If you build it...

Lego has allowed generations of youngsters the chance to create something out of nothing. Those small colourful blocks interconnect in a variety of ways and bring to life cool dioramas consꦆtructed entirely out of plasℱtic. In short: they're absolutely brilliant.

As Lego unites with movie studios and TV networks, tie-ins from the likes of Batman and The Avengers put you in con🌱trol: you now call the shots and simultaneously have a lot of fun in the process. If you're after a piece of cool movie merchandise or want to load up your pint-sized young 'uns with endless possibilities, then look no further. I've got 🌸you covered.

15. Batman: The Batcave

The set: A prized asset to Legos Super Heroes DC Universe collection, The Batcave set is a beast! At 6860 pieces, youre getting🌃 hours of construction fun thrown in on top of the eventual battle between Batman and Bane, as Mr. Wayne must keep Poison Ivy safe from the clutches of his nemesis. In addition to the colorful wealth of bricks are Banes drill tank and the Batcycle (both equipped with dual-flick missiles), Batmans computer station, a rocket launcher and five figurines.

Coolest detail: Take the elevator down and transf♑orm Bruce Wayne into Batman!

Where can I buy it? A 'retired product' on the Lego production line, this one's unavailable from its official site, but and have a few cop💙ies left.

14. Back To The Future: The Delorean Time Machine

The set: Who DIDNT want to build their own time machine after watching Back To The Future? This customised set allows you tꦑo construct a bespoke Delorean, featuring fold-up wheels, those iconic doors, and of course, the obligatory flux capacitor.

Coolest detail: Attach Martys skateboard to the back and ride on time... ride on time, wont you ride on time! Alright,🃏 thats enough.

Available for purchase? Head on over to or and scoop one up.

13. Jurassic World: T-rex Tracker

The set: The prehistoric prize attraction is yours for the taking! This is one of the more substantial of Lego's licensed Jurassic World sets that's surprisingly quick to assemble. It's based around a mobile containment unit designed to house the park's veteran dino, the T-Rex. A Vic Hoskins figurine - Vincent D'Onofrio's character - is included along with a vet and an ACU officer raring to lure the beast along on his motorcycle... while waving a molotov cocktail at the creature. Plus, there's some intricate devices prepped for you to ensnare the dino, a tranquiliser dart gun, a stun rod and a ha𓆏rpoon-inspiredꦏ shooter attached to the vehicle.

Coolest detail: Hands down the T-Rex; a weꦓll-crafted piece of kit that's easily transferable to other LEGO scenarios. And real-life ones.

Where can I buy it? It's still listed on the𒐪 : it's just temporarily unavailable due to large demand. Head over to to scope out their selection, or over to where there's a limited selection available for the standard RRP. UK enthu🦹siasts can grab a set over on for 60.

12. The S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier

The set: This expansive piece of Avengers kit wipes the floor with the previous Lego vehicles manned by Earth's Mightiest Heroes. An ambitious build of this magꦉnitude requires some hefty construction; this is S.H.I.E.L.D.'s airborne base of operations after all. It boasts 3,000 bricks in total, making✤ this a project that'll have you occupied for hours.

Coolest detail: The interactive parts allow you to hand crank the engines - just like a S.H.I.E.L.D operat🔥ive! The micro-sized Quinjets manned by one of the four Avengers figurines are also pretty nifty throw-ins.

Where can I buy it? '⛄s got this mega-kit available at the RRP of $349൩.99 or for UK fans.

11. Man of Steel: Battle of Smallville

The set: A recreation of the films most action-packed sequences, this set kicks brick as youve got two option﷽s for play. You can join Supes and Colonel Hardy in his tan jeep and off-road for battle, OR go to the dark side and hop aboard Col🍰onel Zods giant Black Zero dropship.

Coolest detail: Zꩲods dropship has a "rotating underside cannon". Sounds pervy. Pro𒀰bably isnt.

Where can I buy it? Considering its tie-in movie Man of Steel opened over two years ago, this popul🍃ar set is still available at its original price. has it listed at 28 and over on it's going for $38.99.

10. Guardians of the Galaxy: Knowhere Escape Mission

The set: Modelled after one of the movie's most act꧙ion-packed sequences when the Guardians venture to Knowhere and wind up catapulting across the planet's atmosphere. While this specific set-up isn't in the movie - except the yellow pools of goo - the mining shaft's intricate trap door system, and the mining pods make for a cool construction.

Coolest detail: The tiny escape pods that the Guardians' commandeer to flee𒁃 are downright awesome to construct. Plus: the detailed Rocket Raccoon and Groot figurines are a hoot.

Where can I buy it? Blast over to or .

9. Indiana Jones And The Temple of Doom: Mine Carts

The set: It may not boast as many pieces as other gargantuan sets to h🐲ave al🎃ready graced this list, but really, whore we kidding - this is by far one of the coolest sets. Not for the amateur enthusiast, this retired item comes with a higher price tag than most newer sets, but it's worth every penny. Once assembled, chuck Indy and co into the carts and send em on their way!

Coolest detail: Its a tie; eit�🐼�her the functional temple trapdoor or the diminutive Short Round figurine.

