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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 Dark Lord in his most iconic form, with his menacing helmet recreated in brick-built LEGO form for a retail price of $74.99 / €74.99 / £64.99. The 18+ models 538 pieces will mainly focus on shaping the distinctive jagged crown-like spikes that rise from the helm. The bust will then be cut off around the neck and upper chest, showcasing a small section of the character's armour-like shaping beneath the helmet. The bust will mainly be coloured a mix of grey and dark grey, but may possibly include a hint of trans orange to suggest the fiery Eye of Sauron glare. Along with the brick-built Sauron, a LEGO Minifigure version of the dark, powerful character will also be included, identical to his appearance in 10333 The Lord Of The Rings: Barad-Dûr . The bust and Minifigure will then be placed on a simple black display stand, similar to 76326 Iron Spider-Man Bust and 76327 Iron Man MK4 Bust released earlier this year. 11373 The Lord of the Rings: Sauron Bust Set Name - The Lord of the Rings: Sauron Bust Set Number - 11373 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 538 Price - $74.99 / €74.99 / £64.99 Release Date - 1st March 2026 11373 The Lord of the Rings: Sauron Bust releases on the 1st of March 2026, but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 11373 in 2026? What do you hope the second The Lord of the Rings set of 2026 will be? Would you like to see more brick-built busts in the future? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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 similar to the familiar LEGO Architecture Skyline sets, which already includes a model based on the French Capital of 21044 Paris. The 12+ model retires at the end of this year and includes over 300 fewer pieces than the upcoming 2026 set. This suggests that we can expect a much more detailed, colourful and realistic brick-built interpretation of the beautiful city of Paris. At the centre of the set, we can expect the Eiffel Tower to take centre stage, built slightly taller and including a much more detailed and accurate lattice structure. Either side of it, we may find brick-built interpretations of the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre or the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, for example. Each is built in this small but detailed micro-scale format, accompanied by possibly a few splashes of green for the Champs-Élysées gardens and transparent blue elements representing the River Seine. 21064 Paris Set Name - Paris Set Number - 21064 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 958 Price - $79.99 / €79.99 / £69.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 21064 Paris releases on the 1st of January 2026, but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 21064 at the start of the new year? Do you currently own 21044 Paris? What brick-built monuments and structures would you like to see in this latest version of the French capital? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

2026 marks 20 years of both LEGO DC and LEGO Batman, and to celebrate, LEGO have officially unveiled four anniversary sets, all releasing on the 1st of March 2025. The four celebratory models include a brick-built greebling Batman logo and three different Batmobiles - all retailing for $29.99 / €29.99 / $24.99. Each vehicle includes a unique Batman Minifigure, resulting in every main live-action Batman now appearing in LEGO form. 76330 Batman Logo Leading the wave is a display-oriented build celebrating the 20th anniversary of LEGO DC  and LEGO Batman. 76330 recreates the iconic Batman logo of a large black Bat symbol, but in brick-built LEGO form, utilising greebling for texture. The logo and its 678 pieces are mounted on a grey stand and also include Batman, along with an exclusive gold Batman LEGO Minifigure , who also comes with a 20th anniversary logo print. Set Name - Batman Logo Set Number - 76330 Age Range - 12+ Piece Count - 678 Price - $79.99 / €79.99 / £69.99 Release Date - 1st March 2026 76331 Batman v Superman Batmobile Our first of the three Batmobiles is 76331 Batman vs Superman Batmobile, which includes 220 pieces retailing for $29.99 / €29.99 / $24.99. The build replicates the armoured and aggressive look of the movie car, resulting in a much updated and modern-looking version of 2016's 76045 Kryptonite Interception. Just a single LEGO Minifigure  is included, unfortunately, of Batman with some new shoulder armour and a fabric cape. Set Name - Batman v Superman Batmobile Set Number - 76331 Age Range - 9+ Piece Count - 220 Price - $29.99 / €29.99 / $24.99 Release Date - 1st March 2026 76332 The Batman Batmobile Following the success of 2022's The Batman, 76332 revisits Robert Pattinson's gritty muscle-car Batmobile in brick-built LEGO form. 2026's version is very similar to the original of 76181 Batmobile: The Penguin Chase, but this time, it no longer focuses on the villain element of the set. Instead, 76332 and its 330 pieces include just Robert Pattinson's Batman as an updated Minifigure with dual-moulded legs and plenty of detailed printing. Set Name - The Batman Batmobile Set Number - 76332 Age Range - 9+ Piece Count - 330 Price - $29.99 / €29.99 / $24.99 Release Date - 1st March 2026 76333 Batman & Robin Batmobile Completing the March wave of LEGO DC  sets is 76333 Batman & Robin Batmobile, which once again retails for $29.99 / €29.99 / $24.99 but with 272 pieces. The 9+ model is a nostalgic throwback recreating the Batmobile from the bold, over-the-top aesthetics of the late 1990s films. But once again, just a single LEGO Minifigure  is included, and it's another Batman, but interestingly, with side cowl printing for the first time and further bold printing on the character's torso and legs. Set Name - Batman & Robin Batmobile Set Number - 76333 Age Range - 9+ Piece Count - 272 Price - $29.99 / €29.99 / $24.99 Release Date - 1st March 2026 All four of these LEGO DC  sets are releasing on the 1st of March 2026, but what do you think? Will you be purchasing any of these models next year? What's your favourite and least favourite set of the wave? What other DC and Batman sets would you like to see in the rest of 2026? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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 LEGO DC theme. To celebrate, the licensed theme will have a Batman-centric start to 2026 with a total of four sets releasing on the 1st of March 2026 based on the fictional superhero. These include another brick-built logo alongside three Batmobiles, all from different movies starring the Dark Knight, resulting in every main live-action Batman now having a LEGO Minifigure ... 76330 Batman Logo - 20th Anniversary Leading the wave is a display-oriented build celebrating the 20th anniversary of LEGO DC and LEGO Batman. 