The LEGO Icons trains subtheme is a favorite among advanced builders and train enthusiasts, offering intricate and highly detailed models first released in 2013. It re-imagines older sets with enhanced accuracy and functionality, providing challenging builds. Notable sets include the Crocodile Locomotive, capturing the iconic Swiss electric train, and the Horizon Express, reminiscent of high-speed passenger trains with sleek designs. These sets blend nostalgic charm with modern techniques, making them timeless favorites.
2013 LEGO Sets
2013 introduced Legends of Chima, a heavily promoted fantasy line positioned as Ninjago’s successor, complete with a companion TV series. Licensed debuts included Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Lone Ranger, and new DUPLO tie-ins for Jake and the Never Land Pirates and Mickey Mouse. Collectors pursued the ultra-rare Mr. Gold minifigure from Series 10, limited to just 5,000 worldwide. This year also marked LEGO’s shift from 4-digit to 5-digit set numbering as Monster Fighters, SpongeBob SquarePants, Cars, and Dino concluded.