The LEGO Group has unveiled its most ambitious innovation in years: LEGO SMART Play, a system that transforms traditional LEGO building into interactive, responsive experiences. Launching on the 1st of March 2026, SMART Play combines advanced miniaturised technology with hands-on creativity, aiming to enhance physical play while encouraging screen-free engagement. The SMART Play system consists of three core elements: SMART Bricks, SMART Tags and SMART Minifigures. Together,

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

The LEGO Group's most innovative and most prestigious new release of the past decade has been officially presented at this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Being a technology-packed show of products, it's no surprise that LEGO have revealed its latest revolutionary technology: LEGO SMART Play. LEGO SMART Play is a new interactive platform that brings LEGO creations to life like never before. The platform is powered by the LEGO SMART Brick - a normal 2x4 LEGO brick packed ful

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

21 sets have already been officially revealed for a 1st of January 2025 release for the LEGO City theme but just two months after this date, the unlicensed LEGO theme will be releasing a further two models, 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 2026. With such a harsh price-to-piece ratio, parti

The final LEGO NINJAGO  set for January 2026 has been officially revealed, and it's well worth the wait, as the biggest and most expensive model of the year for the theme. In particular, this is 71861 The Old Town 15th Anniversary, which is unsurprisingly heavily celebrating 15 years of the ninja-themed line of LEGO sets. The 14+ model includes a total of 4,851 pieces retailing for an incredible price of just $309.99 / €309.99 / £279.99. The Old Town appears as a comprehensiv

10 of the 11 LEGO NINJAGO sets releasing on the 1st of January 2026 have been officially revealed, but the biggest and most expensive model of the year is getting its own presentation next week. In particular, this is 71861 The Old Town, which will be heavily celebrating 15 years of the ninja-themed line of LEGO sets. The 14+ model includes a total of 4,851 pieces retailing for $309.99 / €309.99 / £279.99. The Old Town appears to be a large, monastery-like build that represe

2026 marks 15 years of the ever-popular LEGO NINJAGO  theme, and celebrations are now in full swing as the LEGO Group have officially revealed the theme's January 2026 wave. A total of 23 sets will be released throughout the year for the theme, and 11 of these will be available in a months time. However, only ten are included in this article as the 4,000-piece 71861 The Old Town will be getting its own presentation next week... 71849 Nya vs. Mutation Monster Spinner The brand

The next wave of LEGO DREAMZzz sets have been officially revealed, showcasing another selection of colourful, dream-packed playsets. While the homegrown line of LEGO sets' future remains uncertain, this January 2026 wave includes some of the most impressively designed builds from the theme to date. However, it is an expensive wave with prices ranging from $49.99 / €49.99 / £44.99 to $129.99 / €129.99 / £104.99 for the in-house LEGO theme. 71508 Fox Guardian Mech The LEGO DRE

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

Get ready for the latest addition to your LEGO modular street as the LEGO Group has officially revealed 2026's LEGO Modular Building. In particular, the new Modular Building is 11371 Shopping Street, which creates two buildings of a music shop and a furniture store with a small alleyway in between. The 18+ model is available from the 1st of January 2026, including 3,456 pieces and retailing for $249.99 / €249.99 / £229.99. The Modular Building itself starts with the usual gre

LEGO has once again officially revealed a sets Gift With Purchase before the actual presentation of the set itself. This time it's 40913 Vintage Parade Car, which will be available with 2026's Modular Building of 11371 Shopping Street from the 1st to the 7th of January 2026. The 18+ model includes 234 pieces to recreate a dark blue vintage car driving under a banner. The vehicle is inspired by some of the most classic automobiles from the early 20th century. It's mainly colo

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

Tomorrow, we will finally be getting an official look at 2026's LEGO Modular Building and with less than 24 hours to go, we now have further information and confirmation about the latest LEGO Icons model. In particular, the new Modular Building is 11371 Shopping Street - creating two buildings of a music shop and a furniture store with a small alleyway in between. Consisting of two separate buildings on just the standard 32x32 baseplate, 11371 includes a total of 3,456 piece

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

The first LEGO Minifigure s  series of 2026 has been officially revealed ahead of a release next month on the 1st of January 2026. This latest CMF series follows on from the superhero-heavy 71050 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Series ,  which launched in September, with a return to the standard numbered LEGO Minifigure s  series of Series 28. However, this series is a full lineup of twelve animal-themed costume characters... 71051 CMF Series 28: The Party follows on from