BrickList: Top Ten Most Overlooked Sets

Top Ten Most Overlooked Sets

Ten great sets that may not be as popular but are still worth a glance.

Created by sudorum. Last updated on 27 Dec 2010.

1. 5986: Amazon Ancient Ruins

The first real adventure set, an instant classic.

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5986: Amazon Ancient Ruins
Adventurers/Jungle, 1999
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©1999 LEGO Group

Amazon Ancient Ruins

Adventurers - Jungle

  • Year: 1999
  • Pieces: 458, View...
  • Minifigs: 8
  • RRP: US$80.00
  • Packaging: Box
  • Availability: Retail
4.6
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2. 10144: Sandcrawler

Without this set, I would never have become interested in the modern day Star Wars series.

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10144: Sandcrawler
Star Wars/Episode IV-VI, 2005
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©2005 LEGO Group

Sandcrawler

Star Wars - Episode IV-VI

  • Year: 2005
  • Pieces: 1669, View...
  • Minifigs: 11
  • RRP: US$139.99
  • Packaging: Box
  • Availability: Retail
4.7
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2512 members own this set 3085 members want this set

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3. 3723: LEGO Mini-Figure

The symbol of Lego itself.

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3723: LEGO Mini-Figure
Advanced Models/Sculptures, 2000
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©2000 LEGO Group

LEGO Mini-Figure

Advanced Models - Sculptures

  • Year: 2000
  • Pieces: 1849, View...
  • RRP: US$149.00
  • Packaging: Box
  • Availability: LEGO exclusive
  • Notes:
    20'' high!
4.1
235 members own this set 507 members want this set

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4. 3450: Statue of Liberty

A model worthy of Legoland, a legendary symbol of America.

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3450: Statue of Liberty
Advanced Models/Sculptures, 2000
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©2000 LEGO Group

Statue of Liberty

Advanced Models - Sculptures

  • Year: 2000
  • Pieces: 2882, View...
  • RRP: US$199.00
  • Packaging: Box
  • Availability: LEGO exclusive
  • Notes:
    2.5 feet high!
4.4
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5. 6769: Fort Legoredo

A fantastic western that has not been mimicked or topped yet.

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6769: Fort Legoredo
Western/Cowboys, 1996
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©1996 LEGO Group

Fort Legoredo

Western - Cowboys

  • Year: 1996
  • Pieces: 687, View...
  • Minifigs: 10
  • RRP: US$85.00
  • Packaging: Box
  • Availability: Retail
  • Related sets: 1
  • Notes:
    Re-released as 6762-1.
4.7
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6. 10123: Cloud City

The climatic Star Wars Episode 5 scenes all faithfully created in one set.

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10123: Cloud City
Star Wars/Episode IV-VI, 2003
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©2003 LEGO Group

Cloud City

Star Wars - Episode IV-VI

  • Year: 2003
  • Pieces: 705, View...
  • Minifigs: 7
  • RRP: US$100.00
  • Packaging: Box
  • Availability: LEGO exclusive
4.3
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7. 10181: Eiffel Tower

Another model worthy of Legoland, a memorable symbol of the French Revolution.

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10181: Eiffel Tower
Advanced Models/Buildings, 2007
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©2007 LEGO Group

Eiffel Tower

Advanced Models - Buildings

  • Year: 2007
  • Pieces: 3428, View...
  • RRP: US$199.99
  • Packaging: Box
  • Availability: LEGO exclusive
  • Notes:
    Scale 1:300.
4.7
948 members own this set 1660 members want this set

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8. 6090: Royal Knight's Castle

A timely piece which inspired many other good and bad castles alike.

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6090: Royal Knight's Castle
Castle/Royal Knights, 1995
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©1995 LEGO Group

Royal Knight's Castle

Castle - Royal Knights

  • Year: 1995
  • Pieces: 764
  • Minifigs: 11
  • RRP: US$95.00
  • Packaging: Box
  • Availability: Retail
4.7
1217 members own this set 956 members want this set

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9. 1349: Steven Spielberg Moviemaker Set

A unique theme set which included a small movie camera and backdrop.

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1349: Steven Spielberg Moviemaker Set
Studios, 2000
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©2000 LEGO Group

Steven Spielberg Moviemaker Set

Studios

  • Year: 2000
  • Pieces: 442, View...
  • Minifigs: 7
  • RRP: US$180.00
  • Packaging: Box
  • Availability: Retail
3.8
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10. 4561: Railway Express

The grand age of the electronic lego train started with this relaunched lego set (the original wasn't electronic).

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4561: Railway Express
Trains/9 V, 1999
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©1999 LEGO Group

Railway Express

Trains - 9 V

  • Year: 1999
  • Pieces: 665, View...
  • Minifigs: 9
  • RRP: US$130.00
  • Packaging: Box
  • Availability: Retail
  • Related sets: 1
  • Notes:
    Same as 4560 but comes with transformer and speed regulator.
    Similar to 4560-1.
4.5
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