76330 recreates the iconic Batman logo of a large black Bat symbol, but in brick-built LEGO form, utilising greebling for texture. The logo and its 678 pieces will be mounted on a grey stand and also include Batman, along with a couple of exclusive gold Batman LEGO Minifigures . Set Name - Batman Logo - 20th Anniversary Set Number - 76330 Age Range - 12+ Piece Count - 678 Price - $79.99 / €79.99 / £69.99 Release Date - 1st March 2026 76331 Batman vs Superman Batmobile Our first of the three Batmobiles is 76331 Batman vs Superman Batmobile, which includes 220 pieces retailing for $29.99 / €29.99 / $24.99. The build will replicate the armoured and aggressive look of the movie car, likely resulting in a much updated and modern-looking version of 2016's 76045 Kryptonite Interception. Just a single LEGO Minifigure will be included, unfortunately, of Batman with some new shoulder armour. Set Name - Batman vs Superman Batmobile Set Number - 76331 Age Range - 9+ Piece Count - 220 Price - $29.99 / €29.99 / $24.99 Release Date - 1st March 2026 76332 "The Batman" Batmobile Following the success of 202's The Batman, 76332 is set to revisit Robert Pattinson's gritty muscle-car Batmobile in brick-built LEGO form. 2026's version will be very similar to the original of 76181 Batmobile: The Penguin Chase, but this time, it will no longer focus on the villain element of the set. Instead, 76332 and its 330 pieces will include just Robert Pattinson's Batman as an updated Minifigure with dual-moulded legs. Set Name - "The Batman" Batmobile Set Number - 76332 Age Range - 9+ Piece Count - 330 Price - $29.99 / €29.99 / $24.99 Release Date - 1st March 2026 76333 Batman & Robin Batmobile Completing the March wave of LEGO DC sets is 76333 Batman & Robin Batmobile, which once again retails for $29.99 / €29.99 / $24.99. The 9+ model will be a nostalgic throwback recreating the Batmobile from the bold, over-the-top aesthetics of the late 1990s films. But once again, just a single LEGO Minifigure is included, and it's another Batman, but interestingly, with side cowl printing for the first time. Set Name - Batman & Robin Batmobile Set Number - 76333 Age Range - 9+ Piece Count - TBC Price - $29.99 / €29.99 / $24.99 Release Date - 1st March 2026 All four of these LEGO DC sets are rumoured to be releasing on the 1st of March 2026, but what do you think? Will you be purchasing any of these models next year? What's your favourite and least favourite set of the wave? What special golden anniversary Batman Minifigures would you like to see? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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 anniversary logo and seven completely black Minifigures. Obviously, these mysterious silhouettes are just placeholders, hiding the true identity of the exclusive NINJAGO-themed LEGO Minifigures , which are expected to appear across seven different sets. The display stand that they were presented on will also reportedly appear across the same seven sets. The theme celebrated its 10th anniversary in a very similar fashion, releasing exclusive golden LEGO NINJAGO -themed Minifigures across a range of sets. A repeat will probably happen in 2026, but whether they appear completely gold, include exclusive printing, new characters or a throwback to original designs/versions is completely unknown. Apart from the Minifigure found in the middle of the red, black and gold display stand, six out of the seven figures appear to be identical. The central LEGO Minifigure features a straw hat and a staff, possibly suggesting an exclusive version of Sensei Wu, but the figure doesn't include Wu's distinctive beard. Does this mean that we're getting the First Spinjitzu Master instead? Or is it someone completely different, and LEGO are trying to throw us off the scent? The LEGO Group have teased the exclusive LEGO NINJAGO 15th anniversary Minifigures for 2026, but what do you think? Any guesses as to what the seven Minifigures could be? What other anniversary celebrations would you like to see from the theme? Which of the 23 LEGO NINJAGO sets releasing on the 1st of January 2026 will you be purchasing? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

And just like that after this morning's early leaked tease from LEGO themselves, the Danish toy manufacturers have gone ahead and officially announced the latest license in its ever-growing portfolio: LEGO Pokémon. The theme is confirmed to be launching in 2026, becoming one of many LEGO gaming themes and the second theme based on an anime franchise after this Summers brand new LEGO One Piece theme. The tease, which we got our first look at earlier today , unsurprisingly shows the most iconic Pikachu in brick-built LEGO form. Unfortunately, only his tail is actually shown off but that somewhat tells us that we can expect a range of brick-built Pokémon in this brand-new theme including the likes of Charizard and Eevee which are further well-known and iconic characters from the franchise. An official LEGO Pokémon page has also appeared on LEGO shop@home which, like the tease on LEGO's social media accounts, doesn't give away any details on the kind of sets we can expect from the 2026 theme. However, to be announced almost a year in advance of its release suggests that big things could be coming from this new license: brick-built Pokémon creatures, iconic locations, exclusive characters and possibly even a Minifigure series? The possibilities are well and truly endless. " We are thrilled to be working with a brand that has such a deep and passionate fanbase as Pokémon, partnering to give our joint audiences what they have been asking us for, " said Julia Goldin, Chief Product & Marketing Officer of the LEGO Group. " We strongly believe that through the endless possibilities of LEGO play and the exciting adventures the world of Pokémon brings, this partnership will create a range of new possibilities for Trainers and builders alike. " " The LEGO Group and Pokémon have strong shared values of imagination, creativity and fun, making this the perfect partnership to deliver unique, meaningful and engaging ways for Trainers to experience the Pokémon brand " shared Gaku Susai, Chief Product and Experience Officer at The Pokémon Company International. " Working with the best-in-class team at the LEGO Group and seeing their dedication and passion for the project has culminated in an innovative and groundbreaking collaboration that will surprise and delight fans. We cannot wait to see both LEGO fans and the Pokémon community’s reactions in 2026. " LEGO Pokémon is the latest licensed LEGO theme and the first brand-new theme coming in 2026 but what do you think? What kind of builds, characters and Minifigures are you hoping for from this new theme? Is LEGO Pokémon a dream come true? Will the theme be primarily focused at children or adults or a mix of both? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

