The LEGO Icons theme is once again heading to space this year, as not only are we getting the LEGO Classic Space-inspired 11374 Pinball Machine, but we're getting a brand new NASA-branded model. In particular, this is 11382 Hubble Space Telescope, which is one of two sets for the Icons theme releasing on the 1st of August 2026. The 18+ model includes a total of 1,552 pieces retailing for $139.99 / €129.99 / £119.99. This piece count suggests that the LEGO Group will once agai

It's been a while since we last had a LEGO Ideas reveal, with the last official presentation for the theme taking place in March with 21367 Tintin Moon Rocket. But thankfully, following the release of 21368 Peanuts: Snoopy's Doghouse, the 18+ theme is expected to release a total of three sets in August - almost doubling the total number of Ideas sets released so far in 2026. The first of these which we're looking at is 21369 X-Files, originally designed by Brent Waller (WetWi

Following the launch of three brand new LEGO Botanical sets earlier this week, the theme is quite literally growing even more this summer. In particular, a new LEGO leak has surfaced, thanks to retailer Spar.at, giving us our first look at an unexpected Botanicals set of 11512 Hanging Golden Pothos. The latest 18+ model for one of LEGO's most popular themes includes 372 pieces and retails for $49.99 / €49.99 / £44.99. 11512 is expected to be released on the 1st of August 2026

The record has been broken as the brand new largest LEGO set by piece count has been officially revealed today. Taking the crown from 2021's 31203 World Map, 21065 Sagrada Família has been presented, honouring 100 years since the death of the Catalan architect and designer Antoni Gaudí. The third of four sets from the LEGO Architecture theme in 2026 will be released on the 1st of November 2026, delayed from its original July release date. The 18+ model includes an incredible

Formula 1 returns this weekend with an action-packed month ahead as the global sport starts its European tour. And what better place to start than Monaco, an iconic street circuit known for its history and twisty turns, which is also the place of our latest LEGO Formula 1 official presentation. In particular, the LEGO Group have revealed a further two brick-built F1 helmets to add to the previous Ferrari helmets of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc released last month. This

Following the official reveal of 42240 Aston Martin AMR25 F1 Car just a few days ago, we have official images of nearly every LEGO Technic set for 2026, bar two builds. And one of these sets is the next flagship 1:8 supercar set in the theme's ever-expanding range of expertly designed brick-built vehicles. In particular, this is 42232 Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear, which continues the LEGO Group's tradition of releasing a LEGO Technic supercar every other year. The last vehicle a

Following the official presentation of all twelve LEGO Pokémon SMART Play August 2026 sets, we now have official images of the third-ever Gift With Purchase for the gaming theme. While it's another highly sought-after Pokémon promotional set, 40887 Ditto as Squirtle: Movie Night also becomes the first LEGO SMART Play GWP. The 7+ model includes a total of 185 pieces and is reportedly available now with any LEGO Pokémon pre-orders over $130 / €130 / £110. The exclusive Gift Wit

The LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company International have officially unveiled the next major wave of LEGO Pokémon sets, introducing twelve brand new LEGO Pokémon SMART Play builds arriving on the 1st of August 2026. Featuring fan favourite Pokémon, including Pikachu, Charizard, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Gengar, Eevee, Mewtwo, and Mew, the latest lineup expands the LEGO Pokémon theme with a strong focus on interactive, screen-free play powered by LEGO SMART Play technology, rather

The LEGO Group has officially teased the next additions to the growing LEGO Editions Formula 1 helmet collection, with McLaren stars Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris set to receive their own brick-built recreations this June. Following the recent Ferrari releases based on Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton last month, the spotlight now shifts to the reigning McLaren duo this summer. Shared across LEGO's official social media channels, the teaser heavily hints towards two papaya

The Formula 1 circus is heading to Monaco this weekend, for the Jewel in the F1 crown, but in exactly a months time, the global sport will be expanding its partnership with our favourite toy manufacturer even further. In particular, the LEGO Group has officially revealed 42240 Aston Martin AMR25 F1 Car - our third-ever LEGO set based on the ever-present Aston Martin Formula 1 team. Based on Aston Martin's real-world 2025 Formula 1 challenger, the AMR25 has now been recreated

After years of comic-inspired sets and appearances based on Spider-Man, the LEGO Group is finally turning its attention to Sony's Venom trilogy with the official reveal of 76356 Venom Bust. Launching on the 1st of July 2026, the latest LEGO Marvel display model brings the alien symbiote to life in brick-built form, taking inspiration from the big screen version of the iconic antihero. While some fans may have been hoping for a playset or larger character build, 76356 Venom Bu

As part of Minecraft Live this weekend at TwitchCon 2026, the LEGO Group have unexpectedly revealed a brand new Minecraft set for 2026, and likely the last of another busy year for the gaming theme. In particular, this is 21591 The Twisted Warden Battle, which releases later this summer on the 1st of August 2026 alongside the previously revealed 21582 Chicken Jockey. 21591 The Twisted Warden Battle is a rare LEGO Minecraft set based on one of MOJANG Studios' spin-off Minecraf

