Six LEGO sets meant for display that are still great to play with

Not every LEGO set is designed for play, but that doesn’t mean some aren’t worth a shot anyway.

While many people who don’t own any LEGO sets might assume it’s purely a toy for children, we know that isn’t the case. There are countless adult-focused, display-only models designed to sit on shelves rather than be swooshed around the living room.

However, even some of those display-first sets are surprisingly fun to interact with. Here are six great display models that are also genuinely enjoyable for imaginative play.

40894 Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear Steering Wheel

Pieces: 228 Price: Gift-with-purchase (with 42232 Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear) Release date: July 1, 2026

Though not even released yet, 40894 Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear Steering Wheel is undoubtedly a display-first model with strong play potential. Designed to accompany the 42232 Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear, it features moving elements such as a speedometer, gear indicator, and paddle shifters, making it far more interactive than it first appears.

75375 Millennium Falcon

Pieces: 921 Price: £74.99 / $84.99 / €84.99 Release date: March 1, 2024

One of the best midi-scale ships is also one of the most imaginatively fun to play with. The scale of the 75375 Millennium Falcon makes it perfect for swooshing around your room. It also easily detaches from its stand, meaning you can pick it up and play with it whenever you like (just ignore the glaring hole in the bottom).

43020 FIFA World Cup Official Trophy

Pieces: 2,842 Price: £159.99 / $199.99 / €179.99 Release date: March 1, 2026

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to win the World Cup? The 43020 FIFA World Cup Official Trophy lets you find out – at least in LEGO form. Not only do you get the satisfaction of building a trophy from thousands of tiny gold elements, but you can also lift it above your head, wave it around, and celebrate like a champion. The ultimate display-first play set.

72046 Game Boy

Pieces: 421 Price: £54.99 / $59.99 / €59.99 Release date: October 1, 2025

This one is less about traditional play and more about a bit of light deception. 72046 Game Boy is best enjoyed held as if you’re playing it. When someone asks when you got a Game Boy, you reply, ‘what Game Boy?’, and hand it to them. Watch them try to work out what they’re looking at. The confusion is the whole point – a different kind of play, but still play.

11380 Road Bike

Pieces: 1,015 Price: £109.99 / $129.99 / €119.99 Release date: June 1, 2026

The 11380 Road Bike is a surprisingly fun set to mess around with. Remove it from its trainer stand, place it on a slight slope, and watch it roll. Lean in, run alongside it, and see how it moves – it’s simple, but incredibly satisfying. It also looks impressively accurate on display when it’s not being ‘tested’.

40917 The Darksaber

Pieces: 278 Price: Gift-with-purchase Release date: May 1, 2026

The longest of the LEGO Group’s lightsaber hilts, 40917 The Darksaber is designed to be held with two hands and swung around for full effect. Step into the role of its wielder and let your imagination take over. Sadly, it is no longer available from LEGO.com, as it was a May the Fourth gift-with-purchase. However, it remains the most affordable of the lightsaber hilts on the aftermarket, typically costing around £30 new on BrickLink.

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