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LEGO Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel (40955) Officially Announced

February 12, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

The LEGO Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel (40955) has been officially announced for a March release. The set has 1,516 pieces and will retail for $149.99. The set features the return of the Maersk partnership after 12 years with a smaller version of the ship.

Charting a New Course: The LEGO Group Unveils Collectible Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel

BILLUND, DENMARK – 12 February 2026: Set sail on a groundbreaking building voyage! The LEGO Group proudly introduces the Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel, a meticulously detailed 1,516-piece set. This authentic model allows builders aged 12 and up to construct the pioneering Ane Maersk, a true icon leading the charge for sustainable shipping. Perfect for both immersive play and an impressive display piece that celebrates innovation.

The ultimate collectible for enthusiasts, this limited-edition set is packed with intricate details like an opening bridge with crew quarters, transparent engine-room windows, slide-out gangways, and buildable containers, making it a masterpiece of maritime innovation. To mark the launch, the LEGO® Minifigure Factory (online and in select LEGO Stores) is introducing a special captain torso design inviting fans to create their own custom minifigure to command this iconic vessel.

Designed for maritime enthusiasts and creative builders, this set combines innovation and style, making it a rewarding project for both play and display. This limited-edition vessel is sure to make waves in your collection.

The LEGO® Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel (40955) will be available for purchase from 1st March 2026, priced at £139.99 / €149.99 / $149.99. Discover more and purchase at LEGO.com/Maersk or visit

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BrickJournal Founder Joe Meno Passes Away

February 12, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

In some very sad news that came out last night, BrickJournal founder Joe Meno has passed away after fighting cancer the past few years. For over 20 years, Joe’s work help showcase the LEGO fan community in the BrickJournal as well as at LEGO conventions. He was also heavily involved with FIRST LEGO League working with elementary school teams. I was lucky enough to meet Joe a few times at San Diego Comic Con and he was always fun to talk to, not just about LEGO but about life stuff in general. Joe will be missed.

LEGO Creator Duck Family (40885) GWP Revealed

February 11, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has revealed a new gift with purchase set coming soon with the LEGO Creator Duck Family (40885). The set has 262 pieces and it features a mother duck with three ducklings. There’s no word yet on when it will be available or the price requirement to get it.

Girls and boys ages 6 and up can create fun-filled stories with this adorable LEGO® duck toy building set (40885). This animal toy for kids features a mother duck, 3 ducklings and a cattail plant. The mother duck has a posable beak, and posable legs, so she can be put in a standing or swimming position. There is also space to place 1 duckling at a time on her back. When playtime is over, the duck family makes a cute piece of room decor. Set contains 262 pieces.

LEGO Botanicals Blooming Heart Make & Take This Friday

February 10, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO Brand Stores this Friday will be holding a LEGO Botanicals Blooming Heart Make & Take event for Insiders. The building event will be on Friday, February 13 from 5-7pm (4-6pm at Downtown Disney, Anaheim) and they will have limited quantities available.

BrickLink Designer Program Series 10 Crowd Support Now Open

February 9, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Crowd support for the Series 10 BrickLink Designer Program is now live and you can vote for your favorite submissions. There are 599 designs to choose from and you’ll use the emojis to cast your votes. The crowd support phase will run until February 20 and the review will go until March 19 where the five finalists will be announced.

LEGO Art Claude Monet – Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies (31220) Officially Announced

February 9, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has officially revealed a new LEGO Art set based on an iconic piece of art with the Claude Monet – Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies (31220). Releasing on March 1, the set has 3,179 pieces and will retail for $249.99. Part of the Water Lilies series, the piece is displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and you can recreate it with LEGO in this set.

Build a Monet Masterpiece: the LEGO Group Reveals the LEGO® Art Claude Monet – Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies.

Billund, Denmark – 9 February 2026: Today, the LEGO Group, in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, announces the new LEGO® Art Claude Monet – Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies (31220). This set invites builders to reimagine one of Monet’s most iconic works, originally painted in 1899 and now a highlight of The Met’s collection, as a stunning brick-built masterpiece.

This 3,179-piece LEGO Art set pays tribute to Claude Monet’s masterful brushwork and his profound love of nature, capturing the true essence of the artist’s garden in Giverny, France. The stunning set uses a diverse array of LEGO elements including butterflies, flowers and fruit, to reflect Monet’s love of the natural world. Verdant textured trees, the bridge, and the iconic water lilies of Monet’s original masterpiece are translated into LEGO bricks. The result is a bold reimagining of his work, complete with a built-in wall hanger for easy display in any home.

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LEGO Ideas Floating Sea Otters (21366) Officially Announced

February 9, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

A new LEGO Ideas set has been officially revealed with the Floating Sea Otters (21366). Releasing on March 1, the set has 1,234 pieces and will retail for $119.99. The set feature a brick-build mother sea otter with her pup or you can switch it up with her holding a clam.

Max out the cuteness of your home decor with the LEGO® Ideas Floating Sea Otters craft kit (21366) for adults. Create an adorable brick-built model of a mother sea otter relaxing in water with her pup. Place the little pup figure on its mum’s belly. Pose mum’s head, mouth, flippers and claws. And change up your sea animal showpiece by giving mum the buildable clam. The original design for this set was created by a fan designer and voted for by LEGO fans. It offers a joyful, immersive activity for adults, whether you’re new to LEGO sets or a more experienced builder. And you can enjoy enhanced building with the LEGO Builder app, zooming and rotating using 3D instructions, while saving and tracking your progress. A fun gift for animal lovers, this set contains 1,234 pieces.