I keep this list handy when Walmart prices drop, because choosing among LEGO and Brickcraft options can take longer than expected. These nine picks make it easier to find a kid-pleasing project at a sale price.
1. Brickcraft Silver Bells Ornament Building Kit (69-Piece Set) – $4.97
Holiday decorating becomes an activity with this 69-piece hanging bells ornament, complete with holly and bow details. At approximately $4.97, it is an inexpensive way to occupy a visiting child and add something they built to the tree.
Parting Thoughts: Worth grabbing for a short holiday build that leaves behind a keepsake.
2. Brickcraft Bricktanicals Hydrangea Building Kit (121- Plastic Piece Set), Artificial Flower Craft, Gift for Him and Her – $4.97
At $4.97, this 121-piece buildable hydrangea offers a calmer project with an adjustable stem for different containers. The finished flower can remain on display, giving creative kids more lasting value than a one-and-done activity.
Parting Thoughts: A particularly good value for kids who enjoy crafting and displaying their work.
3. LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Magical Unicorn – Building Toy Set With 3 Building Options, Unicorn, Seahorse, or Peacock – Learning Toy for Kids, Girls & Boys, Ages 7+ – Easter Basket Stuffers – 31140 – $9.74
For the seven-and-up crowd, this 145-piece set rebuilds as a unicorn, seahorse, or peacock. It is currently $9.74, down from $21.00, so kids get three distinct projects for less than half the former price.
Parting Thoughts: The markdown makes this my pick for a child who loves rebuilding the same bricks.
4. Brickcraft 3 in 1 Gingerbread House Building Kit (406-Piece Set) – $19.96
One longer afternoon can disappear into this 406-piece light-up gingerbread house, which offers three designs to build. Approximately $19.96 is a stretch beside the $4.97 kits, but the larger piece count and rebuild options can justify it for a shared holiday project.
Parting Thoughts: Choose this when several visiting kids need one substantial activity to share.
5. LEGO Classic Creative Suitcase (10713) – $10.00–$15.99
I like this 213-piece creative suitcase for visits because its compartments keep the bricks together while leaving the building completely open-ended. At approximately $10.00–$15.99, the reusable travel case adds practical value beyond the included pieces.
Parting Thoughts: Skip a more scripted set when your young builder would rather invent freely.
6. LEGO DUPLO My First 3 in 1 Creative Cute Pets Building Toy for Toddlers – Pretend Play Set for Boys & Girls, Ages 1.5+ – Learning & Education Toy for Preschoolers – Gift Idea for Birthdays – 10477 – $9.97
Toddlers 18 months and older can use the 24 easy-to-handle bricks to make dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, mice, and fish across eight building options. Now $9.97, down from $20.39, it is the strongest current markdown here for the youngest visitors.
Parting Thoughts: Little hands get unusually broad play value from this under-$10 sale price.
7. LEGO City Go-Karts and Race Drivers Toy Playset (60400) – $9.97
Race-car kids can jump straight into play with this mini go-kart set and its drivers. Approximately $9.97 is an accessible LEGO price for a recognizable vehicle theme, though I would watch for a sale if the visit is not imminent.
Parting Thoughts: For fast building followed by active play, the price feels fair.
8. LEGO Minifigures Shrek Series 1-Pack – Mystery Box Set – 12 Shrek Toys to Collect for Boys & Girls, Ages 6+ – 71053 – $4.97
Nothing gets opened faster than a mystery box, and this $4.97 pack contains one random Shrek character from a 12-character series. It provides an inexpensive surprise for ages six and up, but the random selection makes duplicates possible.
Parting Thoughts: Movie-loving kids will enjoy the reveal, while completionists may want to pass.
9. LEGO Classic Creative Food Friends Building Toy Set – Pretend Play Food for Kids, Boys and Girls, Ages 4+ – Learning and Educational Toy for Preschool – Gift Idea for Birthdays – 11039 – $6.29
Food-themed bricks turn into a cupcake, ice cream, avocado, and other pretend-play creations for children ages four and up. Marked down to $6.29 from $9.00, this is a low-cost current deal that supports both guided building and imaginative play afterward.
Parting Thoughts: That $2.71 markdown makes it an easy extra activity to keep ready for company.
