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Lego Editions Lionel Messi – Football Highlights
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Lego Editions Cristiano Ronaldo – Football Highlights
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Lego Editions Vini Jr. – Football Highlights Toy - 3d Display Model Kit W/collectible Minifigure - Kids' Room Decor - Gift for 10+ Year Old Boys, Girls & Adult Sports Fans - 43027
Now that kick off is imminent, it's hard to move for World Cup merch... and to be honest, a lot of it is tat. That's why Lego's fancy new football range caught my eye. These are some genuinely clever and creative display pieces that'll look amazing on display and, honestly, I can't think of a better way to spend half-time than putting one of these together.
I think the reason I've fallen for these so hard is the fact that they aren't just quick and dirty tie-ins to make the most of FIFA fever. As an example, the 'Football Highlights' collection turns some of today's most beloved players into minifigures shooting goals on display pieces that show off their homelands. They're intelligently done and look classy enough to give the best Lego sets a run for their money. Better yet? They're pretty cheap - or at least, cheaper than a lot of World Cup merch.
Not that Lego passes on more expensive FIFA sets. The best one I've found so far is the World Cup Trophy kit. It's a genuinely stunning model when seen in person as is, but hides a hidden secret inside (a minifigure holding up a tiny World Cup Trophy of their own).
I've listed my favorite Lego World Cup sets from the range below, but you can check out the full line at Lego's official store. Although there's a chance these get a bigger discount during this year's Prime Day Lego deals, that won't take place until after the tournament is over - and some of the kits are already on offer, so I'd be tempted to suggest diving in now.
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