June delivers one of the most diverse LEGO release waves of 2026, combining major collector-focused display models with a huge selection of family-friendly and play-driven sets. Leading the month is 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith, an enormous 18+ recreation of Gondor's legendary white city and one of the year's biggest LEGO launches. That flagship release also arrives with its own exclusive companion GWP, 40893 The Lord of the Rings: Grond. Beyond Middle-earth, Jun

Following our first look at the set via a Star Wars Kids YouTube video, the LEGO Group has today officially revealed 75454 Imperial Remnant AT-AT with INT-4. The 10+ set is the latest LEGO Star Wars build based on Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, and the biggest so far. It will release on the 1st of August 2026 alongside a further three LEGO Star Wars sets, including 75453 Offworld Sandcrawler and Mudhorn, which has also been officially revealed today. The short animated

A week on from the release of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, and what better way to celebrate the return of Star Wars to the big screen than with more brand-new LEGO sets. In particular, the LEGO Group have today officially revealed a further two 2026 sets of 75453 Offworld Sandcrawler and Mudhorn and 75454 Imperial Remnant AT-AT with INT-4. The focus of this article is the larger of the two models, 75453 Offworld Sandcrawler and Mudhorn. Based on one of the very first

Just a few days ago, we covered both the rumoured 18+ additions to the LEGO Pokémon line and the theme becoming just the second LEGO license to embrace LEGO SMART Play after eight LEGO Star Wars SMART Play sets were released in March. Following on from these rumours, we now have confirmation via an unofficial leak that a fifth LEGO Pokémon SMART Play set is coming this summer, alongside 72157 Charmander and Geodude's Cavern Clash, 72159 Jigglypuff Concert, 72164 Pikachu's Tra

Our first look at LEGO Star Wars 75454 Imperial Remnant AT-AT with INT-4 may have arrived through a newly released animated Star Wars Kids YouTube video. While the set itself has not yet been officially revealed by the LEGO Group, the two-minute video appears to showcase the upcoming August 2026 model, alongside several previously unseen Imperial Remnant LEGO Minifigures. A total of three brand new Imperial Remnant figures appear in 75454 Imperial Remnant AT-AT with INT-4, wh

June is one of, if not the, busiest release windows for the LEGO Group, with around 120 sets expected to release next week. With so many exciting and unique builds releasing, we've created this article covering every individual reveal article written here at Bricks Up, covering the many launches for June 2026. From the biggest LEGO Lord of the Rings set yet and the debut LEGO Shrek model, to expanding ranges from staple themes like LEGO City, LEGO Friends and LEGO Disney. The

After a hectic weekend of racing at this year's Canadian Grand Prix, a brand new Formula 1-branded set is now expected to be released this summer as part of the LEGO Group's continued partnership with the global sport. In particular, it's a brand new LEGO Technic F1 set and only our third ever LEGO set based on the ever-present Aston Martin team with 42240 Aston Martin AMR26 F1 Car. While March's 42228 McLaren MCL39 F1 Car was based on McLaren's title-winning car last year, 4

While we've seen the LEGO Group capture the alien symbiote Venom multiple times over the years, this summer, the Danish toy manufacturer will finally be shifting their attention from the comics to Sony's Venom trilogy. The comic version of Venom and the character's appearance in Spider-Man have been recreated in brick-built form multiple times, but on the 1st of July 2026, we'll be seeing the release of 76356 Venom Bust. Fans may have hoped for something other than a brick-bu

The hype and discussion around LEGO SMART Play and its groundbreaking technology may have gone a bit quiet in the last few weeks, but the LEGO Group are continuing to introduce sets with its most intelligent brick yet. In March, we saw the galaxy play back as the LEGO Star Wars theme produced eight SMART Play-branded sets. Now, at least four more sets incorporating the new technology are coming for the LEGO Pokémon theme. These four sets will release on the 1st of August alon

While many LEGO themes have already had their summer 2026 sets officially presented, the LEGO Group are saving some of the best reveals until last, with the debut 2026 LEGO Pokémon theme being one of them. After just three entirely adult-oriented sets released on Pokémon day in February, rumours indicate that up to 16 sets could be launching on the 1st of August 2026. Three of these are more 18+ branded models to add to the previously mentioned February debut releases. 72160

Three brand new LEGO Botanicals sets are launching in just over a week's time, but the LEGO Group have now accidentally given us a sneak peek at their next nature-inspired build. In particular, this is 11513 Dark Flowers, which introduces a moodier colour palette for the Botanicals theme once it releases at some point this year. Along with an unconfirmed release date, the set's piece count and price are currently both unknown as well. Regardless, the official LEGO Builder app

The LEGO Group has officially revealed the final LEGO Speed Champions set of the summer and the year, with 77263 BMW M3 (E30). Following an initial behind-the-scenes teaser from BMW M Motorsport, we now have official images of the brick-built car, which becomes just the second ever BMW Speed Champions model after 2024's 76922 BMW M4 GT3 & BMW M Hybrid V8 Race Cars. The time, however, the August 2026 model shifts the focus from modern hypercars to historic touring legends, wit