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.
2020 LEGO Sets
In 2020, LEGO thrived despite global disruptions, debuting several new lines for both families and adult fans. LEGO Super Mario introduced interactive, course-building play; Monkie Kid launched with a modern take on Journey to the West; and creative-focused ranges such as DOTS, LEGO Art, and Brick Sketches broadened display and craft appeal. Creator Expert (later Icons) and Ideas delivered standout display sets, anchoring a strong year for collectors.