The biggest LEGO sets released in 2023 – August update

There have been plenty of LEGO sets released in 2023 with massive piece counts, but which one can claim to be the biggest so far this year?

Over 420 LEGO sets have been released so far in 2023, with even more to come before the year is out. From promotional polybags right up to adult collector builds, the line-up of models that have launched over the past eight months have varied in price, piece count and size.

With that in mind, here’s our guide to the biggest LEGO sets released to date in 2023, based purely on piece count alone. How many of the following have you managed to pick up?

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10 – 80049 Dragon of the East Palace

Theme: Monkie Kid Price: £169.99 / $189.99 / €189.99 Pieces: 2,364 Released: June 1, 2023

A LEGO Monkie Kid set makes a rare appearance in the shape of the 2,364-piece 80049 Dragon of the East Palace. The temple itself has multiple rooms and can open up, plus it includes a lot of exclusive minifigures and rare parts.

9 – 10320 Eldorado Fortress

Theme: Icons Price: £189.99 / $214.99 / €214.99 Pieces: 2,509 Released: July 7, 2023

A remake of the classic 6276 Eldorado Fortress, the updated LEGO Icons model is a welcome blast from the past. Roughly five times the size of the original, the 2,509-piece build comes with working cannons, eight minifigures and a pirate galleon with printed fabric sails.

8 – 10323 PAC-MAN Arcade

Theme: Icons Price: £229.99 / $269.99 / €269.99 Pieces: 2,651 Released: June 1 (VIPs), June 4, 2023

Taking builders all the way back to the golden age of video games is 10323 PAC-MAN Arcade, a 2,651-piece build created in collaboration with Bandai Namco. The set includes a working maze, brick-built characters and a mini arcade section hidden within.

7 – 42146 Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000

Theme: Technic Price: £579.99 / $699.99 / €679.99 Pieces: 2,883 Released: August 1, 2023

Surprisingly, the only Technic set to make it on to this list, 42146 Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000 is still a beast of a build. Coming in at 2,883 pieces, the huge construction vehicle stands over 100cm tall and is among the largest Technic models ever.

6 – 10312 Jazz Club

Theme: Icons Price: £199.99 / $229.99 / €229.99 Pieces: 2,899 Released: January 1, 2023

The ever-expanding Modular Buildings Collection grew once again earlier this year, thanks to the arrival of 10312 Jazz Club. The set includes 2,899 pieces, the music venue itself, a pizzeria, a greenhouse on the roof, eight minifigures and more.

5 – 76262 Captain America’s Shield

Theme: Marvel Price: £179.99 / $199.99 / €209.99 Pieces: 3,128 Released: August 1, 2023

A near life-size version of the Avenger’s iconic shield, this mighty LEGO Marvel set clocks in at a 3,128 pieces. 76262 Captain America’s Shield measures 48cm wide, which makes it slightly smaller than the actual prop seen in the MCU movies.

4 – 76252 Batcave – Shadow Box

Theme: DC Price: £344.99 / $399.99 / €399.99 Pieces: 3,981 Released: June 5 (VIPs), June 8 (wide), 2023

One of only a few LEGO DC sets released in 2023 so far, 76252 Batcave – Shadow Box offers a unique take on the Dark Knight’s lair. The large model opens up to reveal a detailed interior, with the mostly-black build coming in at 3,981 pieces.

3 – 43222 Disney Castle

Theme: Disney Price: £344.99 / $399.99 / €399.99 Pieces: 4,837 
Released: July 1 (VIPs), July 4 (wide), 2023

A reimagining of 2016’s 71040 The Disney Castle, the latest magical model materialised last month as an 80cm tall build. 43222 Disney Castle is part of this year’s Disney 100 celebrations and an impressive addition to the theme in its own right.

2 – 71799 NINJAGO City Markets

Theme: NINJAGO Price: £319.99 / $369.99 / €369.99 Pieces: 6,163 Released: June 1, 2023

The equivalent width of two classic modular buildings, 71799 NINJAGO City Markets clocks in at a whopping 6,163-pieces, making it one of the largest NINJAGO sets to date. Set across four floors and measuring 46cm tall, the model also comes with 21 minifigures.

1 – 10316 The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell

Theme: Icons Price: £429.99 / $499.99 / €499.99 Pieces: 6,167 
Released: March 5 (VIPs), March 8 (wide), 2023

Stealing the top spot by just four pieces is 10316 The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell, a colossal 72cm wide, 39cm tall and 50cm deep model of the iconic movie locale. With 15 minifigures and a 6,167 piece count, the massive set also manages to make it into the top 10 biggest LEGO sets of all time.

The biggest LEGO sets released in 2023 so far

Theme	LEGO set	Price	Pieces	Release
Monkie Kid	80049 Dragon of the East Palace	£169.99 / $189.99 / €189.99	2,364	June 1, 2023
Icons	10320 Eldorado Fortress	£189.99 / $214.99 / €214.99	2,509	July 7, 2023
Icons	10323 PAC-MAN Arcade	£229.99 / $269.99 / €269.99	2,651	June 1 (VIPs), June 4, 2023
Technic	42146 Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000	£579.99 / $699.99 / €679.99	2,883	August 1, 2023
Icons	10312 Jazz Club	£199.99 / $229.99 / €229.99	2,899	January 1, 2023
Marvel	76262 Captain America’s Shield	£179.99 / $199.99 / €209.99	3,128	August 1, 2023
DC	76252 Batcave – Shadow Box	£344.99 / $399.99 / €399.99	3,981	June 5 (VIPs), June 8 (wide), 2023
Disney	43222 Disney Castle	£344.99 / $399.99 / €399.99	4,837	July 1 (VIPs), July 4 (wide), 2023
NINJAGO	71799 NINJAGO City Markets	£319.99 / $369.99 / €369.99	6,163	June 1, 2023
Icons	10316 The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell	£429.99 / $499.99 / €499.99	6,167	March 5 (VIPs), March 8 (wide), 2023

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