Batman has for a while been one of the most popular comic book characters in the world, and the characters and models in the Lego Batman series should be familiar to most people. Lego Batman brings all your favorite characters from the comics and movies into your home, permitting you to assemble the cars and locations yourself and play out your own Batman scenarios.

The huge range of Lego Batman sets available include the Batcave, Arkham Asylum and the Chemical Warehouse, all with working gadgetry which make the sets superb for play even after you have finished building them. The Batcave features revolving parts, geared mechanisms and many other adjustable features that make for hours of fun. Lots of the sets feature Batman heroes or villains twinned with a vehicle, such as the Penguin and his submarine, the Joker and his helicopter, or Batman and the Batmobile. As with most Lego models, the spinning wheels and other transportable parts means building them is only part of the fun.

Like with all Lego sets, most of the appeal of Lego Batman comes from combining different sets and characters to make your own eventualities. Cars like the Batwing, the Bat-Tank and Robin's Scuba Jet can pop-up anywhere with any personality within, and the rocket firing mechanisms of cars like the Tumbler and the Joker's ice cream van mean that you can stage your own Batman fight scenes.

Lego Batman is ideal for both kids who enjoy the Batman films and cartoons, and for avid fans who are on the lookout for a new way to have  fun with the franchise.

The designs for the Lego Bionicle models is a fusion of conventional Lego designs and more advanced sets like Lego Technic.  As with many Lego series the models vary in size and difficulty so that you can find something that perfectly fits one's interest or capability.  Many of the models feature movable parts, and you can even combine them with Technic pieces like motors to make advanced custom models.

Mata Nui is a tropical island from traditional times, and it is living in fear of the noxious spirit Makuta. Six brave warriors know as the Toa must protect the island and its inhabitants from this malignant force. The Toa must find their masks of power to destory the Makuta, and the noxious Bohrok swarms that come after them. Even the residents of the island must arm themselves and join in the battle. The Lego Bionicle world forms a stimulating storyline for youngsters to take part in, and there are regular new releases that will sustain interest and add new twists to the tale. There are even Lego Bionicle film and computer game tie-ins that will allow kids to get even more involved in the story.

Some of the most well liked Lego Bionicle sets include the Toa Lhikan and Kikanalo Set, in which Toa Lihikan rides on one of the great beasts of Mata Nui, the Muaka and Kane-Ra featuring snapping jaws and adjustable claws, and the Bionicle Jetrax T6 which features retractable turbines, ball-firing jet blasters, and a cockpit which can seat Lego Bionicle figures.

All of the Lego Bionicle models are great fun to build, robust to play with, and feature a battle-against-evil story that will keep kids and teens entertained and excited for a long time.

SpongeBob SquarePants is a Nickelodeon series which has become one of the most poular tv cartoon series ever with both youngsters and adults. The inhabitants of Bikini Bottom have spawned huge ranges of merchandising, and the Lego SpongeBob Squarepants series isn't just one of the most popular of these, but also the funnest and wackiest choice of Lego sets around.

Many of the Lego SpongeBob Squarepants sets and figures are based on exact episodes from the SpongeBob cartoon, for example the Lego SpongeBob Adventures at Bikini Bottom set which includes famous locations from the show like SpongeBob's home, Patrick Star's rock and Squidward Tentacle's Tiki house. It also includes minifigures of all three characters, and tonnes of jellyfish with special catapult parts to launch them across the set.

Another popular Lego Spongebob SquarePants set is the Build-A-Bob-Set which can let you construct your own great custom version of SpongeBob, and see what goes on within his head. The eleven inch figure has the facility to spin his eyes and shoot jellyfish out of his mouth. It can eve be mixed with other sets like Buddy Bucket, Krusty Krab and Mrs. Puff's Boating School, and many more.

The newest Lego Spongebob SquarePants sets are based on the most recent episodes of the series, from late 2008, so if you start collecting SpongeBob SquarePants Lego you can rest assured that you'll have many more sets based on your favourite character from Bikini Bottom to come.

The size of the Star Wars saga universe means that there is almost unlimited scope for Lego models, with tons of different vehicles, characters and settings to select from. Lots of the most popular Lego Star Wars models are based on spaceships such as the Millennium Falcon or the X-Wing. Many of these models feature missile firing gadgetry, retractable landing gear and other sophisticated parts, so you can stage your own dogfights between whatever vehicles you select. Some Lego models even feature motorization, such as the Walking AT-AT.

Almost each Star Wars film or series is represented in the Lego Star Wars series, including the original and prequel trilogies, and the more current Clone Wars Television series. All of the major characters are available in Lego form, either included with sets or available to buy individually. They can be placed within Star Wars vehicles or used in sets like Jabba's Palace or the Mos Eisley Cantina.

The Lego Star Wars Nintendo games form an ideal complement to these Lego sets, allowing you to battle your way thru the complete franchise with Lego themed characters, but low in the hands-on aspect of the bricks and studs.

The number of Lego Star Wars sets available means you are going to be able to find something needing as  little or as much involvement as you like, from the relatively simple V-Wing to the huge 800-piece Clone Turbo Tank. Lego Star Wars is perfect for fans of the franchise who want to take command of the stories themselves, and even film their own Lego Star Wars films,  and it's also a great way way to introduce kids to the joys of Lego, using the Star Wars characters they know and love.