2026 will be another exciting, surprising and sometimes disappointing year of LEGO sets, but there's one theme in particular that everyone's excited to see: the brand new LEGO Pokémon line. Following the official announcement in March, news about the latest gaming-themed license has been few and far between. However, thanks to the ever-reliable Instagram user lego_minecraft_goat, three sets are rumoured to be releasing at the start of the new year. These three sets are all 18+ sets, all launching on the 27th of February 2026 (Pokémon Day), and all part of the first of possibly three waves for the anime gaming theme. Out of the three models, 72153 is the biggest and most expensive, with a whopping 6,838 pieces retailing for $649.99 / €649.99  / £549.99. Likely one of the biggest sets in 2026, it recreates the Kanto starters of Bulbasaur, Squirtle and Charmander in brick-built LEGO form. 72151 Eevee Our first LEGO Pokémon set is, just like the other two models on this list, a brick-built display model of the Pokémon Eevee. With 587 pieces retailing for $59.99 / €59.99  / £54.99, current rumours such that Eevee will likely be built on a similar scale to 43249 Stitch but obviously targeted at an older audience. Eevee will obviously be built with her primarily brown fur and fox-like shape, along with a poseable head, ears, legs and a fluffy brick-built tail. Set Name - Eevee Set Number - 72151 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 587 Price - $59.99 / €59.99  / £54.99 Release Date - 27th February 2026 72152 Pikachu & Poké Ball You can't have a debut wave of LEGO Pokémon without the most iconic and loved Pokémon, Pikachu. The yellow Electric-type Mouse Pokémon is even larger than 72151 Eevee, retailing for $199.99 / €199.99  / £169.99 with a total of 2,050 pieces. The expected scale for 72152 Pikachu & Poké Ball is likely to be similar to 43269 101 Dalmatians Puppy . Just like the brick-built puppy, Pikachu will have plenty of articulation and will be displayed alongside an entirely brick-built Poké Ball. Set Name - Pikachu & Poké Ball Set Number - 72152 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 2,050 Price - $199.99 / €199.99  / £169.99 Release Date - 27th February 2026 72153 Bulbasaur, Squirtle, & Charmander And they just keep on getting bigger and more expensive as the final LEGO Pokémon set releasing on the 27th of February 2026 is 72153 Bulbasaur, Squirtle, & Charmander. The third 18+ model for the theme will almost function as a Pokémon Ultimate Collectors Series display set, retailing for $649.99 / €649.99  / £549.99 with an incredible 6,838 pieces included. Each of the three Pokémon, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander, will likely be similar in size to Pikachu from 72152. Bulbasaur will likely feature a rounded body with a layered, brick-built bulb on its back, with poseable legs and head. Meanwhile, Squirtle could include a glossy, rounded shell and a twisting, curled tail compared to Charmander's flame tail, built using trans-orange and yellow pieces. Set Name - Bulbasaur, Squirtle, & Charmander Set Number - 72153 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 6,838 Price - $649.99 / €649.99  / £549.99 Release Date - 27th February 2026 All three of these LEGO Pokémon sets are rumoured to be releasing on the 27th of February 2026, but what do you think? Will you be purchasing any of these models on Pokémon Day? What's your favourite and least favourite set of the wave? Are these sets too expensive? What would you like to see from non-18+ Summer LEGO Pokémon sets? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

After months of speculation and excitement, LEGO has officially revealed 76300 Arkham Asylum, the final and biggest LEGO DC release of 2025. Launching on the 9th of September 2025, this highly anticipated 18+ Direct-to-Consumer set comes with 2,953 pieces retailing for $299.99 / €299.99 / £259.99. Designed as a detailed and atmospheric take on the infamous Gotham psychiatric facility, the model draws inspiration from the comics and follows in the footsteps of other large-scale LEGO superhero builds like 76269 Avengers Tower  and 76294 X-Men: The X-Mansion . This time, however, this giant brick-built Arkham Asylum is designed as an inverted corner modular building - a type of modular rarely seen amongst the plethora of LEGO sets. The building wraps around a central courtyard of the fictional psychiatric hospital, creating a unique U-shaped layout that feels more closed-in and secure, like a real high-security facility. The model is built on a standard baseplate with technic pin hole connections also included to display alongside previous LEGO modular buildings. For the exterior, Arkham Asylum features plenty of gothic architecture with tall spires, pointed arch windows, cracked stone walls and wrought iron fencing. The large front gate, one of many central points of the 18+ set, includes an archway with the "Arkham Asylum" sign built into it as multiple stickers/prints. Further decorative touches like gargoyle statues, overgrown vines and crumbling brick details also feature to demonstrate the building's old age and the eeriness of Gotham City. Inside, the Asylum is packed with play features, Easter eggs and detailed builds. It's split into three segments - the ground floor, first floor and roof - which can all be easily accessed via removable elements. Across these three segments, we can find a reception, a doctor’s office and a walkway between the many prison cells. At the cell block, with the many prison cells, there are sliding doors which can be opened simultaneously via a mechanism along with a control centre for the prison guards. 76300 Arkham Asylum is the largest LEGO DC set ever in terms of Minifigures, with an incredible 16 DC-inspired characters included in the 18+ model. Batman is obviously included alongside Robin, who's based on his appearance in the Arkham video game. Also included are Batwoman, Batwing, The Joker, Harley Quinn, Catwoman, Mr Freeze, The Penguin, Poison Ivy, The Riddler, Scarecrow, Bane, Killer Croc, and two Security Guards. Six of the villains (including Joker, Harley Quinn, Penguin, Bane, Killer Croc and Scarecrow) unfortunately include the same outfits as they are included in orange prison jumpsuits complete with leg printing. The rest, however, all feature unique facial expressions, torso and leg prints, and a range of DC-inspired accessories to make the perfect display and play model for the theme. Transparent stands, similar to those seen in LEGO Minifigures series and 2024's 76294 X-Men: The X-Mansion , are included to display and pose each of the figures in multiple unique ways. Finally, the white inmate delivery van, also known as the Asylum Transporter, is also included in 76300 as a side build, which can house multiple Minifigures and drive into the front gate to deliver new villains to the Asylum. 76300 Arkham Asylum Set Name - Arkham Asylum Set Number - 76300 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 2,953 Price - $299.99 / €299.99 / £269.99 Release Date - 9th September 2025 76300 Arkham Asylum releases on the 9th of September 2025, but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 76300 in a few weeks time? What's your favourite feature of the most detailed version of Arkham Asylum yet? Which of the 16 Minifigures included in the 18+ model are you looking forward to getting the most? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

