Football Highlights is LEGO’s collectible, display-led take on modern football icons, sitting closer to the brand’s adult-friendly “editions” style sets than classic play-first themes. These builds (Cristiano Ronaldo 43012, Lionel Messi 43011, Vinícius Jr. 43027 and Kylian Mbappé 43013) compete with the wider market of sports memorabilia, but with the familiar LEGO twist: something you assemble yourself, then keep on show.

Who will enjoy these — builders, collectors, or football fans?

If you like a quick, satisfying build with a clear end result, these make sense as desk or shelf pieces, and they’re also an easy shout for gifting to someone who follows a specific player. The appeal is less about complex techniques and more about the finished tribute, so pick the name that means something to you (or complete the set if you’re collecting).

• Choice of four players — useful if you want to match a club, era, or favourite.
• Display focus — better suited to showing off than heavy play.