Hyrule's darkest villain is coming to brick-built LEGO form as the LEGO Group has taken to social media to officially tease the upcoming release of only the second ever LEGO The Legend of Zelda set. Following the success of September 2024's 77092 Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 , 2026 will see the launch of 77093 Ocarina of Time Ganondorf Diorama. The latest 18+ gaming model will include a total of 1,003 pieces for a currently unknown retail price. Both LEGO and Nintendo have now confirmed these rumours of another Legend of Zelda-branded LEGO model via this 10-second teaser. The short video focuses on a LEGO Minifigure of the protagonist Link, who already appeared in last year's 77092 Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 . But the ever-increasing background music and large shadow are reminiscent of the iconic showdown between Link and Ganondorf in Ocarina of Time. The social media tease may not show much, but along with the reappearance of Link in LEGO form with the Hylian Shield and Master Sword, a brand new version of Zelda can also be found in the background. Although blurred, she appears to be based on her classic appearance and is set amidst a very fiery scene. Navi the fairy can also be found in the short video, suggesting another appearance in brick-built form in 2026. 77093 Ocarina of Time Ganondorf Diorama releases on the 1st of March 2026, but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 77093 in a few months? What do you make of this first tease of the upcoming LEGO The Legend of Zelda  model? What scene involving Ganondorf in Ocarina of Time would you like to see recreated in brick-built LEGO form? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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 perfect desk display model. Coming out of the black base, we can find numerous plants and vegetation, with many of these plants in the early stages of growth. However, a fully grown plant is this beautiful purple flower with two green leaves around its stem. A brick-built blue dragonfly can then be found flying around the flower, attached to another plant and slightly angled to showcase the complex yet small LEGO insect. 6615075 Dragonfly Garden Set Name - Dragonfly Garden Set Number - 6615075 Age Range - 10+ Piece Count - 154 Availability - Free by redeeming 2,000 LEGO Insiders points Promo Dates - 15th January 2026 6615075 Dragonfly Garden is available from the 15th of January 2026 by redeeming 2,000 LEGO Insiders points, but what do you think? Will you be looking to pick up the LEGO Insiders reward? What other Gift With Purchases and exclusive rewards would you like to see in 2026? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

While everyone's attention is firmly set on the most festive and wonderful time of the year, on the 1st of January 2026, the LEGO Group will be releasing further seasonal sets, this time focusing on the day of love. In particular, 40867 Love Letters will be celebrating Valentine's Day in 2026, retailing for $19.99 / €19.99 / £17.99 and including a total of 345 pieces. The set is a display-worthy collection of the brick-built letters "L", "O", "V" and "E" to obviously spell the word LOVE. The V, in fact, is a brick-built love heart which, like the rest of the letters, sits on a small blue stand, is coloured red and includes a range of LEGO flower elements. These flower elements can be displayed in different ways, and builders can customise the 8+ model even further by spelling "I 'heart' U". 40867 Love Letters Set Name - Love Letters Set Number - 40867 Age Range - 8+ Piece Count - 345 Price - $19.99 / €19.99 / £17.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 40867 Love Letters releases on the 1st of January 2026, but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 40867 next month? What other LEGO sets do you plan on purchasing for your loved one on Valentine's Day? What other seasonal LEGO sets would you like to see in 2026? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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 brick-built LEGO form. The Lion Dance is performed ritually for the Lunar New Year, with the brightly decorated figures being worn by several dancers, just like each lion costume in 40915 covers two Minifigures. That brings the total to four LEGO Minifigures in the GWP, with each including the same Chinese culture-inspired torso. The two lion costumes are basically identical in build apart from the colour scheme. One costume includes red, yellow and gold, whilst the other focuses on yellow, white and gold. Two LEGO Minifigures can be placed under each costume, bringing the build to life along with the cleverly built eyes of the costumes and the movable mouths with red tongues. 40915 Lion Dance Set Name - Lion Dance Set Number - 40915 Age Range - 10+ Piece Count - 480 Availability - Free with LEGO purchases over $150 Promo Dates - 19th-28th January 2026 40915 Lion Dance is available from the 19th of January 2026, but what do you think? Will you be looking to pick up 40915 in a few days time? Will you be picking up any of the other LEGO Chinese New Year 2026  sets that released earlier this month? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.

