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LEGO Ideas Projects Currently Under Development – July 2026 Update

July 13, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

With this morning’s announcement of the LEGO Ideas La Catrina (21372), there been quite some change in the list of projects that are still under development. In the past few weeks, we had the release of the Sea Serpent (40912) gift with purchase set as well as the reveal of E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (21370) but there’s still a lot more to look forward to.

We’re still waiting for updates for some other building contests including Yu-Gi-Oh! which will be announced on September 10 and the Pokmmon Trading Card Game Challenge: Build Your Card which will be announced early 2027.

LEGO Godzilla by MattE720

Approved June 17, 2025 from Third 2024 Review Stage.

The X-Files: The Truth Is Out There – by WetWired

Approved June 25, 2025 from Build Your Nostalgia – 90s Throwback! building contest.

Wallact & Gromit – by Pidelium

Approved June 25, 2025 from Build Your Nostalgia – 90s Throwback! building contest.

Build, Paint and Play! – by Doomslizer

Approved September 3, 2025 from Build Your Favorite Hobby building contest.

Vintage Sewing Machine – by BrickStability

Approved September 8, 2025 from Timeless Creations building contest.

Go Go Power Rangers! LEGO Megazord – by TrumanBricks

Approved October 30, 2025 from First 2025 Review Stage.

Smurf Village – by The Half Blood Baron

Approved October 30, 2025 from First 2025 Review Stage.

ラーメン。 Ramen – by Micdud

Approved October 30, 2025 from First 2025 Review Stage.

Downton Abbey: Highclere Castle – by BRO3

Approved October 30, 2025 from First 2025 Review Stage.

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LEGO Ideas La Catrina (21372) Officially Announced

July 13, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has officially revealed the next LEGO Ideas set with La Catrina (21372). Releasing on August 1, the set has 1,212 peices and will retail for $139.99. The set features the iconic character that is associated with the Day of the Dead.

“Even in death, La Catrina smiles.” Showcase Mexican culture’s enlightened perspective on the human condition with the LEGO® Ideas La Catrina (21372) figurine. This building set is a great gift idea for adults that lets them create their own decoration for Day of the Dead celebrations. Display it all year round on a desk or shelf as a striking piece of room decor. Enjoy quality time building a meticulously detailed, elegantly clothed LEGO skeleton figure that embodies a unique combination of beauty and mortality. Attach brick-built marigolds and printed sugar skull decorations to her hat and dress. Place La Catrina on the base adorned with more marigolds and a brick-built monarch butterfly. Put the other butterfly in her hand and pose her head and arms to change up your display. Enhance the creative experience with the LEGO Builder app, zooming and rotating using 3D instructions, while saving and tracking your progress. This model building kit contains 1,212 pieces.

LEGO Restaurants of the World: Japan (40906) GWP Returns – July 2026

July 12, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO Insiders Day 2026 is over and there are some new promotions that have started in its place. First is the LEGO Restaurants of the World: Japan (40906) that you can get with general purchases of $180 from now until July 23, while supplies last.

The other promotion is for the LEGO Animal Crossing Tom Nook and Flying Present (30731) that you can get with $40 purchases in Fortnite, Minecraft, Sonic the Hedgehog, Super Mario, and/or The Legend of Zelda. This promo wil run from now until July 23, while supplies last.

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LEGO Ideas July 12 Update

July 12, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

We’re back with another LEGO Ideas update installment as we have a few new entries to the Second 2026 Review Stage. The past week has been relatively quiet as we only had three more projects that reached the 10,000 supporter goal.

1950s American Drive-in Diner With Roller Skating Girls – SandorStef

Scooby-Doo! Campfire Mysteries – Tobnacs_Bricks

Lavender Field – Nannan Z

Last Day for LEGO Insiders Day – July 2026

July 12, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Today is the last day for LEGO Insiders Day 2026 and there are still some promotions available here in the US. The LEGO Ideas Sea Serpent (40912) is surprisingly still available with purchases of $180 or more. Other countries have long sold out of the set.

The LEGO Airplane (5010053) is also still in stock with $100 purchases of City, Creator 3-in-1, and/or Friends sets.

You can also earn double Insiders points for the following themes:

• Education
• Disney
• Harry Potter
• Jurassic World
• Marvel
• Sonic the Hedgehog
• LEGO Speed Champions
• Wicked

There is one set that you can earn 4x Insiders points which is the LEGO Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel (40955). Instead of earning the usual 975 points, you can now get 3,900 for it.

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LEGO Icons Jaguar E-Type (11381) Officially Announced

July 11, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

A new LEGO Icons vintage car has been officially revealed today with the Jaguar E-Type (11381). Releasing on August 1 (pre-order today), the set has 1,673 pieces and retails for $139.99. The set features a replica of the iconic British car with a detailed dashboard and working steering.

Celebrate a legend of British automotive design with the LEGO® Icons Jaguar E-Type (11381), an authentic car model kit created for adult builders and collectors. This detailed replica with a classic green body and wire-style rims faithfully recreates the sleek silhouette and elegant curves of the landmark 77 RW E-Type sports car. Lift the hood to reveal the famed inline-6 engine, open the doors or fold back the textile roof to explore the cockpit with a detailed dashboard and working steering.The building set also includes a 5-piece tool kit that fits in the trunk, which opens at the push of a button. Enjoy a mindful project as you craft this premium car decor model, a thoughtful gift idea that is perfect for display in your home or office. Discover the inspiring range of LEGO Icons building kits for adults (sold separately). Build smarter with the LEGO Builder app, where you can rotate the model in 3D, zoom in and track your progress. This set contains 1,673 pieces.

LEGO Icons Midnight Valley Collection Mayor Manor (11383) Officially Announced

July 11, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has officially revealed a new LEGO Icons set called the Mayor Manor (11383) for what appears to be for a new subtheme called Midnight Valley Collection. Releasing on September 1 (pre-order today), the set has 1,420 pieces and will retail for $119.99. The set features a new haunted house setting with the mayor as a zombie along with a zombie butler and a zombie maid.

Welcome to a world of mystery with the LEGO® Icons Mayor Manor (11383). This quirky mansion is the first from the Midnight Valley Collection – a series of collectible building sets designed for adults, where distorted and asymmetrical constructions create a haunting atmosphere. Immerse in an engaging project as you craft intricate details across the manor’s crooked facade, complete with tilted angles, weathered textures and an old tree nestled comfortably into the brickwork. Explore the 2-story interior with gothic decor and period-style furnishings. Discover a suit of armor, a fireplace and a grandfather clock eerily frozen at the stroke of midnight, alongside other details including a table and chairs, framed artwork and a bookshelf. Bring the scene to life with the 3 glow-in-the-dark characters, house cat and rat, then display your creation for all to enjoy. Discover the LEGO Builder app, where you can rotate models in 3D and track your progress as you build. Set contains 1,420 pieces.