Best Lego City Sets

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Lego is a big part in our household. Our boys who are 8 and 6 1/2 years old would play with Legos all day if they were able to. When they begin a new set there eyes light up and they are exciting to see what will be the end result. My youngest son loves Lego City. He has built several sets for example the hospital, fire station, bank, downtown and the list goes on. Here are some of the best LEGO City sets available in 2024, catering to various interests and play styles:

  1. LEGO City Downtown (60380):
  • Pieces: 2,010
  • Minifigures: 14
  • Description: This set features a highly detailed urban environment with a barbershop, vet clinic, rooftop DJ, comic book store, and more. It offers significant customization and play options due to its modular design​.
  1. LEGO Space Base and Rocket Launchpad (60434):
  • Pieces: 1,422
  • Minifigures: 6, plus a robot and 2 alien figures
  • Description: Space base with a tower crane, spaceship, launchpad, truck, planet scene .
  1. LEGO City Freight Train (60336):
  • Pieces: 1,153
  • Minifigures: 6
  • Description: A remote-controlled electric train set that includes a cargo train, auto carrier, two electric cars, and a reach stacker. It’s perfect for train enthusiasts and offers both remote control and app-based operation​.
  1. LEGO City Deep Sea Explorer Submarine (60379):
  • Pieces: 842
  • Minifigures: 6
  • Description: This colorful set includes a submarine, deep-sea-diving minifigures, a drone diving suit, and a shipwreck with sharks and jellyfish. It’s praised for its imaginative design and ease of assembly​.
  1. LEGO City Fire Station with Fire Engine (60414):
  • Pieces: 843
  • Minifigures: 3
  • Description: This set includes a unique fire station with a fire engine, offering various rescue scenarios. It’s a comprehensive set for kids interested in firefighting​.
  1. LEGO City Police Prison Island (60419):
  • Pieces: 980
  • Minifigures: Multiple
  • Description: This set features a prison island with realistic elements like an abandoned mine and a detailed police station. It offers numerous play opportunities with its escape scenarios and police chases​.
  1. LEGO City Ice-Cream Shop (60363):
  • Pieces: 296
  • Minifigures: 3
  • Description: Fans of ice-cream parlors will love this toy ice-cream shop – the perfect setting for endless party play. Kids get to enjoy a fun build before diving into an exciting world of imaginative stories.

These sets cover a wide range of themes, from urban life and space exploration to firefighting and police adventures, ensuring there is something for every LEGO City fan.