One of the core values of the LEGO Group and the LEGO brick is inspiring the next generation through play. LEGO have many initiatives amongst their regular portfolio and creative and inspiring models to encourage play and development amongst younger minds. One of these includes the LEGO Education theme, which is launching four innovative STEM sets, all available from today (the 20th of January 2026). LEGO Education has been bringing LEGO-based creative classes to schools for

Brick-built LEGO animals continue to grow in popularity and creativity, from the LEGO Creator 3-in-1  theme producing a stunning yet simple range each year to the LEGO Disney  line releasing play-friendly and adult-oriented models. In 2026, however, the LEGO Icons  theme is joining the animal fun with an entirely brick-built version of a Golden Retriever Puppy, releasing under the set number 11384. The Golden Retriever is a popular dog breed from Great Britain, often known fo

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 Botanicals is having a very busy start to 2026 with sets releasing in January, February and March, a new Gift With Purchase expected next month and now a LEGO Botanicals -branded LEGO Insiders reward. In particular, this reward, accessible via LEGO shop@home is 6615075 Dragonfly Garden. The 10+ model includes a total of 154 pieces and is available from the 15th of January 2026 by redeeming 2,000 LEGO Insiders points. The set itself isn't very big, but makes the per

Following the conclusion of 40779 Year of the Horse earlier this week, another Lunar New Year LEGO Gift With Purchase has been officially revealed ahead of the celebrations on the 17th of February. In particular, this is 40915 Lion Dance, which is available from the 19th to the 28th of January 2026, with all LEGO purchases over $150 With 480 pieces, the 10+ model is a substantially sized promotional item that recreates two characteristic Chinese New Year lion figures in bri

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

Along with the three 18+ sets marking the start of LEGO and Pokémon's multi-year partnership, a Pokémon-themed Gift With Purchase will also be available starting from the 27th of February 2026. In particular, this is 40892 Kanto Region Badge Collection GWP, which includes 312 pieces and is available exclusively with the incredible $649.99 / €649.99  / £579.99 model of 72153 Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise . In fact, 40892 can be obtained now when you pre-order 72153 from L

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

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

New year and a new LEGO Easter set?! That's right, the LEGO Group have officially revealed a brand new Easter branded model, releasing on the 1st of February 2026. In particular, this is 40957 Spring Wreath, which, alongside the already available 40863 Easter Egg Basket , will be celebrating the cultural holiday in 2026 with 747 pieces retailing for a currently unknown price. The 12+ model is somewhat more of a spring rather than Easter based set, recreating a seasonal wreat

The last yet also the first LEGO Gift With Purchase has been officially revealed as the yearly promotional item celebrating one of the biggest events of the new year. Chinese New Year is celebrated across the globe with a total of three brick-built LEGO models, already covered here at Bricks Up, releasing on the 1st of January 2026. Alongside these sets, brick-builders will also be able to pick up 40779 Year of the Horse. Current reports suggest that the 8+ model will be ava

March is the month for licensed LEGO DUPLO sets, as along with 10463 Dinosaur Spidey-Rex vs. Green Goblin , we now also have official images of 10465 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse with Minnie & Pluto. The 2+ model will be releasing on the 1st of March 2026, including 87 pieces retailing for $49.99 / €49.99 / £44.99. The Disney-branded model is the perfect Mickey Mouse starter set, including Mickey himself as a DUPLO figure along with Minnie and Pluto. All three can interact with a

Three LEGO Spidey and His Amazing Friends sets are releasing in just a couple of weeks' time, but on the 1st of March 2026, the Disney Junior show is also appearing in the LEGO DUPLO theme. In particular, this is 10463 Dinosaur Spidey-Rex vs. Green Goblin, which includes 25 pieces retailing for $19.99 / €19.99 / £17.99. The 2+ model includes two characters of Spidey T. rex, whose mouth opens and closes, and Green Goblin, who features a flying vehicle and a water cannon. The

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

2025 might have been the year of LEGO and Formula, but in 2026, we're still getting sets based on the popular international motorsport series. Along with the LEGO Speed Champions line, the LEGO City theme will also be lucky enough to get a brand new LEGO F1 set next year. In particular, this is 60493 F1 Display Truck with Audi F1 Race Car, which includes 508 pieces retailing for $44.99 / €44.99 / £39.99 from the 1st of March 2026. 60493 is the first time we're getting the A

Along with seven sets releasing in January, the LEGO Technic  line is also releasing another three models just two months later, on the 1st of March 2025. These sets have now been officially revealed, giving us a high detailed look at a wave which once again includes a broad mix of sets, catering to all ages. There's another entry-level model of 42225 Yellow Motorcycle, along with two more vehicle-based sets retailing at a medium price point of $64.99 / €64.99  / £59.99. 4222

The LEGO Disney theme continues to explore a wider range of Disney franchises each year, and on the 1st of March 2026, we will be getting another set based on the popular Pixar film Up. In particular, this will be our third brick-built model based on the movie of 43290 Kevin & Dug. The 9+ model includes a total of 628 pieces retailing for $59.99 / €59.99 / £54.99. The 2026 doesn't include any new or returning Up LEGO Minifigures but instead focuses on brick-built interpretati

Following on from the reveal of seven LEGO Disney sets for the 1st of January 2026, the theme has now officially presented a few of its models releasing a couple of months later in March. One of these includes 43288 Sally's Flowerpot, which includes 346 pieces retailing for $49.99 / €49.99 / £44.99. The 9+ model is inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and becomes our first LEGO minidoll Nightmare Before Christmas LEGO set. With that, we have an exclusive m

A set for every LEGO fan will be available from the 1st of January 2026 as the LEGO Group have officially revealed the latest lineup of sets for the toddler-targeted theme. In particular, the LEGO DUPLO  line will release a total of seven sets, ranging from small vehicles to sets brimming with creativity and customisation, with three different builds in just one set... 10470 3-in-1 Modern Family House with Figures We start off with the largest set releasing on the 1st of Janu

The LEGO Technic theme has already had a set officially presented for 2026, but we now have images of the remaining six models, all releasing on the 1st of January 2026. 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 Rexy AO Racing Car, including over 1,000 pi

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