The LEGO Art theme has always delivered some of the most display-worthy models, and in 2026, the line will bring another beautiful brick-built collection. In particular, the LEGO Group have officially unveiled 31218 Japanese Cherry Blossom Landscape - our first LEGO Art set since June this year, once it's available from the 1st of January 2026. The 18+ model includes a total of 1,892 pieces retailing for $139.99 / €119.99 / £99.99. The artistic LEGO model celebrates Springtime in Japan through the lens of the Ukiyo-e movement. Within the black frame, decorated with golden LEGO elements, are some of Japan's most iconic elements and colours. There's Mount Fuji, a teahouse, a bridge, a waterfall, flying Japanese cranes, cherry blossoms, ’Sango-Kaku’ maple and Japanese umbrella pine trees. The light blue waterfall can be seen flowing out of the brick-built picture frame. This adds an element of 3D to the 18+ build, along with the colourful and extremely realistic elements used for the models' pine trees and cherry blossoms. And just like previous LEGO Art sets, 31218 can be attached to the wall or displayed on a desk, with the overflowing waterfall being fully flexible for either display method. 31218 Japanese Cherry Blossom Landscape Set Name - Japanese Cherry Blossom Landscape Set Number - 31218 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 1,892 Price - $139.99 / €119.99 / £99.99 Release Date - 1st January 2026 31218 Japanese Cherry Blossom Landscape releases on the 1st of January 2026, but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 31218 in a few weeks? What's your favourite element of this Japanese-inspired brick-built art? What other LEGO Art sets would you like to see released in 2026? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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. 42225 Yellow Motorcycle 42225 Yellow Motorcycle is a small and simple LEGO Technic  bike with a bright yellow body and basic functional elements like spinning wheels and handlebars. The 7+ model, aimed at the other end of the spectrum of Technic builders, includes 151 pieces retailing for just $9.99 / €9.99  / £8.99. Set Name - Yellow Motorcycle Set Number - 42225 Age Range - 7+ Piece Count - 151 Price - $9.99 / €9.99  / £8.99 Release Date - 1st March 2026 42226 BMW M4 GT3 EVO Race Car A high-speed race car is taking centre stage in this March 2026 wave, focusing on a modern touring car of the BMW M4 GT3 EVO. The 9+ model, coming under the set number 42225, includes a total of 747 pieces retailing for $64.99 / €64.99  / £59.99. The build includes moving wheels, functional steering and plenty of realistic details like aerodynamic parts and sponsor logos on the BMW vehicle. Set Name - BMW M4 GT3 EVO Race Car Set Number - 42226 Age Range - 9+ Piece Count - 747 Price - $64.99 / €64.99  / £59.99 Release Date - 1st March 2026 42227 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon SUV 42227 features a brick-built version of the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon SUV: a rugged, styled off-road vehicle recreated from a total of 723 pieces. The 10+ set includes the Jeep's boxy body, detailed front grille and realistic wheels with suspension. Built on the same scale as 42226 BMW M4 GT3 EVO Race Car, the Jeep Wrangler also retails for $64.99 / €64.99  / £59.99 once it releases on the 1st of March 2026. Set Name - Jeep Wrangler Rubicon SUV Set Number - 42227 Age Range - 10+ Piece Count - 723 Price - $64.99 / €64.99  / £59.99 Release Date - 1st March 2026 Three LEGO Technic  sets are releasing on the 1st of March 2026, but what do you think? Will you be purchasing any of these three models in a few months? What's your favourite and least favourite set of the wave? What else would you like to see from the LEGO Technic theme in 2026? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

