How to Buy Legos

Choose Legos as a gift for any kid. So many different kits are available, you're bound to find a set appropriate for any interest. Even an adult will get a kick out of the Lego Air Zeppelin or a Lego System Star Wars Tie Fighter.

Check out the Classic Lego Playtable, which costs about $20. Meant for ages 5 to 12, this isn't a kit as much as a set of assorted pieces ' including 400 bricks, two Lego people, and a storage box/building desk. The Lego Classic Box ($6) contains 120 pieces including wheels, propellers, and a Lego person; the Classic Bucket ($10) contains 400 bricks, two Lego people, house pieces, and wheels.

Expect to pay anywhere from $2 for a small kit (about 10 pieces) to more than $200 for something as complex as the Lego Robotics Invention System (717 pieces including a programmable microcomputer).

Look for Legos at toy stores and discount stores such as Wal-Mart and Target.

Shop online for Legos at eToys, Wal-Mart Online, and Amazon.

Order your Legos early and allow as much as three weeks for delivery.