https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news Latest LEGO news, updates, and announcements from Brick Sleuth en-gb Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:54:23 GMT https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-art-gustav-klimt-the-kiss-31221-4000-pieces-the-largest-art-masterpiece-set-yet https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-art-gustav-klimt-the-kiss-31221-4000-pieces-the-largest-art-masterpiece-set-yet Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:28:04 GMT [**Gustav Klimt - The Kiss (31221)**](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/31221-gustav-klimt-the-kiss) goes on sale on 1 August 2026, with LEGO Insiders getting first access via LEGO.com and in LEGO Stor... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-spongebob-squarepants-returns-after-14-years-with-two-sets-launching-1-september-2026 https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-spongebob-squarepants-returns-after-14-years-with-two-sets-launching-1-september-2026 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:46:47 GMT The original LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants theme ran from 2006 to 2012 - a handful of sets per year - then disappeared entirely, skipping Dimensions, BrickHeadz, and everything else in between. After fou... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-ideas-la-catrina-21372-1212-pieces-out-1-august-at-10999 https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-ideas-la-catrina-21372-1212-pieces-out-1-august-at-10999 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:08:00 GMT LEGO Ideas is releasing a brick-built tribute to one of Mexico's most recognisable cultural figures. [La Catrina](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/21372-la-catrina) (21372) arrives on **1 August 2026*... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-icons-mayor-manor-11383-9999-1420-pieces-midnight-valley-begins-1-september https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-icons-mayor-manor-11383-9999-1420-pieces-midnight-valley-begins-1-september Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:49:00 GMT LEGO has revealed [Mayor Manor](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/11383-mayor-manor) (11383), the first set in a new Icons subtheme called the Midnight Valley Collection. The **1,420-piece** haunted ho... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-icons-jaguar-e-type-11381-12999-1673-pieces-out-1-august https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-icons-jaguar-e-type-11381-12999-1673-pieces-out-1-august Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:24:35 GMT LEGO has revealed the Icons [Jaguar E-Type](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/11381-jaguar-e-type) (11381), a **1,673-piece** recreation of the British sports car that Enzo Ferrari reportedly called th... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-icons-hubble-space-telescope-11382-11999-1252-pieces-out-1-august https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-icons-hubble-space-telescope-11382-11999-1252-pieces-out-1-august Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:28:03 GMT **[LEGO Icons Hubble Space Telescope (11382)](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/11382-hubble-space-telescope)** goes on sale 1 August via LEGO.com and LEGO Stores, with pre-orders open now in select co... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-confirms-five-adult-pokmon-sets-including-the-first-pokmon-minifigures https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-confirms-five-adult-pokmon-sets-including-the-first-pokmon-minifigures Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:21:53 GMT LEGO has confirmed a dedicated adult-targeted Pokemon range, arriving in two waves during late 2026. Five sets cover creature display builds, a large Poke Ball playset and an oversized minifigure, eac... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-insiders-day-free-40912-sea-serpent-gwp-with-160-spend-until-12-july https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-insiders-day-free-40912-sea-serpent-gwp-with-160-spend-until-12-july Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:27:00 GMT LEGO Insiders Day is live now, running from today, 7 July, until 12 July 2026. Spend £160 at the [LEGO Shop](https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=5GcQCf4MPuM&offerid=1536590.506416326774&type=2&murl=... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-builds-the-worlds-biggest-fifa-world-cup-trophy-and-cafu-was-there-to-see-it https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-builds-the-worlds-biggest-fifa-world-cup-trophy-and-cafu-was-there-to-see-it Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:44:37 GMT How many LEGO bricks does it take to build a FIFA World Cup Trophy big enough to turn heads in New York City? The LEGO Group gave us the answer this week, unveiling what they're billing as the world's... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-insiders-days-2026-sea-serpent-and-airplane-gwps-confirmed https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-insiders-days-2026-sea-serpent-and-airplane-gwps-confirmed Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:41:00 GMT LEGO Insiders Days is on from 7 until 12 July, and LEGO has confirmed two GWP deals worth knowing about before you place an order this week. The more substantial freebie is the **[LEGO Ideas Sea Serpe... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-ideas-et-the-extra-terrestrial-21370-lands-1-august-at-11999 https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-ideas-et-the-extra-terrestrial-21370-lands-1-august-at-11999 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:36:00 GMT Lafabrick's LEGO Ideas submission has made it through, and on 1 August 2026 the [E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/21370-et-the-extra-terrestrial) set goes on sale at **£119... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/all-22-f1-drivers-get-their-own-lego-minicar-at-silverstone-this-sunday https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/all-22-f1-drivers-get-their-own-lego-minicar-at-silverstone-this-sunday Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:54:00 GMT Last year's LEGO Drivers Parade at the Miami Grand Prix was fun enough, but there was a catch - not every driver had their own car. This Sunday at Silverstone, that changes. All 22 current F1 drivers ... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-colorful-lantern-40873-brings-a-hanging-decorative-build-to-the-range https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-colorful-lantern-40873-brings-a-hanging-decorative-build-to-the-range Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:49:00 GMT LEGO has added a new decorative piece to its range with the [Colorful Lantern](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/40873-colorful-lantern) (40873), a **286-piece** build priced at **£17.99**. Designed to... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-halloween-skull-candle-40883-adds-a-glow-in-the-dark-twist https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-halloween-skull-candle-40883-adds-a-glow-in-the-dark-twist Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:49:00 GMT LEGO has added the [Halloween Skull Candle](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/40883-halloween-skull-candle) (40883) to its seasonal Halloween catalogue, a **204-piece** decorative build priced at **£17... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-halloween-pumpkin-lantern-40872-lights-up-with-a-glow-in-the-dark-ghost https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-halloween-pumpkin-lantern-40872-lights-up-with-a-glow-in-the-dark-ghost Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:48:00 GMT LEGO has added the [Halloween Pumpkin Lantern](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/40872-halloween-pumpkin-lantern) (40872) to its seasonal catalogue, a **323-piece** decorative build aimed at ages 9 and... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/40912-sea-serpent-is-julys-ideas-gift-with-purchase https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/40912-sea-serpent-is-julys-ideas-gift-with-purchase Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:31:36 GMT If you've got a LEGO order lined up for July, **40912 Sea Serpent** gives you a decent reason to time it right. It's the IDEAS Gift with Purchase for this month - free with a qualifying spend at LEGO ... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/42238-ducati-desmo450-mx-factory-motorcycle-technic-goes-motocross https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/42238-ducati-desmo450-mx-factory-motorcycle-technic-goes-motocross Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:17:28 GMT The [Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory Motorcycle](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/42238-ducati-desmo450-mx-factory-motorcycle) (42238) lands on August 1st, priced at **£44.99** for **457 pieces**. That wor... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-creator-31394-red-panda-arrives-in-august https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-creator-31394-red-panda-arrives-in-august Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:16:23 GMT Are red pandas the most universally liked animals on the planet? Arguably yes. The [Red Panda](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/31394-cute-animals-red-panda) (31394) is a new Creator 3-in-1 set releas... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-botanicals-hanging-golden-pothos-11512-goes-vertical-for-the-first-time https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-botanicals-hanging-golden-pothos-11512-goes-vertical-for-the-first-time Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:23:45 GMT The **Hanging Golden Pothos (11512)** joins the Botanicals line on 1 August 2026, and it is a genuine change of direction for the range. Every set in the theme so far has sat upright on a shelf - bouq... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-botanicals-dark-flower-arrangement-11513-brings-a-moodier-palette-to-the-range https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-botanicals-dark-flower-arrangement-11513-brings-a-moodier-palette-to-the-range Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:26:35 GMT Botanicals is picking up a **Dark Flower Arrangement (11513)** on 1 August 2026, and it is the range's first proper move into darker territory. The [Dark Flower Arrangement](https://www.bricksleuth.co... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-star-wars-75455-boba-fett-1544-piece-buildable-figure-arrives-in-august https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-star-wars-75455-boba-fett-1544-piece-buildable-figure-arrives-in-august Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:36:54 GMT LEGO has confirmed its next large-scale Star Wars display build, and it hands the spotlight to the galaxy's most feared bounty hunter. [Boba Fett](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/75455-boba-fett) is ... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-unveils-five-set-olivia-rodrigo-collection-a-first-for-any-music-artist https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-unveils-five-set-olivia-rodrigo-collection-a-first-for-any-music-artist Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:10:07 GMT LEGO has confirmed Olivia Rodrigo as the first music artist ever to receive multiple dedicated LEGO sets, with a five-set collection launching globally on **1 August 2026**. The LEGO Editions x Olivia... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-ideas-second-2026-review-hits-33-projects-four-more-cross-the-line https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-ideas-second-2026-review-hits-33-projects-four-more-cross-the-line Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:36:17 GMT Another batch of LEGO Ideas projects have crossed the 10,000-supporter threshold, pushing the Second 2026 Review Stage to 33 qualifying entries. That's a hefty number for the review board to work thro... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-opens-its-first-dedicated-manufacturing-innovation-centre https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-opens-its-first-dedicated-manufacturing-innovation-centre Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:34:06 GMT 24 June 2026 marks the opening of LEGO's first purpose-built manufacturing innovation centre. Rather than bolting research onto an existing factory, the company has created a standalone facility focus... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/win-a-trip-to-hobbiton-and-every-lego-lord-of-the-rings-set https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/win-a-trip-to-hobbiton-and-every-lego-lord-of-the-rings-set Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:21:00 GMT LEGO is running one of its biggest competitions ever right now - a seven-day trip to New Zealand's Hobbiton Movie Set, plus a bundle of every current Lord of the Rings set they make. Free to enter thr... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/bricklink-designer-program-series-11-the-five-finalists https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/bricklink-designer-program-series-11-the-five-finalists Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:30:23 GMT Five fan designs have made the cut for BrickLink Designer Program Series 11, announced today at Brickworld Chicago. The finalists are **The Village Parlour** by HenrysBricks, **Elven Citadel** by Nico... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-breaks-ground-on-new-solar-park-next-to-billund-hq https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-breaks-ground-on-new-solar-park-next-to-billund-hq Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:34:35 GMT This one's not about a new set or a surprise theme reveal - it's about where the energy to make your bricks comes from. The LEGO Group announced on 17 June that construction has begun on a new solar p... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/weekly-lego-deals-roundup-19-june-2026 https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/weekly-lego-deals-roundup-19-june-2026 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:27:09 GMT Inspector Bricksworth has been on fine form this week, sniffing out a dozen deals across five themes and Star Wars fans in particular have plenty to smile about with three sets making the cut. There's... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/life-size-lego-technic-koenigsegg-hits-111kmh-at-goodwood https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/life-size-lego-technic-koenigsegg-hits-111kmh-at-goodwood Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:27:49 GMT A full-size LEGO Technic replica of the Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear just hit 111km/h up the Goodwood Hill climb. That's roughly 69mph, making it the fastest LEGO car ever built. LEGO chose the Festival ... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-technic-koenigsegg-sadairs-spear-42232-revealed-the-largest-ultimate-car-set-ever https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-technic-koenigsegg-sadairs-spear-42232-revealed-the-largest-ultimate-car-set-ever Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:21:42 GMT LEGO has revealed the [Technic Koenigsegg Sadairs Spear Megacar (42232)](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/42232-koenigsegg-sadairs-spear-megacar), a **1:8 scale** reproduction of the Swedish hypercar ... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-icons-arcade-pinball-machine-11374-revealed-a-fully-working-pinball-set https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-icons-arcade-pinball-machine-11374-revealed-a-fully-working-pinball-set Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:15:00 GMT LEGO has officially revealed its first-ever working pinball machine. [Arcade Pinball Machine (11374)](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/11374-arcade-pinball-machine) is an 18+ Icons set that packs a fu... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-double-insiders-points-earn-2x-rewards-on-everything-june-19-29 https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-double-insiders-points-earn-2x-rewards-on-everything-june-19-29 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT LEGO has confirmed a Double Insiders Points event running from **June 19 to 29, 2026**. For 10 days, every purchase at [LEGO.com](https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=5GcQCf4MPuM&offerid=1536590.5064... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-derpy-tiger-and-sussie-bird-72537-kpop-demon-hunters-gets-its-first-set https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-derpy-tiger-and-sussie-bird-72537-kpop-demon-hunters-gets-its-first-set Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:12:00 GMT LEGO has announced its first KPop Demon Hunters set with **72537 Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird**, bringing the Oscar-winning Netflix animated film to brick form. Available for pre-order now ahead of its... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-ideas-second-review-round-picks-up-pace-with-23-projects-already-through https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-ideas-second-review-round-picks-up-pace-with-23-projects-already-through Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:20:00 GMT Twenty-three projects have already hit the 10,000 supporter mark for LEGO Ideas' Second 2026 Review Stage, and we're only a month in. At this rate, we could see around 100 projects make it through by ... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/weekly-lego-deals-roundup-5-june-2026 https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/weekly-lego-deals-roundup-5-june-2026 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:22:00 GMT It's Friday, I hope everyone is having a good week. We've seen some good deals this week. Lots of sports cars and the Smart sets are continuing to drop in price which I think will surprise nobody. **[... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-sagrada-familia-21065-the-largest-lego-set-ever-made https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-sagrada-familia-21065-the-largest-lego-set-ever-made Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:16:00 GMT LEGO has broken its own record with the [Sagrada Familia](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/21065-sagrada-familia), a monumental **12,060-piece** Architecture set that dethrones The World Map as the la... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/nintendo-switch-2-gets-exclusive-batman-minifigure-with-lego-game-deluxe-edition https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/nintendo-switch-2-gets-exclusive-batman-minifigure-with-lego-game-deluxe-edition Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:27:00 GMT Warner Bros. announced yesterday that **LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight** will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 this September, and they're sweetening the deal with an exclusive minifigure. The phys... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-mclaren-lando-norris-f1-helmet-now-available https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-mclaren-lando-norris-f1-helmet-now-available Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:22:00 GMT LEGO has released the [LEGO Editions McLaren Mastercard F1 Team Lando Norris Helmet (43023)](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/43023-mclaren-mastercard-f1-team-lando-norris-helmet), a detailed replica ... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-mclaren-oscar-piastri-f1-helmet-now-available https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-mclaren-oscar-piastri-f1-helmet-now-available Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:06:00 GMT The [LEGO Editions McLaren Mastercard F1 Team Oscar Piastri Helmet](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/43017-mclaren-mastercard-f1-team-oscar-piastri-helmet) recreates the Australian driver's distinctiv... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/12-new-lego-pokemon-smart-play-sets-arriving-august-2026 https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/12-new-lego-pokemon-smart-play-sets-arriving-august-2026 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:39:00 GMT LEGO is expanding its Pokémon SMART Play range with twelve new sets landing on **1st August 2026**, covering a price range from £12.99 to £109.99. This wave brings fan-favourite Pokémon like Pikachu, ... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/free-lego-ninjago-30723-ninja-coles-car-polybag-with-qualifying-purchases https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/free-lego-ninjago-30723-ninja-coles-car-polybag-with-qualifying-purchases Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:03:00 GMT LEGO is offering [Ninja Cole's Car](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/30723-ninja-coles-car) as a **free Gift With Purchase** from **1st–7th June 2026**. This compact 39-piece Ninjago polybag is availa... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-technic-42240-aston-martin-aramco-amr25-f1-car-launches-july-1st https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-technic-42240-aston-martin-aramco-amr25-f1-car-launches-july-1st Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:27:20 GMT LEGO has announced the **42240 Aston Martin Aramco AMR25 F1 Car**, a **1,547-piece** Technic recreation of Aston Martin's 2025 Formula 1 racer. Priced at **£199.99**, the **1:8 scale** model launches ... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-icons-road-bike-brings-working-pedals-to-the-shelf https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-icons-road-bike-brings-working-pedals-to-the-shelf Sun, 31 May 2026 19:42:00 GMT LEGO has added the [Road Bike](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/11380-road-bike) (11380) to the Icons collection, aimed squarely at adult builders. Priced at **£109.99** with **1,015 pieces**, the set... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-icons-40893-grond-brings-middle-earth-siege-warfare-to-brick https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-icons-40893-grond-brings-middle-earth-siege-warfare-to-brick Sun, 31 May 2026 07:15:56 GMT LEGO has released **40893 Grond**, a **307-piece** recreation of the massive battering ram from The Lord of the Rings films. Part of the Icons collection, [Grond](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/4089... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/new-venom-bust-joins-legos-marvel-display-series https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/new-venom-bust-joins-legos-marvel-display-series Sun, 31 May 2026 00:36:04 GMT [76356 Venom Bust](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/76356-venom-bust) arrives on July 1st, bringing the symbiote's toothy grin to LEGO's growing collection of Marvel character busts. At **413 pieces**... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-minecraft-dungeons-ii-set-available-for-pre-order https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-minecraft-dungeons-ii-set-available-for-pre-order Sat, 30 May 2026 11:31:15 GMT LEGO has announced **21591 The Twisted Warden Battle**, a 438-piece Minecraft set arriving on 1st August 2026. The £42.99 price puts it squarely in the mid-range category, working out to about 10p per... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-77263-bmw-m3-e30-marks-40-years-of-a-motorsport-legend https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-77263-bmw-m3-e30-marks-40-years-of-a-motorsport-legend Fri, 29 May 2026 22:14:00 GMT LEGO marks the 40th anniversary of BMW's iconic M3 (E30) with a new Speed Champions release. The [77263 BMW M3 (E30)](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/77263-bmw-m3-e30) brings the legendary sports car... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-75453-offworld-sandcrawler-and-mudhorn-everything-we-know https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-75453-offworld-sandcrawler-and-mudhorn-everything-we-know Fri, 29 May 2026 15:20:48 GMT LEGO returns to Tatooine with the **1,683-piece** [75453 Offworld Sandcrawler and Mudhorn](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/75453-offworld-sandcrawler-and-mudhorn) set, bringing scenes from The Mandal... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-75454-imperial-remnant-at-at-with-int-4-first-look https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/lego-75454-imperial-remnant-at-at-with-int-4-first-look Fri, 29 May 2026 12:30:41 GMT LEGO reveals the [75454 Imperial Remnant AT-AT with INT-4](https://www.bricksleuth.com/item/75454-imperial-remnant-at-at-with-int-4), a formidable walker set tied to the upcoming Star Wars: The Mandal... https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/three-new-ideas-projects-hit-review-stage-including-a-booknook-return https://bricksleuth.com/articles/news/three-new-ideas-projects-hit-review-stage-including-a-booknook-return Tue, 26 May 2026 10:59:04 GMT Only three projects qualified for the Second 2026 Review Stage this week, which is a quieter period than usual for LEGO Ideas. Still, there's a decent mix here - one creator's returning attempt after ...