Along with 71050 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse , LEGO has officially revealed the latest edition to the LEGO Botanicals theme, and it's a blooming beauty. Releasing on the 1st of October 2025, 10374 Bouquet of Pink Roses is the latest beautiful, plant-based display model packed full of details and aimed at the oldest of LEGO builders. The 789-piece set retails for $59.99 / €59.99 / £54.99 and includes a vibrant selection of entirely brick-built pink roses at various stages of bloom. There are four fully open roses, another four blossoming and finally four rosebuds, each with thin dark green stems. Mixed in with all the colourful pink roses are four sprigs of white baby's breath flowers, which also include brick-built stems but in a different shade of green for added contrast. The design of this set is very similar to January 2024's model of 10328 Bouquet of Roses . However, 10374 is not a direct recolour, including around 30 pieces less and utilising a couple of different elements to recreate the different rosebuds and their respective growth. Just like 10328, however, the 2025 pink version does not include a brick-built LEGO vase but can easily be displayed and placed in a real vase, just like previous LEGO Botanicals  bouquet sets. 10374 Bouquet of Pink Roses Set Name - Bouquet of Pink Roses Set Number - 10374 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 789 Price - $59.99 / €59.99 / £54.99 Release Date - 1st October 2025 10374 Bouquet of Pink Roses releases on the 1st of October 2025, but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 10374 in a months time? Do you already own 2024's 10328 Bouquet of Roses ? What other bouquets and brick-built plants would you like to see from the LEGO Botanicals  theme in 2026? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

2026 marks 15 years of the ever-popular LEGO NINJAGO theme, becoming one of the most successful and long-standing homegrown LEGO themes. A total of 23 sets are rumoured to be released throughout the year, branded under the NINJAGO theme. These sets will once again be spread across three separate waves: January, March and June. Amongst these 23 brand new models, 11 sets will be launching on the 1st of January 2025. The wave includes the usual mix of brand new 'gimmick' models, multiple-sized mechs and vehicles alongside some of the most unique, detailed and expensive sets likely ever seen in the unlicensed LEGO theme. 71861 The Old Town and 71866 NINJAGO 15th Anniversary Display will be of particular interest to fans, with the former of these including over 4,000 pieces! 71849 Nya vs Elemental Monster Spinner Battle The brand new Winter 2026 wave for LEGO NINJAGO kicks off with two 'gimmick' sets. The first of these is 71849 Nya vs Elemental Monster Spinner Battle, which sees the ninja Nya go head-to-head with an Elemental Monster using unique spinner moulds. The 6+ model includes just 49 pieces retailing for $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99. Set Name - Nya vs Elemental Monster Spinner Battle Set Number - 71849 Age Range - 6+ Piece Count - 49 Price - $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 71850 Lloyd vs Elemental Monster Spinner Battle 71850, meanwhile, will include the Minifigure of Lloyd against an Elemental Monster in another Spinner Battle. Once again, a spinner platform will be included for each character along with a couple of ninja-themed accessories to add further value to the 52-piece set. Set Name - Lloyd vs Elemental Monster Spinner Battle Set Number - 71850 Age Range - 6+ Piece Count - 52 Price - $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 71851 Kai's Dragon Mech Battle Pack At the end of this year, 2024's 71805 Jay's Mech Battle Pack will be leaving shelves, but this will luckily be swiftly replaced by a brand new LEGO NINJAGO Battle Pack: 71851 Kai's Dragon Mech Battle Pack. The 2026 model again retails for $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99, but this time with 85 pieces to create a very simple and blocky mech for Kai alongside a couple of Minifigures. Set Name - Kai's Dragon Mech Battle Pack Set Number - 718 Age Range - 6+ Piece Count - 85 Price - $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 71854 Cole's Mission Mech & Dragon Zane Nothing screams LEGO NINJAGO more than a mech or a dragon, and 71854 is packed full with both of them. Retailing for $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99, the 7+ model includes a brick-built mech for Cole alongside a brick-built dragon for Zane. Both ninjas will be included as Minifigures alongside the possibility to combine the mech and dragon for added playability and customisation. Set Name - Cole's Mission Mech & Dragon Zane Set Number - 71854 Age Range - 7+ Piece Count - 364 Price - $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 71855 Ninja Dragon Riyu's Battle The mountain dragon Riyu has appeared plenty of times in LEGO NINJAGO playsets, both as a unique and cute mould and as a fully brick-built character. In 2026, the dragon will return in 71855 Ninja Dragon Riyu's Battle, which will likely see the most detailed brick-built version of the ninja companion so far. The rest of 347 pieces will be used to create the fierce battle which she ends up engaged in. Set Name - Ninja Dragon Riyu's Battle Set Number - 71855 Age Range - 7+ Piece Count - 347 Price - $TBC / €TBC / £TBC Release Date - 1st January 2026 71856 Jay's Transforming Car 71856 Jay's Transforming Car is going to be an expensive model, yet the latest of many cool and action-packed LEGO NINJAGO vehicles. With 387 pieces, the 8+ model will likely be able to transform from a sleek blue coloured car to a battle-ready mech. Jay will be included as a Minifigure in the $54.99 set, along with one to two other characters. Set Name - Jay's Transforming Car Set Number - 71856 Age Range - 8+ Piece Count - 387 Price - $54.99 / €54.99 / £49.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 71857 Ninja Vehicle Tree House Battle Even though it's only likely to be a side build, 71857 is the first set in this rumoured list to include an actual location build rather than a mech or a vehicle. The small treehouse hideout is included in the 7+ models 642 pieces, which will almost definitely focus more on a ninja-themed vehicle or mech rather than an exciting and immersive forest lookout. Just like 71856, 7 1857 Ninja Vehicle Tree House Battle has a harsh price-to-piece ratio, retailing for $79.99 / €79.99 / £69.99. Set Name - Ninja Vehicle Tree House Battle Set Number - 71857 Age Range - 7+ Piece Count - 642 Price - $79.99 / €79.99 / £69.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 71858 Four Weapons Blacksmith All four of the remaining sets on this are reportedly anniversary sets, which will likely include unique LEGO NINJAGO 15th anniversary branding. 71858 and its highly detailed workshop dedicated to forging legendary weapons, is also rumoured to include an exclusive collectable Minifigure. With 1,259 pieces included, expect an extremely detailed set featuring a blacksmith's forge, weapon displays, multiple Minifigures and possibly the golden weapons which appeared in the first season of the show. Set Name - Four Weapons Blacksmith Set Number - 71858 Age Range - 14+ Piece Count - 1,259 Price - $89.99 / €89.99 / £79.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 71859 The Dragon of Life 71859 The Dragon of Life will add to the ever-growing collection of extremely detailed brick-built dragons, released under the NINJAGO brand. January 2026's one comes in a unique green, brown and dark grey colour scheme, whilst also including wings made out of large leaves. The source of life and nature theme continues with the $109.99 model, as the dragon also includes large horns that resemble tree branches. Set Name - The Dragon of Life Set Number - 71859 Age Range - 8+ Piece Count - 1,050 Price - $109.99 / €99.99 / £89.