Only a couple of days ago we covered the reveal of five brand new LEGO Technic sets launching on the 1st of January 2025 but now we have official images of four sets releasing just two months later. These four Technic models will all launch on the 1st of March 2025 alongside the previously revealed Formula 1 set of 42207 Ferrari SF-24 F1 Car. 42203 Tipping Dump Truck The cheapest set of this March wave is 42203 Tipping Dump Truck which retails for $49.99 / €49.99  / £44.99 with a total of 462 pieces included. The dark blue Tipping Dump Truck is the perfect Technic construction vehicle which can be steered and operated like a real truck. 42203 can easily be tipped turning a knob on the side of the truck with the vehicle also including openable doors for access to the cab. Set Name - Tipping Dump Truck Set Number - 42203 Age Range - 9+ Piece Count - 462 Price - $49.99 / €49.99  / £44.99 Release Date - 1st March 2025 42204 Fast and Furious Toyota Supra MK4 Fast and Furious returns to brick-built LEGO form with 42204 Fast and Furious Toyota Supra MK4 releasing next year. The $60 build recreates the Toyota Supra MK4 in a striking orange colour scheme with hints of lime green. The vehicle includes plenty of Fast and Furious references including two NOS bottles in the trunk and the usual LEGO Technic play features such as a 6-cylinder engine, steering, opening hood and removable Targa top roof. Set Name - Fast and Furious Toyota Supra MK4 Set Number - 42204 Age Range - 9+ Piece Count - 810 Price - $59.99 / €59.99  / £55.99 Release Date - 1st March 2025 42205 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Another vehicle comes next and it's in the same scale retailing at the same price as 42204 at $59.99 / €59.99  / £54.99. This vehicle in particular is a LEGO Technic version of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in a bright yellow colour scheme. The Chevrolet branded vehicle includes a moving 6-cylinder engine and differential along with openable doors and a hood packed full of intricate details. Set Name - Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Set Number - 42205 Age Range - 9+ Piece Count - 732 Price - $59.99 / €59.99  / £54.99 Release Date - 1st March 2025 42206 Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 F1 Car Last but not least we have our second LEGO Technic Formula 1 set of 2025 with it being a LEGO adaptation of this year's Red Bull F1 car. Just like the Ferrari version also releasing on the 1st of March 2025, 42206 retails for $229.99 / €229.99  / £199.99 and includes around 300 pieces more at 1,639. The 18+ model includes the same play features with a very similar build apart from the unique bodywork, details and colour scheme of the Red Bull team. Set Name - Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 F1 Car Set Number - 42206 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 1,639 Price - $229.99 / €229.99  / £199.99 Release Date - 1st March 2025 All four of these LEGO Technic sets releases on the 1st of March 2025 but what do you think? Will you be purchasing any of these models in a couple of months time? What's your favourite and least favourite set of the wave? Would you like more F1-branded Technic models? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

And our last LEGO Formula 1 reveal from the last few days is a brand new LEGO Technic model of 42207 Ferrari SF-24 F1 Car. The advanced builder's theme has already covered both McLaren and Mercedes in this 1:8 scale but in 2025 we'll see the most iconic team covered of Ferrari. The brick-built version of Ferrari's 2024 challenger will include a total of 1,361 piece retailing for a high price of $229.99 / €229.99  / £199.99. As already mentioned, 42207 is based on this year's Ferrari livery so includes a mainly red model but with a couple of lines of white and yellow parallel to each other. The car also includes all of the team's sponsors from this season including their brand new title sponsor HP. The brick-built car has steering, a two-speed gearbox and printed Pirelli tyres along with an adjustable rear wing for the DRS activation. 42207 Ferrari SF-24 F1 Car Set Name - Ferrari SF-24 F1 Car Set Number - 42207 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 1,361 Price - $229.99 / €229.99 / £199.99 Release Date - 1st March 2025 42207 Ferrari SF-24 F1 Car releases on the 1st of March 2025 but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 42207 in a few months time? What other LEGO F1 sets do you want to see in 2025? Do you already own the LEGO Technic McLaren and Mercedes F1 cars? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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 Center from the games, this time recreated in a brick-built LEGO microscale form. The building is coloured mainly red and white, with a small line of greenery going around the center's exterior. 40911 also features sliding doors that can be opened and closed with levers, along with a recovery station, a seating area and a PC being found inside. 