{"id":53261,"date":"2024-06-14T13:14:32","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T11:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=2054602"},"modified":"2024-06-14T15:43:16","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T13:43:16","slug":"best-lego-alternatives-as-affordable-uk-brands-to-shop-this-year","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/best-lego-alternatives-as-affordable-uk-brands-to-shop-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Best LEGO alternatives as affordable UK brands to shop this year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Searching for affordable alternatives to LEGO? Then check out our selection of buildable sets and 3D puzzles. <\/p>

By Laura Wybrow\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 14 June 2024 at 11:14 AM<\/p>

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We love LEGO at RadioTimes.com. Regardless of your age, skillset or interest, you\u2019ll be able to find a LEGO set which suits you.<\/p>\n

New LEGO sets are released all the time, and its construction toy sets span a wide range of cinematic universes, such as Harry Potter, Star Wars and Marvel, gaming worlds, like Dungeons and Dragons, Super Mario and Minecraft, and you\u2019re sure to have seen viral sets such as Vincent van Gogh \u2014 The Starry Night, Cherry Blossoms and Flower Bouquet.<\/p>\n

However, if we were to pick fault with LEGO, it\u2019s that the sets can be so expensive! You can easily spend upwards of \u00a3100 on packages, and although the finished model looks fantastic on display, if it\u2019s the act of building that you enjoy, it\u2019s not just LEGO which offers this. With that in mind, it\u2019s a good idea to shop around for LEGO alternatives. Or, let the RadioTimes.com<\/strong> Technology<\/a> team do this for you\u2026<\/p>\n

Just because something is the most popular doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s the most affordable or the right fit for you, that\u2019s why we endeavour to suggest alternatives to popular products so you can shop around for the right one for you \u2014 just take a look at our best Apple AirTag alternatives<\/a>, best AirPods alternatives<\/a>, and best Sky TV alternatives<\/a> guides.<\/p>\n

In this guide, we delve into the world of modelling and crafting to suggest similar LEGO sets which won\u2019t break the bank.<\/p>\n

Stay up to date with our Technology<\/a> section for new releases like the Apple Vision Pro UK release date<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are there cheaper alternatives to LEGO?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Yes<\/strong>, there are cheaper alternatives to LEGO in the UK.<\/p>\n

LEGO\u2019s models can be costly, to say the least, just take a look at the LEGO Zelda Great Deku Tree<\/a> \u2014 LEGO\u2019s first set inspired by the Legend of Zelda universe \u2014 which will set you back \u00a3259.99, LEGO Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon\u2019s Tale<\/a> which will cost you \u00a3314.99, and LEGO The Lord of the Rings Barad-d\u00fbr<\/a> set which retails for a whopping \u00a3400.<\/p>\n

Although LEGO does have a monopoly on a lot of brands, such as Disney, Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings, it\u2019s not just LEGO which offers models based on various cinematic and gaming universes, brands such as Mega Bloks also provide this. Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n

Best LEGO alternatives at a glance:<\/strong><\/h2>\n