25 Lego sets every serious collector needs to own

2. Parisian Restaurant – 2,469 pieces

Bon jour! Who doesn’t love a French café? The colors, the architecture, the atmosphere is just to die for. Well, your wallet might die if you purchase this LEGO Parisian Restaurant set at its list price of $159.99. But just take a look at all of the intricate and adorable details, from the blue-tiled roof to the elegant white trim and the tiny café tables on the ground floor. Pose your five minifigures – a chef, a waiter, a girl, and a couple in love – for any number of charming scenes. First, ride your minifigures up to the restaurant in the sweet red scooter. Then, have them order some delicious items from the menu such as croissants, cupcakes, hotdogs, and cheese wedges. The waiter will take orders and deliver them to the chef in the interior kitchen, which includes several different appliances and utensils. After the day is done, send your minifigures to relax in the second-floor apartment, an area equipped with a kitchenette, a bed, and a fireplace. Are your minifigures feeling a little artistic inspiration? Troop them up to the very top floor of the restaurant to paint out their wildest dreams in an artist’s studio.

There is no end to the kind of stories you can create with this set. It is both a LEGO builder and a LEGO player’s dream come true. Thankfully, it is still available on the online LEGO store, for $159.99.