Lego building block have been a staple under the Christmas tree for years and this year Lego is celebrating 50 years with a special Anniversary set of building blocks.  Whether your child is looking for a simple box of blocks or a more complex kit, Lego has it all.  Check below for some top picks from Canadian kids.

LEGO® DUPLO Basic Bricks

Little builders have big imaginations!  LEGO® DUPLO® bricks are a perfect way to introduce toddlers to the pride and achievement of a LEGO building experience.  This box is loaded with only multi-colored bricks – the perfect foundation for any youngsters building career!  Includes photo inspiration to help kick-start the creative process.
80 pieces. Ages 1 +

Our kids have always started their journey with Lego with Duplo.  The pieces are large and safe for kids who are still putting everything in their mouths!  – John

50th Anniversary Building Set

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original LEGO® brick with this classic building set with a village theme.  Complete with 700 bricks, including a limited edition gold brick, children of all ages will be inspired to build anything they can imagine.  Box features nostalgic images of LEGO throughout the last five decades, plus building instructions for 3 models and photo inspiration for 15 more.  A perfect place of nostalgia for connecting generations of LEGO lovers through building!
700 pieces  Ages 4+

If you are a fan of Lego you will want to check out this box.  Kind of brought my husband and I back to our childhood.  The box featured photos from the early days, the kids had a good laugh!  This kit is basic but a fun addition to any Lego collection. — Rhonda

Patrol Boat & Tower

An officer in the island lookout tower has spotted sharks in the water, and has mobilized the LEGO® CITY Coast Guard to the rescue.  Young Coast Guard rescue heroes can power the waters to the rescue, using the patrol boat’s crane to life swimmers out of the water and bring them back to safety on the shore.  Includes patrol boat and small boat – both of which really float – tower, 4 minifigures, shark and accessories.
444 pieces  Ages 5+

This is the most amazing kit we have ever played with.  Our kids really like boats and were excited that they could build a boat that would really float.  And it does, really float!  — Linda

Beach House

It can be summer all year round.  Children construct their own beach house complete with barbecue, patio, umbrella table, satellite dish, flowers and lots of picture windows.  Take the second story off to play inside, or lift the loft roof to let fresh air in.  When they get tired of being on vacation, children can rebuild into a café or tri-level brownstone – instructions for all 3 models are included, plus photo inspiration for many more.
522 pieces  Ages 8+

It is so nice that Lego is creating more house building sets.  Our son and daughter tend to build houses when they are left to a box of Lego and their imagination.  The kits have instructions but what we like is that the kids get lots of pieces that work with house building.  Roofs, windows and bricks are big with house building kids!  — John & Lauryn

Temple Escape

It all started here: Indiana Jones retrieves the Golden Idol of Fertility and runs for his life through the gauntlet of collapsing walls, shooting arrow traps, sliding doors, slithering snakes, spiked walls, and a massive rampaging boulder.  Includes golden idol, boulder, Indiana Jones minifigure with whip, hat and shoulder bag, Dr. Rene Belloq minifigure, Jock the pilot, 2 skeletons and 2 native minifigures.
554 pieces  Ages 8+

This Indiana Jones kit is awesome!  The pieces go together pretty fast considering there are almost 600 pieces in the kit.  The kids loved that the Lego created one of their favourite movie themes.  — Daureen

Posted on October 25th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: Christmas, Creative Play, Family Fun, Gifts for Grade Schoolers, Gifts for Toddlers & Preschoolers, Gifts for Tweens