26 August 2026 · Stuart, Founder of TonOfBricks
The Top 10 Retired LEGO Sets You Can Still Build — Numbers 10 to 6
Retired LEGO sets have a special place in the hearts of adult fans. Once a set leaves production, it's gone — and prices on the second hand market can quickly double, triple or even quadruple. But what if you could still build them without paying those eye-watering prices?
At TonOfBricks, we stock a carefully curated selection of retired LEGO sets available to rent by monthly subscription. Build them, enjoy them, return them — and choose your next challenge. No second hand prices. No storage problem. Just building.
Here are numbers 10 to 6 in our countdown of the best retired LEGO sets you can still build in 2026. Numbers 5 to 1 — including our number one pick that might surprise you — are in part two of this article.
10. Volkswagen T2 Camper Van (10279)
Retired: 2022 | Pieces: 2,207 | Theme: Icons
The Volkswagen T2 Camper Van is one of the most iconic LEGO sets ever made. It perfectly captures the recognisable shape and spirit of the classic VW van — complete with a fold-out bed, tiny surfboard and period-correct details that make it a joy to build and display.
This set attracted a huge following from LEGO fans who'd never built a Technic or Creator Expert set before — the subject matter is just that universally appealing. Since retiring in 2022, prices on the second hand market have steadily climbed, making this one of the better value rental options in our catalogue.
If you've always wanted to build this one but couldn't justify the high second hand price, now's your chance.
9. Sanctum Sanctorum (76218)
Retired: 2024 | Pieces: 2,708 | Theme: Marvel
Doctor Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum is one of the most impressive Marvel LEGO sets ever produced. Three floors of intricately detailed interior — from the iconic circular window to the magical artefacts inside — make this a genuinely absorbing build that rewards patience and attention to detail.
At 2,708 pieces it's a substantial build, and the finished model is spectacular. It retired in 2024 and prices are already rising. If you're a Marvel fan who loves a detailed interior build, this one is absolutely worth your time.
8. Ferris Wheel (10247)
Retired: 2018 | Pieces: 2,464 | Theme: Creator Expert
The Ferris Wheel is a classic. Released in 2015 and retired in 2018, it's been out of production for eight years now — and it still generates huge excitement whenever it comes up in LEGO fan communities.
What makes it special is the working mechanism — the wheel actually rotates, powered by a hand crank or you can use LEGO power functions, with gondolas that swing freely as it turns. It's one of those sets where the build process is just as satisfying as the finished model. A genuine piece of LEGO history. A special mention to the Carousel from the same era/theme, we have that as well and that could easily be here instead of the Ferris Wheel as they are both so good.
7. Loop Coaster (10303)
Retired: 2024 | Pieces: 3,756 | Theme: Icons
The Loop Coaster is an engineering marvel in LEGO form. At 3,756 pieces it's one of the largest sets in our catalogue, and the finished model is breathtaking — a fully working roller coaster complete with loop, featuring a rollercoaster car that actually travels the track.
This is a set that genuinely impresses non-LEGO fans as much as dedicated builders. It retired at the end of 2024 and is already commanding significant premiums on the second hand market. This one is great fun for kids and adults, if you've been putting this one off, don't wait much longer.
6. Alien Avenger (6975)
Retired: 1998 | Pieces: 369 | Theme: Classic Space
Our most vintage entry by far — the Alien Avenger retired in 1998, making it over 25 years old. But don't let the age or the relatively modest piece count fool you. This classic LEGO Space set is a fascinating build for anyone who grew up with LEGO in the 1990s, and a genuine curiosity for newer fans.
What makes the Alien Avenger stand out is its innovative use of magnets — a feature that was genuinely groundbreaking for LEGO at the time and gives the set a unique building experience you simply won't find in modern sets. The magnet connections create a satisfying snap that feels completely different from standard stud connections.
As one of the few truly vintage sets in our catalogue, the Alien Avenger offers something no modern set can — a direct connection to a golden era of LEGO design. If you want to experience a piece of LEGO history, this is it.
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Ready to see what else made our top 10? Check out numbers 5 to 1 — including our controversial number one pick.
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