Because of the number of pieces involved and the complexity of the designs, LEGO Icons sets are rated for ages 18 and up. But if assembled with an adult nearby, they can be excellent long-term projects for tweens and younger teens. This fancy hotel from the turn of the 20th century features a domed roof and a tiled lobby floor.

The only real issue with a Lego habit is that it gets expensive fast, no matter if you are trying to recreate the entirety of Middle Earth with supersized Lord of the Rings sets, or kitting out your model Formula 1 racing team at home. But Amazon is running some Prime Day deals right now, so you can snag popular Lego sets for up to 37 percent off.

A popular replica Animal Crossing set is now 38% off ahead of Prime Day. For art lovers, the Art Hokusai piece is finally on sale at 15% off. The problem with shopping Lego during Prime Day is that these items often sell out,