On September 1, LEGO will expand its Pick a Brick with 181 new elements, including unique minifigure parts and decorated elements from popular sets. Fans can order individual pieces to enhance their creations. Find out all of the new pieces that will be available.
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The LEGO Group and Olivia Rodrigo collaborated to promote new Editions sets at Los Angeles' Licorice Pizza store, where attendees experienced a surprise appearance from the artist. Fans are invited to participate in a global treasure hunt for 333 limited-edition LEGO vinyl records, to promote the five new LEGO sets coming on August 1.
LEGO Marvel Avengers: Doomsday sets revealed following epic SDCC panel
The LEGO Group unveiled five new sets inspired by the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday at San Diego Comic Con. Highlights include the 76345 Doctor Doom Bust, launching on September 1, and 76352 Avengers: Doomsday New Avengers Tower, among others. The film is set for release on December 18.
LEGO Nintendo Super Mario 72051 Donkey Kong Arcade unveiled
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Gillian Anderson unveils LEGO The X-Files official building set
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The LEGO Group surprises Spain players with brick-built World Cup trophies
Spain celebrated their FIFA World Cup 2026 victory over Argentina with a surprise from the LEGO Group, receiving pre-built copies of 43020 FIFA World Cup Official Trophy. The limited-edition version of the set is available exclusively in Spain.
LEGO Art 31221 Gustav Klimt – The Kiss unveiled
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LEGO Hollow Knight – A Journey to Hallownest may be released
The LEGO Group is considering an official LEGO set based on the video game Hollow Knight – A Journey to Hallownest, following its proposal by a fan that garnered 10,000 votes. The modular model, designed by PingouinRainbowDash, showcases four regions of the game and is currently in an extended review, which is a promising indication for its future approval.