While the Millennium Falcon is undoubtedly Star Wars’ most iconic ship, the Tantive IV holds its own. Like Solo’s classic speed demon, the Tantive IV even made its way into the sequel series. If you're starting a starship collection, this is a must-have. It also helps you save a few bucks.
You’d be hard-pressed to find a PopMech list without some version of the Millennium Falcon featured somewhere. Fortunately, one of our favorite sets is once again on sale, and this super-affordable option is much more palatable than some previous Falcon sets, which were priced at close to $1,000. This is a smaller 921-piece set, obviously, but a great sub-$100 option for collectors.
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Smart Bricks just came out this year, and I haven’t seen them on sale—until now. This is a smart, tech-integrated version of one of Lego’s most iconic Star Wars scenes, and it’s now 20 percent off. It features Vader’s legendary battle with his son Luke, while the villainous Emperor Palpatine watches from his throne. It also plays the Imperial March, which is objectively awesome.
We had to include a car set, and nearly 40 percent off the popular Lego Mercedes dual set made this a no-brainer. This is ideal for aspiring engineers or mechanics, featuring authentic features, real-opening doors, and two driver minifigures. When it comes to interactive sets, this should be at or near the top of your list.
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I genuinely did not think I’d see one of the new Pokémon sets on sale in my lifetime. This is one of the less expensive ones, but an essential, nonetheless. And hey, 22 percent off is 22 percent off. Eevee’s popularity continues to soar with every new TCG drop featuring an Eeveelution (like the upcoming 30th anniversary set), so you can put aside a little of those savings and put them towards market-price cards. If you can even find those...
An advent calendar always makes a great gift, but it’s one you typically have to give before the holidays come around. Luckily, the latest Lego Star Wars advent calendar is already on sale, and at $30, it’s a reasonable “just because” gift. This is one of our favorites yet, and it’s Mandalorian-themed. Grogu in a Christmas sweater — how can you go wrong?
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This is one of our all-time favorites, and it’s the first time we’ve seen it on sale. It makes the perfect gift for retro gamers, but if you want to get something for yourself, we won’t judge. It’s an awesome display piece, and it looks just like the real thing. If you’re missing the OG Game Boy in your collection, this is a pretty wallet-friendly alternative.
Amazon has a knack for discounting sets when something is trending. Spider-Man fits that bill, with the latest movie hitting theaters a couple of months ago. This isn’t a Brand New Day set, but it’s nonetheless pretty sick. It’s one of the top-rated Marvel sets on Amazon, and it’s now at a 365-day low. And with the new Avengers film around the corner, you can’t go wrong, especially if Tobey Maguire’s Spidey makes his rumored appearance.
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The holidays are right around the corner, and you can never go wrong gifting flowers. They also don’t have to be real. Lego flower arrangements are arguably more thoughtful, especially for a Lego fanatic. Plus, they won’t ever wilt, which is always a good thing. We’d consider those baked-in savings.
This set is surprisingly hard to come by. It’s been rereleased in recent years, but I couldn’t get my hands on it for a while. Not only is it available on Amazon, but it’s even on sale. It’s one of the pricier options on this list, but we’ll take the $30 off any day of the week. We love the 80s nostalgia—not to mention the only opportunity to get Christopher Lloyd in minifigure form. That right there is priceless.
Tim Kohut is the Deals and Trends Editor for Popular Mechanics, Men’s Health, Best Products, and Runner's World. He has extensive product review and gear coverage expertise, particularly in tech, home, auto, and health. Tim was previously the Deputy Commerce Editor of The Drive and a Commerce Editor at BGR. He’s also overseen gear coverage and strategy at Popular Science, Bob Vila, Outdoor Life, and Field and Stream. He has a strong affinity for cats, Batman, and early 90’s Nicolas Cage films, in that order.










