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LEGO Icons Jaguar E-Type (11381) Officially Announced

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

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.

LEGO Pokemon Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise (72153) Woot! Deal – July 2026

If you’re looking for a deal on the LEGO Pokemon Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise (72153), Woot! has it discounted for 16% off. Originally priced at $649.99, the set is now listed for $544.99 which saves you $105 on it which isn’t too bad of a deal. This is probably the first decent deal I’ve seen on this set and it ships from Amazon. The deal lasts for 2 more days or until it sells out at this price.

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LEGO NINJAGO Celebrates: 15 Years and Counting Panel at SDCC 2026

LEGO will have their first at San Diego Comic Con 2026 with the annual LEGO Ninjago panel called LEGO NINJAGO Celebrates: 15 Years and Counting. This year they celebrate 15 years of the theme jand will take a look back at the popular theme. They’ll also have a stage reading of the exclusive canon scene by LEGO NINJAGO: Dragons Rising head writers Kevin Burke and Chris “Doc” Wyatt. In addition, there will be some major announcements about the future of Ninjago. The panel will be on Thursday, July 23 from 2:15pm-3:15pm in Room 6BCF.

NINJAGO voice talent Sam Vincent (Lloyd), Vincent Tong (Kai), Paul Dobson (Master Wu), Deven Mack (Arin), Sabrina Pitre (Sora), and Kazumi Evans (Wyldfyre) take the stage to celebrate 15 years of everyone’s favorite minifig ninja team. The panel features best-loved moments from hundreds of episodes and a staged reading of an all-new, exclusive canon scene written by fellow panelists and LEGO NINJAGO: Dragons Rising head writers Kevin Burke and Chris “Doc” Wyatt. It is not just a look back: major announcements about the future of NINJAGO will also be shared by Pamela Keller and Ryan Burns (LEGO Entertainment executive producers) and Nigel Kong (NINJAGO head of product at the LEGO Group). A closing shout of “Ninja . . . go!” will mark the occasion.

LEGO Icons Hubble Space Telescope (11382) Officially Announced

LEGO has officially revealed a new LEGO Icons set with the Hubble Space Telescope (11382). Releasing on August 1, the set has 1,252 pieces and will retail for $139.99.

Explore one of humanity’s greatest scientific achievements with the LEGO® Icons Hubble Space Telescope (11382) – a space decor building set for adults. Perfect as a gift idea for astronomy enthusiasts, this detailed replica captures the essence ofthe legendary observatory that helped reshape our understanding of the cosmos. Remove the exterior panels to reveal a detailed instrument bay depicting gyroscopes and primary and secondary mirrors. Position the solar arrays and antennas, open the apert ure door and display the telescope on its stand, complete with an information plaque. The set also includes an astronaut minifigure for approximate scale representation. Build this space model with confidence using the LEGO Builder app’s detailed 3D instructions. Discover the inspiring range of LEGO Icons projects (sold separately) designed specifically for ages 18 and up. This set contains 1,252 pieces.

BrickLink Designer Program Announces Changes Starting in 2028

BrickLink has recently announced there will be some new changes coming to the BrickLink Designer Program. The first thing is the refreshed look of the program with the new logo as well as new box designs for future sets. There will be different accent colors for the various waves.

Speaking of waves, as of 2028, BrickLink will be using waves instead of series for the release cycles. Starting with Series 12, it will now be called 2028 Wave 1. There will be a maximum of three waves per year.

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