Over the years, LEGO has celebrated some of humanity’s most influential figures — from pioneering scientists and daring explorers to beloved authors who shaped the imagination of generations. These collectible tribute sets blend storytelling, history, and creativity in signature LEGO style.
The journey began with the #40291 LEGO Creative Personalities (2018), a charming tribute to Hans Christian Andersen’s creative genius. In the #40410 LEGO Charles Dickens Tribute (2020), builders recreate a cozy vignette from A Christmas Carol, complete with Ebenezer Scrooge’s study and festive Victorian details.
The #40450 LEGO Amelia Earhart Tribute (2021) takes flight with a striking red Lockheed Vega airplane, honoring the pioneering aviator’s courage and groundbreaking achievements. A year later, the #40530 LEGO Jane Goodall Tribute (2022) paid homage to the world-renowned primatologist and conservationist with a thoughtful jungle scene, reflecting her life’s work protecting chimpanzees and the environment.
The same year, the #40579 LEGO Eiffel’s Apartment (2022) offered a glimpse into the private workspace of Gustave Eiffel, the visionary engineer behind Paris’s most iconic landmark — a perfect companion to the towering Eiffel Tower set.
In the #40595 LEGO Tribute to Galileo Galilei (2023), LEGO celebrated one of the fathers of modern science with a detailed observatory scene, complete with telescope, celestial diagrams, and a touch of Renaissance flair. Following this, #40690 LEGO Tribute to Jules Verne’s Books (2024) captured the imaginative worlds of the legendary science-fiction author, blending steampunk adventure with literary nostalgia.
And now, the #40766 LEGO Tribute to Jane Austen’s Books (2025) charms fans of classic literature with an elegant display celebrating Austen’s wit, insight, and timeless storytelling.
Playmobil has an extensive and beautiful historic figures collection, and I have always wished that LEGO would do something similar. The sets released so far are very promising and form a lovely mini-collection. I hope they will continue with similar sets in the future.
What do you think? How do you like these LEGO sets with historic figures? Do you have any of them already? Do you collect them? Who else would you like to see in the series? Feel free to share your thoughts and discuss in the comment section below!
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