Hamleys in London is celebrating May the 4th with a free LEGO Star Wars landspeeder build event on May 4, 2026, at 12.00pm, with limited supplies. Shoppers spending £35 on Star Wars sets can receive a free Grogu baseball cap. A new Star Wars area in store features a LEGO statue of The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda.
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New LEGO Creator sets include pirate ship and cute koalas
LEGO has announced six new Creator sets for summer, featuring a pirate ship, koalas, and a Ferris wheel. Highlights include the 1,074-piece Iconic Pirate Ship, 1,536-piece Wild Animals: Family of Koalas, and the 916-piece Iconic Ferris Wheel, each with multiple build options.
LEGO Botanicals offers new plants and a charming slice of nature
The LEGO Group is launching three new Botanicals sets on June 1: 11514 Cosmos Flowers (£12.99), 11505 Woodland Mushrooms (£69.99), and 11511 Water Lilies (£24.99). Each set introduces unique flowers, expanding the popular theme with various plant representations aimed at builders aged nine and above.
New LEGO BrickHeadz sets cover Toy Story, Alice in Wonderland and Transformers
LEGO BrickHeadz will introduce three new sets on June 1, inspired by Disney's Alice in Wonderland and Toy Story, alongside a Transformers set featuring Megatron. The sets include iconic characters, each designed in the distinctive BrickHeadz style. Prices range from £19.99 to £34.99, presenting fans with exciting additions to their collection.
LEGO Minecraft reveals Chicken Jockey, Evoker Village, Ender Dragon and more
LEGO Friends reveals Forest Cabin, Mermaid Coaster, Grand Hotel and more
LEGO Friends is launching five new real world inspired sets on June 1, including 42705 Cosy Autumn Forest Cabin, which features rustic details and four mini-dolls. Other highlights are 42704 Heartlake City Grand Hotel, 42703 Mermaid Roller Coaster Ride, 42700 Candy & Cupcake Ferris Wheel, and 42697 Creative Dollhouse Suitcase.
LEGO NINJAGO Legends reveals three new epic dragon sets
On June 1, LEGO NINJAGO Legends launches three new sets: 71872 Ultra Dragon Battle, 71871 Battle at the Dragon’s Blade, and 71870 The Twin Titan Mechs, centred on the Duskfall storyline. Each set features detailed, posable figures and mechs, appealing to older fans while balancing play and display options.
LEGO Marvel 76339 The Fantastic Four HERBIE revealed
The LEGO Group is set to release a new set, 76339 H.E.R.B.I.E., inspired by The Fantastic Four movie, featuring a retro-futuristic robot with 747 pieces for £59.99. Launching on August 1, the model showcases articulated limbs and a function for rotating eyes. It's the second set from the movie, following 76316 SHIELD Helicarrier.
Lunch Atop a Skyscraper could be a LEGO set
The LEGO Group is contemplating the release of a new set inspired by the iconic artwork Lunch Atop a Skyscraper, featuring minifigure construction workers. Created by fan Paolo Dalla Salda, the model has received 10,000 votes on LEGO Ideas and is now under review. Other upcoming LEGO sets include Edward Scissorhands and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.
The five best things to do at LEGO House in Billund
LEGO House in Billund offers an immersive experience for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages. Key highlights include the creative Build the Change activity, the unique dining at Mini Chef, an insightful LEGO History Collection, the Character Creator area for custom minifigures, and the inspiring Masterpiece Gallery. Don't miss the exclusive LEGO Store and Minifigure Factory before leaving.