LEGO Smart Play introduces interactive elements through a core brick paired with tags and minifigures, featured in new Star Wars sets. This innovation aims to engage children in imaginative play without screens. While initial models may not satisfy all adult collectors, they signal a promising future for LEGO's interactive offerings.
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LEGO Star Wars’ winter 2026 wave has a surprising standout set
LEGO Star Wars' 2026 winter wave is jampacked with 8 new sets, including 75441 Venator-Class Attack Cruiser and 75437 Cobb Vanth's Speeder. But with all these eye-catching sets, the wave's standout is a sleeper hit: 75426 The Mandalorian and Grogu's Speeder Bike.
Behind the design of LEGO Racing’s F1 ACADEMY car
Here from LEGO Design Master Beatrice Amoretti and Model Designer Maria Jędryszek about how they helped to design the LEGO Racing livery for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season and the tie-in Speed Champions set, 77258 F1 ACADEMY LEGO Racing Car.
Starting up the LEGO Star Trek collab with 10356 Enterprise
What does it take for LEGO Designers to land their dream set? Designers Hans Schlömer and Crystal Fontan share how they got to work on 10356 Star Trek Enterprise, as well as the early stages of designing the LEGO Icons model inspired by The Next Generation.
Creating the LEGO characters for 10356 Star Trek Enterprise
When it comes to a franchise with as many iconic characters as Star Trek, picking out just a handful to turn into LEGO minifigures can be quite the challenge. But that's exactly what LEGO Designers Hans Schlömer and Crystal Fontan had to do for LEGO Icons 10356 Star Trek Enterprise.
Nike x LEGO Play Arena celebrates new Galaxy Collection in London
LEGO and Nike fans in London could get hands-on with special limited time play experiences during a launch event featuring oversized props and activities. To launch the Nike x LEGO Galaxy Collection, a pop-up experience in central London opened its…
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LEGO Games comes to EGX / MCM Comic Con London with Minecraft and more
The LEGO Group showcased new Minecraft sets and offered gameplay experiences at EGX/MCM Comic Con 2025 in London. Design Manager Joe Kyde revealed eight upcoming Minecraft sets launching in January 2026. Attendees participated in building murals and sampled LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, set for release in 2026.
Design Manager Joe Kyde talks LEGO Minecraft at EGX London
At EGX, LEGO Minecraft Design Manager Joe Kyde unveils eight new LEGO Minecraft sets launching on January 1, 2026. Each set features unique elements, including a fox, new biomes, and various mobs. Joe, a decade-long veteran of LEGO Minecraft, shares insights on his design inspiration drawn from daily gameplay.
Channelling the spirit of adventure in LEGO Ideas 21363 The Goonies
LEGO Ideas 21363 The Goonies replicates the film's adventure as it takes minifigure characters on an adventure to find One-Eyed Willy's treasure, featuring iconic traps and characters. Inspired by childhood memories, the designers recall the challenges that come with crafting intricate elements like the sails and organ functionality.
LEGO Ideas 21363 The Goonies: Crafting a cavern for hidden treasures
The LEGO Ideas team focused on storytelling while designing set 21363 The Goonies, which features a detailed interior and a functional pirate ship model. The design process involved scaling down the fan model while ensuring alignment of caves and rooms, to capture the essential elements of the adventure film.