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type: "Article"
title: "Why Doesn’t LEGO® Make Military sets?"
description: "LEGO® means to play well. And, playing well means that depictions of war and military-related themes are left out of the building equation for your benefit!"
resource: https://baumlinks.com/lego-fun-facts-trivia/why-doesnt-lego-make-military-sets/
tags: ["Baumlinks LEGO® Fun Facts And Trivia Post Archive"]
timestamp: 2024-11-21T08:04:12+00:00
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**The answer is straightforward: _Because it does not align with LEGO® Group’s vision._**



Build LEGO®, not militaries. [LEGO® incorporates what it stands for](/okf/posts/lego-fun-facts-trivia/what-does-lego-stand-for.md) into everything it does, and this means a strict adherence to staying away from any scene, depiction, or scenario that could be related to a violent, graphic, or war-like scene. As children around the world engage, build, and imagine with fantasy-driven LEGO® sets, the iconic toy manufacturer wants to ensure contemporary war is never brought up or integrated into LEGO® sets.



![LEGO® Imperial Stormtrooper Minifigures With One Holding Peace Sign](https://baumlinks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LEGO®-Imperial-Stormtrooper-Minifigs-Holding-Peace-Sign.jpg)



## Are There Any Exceptions?



Technically speaking, [LOTR LEGO® sets](/okf/posts/lego-lord-of-the-rings/why-are-lego-lord-of-the-rings-sets-so-expensive.md), Viking LEGO®, Star Wars LEGO®, and Medieval-themed LEGO® sets depict some scenes of violence. **However**, Lord of The Rings LEGO® sets and Star Wars LEGO® sets depict fantasy-related action scenes that **have never occurred anywhere** – because they are fictional franchises!



Additionally, while there have been medieval and Viking wars in the past, **all modern-day cultures are so removed from these quasi-historical depictions that they might as well be fantasy**.



## But What If I Really Want Military LEGO®?



Honestly, you are never going to find anything besides bows, spears, swords, armor, lightsabers, and laser guns. So, if you want military related LEGO®, you are going to have to buy LEGO® compatible military items (which are not endorsed by LEGO®), build a LEGO® MOC of a military scene yourself, or [customize your LEGO® minifigures](/okf/posts/lego-minifigure/how-make-custom-lego-minifigures-diy-painting-finding-parts.md) to fit the MOC.



## Make LEGO® Not War



Challenge yourself to build outside of the box and create accurate depictions of historical scenes and events without artillery. LEGO® is a toy for playing well together – and that means a complete omission of war. Enjoy and happy building!



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