Every LEGO master builder knows the frustration: standard baseplates can be flimsy, limiting or just too small for your grand ideas. That's where Slab Dream Lab comes in. Founded by Lyle Thompson in Athens, Georgia, this innovative brick-based company has transformed a simple basement project into a nationally recognised business, offering high-quality, durable LEGO baseplates that bring bigger and bolder creations to life. Slab Dream Lab first began in 2012 when Lyle's nine-

From staple brands such as Star Wars and Harry Potter to new licenses such as Transformers and Stranger Things, the LEGO BrickHeadz theme has had another action-packed 12 months, but in 2026, the theme gets another huge year. This is because, thanks to the ever-reliable Brick Tap Discord server, a list of several new and returning licenses is rumoured to be making their way into the blocky, collectable series of BrickHeadz. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles It's been over a decad

2026 will mark 14 years since we first saw Minecraft in brick-built LEGO form, initially under the LEGO Ideas brand as a micro-scale recreation of a small Minecraft world. But from 2014, LEGO Minecraft became a fully fledged theme, focusing on Minifigure-scale models alongside a couple of brick-built mobs and characters and even a couple of returning micro-scale sets. And the latest LEGO Minecraft micro-scale throwback set is releasing on the 1st of January 2026 with 21589

The LEGO Ideas theme is reportedly receiving a nostalgic LEGO Gift With Purchase alongside its 10th and final major release of 2025. In particular, this promotional model is 40773 The Goonies: The Walshes' Attic, which will be available alongside 21363 The Goonies from the 1st of November 2025. The 179-piece build is a compact yet detailed brick-built recreation of the attic scene from The Goonies, where the Goonies themselves find a treasure map leading to One-Eyed Willy'

The LEGO Ideas theme is closing out 2025 with one of its most exciting and nostalgic releases yet: 21363 The Goonies. Inspired by the beloved 1980s adventure movie, this brand new 18+ set brings One-Eyed Willy's pirate ship and the world of The Goonies to life in brick-built form for the very first time. The Important Details Launching on 1st November 2025, 21363 The Goonies will include 2,912 pieces and retail for $299.99 / €299.99 / £259.99, becoming the 10th and final LEG

Just last week, the LEGO Group teased some of the celebrations that we can expect from the LEGO NINJAGO theme ahead of another massive year for the line of sets, celebrating 15 years of the homegrown theme. Along with 11 new sets launching on the 1st of January 2026, another two will follow on the 1st of March 2026: 71853 Jay's Dragon Mech Fight and 71860 Lloyd's Titan Mech - 15th Anniversary. 71853 Jay's Dragon Mech Fight The two sets in this mini LEGO NINJAGO wave are com

Middle-earth looks set to expand again in brick-built LEGO form as a brand new LEGO The Lord of the Rings model is rumoured to be releasing in 2026. The LEGO Group has steadily rebuilt its Lord of the Rings portfolio since its grand return in 2023, with this year in particular featuring two sets from the epic high-fantasy novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. And in 2026, we'll see at least another two sets: the previously reported 11373 The Lord of the Rings: Sauron Bust and an entirely

Great Scott! Another official reveal has taken place, and it's another 2026 presentation belonging to the LEGO Speed Champions theme. Following on from official images of 77255 Lightning McQueen last month, the homegrown LEGO theme has showcased another movie-inspired car, this time travelling all the way back to the 1980s with 77256 Time Machine from Back to the Future. The 9+ model releases on the 1st of January 2026 alongside a further five brick-built high-speed cars. I

The latest LEGO Icons display model of 10366 Tropical Aquarium has just been officially revealed to go alongside the striking 4,154-piece display model is its corresponding, exclusive Gift With Purchase . This GWP in particular is 5009823 Fish Tank Filter & Fish Food, which will only be available with purchases of the 18+ $479.99 / €449.99  / £399.99 fish tank from the 13th to the 19th of November 2025. Similar to last month's 5009609 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Compass , 5009823

The LEGO Icons theme is recreating a vibrant underwater world next month with one of the most visually striking display-worthy models of the year: 10366 Tropical Aquarium. Following the success of recent licensed LEGO Icons sets such as 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Ship  and the rumoured 10356 Star Trek: USS Enterprise D , the LEGO Group is turning its attention from the stars and seas to the underwater world in a non-licensed format. 10366 Tropical Aquarium is the l

Next month, the LEGO Group is both heading at light speed to the 22nd century with 10356 Star Trek: USS Enterprise D and diving deep with an incredibly expensive and detailed display model of 10366 Tropical Aquarium . The latter model was just leaked the other day, and along with the $499.99 / €499.99  / £449.99 set, an exclusive Gift With Purchase will be available starting from the 13th of November 2025. Similar to last month's 5009609 Captain Jack Sparrow’s Compass , 500