40911 Mini Pokémon Center Set Name - Mini Pokémon Center Set Number - 40911 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 233 Availability - Free with 2,500 LEGO Insiders points Promo Dates - 27th February 2026 40911 Mini Pokémon Center is available from the 27th of February 2026, but what do you think? Will you be spending 2,500 LEGO Insiders points to pick up the 18+ model? What's your favourite and least favourite set of the debut wave LEGO Pokémon ? What would you like to see from non-18+ Summer sets for the theme? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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 LEGO shop@home. However, this is very limited, with only a certain amount available for each country. The LEGO Group have assured fans, nevertheless, that the LEGO Pokémon promotional item will once again return when 72153 Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise actually hit shelves on the 27th of February 2026. But away from all the threshold and availability stress, the 18+ GWP literally recreates an openable display case containing the Gym badges from the Kanto region. The badges belonging to the Boulder, Cascade, Thunder, Rainbow, Soul, Marsh, Volcano and Earth Kanto regions are all included inside the case, each with a unique shape and colour. All eight badges can be removed from the box, which closes with a cleverly designed Poké Ball-inspired latch. The rest of the exterior of the box is mainly coloured with a couple of diagonal lines of navy blue and transparent plates on the top to offer a consistent look at the badges inside. The 2026 Gift With Purchase and its 312 pieces measures over 1 inch (3 cm) high, 7.5 inches (19 cm) wide and 4 inches (10 cm) deep. 40892 Kanto Region Badge Collection Set Name - Kanto Region Badge Collection Set Number - 40892 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 312 Availability - Free with purchases of 72153 Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise Promo Dates - 27th February 2026 - while stocks last OR limited availability now with pre-orders 40892 Kanto Region Badge Collection is available with pre-order purchases of 72153, followed by a return on the 27th of February 2026, but what do you think? Are you looking to pick up 40892? What's your favourite and least favourite set of the debut wave LEGO Pokémon ? What would you like to see from non-18+ Summer sets for the theme? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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 biggest sets of the year, it recreates the final evolutions of the Kanto starters of Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise 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, Eevee is built on a similar scale to previous brick-built characters such as 43249 Stitch  but obviously targeted at an older audience. The extremely cute and expressive LEGO Eevee is 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 and 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  / £179.99 with a total of 2,050 pieces. Along with the expressive and fully articulated brick-built Pokémon, there are lightning sparks symbolising the character's energy stores, a lightning-shaped display stand, and a LEGO Poké Ball. Set Name - Pikachu and Poké Ball Set Number - 72152 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 2,050 Price - $199.99 / €199.99  / £179.99 Release Date - 27th February 2026 72153 Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise And they keep on getting bigger and more expensive as the final LEGO Pokémon  set releasing on the 27th of February 2026 is 72153 Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise . The third 18+ model for the theme almost functions as a Pokémon Ultimate Collectors Series display set, retailing for $649.99 / €649.99  / £579.99 with an incredible 6,838 pieces included. Each of the three Pokémon, Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise, are in a similar scale to both Eevee and Pikachu but displayed on a highly detailed stand comprising of a beach, jungle and volcano biomes. Venusaur has movable vines and feet, Blastoise has an articulated head, arms and water cannons, and Charizard’s wings, legs, arms and head can be posed. This makes each of the three figures the perfect LEGO Pokémon  display set, where the final evolutions can either stand alone on the stand to create an epic battleground. Set Name - Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise Set Number - 72153 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 6,838 Price - $649.99 / €649.99  / £579.99 Release Date - 27th February 2026 All three of these LEGO Pokémon  sets are 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.