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 71861 The Old Town Ongoing rumours suggest that 71861 The Old Town is the latest edition to the LEGO NINJAGO City series - a line of detailed and expensive modular buildings aimed at older NINJAGO fans. Even though it won't be as large as 71799 NINJAGO City Markets , we can still expect a heavily detailed and Minifigure-friendly 14+ model, possibly referencing some of the most iconic moments from the theme's 15-year history. Set Name - The Old Town Set Number - 71861 Age Range - 14+ Piece Count - 4,851 Price - $309.99 / €309.99 / £279.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 71866 NINJAGO 15th Anniversary Display Last but not least is 71866, which is reportedly a rare LEGO NINJAGO model aimed at display rather than play. The 8+ model, including 447 pieces, will pay homage to the themes 15th Anniversary with what's expected to be a very unique ninja-themed model. Just like all the anniversary sets, another exclusive collectable Minifigure will be included in 71866. Set Name - NINJAGO 15th Anniversary Display Set Number - 71866 Age Range - 8+ Piece Count - 447 Price - $TBC / €TBC / £TBC Release Date - 1st January 2026 All 11 of these rumoured LEGO NINJAGO sets release on the 1st of January 2026, but what do you think? How many of these rumoured models will you be purchasing at the start of 2026? What's your favourite and least favourite set of the Winter wave? What do you hope to see included in the 15th anniversary branded sets? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

The rumour mill for 2026 is in full flow as we have information and reports that a total of 21 sets will be released on the 1st of January 2026 for one of LEGO's most action-packed and play-friendly themes: LEGO City . This year, the theme celebrated 20 years of existence with a winter and summer wave of sets, including the second-ever biggest LEGO City and the first Direct to Consumer model for the brand of 60473 The City Tower . The Winter 2026 wave consists of the usual range of City-based models from construction and utility to Police and Emergency services. However, this wave of brand-new models also sees the return of the Coast Guard subtheme with 60503 Coast Guard Helicopter and 60504 Coast Guard Rescue Boat & Helicopter. The latter of the two sets is the joint most expensive of the wave, alongside 60502 Airport with Aeroplane, which will likely include the most expansive and detailed LEGO City airport to date. 60478 Cement Mixer A classic LEGO City Cement Mixer is the first set in this rumoured list, retailing for $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99. The multi-wheeled cement mixer truck will likely be in classic blue, white or orange LEGO City colour scheme and include a rotating drum and tilting mechanism to simulate pouring cement. Set Name - Cement Mixer Set Number - 60478 Age Range - 7+ Piece Count - TBC Price - $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 60479 Police Prisoner Transport Van 60479 Police Prisoner Transport Van is expected to be a modern police van with space to store a single prisoner Minifigure who is likely to be included alongside a police officer. Accessories like a crowbar or a money sack are also likely to be included alongside the fully functional LEGO City police van. Set Name - Police Prisoner Transport Van Set Number - 60479 Age Range - 6+ Piece Count - TBC Price - $19.99 / €19.99 / £17.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 60481 Rides: Police Truck This year's Winter wave of LEGO City models introduces a brand new 'gimmick'/subtheme: rides! This could be one of two things: either small and compact vehicles, including a single Minifigure or literally brick-built funfair rides. Either way, 60481 will be based on a Police Truck. Set Name - Rides: Police Truck Set Number - 60481 Age Range - 5+ Piece Count - TBC Price - $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 60482 Rides: Fire Truck Similarly, the second LEGO City Rides set of 60482 is based on the LEGO City Fire Department. Just like the previous model of 60481, the 5+ model will retail for just $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99 from the 1st of January 2026. Set Name - Rides: Fire Truck Set Number - 60482 Age Range - 5+ Piece Count - TBC Price - $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 60483 Rides: Construction Loader 60483 Rides: Construction Loader will likely have a movable front bucket for scooping loose LEGO bricks and debris. The rest of the vehicle will likely be in a bright yellow construction colour scheme, but as a compact 'rides' build. Set Name - Rides: Construction Loader Set Number - 60483 Age Range - 5+ Piece Count - TBC Price - $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 60484 Rides: Gaming Race Car The most unique entry to the 'rides' subtheme has to be 60484 Rides: Gaming Race Car. The 5+ model may recreate a vibrant, neon gaming-themed race car in this very compact build, retailing for just $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99. Set Name - Rides: Gaming Race Car Set Number - 60484 Age Range - 5+ Piece Count - TBC Price - $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 60485 Hot Rod A classic $10 LEGO City vehicle is next with 60485 recreating a classic Hot Rod, most likely with an exposed engine, flames on the bodywork and a low suspension. With a retail price of $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99, a single driver Minifigure will also be included. Set Name - Hot Rod Set Number - 60485 Age Range - 5+ Piece Count - TBC Price - $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 60486 EV Supercar From a flaming classic muscle car to something more modern and eco-friendly with 60486 EV Supercar. The 5+ model likely recreates a LEGO City electric vehicle with a sleek, aerodynamic design in a futuristic and green colour scheme. An extremely small EV charging station may also be included to charge the supercar. Set Name - EV Supercar Set Number - 60486 Age Range - 5+ Piece Count - TBC Price - $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 60487 Yellow Taxi A classic New York-style yellow taxi is the main build of 60487, which retails for $14.99 / €14.99 / £12.99. Classic yellow bodywork, roof signage and opening doors will hopefully be included along with possibly two Minifigures of a cab driver and a passenger with some luggage. Set Name - Yellow Taxi Set Number - 60487 Age Range - 5+ Piece Count - TBC Price - $14.99 / €14.99 / £12.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 60488 Fries Food Truck One of the most fun and vibrant builds of this Winter 2026 LEGO City wave will likely be 60488 Fries Food Truck. The 5+ model will probably recreate a small yet Minifigure-friendly food truck, including a giant fries sign on top and space inside for a small, portable kitchen. And don't forget plenty of LEGO fries accessories! Set Name - Fries Food Truck Set Number - 60488 Age Range - 5+ Piece Count - TBC Price - $19.99 / €19.99 / £17.