This year, Lego has broken the records for both largest and smallest sets of all time.

LEGO has officially shattered two major size records this year by introducing both the largest and the smallest sets in the company's illustrious history. These extreme releases showcase the incredible breadth of the LEGO catalog, ranging from a monumental architectural masterpiece to minuscule branded accessories that push the boundaries of what constitutes a standalone set.

Taking the crown for the biggest LEGO set of all time is set 21065 Sagrada Familia, an architectural marvel boasting an astonishing 12,060 pieces. This massive build officially surpasses the previous record holder, set 31203 World Map, which contained 11,695 pieces (though that set did not require all elements to be used simultaneously).

At the opposite end of the spectrum, LEGO has also redefined its smallest release ever. While several historic sets contained just a single piece—with the previous volume record held by set 1115 "Lighting Brick, 4.5V" from 1980—three new Pokémon Smart tags (sets 4000701, 4000702, and 4000703) now claim the title. These items consist of simple 2x2 tiles, making them physically smaller than the vintage 2x2 lighting brick and technically securing their place as the smallest LEGO sets of all time.

These record-breaking extremes highlight LEGO's ongoing ability to surprise builders with both micro-scale minimalism and macro-scale ambition. Whether you plan on tackling massive architectural builds or collecting tiny tiles, you might want to organize your workspace with a LEGO storage organizer before diving into your next project.