January marks a fresh start for the LEGO calendar, kicking off 2026 with a substantial wave of new releases across a wide range of themes. As is tradition for the first month of the year, LEGO leans heavily into play-focused system sets alongside a handful of premium 18+ models, giving builders of all ages plenty to choose from following the festive season. While many January launches are aimed at younger builders, including brand new waves from LEGO City , LEGO Friends , LEGO Technic and LEGO NINJAGO , adult fans aren’t left behind. Headlining the month is 11370 Stranger Things: The Creel House, marking the return of the Netflix series to LEGO Icons following the release of the show’s final episode. The opening of the month of the year also sees the release of the annual LEGO Icons Modular Building, with 2026 debuting 11371 Shopping Street . Seasonal tie-ins also play an important role this month, with LEGO celebrating the Lunar New Year through themed sets and promotions, while January’s GWPs offer a mix of nostalgia, cultural celebration and display-focused builds to start the year on a strong note. If you're planning a LEGO haul this month, there's plenty to consider - especially when it comes to GWP sets. From premium LEGO Icons exclusives to a seasonal Lunar New Year celebration model, January offers a range of promotional builds to help you make the most of your spend. Here’s everything we know so far about January 2026’s full selection of LEGO GWPs : 40891 Stranger Things: WSQK Radio Station The final episode of Stranger Things has now been released, and to celebrate the finale of the popular Netflix show, the world of Hawkins returns to brick-built LEGO form with 11370 Stranger Things: The Creel House . Alongside the LEGO Icons model, 40891 Stranger Things: WSQK Radio Station will be available from the 1st to the 7th of January 2026. Set Name - Stranger Things: WSQK Radio Station Set Number - 40891 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 234 Availability - Free with purchases of 11370 Stranger Things: The Creel House Promo Dates - 1st-7th January 2026 40913 Vintage Parade Car Another LEGO Icons Gift With Purchase is 40913 Vintage Parade Car , which is free with any purchase over $200. Whilst 40913 is branded as this year's Modular Building GWP, the LEGO Group has made the 18+ promotional item relatively easy to get and for a reasonable amount of time until the 11th of January 2026. 234 pieces recreate a dark blue vintage car, which also includes two LEGO Minifigures with some super cool and unique hats. Set Name - Vintage Parade Car Set Number - 40913 Age Range - 18+ Piece Count - 234 Availability - Free with all LEGO purchases over $200 Promo Dates - 1st-11th January 2026 40779 Year of the Horse The last confirmed GWP on this list is one celebrating the Lunar New Year with 40779 Year of the Horse being available from the 1st to the 11th of January 2026. The 8+ model includes 133 pieces to recreate a white brick-built horse that completes the 12-year zodiac animal journey. The Zodiac animal is complete with a small colourful vegetation stand and is available with all LEGO purchases over $70. Set Name - Year of the Horse Set Number - 40779 Age Range - 8+ Piece Count - 133 Availability - Free with all LEGO purchases over $70 Promo Dates - 1st-11th January 2026 At a Glance: January 2026 GWP Round-Up Set Purchase Requirement Promo Dates 40891 Stranger Things: WSQK Radio Station Free with purchases of 11370 1st - 7th Jan 40913 Vintage Parade Car Free with purchases over $200 1st - 11th Jan 40779 Year of the Horse Free with purchases over $70 1st - 11th Jan That concludes everything we know so far about LEGO’s January 2026 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!