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 60489 Jet vs Car A classic action-packed LEGO City set awaits us with 60489 Jet vs Car. We expect two mid-sized LEGO City vehicles of a sleek jet plane and a racing car. Two Minifigures will also likely be included - a jet pilot and a racer. Set Name - Jet vs Car Set Number - 60489 Age Range - 6+ Piece Count - TBC Price - $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 60490 Snowplough 60490 Snowplough brings some winter fun to the January 2026 LEGO City wave, recreating this large utility vehicle in brick-built LEGO form. Expect an average-sized LEGO City truck with a large plough element attached at the front and possibly a salt spreader at the rear. Set Name - Snowplough Set Number - 60490 Age Range - 6+ Piece Count - TBC Price - $19.99 / €19.99 / £17.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 60491 Motorcycle Transporter The first and only 4+ LEGO City model of the upcoming wave is 60491 Motorcycle Transporter. Retailing for $19.99 / €19.99 / £17.99, the set likely includes a simple flatbed truck and a ramp and a trailer to carry the usual 4+ LEGO motorcycle elements. Set Name - Motorcycle Transporter Set Number - 60491 Age Range - 4+ Piece Count - TBC Price - $19.99 / €19.99 / £17.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 60495 TBC LEGO City The only set on this list with an unknown name and unknown retail price. However, this rumoured list already includes plenty of vehicles, particularly retailing for around $20 or below, so hopefully 60495 is something different and more expansive. Set Name - TBC LEGO City Set Number - 60495 Age Range - 7+ Piece Count - TBC Price - $TBC / €TBC / £TBC Release Date - 1st January 2026 60498 Tractor Another vehicle, but this time belonging to the agricultural part of the LEGO City theme, with a brick-built tractor under the set number 60498. The set will likely recreate a modern farming tractor with large rear wheels and enough space for a single farmer Minifigure and possibly an animal mould. Set Name - Tractor Set Number - 60498 Age Range - 6+ Piece Count - TBC Price - $19.99 / €19.99 / £17.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 60499 Airport Fire Truck 60499 Airport Fire Truck unsurprisingly includes a large and detailed fire engine, most suitable in airport settings and therefore a perfect companion for 60502 Airport with Aeroplane, which also releases in January 2026. The 7+ model will likely include multiple firefighter Minifigures, hopefully in some unique fire/airport overalls. Set Name - Airport Fire Truck Set Number - 60499 Age Range - 7+ Piece Count - TBC Price - $59.99 / €59.99 / £54.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 60500 The LEGO Van We already saw the release of 60440 Yellow Delivery Truck , and in 2026, LEGO will be releasing a much smaller LEGO-themed van. Retailing for $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99, we expect the van to be entirely yellow with plenty of LEGO branding and LEGO-branded torsos for the two Minifigures likely included in the 6+ model. Set Name - The LEGO Van Set Number - 60500 Age Range - 6+ Piece Count - TBC Price - $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 60502 Airport with Aeroplane The joint largest set of LEGO City's Winter 2026 wave is likely to feature a large commercial passenger plane, hopefully including a fully accessible and detailed interior with passenger seating and a detailed cockpit. The accompanying airport is likely to be much smaller but hopefully still includes a small terminal, control tower and check-in desk. Set Name - Airport with Aeroplane Set Number - 60502 Age Range - 8+ Piece Count - TBC Price - $99.99 / €99.99 / £89.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 60503 Coast Guard Helicopter The two LEGO City Coast Guards are next, and both reportedly include a brick-built Helicopter. 60503 however, entirely focuses on a Helicopter which will likely include a side winch, a stretcher and a rescue pod along with the usual elements of spinning rotors and a Minifigure accessible cockpit. Set Name - Coast Guard Helicopter Set Number - 60503 Age Range - 7+ Piece Count - TBC Price - $54.99 / €54.99 / £49.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 60504 Coast Guard Rescue Boat & Helicopter A much larger themed LEGO City Coast Guard awaits us with 60504 Coast Guard Rescue Boat & Helicopter, which retails for $99.99 / €99.99 / £89.99. A Coast Guard-branded rescue boat and helicopter will obviously both be included, most likely in a white, orange and blue colour scheme. Set Name - Coast Guard Rescue Boat & Helicopter Set Number - 60504 Age Range - 7+ Piece Count - TBC Price - $99.99 / €99.99 / £89.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 60505 Aeroplane Service Truck & Hovercraft Remix Last but not least is a creative/experimental vehicle combination set of 60505 Aeroplane Service Truck & Hovercraft Remix. The set likely includes a modern aeroplane service truck along with a compact hovercraft that can be mixed together and combined in multiple creative ways. Set Name - Aeroplane Service Truck & Hovercraft Remix Set Number - 60505 Age Range - 7+ Piece Count - TBC Price - $69.99 / €69.99 / £59.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 All 21 of these LEGO City sets are rumoured to be releasing on the 1st of January 2026, but what do you think? Will you be purchasing any of these models at the start of the brand-new year? Which is your favourite and least favourite set of the wave? What do you make of the 'rides' gimmick sets? Are you happy to see the LEGO City Coast Guard subtheme return? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

Our fourth and final LEGO Wonders of the Natural World series has been officially revealed as one of four exclusive LEGO Gift With Purchases releasing this month. Following on from the heat of July's 40784 African Savanna Diorama , 40785 Northern Lights Diorama recreates a Northern Hemisphere landscape with its 332 pieces. The 12+ model will once again be available with all LEGO purchases over $150 starting from the 14th of October 2025. The beautiful, winter micro-scale scene sits on the usual black base, covered in snow and featuring a variety of unique colours and pieces. The display model has a dark blue background littered with transparent elements representing the northern lights. The iconic natural light displays then reflect on an icy river, which cuts its way through the main snowy landscape, including multiple rocks and tall micro trees. A 1x1 round glow-in-the-dark tile is also included, replicating the moon on the dark blue background. 40785 Northern Lights Diorama Set Name - Northern Lights Diorama Set Number - 40785 Age Range - 12+ Piece Count - 332 Availability - Free with LEGO purchases over $150 Promo Dates - 14th - 18th October 2025 40785 Northern Lights Diorama is available from the 14th of October 2025, but what do you think? Will you be looking to pick up this GWP in a couple of weeks? What sets will you purchase to ensure you are over the $150 threshold? What's been your favourite of the four Nature Dioramas in 2025? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

