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 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

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...

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

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

Lunar New Year LEGO sets have been some of the most exciting, detailed and Minifigure-packed sets in recent years and on the 1st of January 2026, we'll be receiving a further two LEGO Chinese New Year branded sets. These sets in particular are 80118 and 80119, which both currently have no rumoured set name but will be releasing in January to tie in with the Year of the Horse celebrations. 80118 TBC LEGO Chinese New Year Even though we have no set names, we can expect both mo

2026 will be another exciting, surprising and sometimes disappointing year of LEGO sets, but there's one theme in particular that...

Along with three Spidey and His Amazing Friends , another nine Super Hero themed sets will be releasing on the 1st of January 2026 from the ever-popular LEGO Marvel theme. The first of many waves for the licensed theme consists of small, pocket money builds such as 76335 Ghost Rider Bike and 76337 Miles Morales Mech, along with another 18+ display model of 76344 Buildable Iron Man. The Winter 2026 wave even consists of a more accessible Daily Bugle coming under the set numbe

In 2026, LEGO is set to redefine interactive building with the launch of its Smart Play initiative and the revolutionary LEGO Smart Brick. First tested in select regions in 2024, the Smart Brick represents an evolution of LEGO Super Mario technology, combining lights, sounds, sensors, scannable tags, and wireless charging to create a responsive, hybrid play experience. Smart Play is expected to become a major focus across LEGO’s entire portfolio, spanning from 4+ Friends se

Just one more LEGO Ideas set remains for 2025, and once 21363 The Goonies (1985) releases on the 1st of November 2025, it will mark the end of a record-breaking year for the 18+ theme. Just two months later, though, and the Ideas brand will be launching its first set of 2026: 21365 Love Birds. The 18+ model will retail for $49.99 / €49.99  / £44.99 from the 1st of January 2025 as a LEGO store and Target exclusive. 21365 Love Birds is likely to be this year's perfect LEGO Va

The ever-popular LEGO Modular Building Collection continues to go from strength to strength, as following on from this year's 10350 Tudor Corner , a brand new Modular Building will be launching on the 1st of January 2026. Reportedly coming under the set number 11371, this latest addition to the long-running LEGO Icons line will include a total of 3,456 pieces retailing for $229.99 / €229.99 / £199.99. Even though no set name has been confirmed for the 2026 model, current rum

After releasing only a couple of sets each of the past few years, the LEGO Architecture theme is set to have a much busier 2026. The 18+ line of brick-built models will have its first of four sets for the new year released on the 1st of January 2026. This set in particular is 21064 Paris, taking us back to the beautiful and culture-packed streets of France. The 2026 model will include a total of 958 pieces retailing for $79.99 / €79.99 / £69.99. 21064 Paris is likely to be s

LEGO DUPLO has never been covered here at Bricks Up before, but as the theme continues to introduce the next generation of brick-builders whilst expanding into licenses such as Bluey and Peppa Pig, it's only right that we cover the latest rumours from the toddler-targeted theme. On the 1st of January 2026, LEGO DUPLO will release a total of eight sets, ranging from small vehicles to sets brimming with creativity and customisation, with three different builds in just one se

The LEGO Friends theme is kicking off 2026 with another varied and colourful wave of brick-built models. A total of 17 sets are rumoured to be releasing on the 1st of January 2026, ranging from small 4+ sets to large houses, stables and the latest editions to the ever-expanding Heartlake City. The Summer wave for the unlicensed LEGO theme will bring even more colour and play with the release of the Kenny Ortega LEGO Friends Live-Action Musical Special... 42675 Unicorn Cake De

LEGO Technic is gearing up for another exciting 12 months with a total of six sets rumoured for a 1st of January 2026 launch. From farming machinery and pull-back monster trucks to space exploration and high-performance supercars, the Winter 2026 wave covers a broad spectrum of real-world engineering and imaginative play. The most expensive and exciting of which is 42224 Porsche 911 GT3 R AO Rexy Racing Car, which will likely be the first of many LEGO Technic sets in 2026 t

The ever-popular and creative LEGO Creator 3-in-1 theme looks set for a big start to the brand new year, with a total of nine sets rumoured to be launching on the 1st of January 2026 for the non-licensed themed. The wave includes the usual mix of adventurous, cute and sometimes crazy builds with the most expensive, 31385 Sea Animals: Beautiful Dolphins, retailing for just $49.99 / €49.99 / £44.99, along with many, many more brick-built animal builds. 31376 Cute Hamster with