Where can I buy it? They'll set you b🐎ack a bit, with 's listing sat at $308 an♌d at 160.

8. The Lego Movie: Lord Business Evil Lair

The set: Based on the brick-inspired flick, The Lego Movie, the lair of🐎 Lord Business is given the royal treatment in one of the biggest sets licensed to coincide with the films release. Comes with a whopping six minifigures who we can only assume are major characters connected to the story; Ma Cop, Pa Cop, Emmet, Vitruvius, Lord Business, and Biznis the cat. Once built you can parade them through a TV studio, an office, and a think tank.

Coolest detail: The tube of Krazy Glue fitted into the guns, a neat self-referential twist on the very thing 🃏all Lego ent😼husiasts fear - permanence.

Where can I buy it? or .

7. Iron Man: Malibu Mansion attack

The set: Nabbing one of the films showiest set pieces, this official Lego kit lets you assemble Tony Starks clifftop abode - before it comes under attack from The Mandarin. This nifty collection of bricks includes five figures, the only Marvel one🃏 so far with a Pepper Potts.

Coolest detail: Explode the entire row of floor-to-ceiling windows of Starks manor with a handy switch. B🍷rilli🍬ant.

Where can I buy it? The Lego store over on or

6. The Dark Knight Rises: Tumbler Chase

The set: This official set features at its core Batmans most recent onscreen choice of transport: the Tumbler. Take to the streets of Gotham and knock down a load of barricades. Airborne attacks come courtesyꩵ of The Bat, also incꦉluded along with a handful of mini-figures.

Coolest detail: The Bats cockpit can accommodate two figures - so why not amp up t꧙he fanfic and pop Bane in alongside Batman as they chase down Commissioner Go💛rdon.

Where can I buy it? or

5. Ant-Man: Final Battle

The set: This mid-range set takes its cues from the climatic end battle of this year's comic book sleeper Ant-Man. Offering you the choice of super-powered Ant-Man or Hank Pym minifigs to take down Yellow Jacket is nice and all, but when the vill🌳ainous chap's got 𓄧his stud shooters to hand, why not go to the Dark Side?

Coolest detail: The 🐻outsized Lego b💖rick catapult: fly, Ant-Man, fly!

Where can I buy it? Grab a🍨 set ov𝕴er at for 21.99, or over on for $20. Perfect stocking stuffer prices.

4. The Lord Of The Rings: Mines Of Moria

The set: The Fellowships trek across Middle-Earth has arrived at the dreaded Mines Of Moria. Luckily ꧂the makers of this contraption have thrown in swords, chains, bows, axes and shields for Legolas, Boromir, Pippin and Gimli to fend off two Moria orcs and a mahoosive Cave Troll❀. Win the battle for a chance to reveal a hidden room stuffed with treasure.

Coolest detail: Sure, the giant Cave Troll is impressive. The expression immortalised on the face💧 of the Pippin figurine however, is genius. Wetting his pants or baring down? You decide.

Where can I buy it? and .

3. Harry Potter: Hogwart's Castle

The set: This staggering 1290-piece set is four levels high and incl🍌udes a host of rooms snatched straight from the movies; the Gryffindor tower, Dumbledores office (including the secret sliding stairs) and even the Great Hall decked out in Slytherin and Gryffindors house colors. The stained glass windows add that authentic touch to the world of Potter.

Coolest detail: Two figurine Dementors thrown in for good measuꦦre.

Where can I buy it? As an♐ older lim🥀ited edition set it's not cheap. It goes for 339.99 on and $595.00 on

2. Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters

The set: Who you gonna call... to ask about getting yo𝐆u this for your birthday? This massive homage to the Ghostbusters' iconic HQ is an extensively-detailed construction containing a whopping 4600 pieces. The two-storey building is kitted out with plenty of recognisable locales from the movie all of which you can explore with the nine minifigs included. Plus, tons of extra accessories dress up the firehouse; you can slide down the pole and blast Louis Tully to see if he's been attacked by Zuul's hell hounds yet. Sets like this don't come along often.

Coolest detail: Switch around the librarian's hairpiece and tra🥃nsform her from a bookslinger to ghastly ghoul.

Where can I buy it? The set is available from January 1, 2016, so keep your eyes peeled on the for pre-order infor﷽mation. If you can't wait that long for your ghostly fix, grab the highly-praised limited edition ECTO-1 set in the meantime, available in both the and .

1. Star Wars: Death Star

The set: The idea of slapping bricks together to forge a spherical Lego structure didnt deter the masters behind this feat. The Death Star battleships aesthetic snags the top spot as the definitive geek mirrorball. The attention to detail means youve got a lot to contend with - multiple decks, rotating laser turrets, a firing laser cannon, the Imperial conference chamber - each are prepped for a full re-enactment of the films major sceཧne𝔍s with the collection of character figurines included. Yes: the Vader and Luke battle is possible. It is over 10,000 pieces!

Coolest detail: The trash compactor. Thats all were saying.

Where can I buy it? It's still available in brand new condition for 333 in the and $399.95 in the . Scoop these up now before the mad Christmas rush. And hey, they'𝓀re bound to be🌠come collector's items in case you need any extra incentive...