2023 was the last time the LEGO Group released a football-themed set, celebrating one of the most beloved sports in brick-built form. But in 2026, the Danish toy manufacturers will be teaming up with the FIFA World Cup 2026 - Canada, Mexico and the United States. The partnership will feature exciting new experiences for all ages, along with brand-new FIFA and Football-branded products. The first of these World Cup sets is 43020 FIFA World Cup Official Trophy, which recreates the iconic World Cup Trophy in a 1:1 detailed replica. A total of 2,842 pieces are used to recreate the trophy, which retails for $199.99 / €179.99 / £159.99 once it releases on the 1st of March 2026. Being a 1:1 replica, 43020 measures over 14.5 inches (36 cm) high. It captures the real-life elements of the trophy perfectly with the two human figures in a swirling movement holding up the Earth, the iconic globe and a plaque at the bottom naming past World Cup winners. Here we can also find a printed FIFA World Cup logo along with some rare dark green of the nearly entirely golden build. In fact, 43020 FIFA World Cup Official Trophy breaks the record for the most number of gold-coloured pieces in a single set, between both pearl gold and drum-lacquered gold. The only other elements of non-gold colouring can be found when you remove a small section of the side of the globe. Here we can find a stylised small football pitch with a brick-built 2026 World Cup logo and space to display the single LEGO Minifigure included in 43020. The 12+ model is branded under a brand new LEGO line of sets: LEGO Editions . The theme debuts in 2026 and will be the home of LEGO's coverage of the upcoming World Cup and further football/soccer sets. Furthermore, the LEGO Group intends to release other sports-based sets under this line, with the likes of Formula 1, for example, creating a unique blend between play-focused sets and those branded under the 18+ umbrella. 43020 FIFA World Cup Official Trophy Set Name - FIFA World Cup Official Trophy Set Number - 43020 Age Range - 12+ Piece Count - 2,842 Price - $199.99 / €179.99 / £159.99 Release Date - 1st March 2026 43020 FIFA World Cup Official Trophy releases on the 1st of March 2026, but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 43020 in a few months time? What other LEGO football sets and World Cup sets would you like to see in 2026? What else can we expect from this brand-new LEGO Editions theme? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

The LEGO Group's new SMART Play system has sparked plenty of excitement, intrigue and even some confusion across the LEGO community. LEGO's latest innovation combines traditional bricks with cutting-edge technology to create interactive, responsive play experiences. But what do real-world engineers think about this technology-led approach to play? In this article, we'll be covering recently received insights from engineering experts at Accu and their comments on LEGO's SMART Play system from an engineering perspective. Both Patrick Faulkner, Lead Engineer at Accu , and Ben Massey, MEng at innDex , were kind enough to go in-depth on their professional perspectives on how LEGO can support creativity, problem-solving and engineering skills in children in a technology-driven world. SMART Play: A Tool Not a Replacement Lead Engineer Patrick Faulkner explained that while LEGO Smart Play adds an extra layer of engagement to play, it works best as an enhancement to traditional LEGO building rather than a starting point. "As an engineer, I know that playing with technology at a young age can do wonders for creativity and problem-solving, but only when it's built on strong foundations" He recommends that children first develop core skills such as structure, stability and problem-solving through pure imagination. Only once these basic skills are acquired should SMART Play's technology be used to enhance the play experience with sounds, lights and response interactions. Patrick also cautions the use of technology-led play for children under five when foundational brain development is at its highest. LEGO as a Low-Fidelity Prototyping Tool The rise of adult-oriented 18+ models in recent years perfectly demonstrates how LEGO isn't just a toy. These iconic bricks can be used as a versatile prototyping tool, allowing engineers and designers to quickly create and adjust models, making it ideal for initial concepts. Patrick highlights how LEGO can help children mirror real-world engineering processes: LEGO's modular design allows children to test ideas, disassemble parts and rebuild quickly. Sets with advanced modules such as gears, hubs, axles, motors and sensors let children explore movement and mechanics. Building different sets teaches testing, observation and adjustments, echoing how real-life engineers refine concepts. "LEGO stands out as a low-fidelity prototyping tool because of its versatility, accessibility, and ease of modification." Examples of LEGO prototyping for learning include creating a robotic arm to observe how pivot points behave under motion, or creating a gear train to test if gear ratios function as intended. These simple exercises introduce children to fundamental engineering concepts without the complexity or cost of real-world equipment. Developing Children's Engineering Skills The engineers at Accu and innDex also shared a step-by-step approach for using LEGO to develop problem-solving, planning and structural thinking skills: Start with a question or challenge: This could be 'Can you build something that moves?' or 'Can you make