October enters as one of the most eagerly anticipated months of the year, not just for Halloween fun and seasonal sets, but for the headline-grabbing release of 75419 Death Star . The large-scale diorama built in the shape of a half-sphere cross-section has been met with mixed feelings, but for the LEGO Group is the biggest release of October and arguably 2025, with its record-breaking $1,000 price tag and 38 LEGO Star Wars Minifigures. For those builders looking for a slightly smaller and less expensive purchase, the month of October is packed full of LEGO releases. The tenth month of the year is particularly favourable to adults and older brick-building fans with the release of the likes of 72046 Game Boy and 10374 Bouquet of Pink Roses . And just like previous years, the latest LEGO Winter Village set will also be released this month as LEGO returns to a festive locomotive with 10361 Holiday Express Train . While the lineup of brand-new sets is mainly 18+ oriented, October's promotional offerings are just as broad as previous months, currently featuring four confirmed Gift With Purchase sets. Along with the previously mentioned UCS Death Star , which has a corresponding GWP of 40771 TIE Fighter with Imperial Hangar Rack , LEGO's Halloween promotional set also releases alongside the fourth and final Nature Diorama of 2025. If you're planning a LEGO haul this month, there's plenty to consider - especially when it comes to GWP sets. From a brand new wave of LEGO Wednesday sets and two LEGO Ideas sets to a total of four Christmas-themed LEGO builds, October offers a range of promotional models to help you make the most of your spend. Here’s everything we know so far about October 2025’s full selection of LEGO GWPs: 40772 Celebration Series: Luminous Ghost Kicking off the month with a seasonal flair is the already available 40772 Celebration Series: Luminous Ghost . The third celebration series GWP of the year starts the upcoming spooky season with 167 pieces used to recreate a brick-built ghost, complete with a red LEGO light brick and a bat companion. The 8+ model will be available with any LEGO purchases over $120 until the 7th of October 2025. Set Name - Celebration Series: Luminous Ghost Set Number - 40772 Age Range - 8+ Piece Count - 167 Availability - Free with LEGO purchases over $120 Promo Dates - 28th September - 7th October 2025 40771 TIE Fighter with Imperial Hangar Rack Alongside 40772, 40771 TIE Fighter with Imperial Hangar Rack will also be available from the 1st until the 7th of October, but at a much higher cost as the LEGO Star Wars GWP is exclusively available with purchases of 75419 Death Star . However, the 236-piece model is fully compatible with the UCS Death Star as the brick-built TIE Fighter can be placed in the space station's hangar along with the GWP's three LEGO Minifigures . Set Name - TIE Fighter with Imperial Hangar Rack Set Number - 40771 Age Range - 10+ Piece Count - 236 Availability - GWP of 75419 Death Star Promo Dates - 1st - 7th October 2025 40785 TBC LEGO Nature Diorama Our fourth and final LEGO Nature Diorama will be available from the 14th to the 18th of October 2025. Even though we currently have no rumoured set name for the 12+ model, it will once again be available with all LEGO purchases over $150. Set Name - TBC LEGO Nature Diorama Set Number - 40785 Age Range - 12+ Piece Count - 332 Availability - Free with LEGO purchases over $150 Promo Dates - 14th - 18th October 2025 40774 Classic Animation Scenes Last but not least is another brand new GWP for October: 40774 Classic Animation Scenes . The LEGO Disney -branded model has one of the shortest promo dates, being available from the 28th to the 31st with all LEGO purchases over $130. 270 pieces are used to recreate a retro television, which also includes three swappable brick-built scenes, including one from Toy Story and The Lion King. Set Name - Classic Animation Scenes Set Number - 40774 Age Range - 9+ Piece Count - 270 Availability - Free with all LEGO purchases over $130 Promo Dates - 28th - 31st October 2025 At a Glance: October 2025 GWP Round-Up Set Purchase Requirement Promo Dates 40772 Celebration Series: Luminous Ghost All LEGO purchases above $120 28th September - 7th October 40771 TIE Fighter with Imperial Hangar Rack Purchase of 75419 1st - 7th October 40785 TBC LEGO Nature Diorama All LEGO purchases above $150 14th - 18th October 40774 Classic Animation Scenes All LEGO purchases above $130 28th - 31st October That concludes everything we know so far about LEGO’s October 2025 promotional items. Which ones are you most excited to pick up? Are you planning any specific purchases to grab a GWP? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below, and stay tuned to Bricks Up  for all the latest LEGO news, reveals, and promotional updates!

Only two more sets await us in 2025 for the LEGO Star Wars theme, and we already have our first rumours of the first of many waves for the licensed theme in 2026. In particular, on the 1st of January 2026, a total of eight brand new sets will be hitting shelves, spanning The Mandalorian in preparation for its feature-length film next year, more 18+ midi-scale display sets and a rare sequel-based set. 75436 The Mandalorian & Grogu's Speeder Bike The smallest and cheapest set of the Winter 2026 LEGO Star Wars wave is 75436 The Mandalorian & Grogu's Speeder Bike. The 6+ set is likely to be one of many LEGO sets based on the popular Disney+ series in 2026 as Mando and Grogu prepare to hit the big screen next May. 75436 will be an easy and cheap way to obtain both Din Djarin and Grogu in LEGO Minifigure form, along with Mando's sleek speeder bike. Set Name - The Mandalorian & Grogu's Speeder Bike Set Number - 75436 Age Range - 6+ Piece Count - 58 Price - $9.99 / €9.99 / £8.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 75437 Cobb Vanth's Speeder Cobb Vanth finally gets a dedicated LEGO set with his custom Podracer engine turned speeder recreated in brick-built form under 75437. With 207 pieces included, the 7+ model will accurately recreate the speeder, including key details such as the mainly red and yellow colour scheme, handlebars and single seat, along with small weapon details. Cobb Vanth will be included as an exclusive Minifigure along with the returning Cad Bane. Set Name - Cobb Vanth's Speeder Set Number - 75437 Age Range - 7+ Piece Count - 207 Price - $34.99 / €29.99 / £24.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 75440 Hoth AT-AT The LEGO Star Wars 18+ midi-scale starship subtheme returns in 2026 with at least two models releasing at the start of the brand-new year. While not LEGO Minifigure scale, 75440 captures the iconic AT-AT Walker and its towering stance, posable legs and detailed head in a more compact and affordable model compared to the now retired 75313 AT-AT . The set includes just 525 pieces retailing for $64.99 / €59.99 / £54.99. Set Name - Hoth AT-AT Set Number - 75440 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 525 Price - $64.99 / €59.99 / £54.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 75441 Venator The Venator-class Star Destroyer is the next midi-scale model, this time including 643 pieces retailing for $79.99 / €79.99 / £69.99. Expect a detailed, angular design for the Venator, making it perfect to display alongside 75356 Executor Super Star Destroyer . While the 18+ model is much smaller than Minifigure scale, 75441 will still highlight the Venator's signature dual bridge towers and red markings from the Clone Wars era. Set Name - Venator Set Number - 75441 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 643 Price - $79.99 / €79.99 / £69.