Why are some Lego Technic 18+?
This could be because it uses more complex building techniques or that it is simply a display piece. For example, the botanical sets are not complicated builds, but they’re not aimed at children. Our complex LEGO® sets make the perfect gifts for 18+ year olds and adults and are designed for builders who collect LEGO® bricks or who want to be challenged. Shop Now.LEGO’s 18+ rating is a branding strategy, not a restriction. These sets are part of LEGO’s push to attract and celebrate AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO)—a growing global community of adult enthusiasts who build for relaxation, creativity, and artistic expression. In the past, larger or more intricate sets were labeled 16+.They’re not 18+ for difficulty/piece count. It’s a marketing gimmick, as many adults buy and build Lego for themselves. By buying an 18+ set, it’s deemed acceptable by society, and people won’t feel embarrassed buying it (that’s how a lot of people will see it). They’re usually sets for display, rather than play.They’re not 18+ for difficulty/piece count. It’s a marketing gimmick, as many adults buy and build Lego for themselves. By buying an 18+ set, it’s deemed acceptable by society, and people won’t feel embarrassed buying it (that’s how a lot of people will see it). They’re usually sets for display, rather than play.