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Lego Downtown Abbey set revealed with a stately 4,711 pieces and 13 minifigures
Lego has revealed a new Lego Downton Abbey set featuring 4,711 pieces and 13 minifigures, including characters like The Dowager Countess and Lord Grantham. The set, based on a fan design by Sebastian Veselka, will be available for purchase on October 4, with early access for Lego Insiders on October 1. The detailed model recreates iconic locations from the series and includes several Easter eggs.
New Lego Star Wars kit is the longest set ever made, and it's even bigger than Titanic
Lego has unveiled its longest-ever building set, the Executor Super Star Destroyer from Star Wars, measuring over 53.5 inches (136cm) long. This massive 6,130-piece set includes seven minifigures and a diorama scene. It will be available for Lego Insiders members on October 1 and to the general public on October 4.
Lego just unveiled a 1,500-piece X-Files set, complete with Mulder, Scully and a grey alien
Lego has unveiled a new 1,500-piece X-Files building set, featuring characters like Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, along with a grey alien figure. This set will be available for $200 in August.
LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade set gets proper reveal with first official images, full details
The LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade set has been officially revealed with detailed images and product information, following an earlier leak. The set, featuring 1,367 pieces and designed for adults, recreates the original arcade game's mechanics and characters, including Jumpman and Donkey Kong. It is scheduled to launch on August 1, 2026, for £149.99.
Here’s a closer look at the LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade game
UK retailer Argos has provided an early look at the upcoming LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade building set, which will feature 1367 pieces and is expected to go on sale later this year for $200. The LEGO Group has not yet officially unveiled the set.
Leak reveals LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set
A leak has revealed details about an upcoming LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set, expected to release in August for $200. The set, featuring 1,367 pieces, appears to be a faithful recreation of the original arcade experience. In related news, LEGO Pokemon has also revealed new sets featuring Arcanine, Rayquaza, and Munchlax.
LEGO® Pokémon™ continues to evolve with new sets featuring iconic Pokémon alongside LEGO Pokémon minifigures
The LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company International are expanding their LEGO Pokémon line with five new building sets featuring iconic Pokémon like Rayquaza, Arcanine, and Munchlax. These sets include detailed brick-built figures and introduce new LEGO minifigures of Pokémon Trainers such as Red and Professor Oak. The new products will be available for pre-order starting July 7, 2026, with wider availability beginning August 1, 2026, and October 1, 2026, for specific sets.
I've been banned from buying Lego Minas Tirith, so this discounted Book Nook is the obvious space-saving…
The Lego Icons The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook set is currently discounted to $108.99 on Amazon as part of early Prime Day deals. This space-saving bookshelf set is presented as a more affordable and compact alternative to larger, more expensive Lord of the Rings Lego sets like Minas Tirith, Rivendell, and The Shire.
Get your first look at Lego KPop Demon Hunters Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird
Lego has revealed the first set for its KPop Demon Hunters collaboration, featuring a large, articulated model of Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird. The 825-piece set is available for pre-order and will be released on August 1, 2026, with Lego hinting at more sets to come.
Lego reveals its biggest ever set, and it's even more massive than Lego Minas Tirith
Lego has revealed its largest ever building set, the Lego Sagrada Família, featuring over 12,000 pieces. This new set surpasses previous records like Lego Minas Tirith and Lego Art World Map in piece count and size. The detailed display model, priced at $800, will be available for pre-order on November 1, 2026.
LEGO's Pokémon Smart Play Sets Have Finally Been Officially Revealed
LEGO has officially revealed its new range of Pokémon Smart Play building sets, set to launch on August 1, 2026. These sets feature interactive bricks that make Pokémon figures rumble, speak, and emote when moved or placed near each other. The collection includes 12 sets, ranging from the small Jigglypuff Concert to the larger Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle, with the interactive Smart Bricks included in the Charizard and Pikachu sets.
Don't like the look of Lego Pokemon? Try these rival sets instead (especially now they're going cheap)
Mega, a rival to Lego, offers building sets based on Pokemon that are currently on sale at Woot. The article highlights these sets as alternatives to Lego's Pokemon offerings, noting significant discounts on Mega's blocky monster figures.
SEGA announces LEGO Mega Drive
SEGA and LEGO have announced a new building set inspired by the SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive console. The 479-piece model will be available for purchase on June 1, 2026, for $39.99 and allows builders to customize it into either the SEGA Genesis or SEGA Mega Drive version.
LEGO Animal Crossing announces Timmy & Tommy’s Fun Day Out set
LEGO has announced a new building set for the Animal Crossing franchise, titled Timmy & Tommy's Fun Day Out. This 513-piece set, featuring two posable figures, will be released on August 1, 2026, and includes various accessories and interactive elements inspired by the video game series.
Lego HERBIE is here with coffee and general bemusement that speaks to my soul
Lego has unveiled a new buildable HERBIE model based on the Fantastic Four's MCU appearance. The 747-piece set, priced at $75/£60, features articulated limbs and spinning tape recorder eyes, and is available for pre-order ahead of an August 1 release date. This robotic character build is highlighted as one of Lego's best recent creations.
We Build LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart – Luigi & Mach 8
The new LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart adult building set, featuring Luigi in a Mach 8 vehicle, is now available exclusively at the LEGO Store. The Mach 8 vehicle originally appeared in the video game Mario Kart 8.
Lego's New Tintin Rocket Set Is Straight Out of the Comics
Lego is releasing its first collaboration with The Adventures of Tintin, a 1,283-piece Moon Rocket building set priced at $160, launching April 1. The set includes minifigures of Tintin, Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus, and the twins Thompson and Thomson. This set originated from a popular Lego Ideas submission.
LEGO Luigi Take The Wheel With His Mach 8 Kart | Console Creatures
LEGO has announced a new large-scale building set featuring Luigi and his Mach 8 kart from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The set, comprising 2,234 pieces, is available for pre-order and will ship on April 1. The model includes posable features for Luigi and a functional steering wheel on the kart.
18+ Lego Mario Kart Set Starring Luigi Is Now Available For Pre-Order
Nintendo and Lego have released a new Luigi-themed Mario Kart building set for pre-order, priced at £159.99 and containing 2234 pieces. This adult-oriented set is designed to complement the existing Mario set and is scheduled for release on April 1st, 2026. The article also mentions the upcoming release of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on May 21st, 2026.
LEGO Super Mario reveals Luigi Mario Kart set, pre-orders open
LEGO Super Mario has revealed a new Luigi Mario Kart set featuring the Mach 8 kart, available for pre-order. The 2,234-piece set includes a buildable Luigi figure and the Mach 8 kart, which can be displayed or rolled. The set costs $180 and measures over 10 inches high, 16 inches long, and 9 inches wide.