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 75443 Grogu's Homestead Designed for the youngest of LEGO Star Wars fans, 75443 Grogu's Homestead is the latest and smallest brick-built version of the fan favourite character Grogu. With just 107 pieces, the 4+ model recreates a fairly small LEGO Grogu, utilising lots of larger parts due to its 4+ branding. A couple of brick-built accessories will also be included with the overall build, retailing for $19.99 / €19.99 / £17.99. Set Name - Grogu's Homestead Set Number - 75443 Age Range - 4+ Piece Count - 107 Price - $19.99 / €19.99 / £17.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 75448 Clone Shock Trooper Mech 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 will be 75448 Clone Shock Trooper Mech, which includes 151 pieces to create a striking red-accented armour design. As with most LEGO mechs, we can expect plenty of posability and space in the cockpit for a single Shock Trooper Minifigure. Set Name - Clone Shock Trooper Mech Set Number - 75448 Age Range - 6+ Piece Count - 151 Price - $14.99 / €14.99 / £12.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 75449 Siege of Mandalore Battle Pack Along with a brand new mech, LEGO Star Wars collectors will also be happy to receive another new battle pack on the 1st of January 2026. This one in particular is 75449 Siege of Mandalore Battle Pack, which includes a total of four Minifigures: two 332nd Troopers and two Mandalorian Super Commandos. Expect one or two small side builds to also be included in the 6+ model, which retails for $22.99 / €19.99 / £17.99. Set Name - Siege of Mandalore Battle Pack Set Number - 75449 Age Range - 6+ Piece Count - 116 Price - $22.99 / €19.99 / £17.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 75452 BB-8 Last but not least, the LEGO Star Wars theme will be releasing another sequel-based set after we saw a couple of Kylo Ren-based sets released this summer. 75452 BB-8 unsurprisingly recreates the spherical droid in brick-built form, which first appeared in 2021 under 75187 BB-8. 2026's version will be much smaller and built for playability, with 569 pieces retailing for $89.99 / €89.99 / £79.99. Set Name - BB-8 Set Number - 75452 Age Range - 10+ Piece Count - 569 Price - $89.99 / €89.99 / £79.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 All eight of these LEGO Star Wars sets release on the 1st of January 2026, but what do you think? How many of these sets will you be purchasing at the start of the brand new year? What's your favourite and least favourite set of the wave? Do you still like these 18+ midi-scale starship sets? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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 sets to Technic , as well as licensed themes including Pokémon , Star Wars , and Animal Crossing . Beyond physical builds, Smart Play is designed to connect to apps and games, offering experiences that can potentially integrate with platforms such as Fortnite or Nintendo games. The LEGO Smart Brick: The Smartest Brick Ever We've already seen the LEGO Smart Brick, or at least an early, preliminary look, as the LEGO Group themselves accidentally showed official images of three LEGO City-branded test sets . These sets included 60691 Jungle Explorer Base Camp, 60692 The Lost Crocodile Temple and 60693 Survivor Island Seaplane, which were unfortunately only available for this specific beta test. LEGO describes it as "the smartest LEGO brick we’ve ever built." The Smart Brick reacts to everything builders do, from how it is held, moved, or incorporated into a build. Its main features include: LED Lighting and Sounds: The Smart brick adds a new dynamic to play with lights, character sounds and environmental effects. Sensors and Scannable Tags: Much like the technology used in the LEGO Super Mario theme, the Smart Brick will be able to detect colours, barcodes and RFID-enabled LEGO Minifigures . Electronic Minifigure Integration: Certain Smart Play Minifigures will be fully interactive, triggering effects on the Smart Brick and possibly responding to app-based events. These figures will have completely modified parts compared to standard LEGO Minifigures , resulting in the torso and legs being permanently attached. Wireless Charging: Smart Play and the Smart Brick will feature wireless charging, ensuring the brick can be used for extended periods of play. Reports claim this will involve a charging pad which creates a charging field, allowing built models with the brick to be placed on the pad. The 2024 LEGO City tests featured the Smart Brick in just one model: 60691 Jungle Explorer Base Camp. However, it was fully compatible with the other two, slightly smaller sets that still utilised the unique technology's functionality and playability. Smart Play Across Themes and Experiences LEGO’s vision for 2026 is to expand to integrate Smart Bricks and its associated technology across all themes and product lines, making Smart Play a central part of the LEGO experience. It will be company-wide wide creating a unique, interactive and hybrid play experience across nearly every set from classic LEGO themes to licensed IPs. Some themes which may debut LEGO Smart Play in 2026 include: LEGO Star Wars : Starships, droids and vehicles may feature interactive lights, sound effects and sensors, for example, allowing builders to simulate epic lightsaber battles. LEGO Pokémon : Electronic LEGO Pokémon Minifigures and the Smart Brick could simulate attacks, roars and special effects to recreate intense Pokémon battles in brick-built form. LEGO City : Emergency vehicles, construction equipment and city scenes could react in real time, triggering sirens, lights and mechanical effects, for example. LEGO Friends : Buildings, shops and seasonal scenes in Heartlake City could respond with music, lighting or environmental effects to further promote storytelling and imagination amongst children and adults. LEGO Technic : Advanced Technic models may incorporate Smart Play via interactive tutorials, programmable functions or mechanical feedback, for example, to take engineering builds to the next level. In addition to the Smart Brick and electronic LEGO Minifigures , Smart Play will also reportedly connect to apps and games, even beyond a controller app, which we've seen in the past. For example, actions performed in a LEGO set could trigger responses in a compatible game, such as opening doors, activating characters or generating points. This, like the rest of Smart Play, combines a physical building experience with electronics and software. The Future of LEGO Smart Play With Smart Play and the Smart Brick, LEGO is laying the foundation for a new era of building and with that a new era of interactive building, expanding on the likes of Nexo Knights, Hidden Side and more recently Super Mario . Throughout 2026 and the foreseeable future, we can expect to see plenty of sets, including Smart Play and even further interactive technology, starting off with the likes of LEGO Star Wars and LEGO Pokémon as early as January and February. Smart Play is the future of the LEGO brand, and it starts in 2026, but what do you think? What's your opinion of Smart Play and the Smart Brick? What kind of LEGO themes and sets would you like to see this technology in? Will this prove to be successful or another big flop like previous iterations of interactive technology in LEGO themes? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.