a bridge strong enough for a toy car?' which helps children build with intention rather than just randomly stacking bricks. Add rules (design constraints): Examples include 'it has to fit on this table' or 'it must lift something small'. These shape the challenge, encouraging planning and real-world problem-solving. Choose LEGO sets that encourage engineering: Sets with gears, wheels, axles and beams in particular will promote thinking about movement, structure and cause and effect. Sort pieces before building: Grouping similar pieces together improves efficiency and independent thinking. Build a strong base: A strong foundation will help later additions function properly, while explaining to children exactly why things fall over. Add one piece at a time and test often: This mirrors the iterative testing process used by engineers and encourages children to develop patience and logical thinking as part of the design process. Encourage rebuilding and trying again: Further elements of patience, problem-solving and resilience can be reinforced by experimenting with the bricks. Test strength and stability: Observing the complete build can help children understand weight, balance, support and the importance of testing designs before using them. Learning Health and Safety Through Play Ben Massey, MEng and customer success coordinator at health and safety software provider innDex , also highlights how LEGO helps children develop health and safety awareness in a playful environment. "A collapsing LEGO tower becomes a physical metaphor for structural failure without any real danger, and it teaches you as a child to test different builds and be cautious of failure in the future." Group building also fosters teamwork, collaboration and an understanding of how infrastructure interacts with people, which are invaluable skills in engineering careers. With SMART Play, LEGO continues to innovate, but experts agree that the magic of play happens when technology supports creativity, not when it replaces it. For parents and educators, combining traditional building with SMART play offers the best of both worlds, mixing imaginative, hands-on learning with responsive, ground-breaking technology. So that's an engineer's perspective of LEGO SMART Play , but what do you think? Do you agree with some of the points covered in this article? How important is traditional LEGO building for future engineers? Will SMART Play 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. Sources: Accu | LEGO, Engineering & Low Fidelity Prototyping - https://www.accu.co.uk/shop/precision-components

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 full of ground-breaking, world-first technologies. This includes the piece having dynamically reacting lights, a colour recognition scanner, a sound synthesiser and a built-in accelerometer. All of these highly complicated elements are packed into a 4.1mm ASIC chip found inside the SMART Brick. The LEGO Group states that this chip is smaller than a standard LEGO stud, allowing unimaginable play possibilities without interfering with the usual LEGO building experience. This technology allows the brick to detect how it's held, moved, tilted, thrown through the air, and so much more. Alongside the smartest LEGO brick of all time, LEGO SMART Play also includes SMART Tags and SMART Minifigures. SMART Tags are 2x2 tiles which tell the SMART Brick what to become and how to react. These tags are somewhat similar to the LEGO Super Mario technology, controlling and informing the Smart Brick, but not making any sounds or cool lighting effects themselves. SMART Minifigures, meanwhile, bring our favourite characters to life in brick-built LEGO form like never before. The SMART Play technology allows each figure to have its own personality and react differently with unique sounds, moods and reactions depending on the situation. Similar to the tags, the modified, technology-packed Minifigures don't make any sounds but inform the SMART Brick how to react. SMART Play will 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 and interactions, SMART Play is designed to connect to apps and games, offering experiences that can potentially integrate with platforms such as Fortnite or Nintendo games. LEGO’s vision for 2026 is to expand and 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. The first theme to get the LEGO SMART Play treat is the ever-popular LEGO Star Wars line. Eight SMART Play-branded sets are reportedly releasing on the 1st of March 2026 for the licensed LEGO theme, with three of these already being presented at CES 2026: 75421 Darth Vader's TIE Fighter ($69.99 / €69.99 / £59.99) - 473 pieces 75423 Luke's Red Five X-Wing ($89.99 / €89.99 / £79.99) - 584 pieces 75427 Throne Room Duel & A-Wing ($159.99 / €159.99 / £139.99) - 962 pieces Further articles regarding everything you need to know about LEGO SMART Play and all official images of the LEGO Star Wars sets presented today will be coming over the next few days here at Bricks Up as the LEGO Group presents further information and images of its latest world-class innovation for the toy industry. LEGO SMART Play has finally been announced, 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. Want to know more information about LEGO SMART Play and upcoming smart-related sets? Read these Bricks Up news articles: LEGO Smart Play: What to Expect from LEGO’s Main Selling Point in 2026 Every LEGO Star Wars Smart Play Minifigure Rumoured For March 2026 LEGO Star Wars Rumoured Smart Play March 2026 Sets What to Expect from LEGO Pokémon in 2026?