2026 is another big year for LEGO's gaming themes, whilst the likes of LEGO Animal Crossing and LEGO Super Mario take a step back, LEGO Pokémon is debuting to the excitement of many fans and LEGO The Legend of Zelda returns following the success of September 2024's 77092 Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 . Releasing on the 1st of March 2026, the second-ever LEGO Zelda model is entirely focused on the Ocarina of Time rather than 77092's 2-in-1 set featuring both the Ocarina of Time a

The LEGO Group may have already presented the ground-breaking SMART Play system but the Danes didn't showcase all of the interactive playsets coming in 2026 from the brand's most popular license. Current rumours suggest that along with the three previously revealed LEGO Star Wars SMART Play sets, another five SMART models are expected in March and followed by at least three more in an action-packed summer for the intergalactic theme... 75420 Luke's Landspeeder Luke's Landsp

27th of February 2026 will be one of the biggest days of the year for LEGO and Pokémon fans, as, along with three 18+ models and an exclusive Gift With Purchase , LEGO's latest new license theme will also launch a brand new Insiders Reward set. In particular, this is 40911 Mini Pokémon Center, which includes a total of 233 pieces and will be available from late February in exchange for 2,500 Insiders points. The 18+ model is inspired by the various versions of the Pokémon Ce

Almost 12 months after the original announcement, LEGO Pokémon  is finally here as the LEGO Group has officially revealed three brand new sets for the latest licensed theme in LEGO's ever-expanding portfolio. All three models are branded as 18+, available to catch and build from Pokémon Day on the 27th of February 2026. Out of the three models, 72153 is the biggest and most expensive, with a whopping 6,838 pieces retailing for $649.99 / €649.99 / £579.99. Likely one of the bi

One of the most iconic and memorable moments from the original Star Wars trilogy returns to brick-built LEGO form, but this time in the most interactive and play-driven way yet. That's right, the third and final LEGO Star Wars SMART Play set officially revealed at CES 2026 is 75427 Throne Room Duel & A-Wing. The 9+ model is the biggest Star Wars set releasing on the 1st of March 2026, including 962 pieces retailing for a whopping $159.99 / €159.99 / £139.99. The central buil

The galaxy plays back in 2026 as LEGO Star Wars is the first theme to debut LEGO's latest technology of the SMART Play system. Along with 75421 Darth Vader's TIE Fighter, 75423 Luke’s Red Five X-Wing has also been revealed ahead of its 1st of March 2026. Just like the TIE Fighter, the X-Wing combines lights, sounds, sensors, scannable tags, and wireless charging to create a responsive, hybrid play experience in this all-in-one LEGO SMART Play playset. 584 pieces retailing f

SMART Play will be taking over the world of LEGO in 2026, and naturally, the first theme that LEGO is bringing this groundbreaking technology to is LEGO Star Wars . The Danish toy manufacturer has officially revealed three 'all-in-one' sets, which all include the basic fundamentals of LEGO SMART Play : the SMART Brick, various SMART Tags, exclusive SMART Minifigures and the wireless charging platform for the SMART Brick. 75421 Darth Vader's TIE Fighter is the focus of this ar

With LEGO Smart Play officially debuting in the LEGO Star Wars theme on the 1st of March 2026, attention is naturally turning toward the Smart Play Minifigures included across the rumoured wave of eight sets. Unlike traditional LEGO Minifigures , Smart Play figures will feature integrated electronic components, permanently attached torso and leg elements, and internal sensors allowing them to interact with Smart Bricks and Smart Tags. While these technology-driven Minifig

As we officially begin 2026, it's another massive 12 months for the LEGO Group as it debuts one of the most anticipated licensed themes of all time: LEGO Pokémon . The gaming and anime-based LEGO line was first announced in March 2025, with the first sets anticipated to release in late February. Since this official announcement and teaser, we've had no further confirmation from LEGO themselves regarding the brand new theme. However, reliable sources from the community have sh

Not one but two LEGO Disney Winnie the Pooh sets are coming next year as LEGO is focusing heavily on our favourite honey-loving bear. Alongside 43300 Winnie the Pooh , 43305 Piglet's Birthday Fun will also be released on the 1st of March 2026, but this time as a LEGO store and LEGO shop@home exclusive. Whilst there's no rumoured age range or piece count, it's being reported that 43305 will be aimed at a younger audience and retails for $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99. The set name

2026 will not only witness the return of Star Wars to cinema, but the LEGO Star Wars theme will also be embracing the latest play and interactive building technology: LEGO Smart Play . The evolution of LEGO Super Mario  technology will be a major focus for the LEGO Group in 2026, covering a broad range of themes, including those in a galaxy far, far away. A total of eight LEGO Star Wars Smart Play sets are rumoured, all releasing on the 1st of March 2026 and all covered in

LEGO Disney  is kicking off 2026 with a magical wave of seven enchanting new sets, all scheduled to release on the 1st of January 2026. The licensed themes' first wave of the new year mainly consists of minidoll-based LEGO Disney  princess sets, which also includes a new range of mini brick-built characters. The most exciting set of the wave, however, has to be 43286 The Aristocats: Adorable Marie, which introduces the 1970 animated film to brick-built LEGO form. 43281 Elsa's

