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LEGO Ninjago Visual Dictionary Updated Edition First Look

January 9, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Amazon Germany has revealed the new LEGO Ninjago Visual Dictionary Updated Edition which will be available on October 1, 2026. The book features an updated version of the previous book from 2019. Like with a majority of the LEGO DK books, there will be an exclusive minifigure included but it is a mystery for now. Judging from clues of the cover, it could be Jay as he is the focal point. As of this post, the product listing for the US side is not live yet but we’ll update when they do.

Celebrate 15 years of LEGO NINJAGO with the Ninja heroes and their fearsome foes. Meet mighty dragons, explore iconic locations, and see every detail of the most awesome vehicles and mechs.

Plus get an inside look at the creation of LEGO NINJAGO, as you meet the LEGO NINJAGO team and uncover exclusive behind-the-scenes facts.

LEGO SMART Play Star Wars Sets Pre-Orders on LEGO Shop

January 9, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The new LEGO SMART Play Star Wars sets are now available for pre-order on the LEGO Shop. The SMART Play system was first announced a few days ago at CES 2026 with mixed reactions. Some fans thought it was innovative while others didn’t want the technology at all. If you want to give the sets a fair shake, they do qualify for the LEGO Year of the Horse set with purchases of $70. The LEGO SMART Play Star Wars sets will be available on March 1 with more coming later on this year.

SMART Play: Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter (75241) – 473 pieces/$69.99

Introduce kids to the LEGO® Star Wars™ galaxy that plays back with this interactive building toy, featuring Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter (75421). Part of a range of sets powered by the LEGO SMART Play™ system, this All-In-One Set includes all SMART Play components – a SMART Brick and charger, a LEGO SMART minifigure and a SMART Tag – enabling responsive play, dynamic lights, sounds and more. Hear roaring engines as the TIE Fighter is launched and swooshed in different directions. Bring SMART Darth Vader to life. Dodge incoming fire from the Rebel outpost. Pull the trigger to activate laser-shooting sounds. Refuel and repair the iconic Star Wars vehicle at the Imperial fuel station. Help children get started, troubleshoot, control sound levels and download updates for enhanced SMART Play action with the LEGO SMART Assist App. A top Star Wars gift for boys and girls ages 8 plus, this set contains 473 pieces.

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LEGO Spring Festival Fortune Firecracker (80118) Review

January 8, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO over the years has released Spring Festival sets to celebrate the Chinese/Lunar New Year and one of this year’s set is the Fortune Firecracker (80118). It has 1,039 pieces and retails for $89.99.

LEGO F1 Collectible Race Cars 6 Pack (66796) Amazon Deal – January 2026

January 7, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

If you’re still looking to get the LEGO F1 Collectible Race Cars 6 Pack (66796), Amazon currently has it for 48% off. The set of 6 is now priced at $15.60 which saves you $14.34 on it. Each box is random so you aren’t guaranteed a complete set of 12 even if you buy two sets.

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LEGO Ninjago Days at Select LEGO Stores

January 7, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the LEGO Ninjago theme and select LEGO Brand Stores will be holding LEGO Ninjago Days. The event will take place at the Mall of America, West Edmonton, Fifth Avenue, and Nebraska Crossing and you’ll be able to help build a mural to celebrate 15 years of Ninjago as well as taking pictures with Kai. It doesn’t say anything about any giveaways or make & take builds but you never know.

Calling all Ninjas! Celebrate 15 years of Ninjago play at the LEGO® Store for Ninjago Days!

This event will take place at four of our locations:
Mall of America
West Edmonton
Fifth Avenue
Nebraska Crossing

At these locations you’ll be able to:

Meet everyone’s favorite Ninja of Fire – Kai!
Starting at 12pm on Saturday 11/17 and 2pm on Sunday 11/18 Kai will be appearing!

Help build a mural celebrating 15 years of Ninjago!
Mural build hours are:
Saturday 1/17 from 11am-8pm
Sunday 1/18 from 12pm-6pm

Seventy-Five Projects Qualify for LEGO Ideas Third 2025 Review Stage

January 6, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The LEGO Ideas Third 2025 Review Stage is now set with 75 projects reaching the 10,000 supporter goal. It was fairly slow the first few months, then it ramped up in mid to late December. We were only at 44 projects that hit the goal in early December but then an influx rounded out the end of the qualifying period.

Converse – Chuck Taylor All Star – ComicMischief

BBC Ghosts – SJs Workshop

The Life of Koi – GenericBrix

The Train Junkyard – Bricky_Brick

Ramen Noodles – Gummybrickss

Naruto: Ichiraku Ramen Shop – DadiTwins

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror – CoasterZoom

Hedgehog – Dockan

The Sailor Moon Star Luminous Rod – MYS have a table

Potted Plants – InspektorSchrecklicherTeller

Backstreet Boys: I Want It That Way – H1GHDEF1N1T1ON

iMac G3 – terauma

Anne of Green Gables – Iyan ha

Tuscany B&B “L’Ulivo” – Lillibricks

Witch House – Castor-Troy

Perry the Platypus – H1GHDEF1N1T1ON

Lost – j_hrvt

The VAMPIRE DIARIES: The Salvatore Boarding House – Tobnac

Yugoslav Kiosk K67 – Indijaner

Garfield – Jim Davis’ Loveable, Lazy, Lasagne-Craving Cat! – Packatrix

The Witch’s Workshop Booknook – Owen87

Autumn Japanese Onsen – Brickcat-94

The Era’s House: The Deluxe Edition (From the Vault) – GHOSTFACE93

The Hunger Games: 5 Arenas – TobyTheBuilder64

Avatar: The Last Airbender – Firecracker_

Supernatural: The Bunker (Interior) – LEE40

Paddington – Brickicist

Mahna Mahna (Do Doo De-Do-Do) – JPHansen

Antique Telescope – JJTheOfficeGuy

Google Chrome T-Rex Runner – Brick Dangerous

Szekler Gate (Székelykapu) – Koppeczky

The Grinch: Whoville – papoy2T

Road Trip –