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Put away your LEGOs!
by Ramon Schneider
LEGO age ranges: recommendation rather than reality
10.3.2020
Translation: Eva Francis
While there are a wide range of LEGO sets to choose from – Galaxus alone has over 600 – some are better suited for certain age group than others. Here’s how to navigate the LEGO bricks jungle.
Your kid is four but builds LEGO sets that are recommended for eight-year-olds? That's all well and good, but it doesn't mean your little one is any more gifted than others. Often, the age ranges on LEGO sets don’t reflect reality. Although they give a rough idea, LEGO underestimates kids. Here’s my own, well-founded opinion on which sets are suitable for which age group.
1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6 to 8 years
The wide world of LEGO opens up for children aged six to eight. While almost every theme offers sets that are ideal for this age group, this is also a great time to start experimenting with LEGO Technic. Kids aged 6 to 8 love playing with their favourite movie characters: LEGO offers a wide range of sets for fans of Batman, Frozen, Harry Potter, Spider-Man and many others.
9 to 11 years
From the age of 12
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