The LEGO Ideas theme will start 2026 with a range of brick-built animal-centric sets, including the previously rumoured 21365 Love Birds and the focus of today's article, 21366 Floating Sea Otter. The latest 18+ branded LEGO set will include a total of 1,234 pieces retailing for $119.99 / €109.99  / £99.99. 21366 releases just two months after the Valentine's Day-inspired Love Birds on the 1st of March 2026, marking a much cheaper and unlicensed start of the year for the LE

The LEGO Icons theme is taking a deep dive next month with one of the most visually striking display-worthy models of the year - 10366 Tropical Aquarium. Following the success of recent licensed LEGO Icons sets such as 10365 Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Ship and the rumoured 10356 Star Trek: USS Enterprise D , the LEGO Group are turning its attention from the stars and seas to the underwater world in a non-licensed format. The Important Details 10366 Tropical Aquarium is t

October has already been a busy month for promotions as the LEGO Group has been busy cashing in on its first $1,000 set of 75419 Death Star . The second half of the month will be filled with even more brand-new LEGO GWPs , including the previously revealed 40785 Northern Lights Diorama and the focus of today's article: 40774 Classic Animation Scenes. The 9+ model will be available from the 28th to the 31st of October 2025 with all LEGO purchases over $130. The 270-piece buil

2026 marks 20 years of both LEGO DC and LEGO Batman, and to celebrate, LEGO have officially unveiled four anniversary sets, all releasing...

Each day we get ever closer to 2026, and with that, we get ever closer to the launch of possibly one of the most anticipated licensed LEGO themes since the initial release of LEGO Star Wars back in 1999. We've already covered the rumours of three sets launching on the 27th of February 2026 to debut the LEGO Pokémon theme, but the Summer of 2026 will be even more action-packed as a reported 17 sets will be released during this timeframe. Of these 17 sets, it's expected that

Not only is 2026 a big birthday for one of LEGO's most popular homegrown brands of NINJAGO , but it's also the 20th anniversary of the...

The LEGO City theme is already rumoured to have a busy and action-driven start to 2026, with a total of 21 sets releasing at the start of the new year . And just a couple of months later, the unlicensed LEGO theme will also see the launch of two more sets, including possibly the most expensive set of 2026 for the theme: 60508 Police Train Heist. The 7+ model includes a total of 1,313 pieces retailing for $199.99 / €199.99 / £179.99 once it's available from the 1st of March 2

LEGO Smart Play will be the main gimmick in 2026 for the LEGO Group, and so it's no surprise that one of LEGO's best-selling themes will be seeing multiple sets released with the Smart Play technology integrated. The first LEGO Star Wars Smart Play sets are expected to release on the 1st of January 2025, alongside a further eight brand new models which range from the usual brick-built characters and playsets to further 18+ midi-scale starships. The two LEGO Star Wars Smart

This year, the LEGO Botanical Collection became a fully fledged theme, releasing a total of ten sets and expanding the range of flowers and plants in brick-built LEGO form. In 2026, the line mainly targeted towards older fans will be expanding even further, and this begins with the release of 11501 Tulip Bouquet on the 1st of January 2026. The 18+ model includes a total of 576 pieces retailing for $59.99 / €59.99 / £54.99. The first LEGO Botanical build of 2026 will reporte

2025 has treated us to two LEGO The Lord of the Rings branded sets, and 2026 looks to continue this trend and the LEGO Icons subtheme. The first of these, just like June's 10367 The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook , is the cheaper of the two, taking inspiration from previous builds seen in other licensed LEGO themes. In particular, 11373 will be a completely brick-built bust of the main antagonist himself, Sauron. 11373 The Lord of the Rings: Sauron Bust will capture the

The LEGO Group have given us our first look at some 2026 bricks for the LEGO NINJAGO theme ahead of another milestone for the homgrown line of sets. Thanks to content creators lucky enough to attend Fan Media Days 2025 in Billund, Denmark, we have a sneak preview of LEGO NINJAGO's 15th anniversary celebrations, which begin as early as the 1st of January 2026. Those at the event were shown a LEGO NINJAGO -themed display stand, decorated with an exclusive NINJAGO 15th anniver

Our fourth and final LEGO Wonders of the Natural World series has been officially revealed as one of four exclusive LEGO Gift With...

Whilst 2026 looks to be dominated by the brand new technology LEGO Smart Play and the introduction of Pokémon to the brand's ever-expanding portfolio, another gaming license will be returning next year. In particular, LEGO The Legend of Zelda will be hitting shelves once again following the success of September 2024's 77092 Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 . On the 1st of March 2026, however, the Zelda model will be entirely focused on the Ocarina of Time rather than 77092's 2-in-1