build a real proper (minifig scale) town.
I only noticed how houses have "evolved" as I was developing this list. Please contact me (from my profile) if you think I've left out any sets.29 out of 29 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
The Evolution of the Minifigure
This Bricklist will cover the evolution and many variations of the classical LEGO Minifigure. Now this will not fit in the captions so here is the origin:
Back then, LEGO only made play sets without the minifigures. When the play sets were losing popularity and kids didn't buy them LEGO did not know what was wrong. Until in 1978, a brave worker, Jens Nygaard made a little man (after 50 prototypes) and there began the minifigure.28 out of 28 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Sets designed by Rok Zgalin Kobe
A list of Lego sets designed since 201128 out of 28 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Large Technic Sets
Technic Sets, including Racers sets, that exceed 1300 pieces.
Challenging constructions, power function motors, pneumatic control, beautiful racing cars.27 out of 27 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
How to Make a Custom Captain Rex
The Captain Rex Lego gave us in the '7675: AT-TE Walker' seems so lame; I mean when were guns ever gray, and when did Rex ever have a visor instead of a antenna. So I decided to make a custom Captain Rex, but it's no fair if I keep it all to myself, so here you go.27 out of 27 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
Daily Mirror promotion: October 2010
Sets given away with the Daily Mirror in October and November 201026 out of 26 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
LEGO Creator Houses
Just listing all the Creator houses26 out of 26 people thought this BrickList was helpful.