The next wave of LEGO Marvel  Spidey and His Amazing Friends sets have been officially revealed, and rather than prehistoric age and dinosaur fun, the 4+ theme is heading underwater in 2026. A total of three LEGO models based on the Disney Junior show have been officially revealed for a 1st of January 2026 release, with two of the three sets focusing on the "Water-Webs" storyline, where Team Spidey receives new water-themed powers and pirate suits. 11206 Spidey on his Motorcy

Racing has never been better in brick-built LEGO form, with the LEGO Speed Champions theme going from strength to strength and the LEGO Super Mario theme delving into Mario Kart. In 2026, another gaming theme will be focusing on one of its racing-themed videogames as two LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog sets are releasing on the 1st of January 2026, both inspired by Sonic Racing CrossWorlds. 77117 Sonic: Speedster Lightning Just like LEGO Super Mario released a classic Mario Kart

2026 is a massive year for the Star Wars franchise as it finally returns to cinema with a brand new feature-length film. In the meantime, the LEGO Group are preparing us for this big year of Mandalorian and the ever-cute Grogu with plenty of sets releasing based on both the TV series and the upcoming movie. This even includes some of the eight brand new sets launching on the 1st of January 2026... 75436 The Mandalorian & Grogu's Speeder Bike The smallest and cheapest set of t

2026 is a big year for the Harry Potter franchise as we get ever closer to the release of the HBO Harry Potter TV series and celebrate 25 years since the release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The LEGO Group will be marking the special anniversary with plenty of models based around the first movie, including some of the eight sets officially revealed for a 1st of January 2026 release. 76459 Hagrid & Harry's Privet Drive Escape At the start of this year, many fan

The Creel House was the iconic location of Season 4 of Stranger Things, and whilst it returns in the fifth and final season of the Netflix show, another location has become a star of the new series. In particular, this is the WSQK radio station which LEGO have decided to recreate in brick-built form to release alongside purchases of 11370 Stranger Things: The Creel House . 40891 Stranger Things: WSQK Radio Station will be available starting from the 1st to the 7th of January

Just last week, we returned to Hawkins with the release of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, and to celebrate this, the LEGO Group are launching a brand new set based on the popular Netflix show. And now it won't be another BrickHeadz model following on from the recent release of 40801 Mike, Dustin, Lucas and Will Figures , instead its our first LEGO Stranger Things Minifigures set since 2019 with the release of 11370 Stranger Things: The Creel House on the 1st o

Along with mechs and venomized characters, the LEGO Marvel  designers love a brick-built version of Groot, and after no iterations this year, a buildable Groot returns in 2026 with 76341 Ravager Jumpsuit Groot. Compared to 2022's 76217 I am Groot , the 10+ 2026 model includes 100 more pieces at 604 pieces and retails for $59.99 / €59.99 / £54.99. Whilst the face of LEGO Groot looks very similar to previous versions, Groot’s body/outfit is based on the second Guardians of the

Exactly one month ago, the LEGO Marvel theme unveiled its Winter 2026 lineup, but three sets from the upcoming wave were missing. Two of these are brand new LEGO Marvel mechs, which continue to remain a prominent part of the superhero themes lineup. In particular, these two LEGO Marvel mechs, which have now been officially revealed, are 76337 Miles Morales Mech vs. Spider-Man 2099 and 76338 Mech Battle: Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock. 76337 Miles Morales Mech vs. Spider-Man 2099 O

Along with a brand new mech, LEGO Star Wars  collectors will also be happy to receive another new battle pack launching on the 1st of January 2026. This one in particular is 75449 Siege of Mandalore Battle Pack, which retails for a total of $22.99 / €19.99 / £17.99 and includes 116 pieces. This LEGO Star Wars Battle Pack includes a total of four LEGO Minifigure s : two Mandalorian Super Commandos and two Ahsoka versions of 332nd Clone Troopers. Each figure comes with signatu

The LEGO Star Wars  mech subtheme returned this year with the release of 75411 Darth Maul Mech  in June, and on the 1st of January 2026, we'll see another brick-built mech for the licensed theme. In particular, this is 75448 Clone Shock Trooper Mech, which includes 151 pieces, retailing for the standard single LEGO mech price of $14.99 / €14.99 / £12.99. The brick-built mech takes inspiration from the Clone shock troopers, who are a highly skilled, elite range of clone troope

Grogu, also commonly known as Baby Yoda, has to be one of the cutest characters in the Star Wars universe, and so it's no surprise that another entirely brick-built version of the popular character is coming to brick-built form in 2026. In particular, this latest buildable Grogu will be for some of the youngest of LEGO Star Wars  fans, with 75443 Grogu's Homestead being branded as a 4+ model. Releasing on the 1st of January 2026, 75443 includes 107 pieces retailing for $19.99

While the cheapest set of LEGO Star Wars ' upcoming Winter 2026 wave is based on the first season of The Mandalorian, this article focuses on the second season of the popular Disney+ show with 75437 Cobb Vanth's Speeder. The 7+ model releases on the 1st of January 2026, including just 207 pieces retailing for $34.99 / €29.99 / £24.99. Cobb Vanth finally gets a dedicated LEGO set with his custom Podracer engine turned speeder recreated in brick-built form under set number 7543