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LEGO Education Computer Science & AI Announced – SPIKE Discontinued

January 13, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Not to be overshadowed by the LEGO Pokemon set reveals yesterday, LEGO Education has announced that they will releasing a new Computer Science & AI learning solution. Whether you like it or not, AI is here and companies have to adapt or fall behind. It was only last year at the same time that LEGO announced LEGO Education Science and this new Computer Science & AI expands on the learning system.

With this announcement, LEGO Education has also revealed that the LEGO Education SPIKE Portfolio will be retired which includes SPIKE Prime and SPIKE Essential. End of sales for the SPIKE Portfolio will be June 30, 2026 and at that time the SPIKE App will no longer be supported.

LEGO® Education Announces Hands-on Computer Science & AI Learning Solution

• K-8 teachers see benefits of hands-on computer science and AI education but lack the right tools to engage students, according to a new report, “Building the Future: A Global Report on Computer Science & AI Education”
• Age-appropriate and standards-aligned LEGO® Education lessons equip educators with everything they need to teach computer science and AI concepts as part of their curriculum
• Students explore and build essential computer science and AI literacy skills through hands-on, collaborative, and meaningful learning

BILLUND, DENMARK, 12 JANUARY 2026 – Today, LEGO® Education announced a new hands-on solution and curriculum for computer science and artificial intelligence (AI) for K-8 classrooms that fosters collaboration, creativity, and learning outcomes. Shipping from April 2026, LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI enables schools and districts

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LEGO Ideas January 13 Update – Up to 10 Projects Already

January 13, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

In just a few days, there are five more projects that have reached the 10,000 supporter goal for the First 2026 Review Stage. We’ve already seen different versions of these projects before but these are new spins on the general themes. With this update, we’re now up to 10 projects already that have reached the review stage and we’ve barely just started. It looks like it’ll be pretty busy for this round.

Locomotive: New York Central #5405 – Olivier312

Cuphead – Vaicko

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! – Brick Built Labs

Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter – King of Crocs

Bring Back the Retro Hype : Vinyl! – brickmotionID

LEGO Pokemon Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise (72153) Pre-Orders Sold Out

January 12, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Despite the higher price point, LEGO has sold out of the pre-orders for the LEGO Pokemon Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise (72153). Even though it has a $650 price point, fans were still wanting to get the set especially with LEGO also offering the Kanto Region Badge Collection (40892) gift with purchase set early for the first 21,840 pre-orders. The same offer was also on the Pokemon Center and they sold out there even faster.

There’s been a lot of criticism online about the set after the official reveal this morning, mostly about the price and some of the design features. LEGO is kicking the LEGO Pokemon theme off in a big way in terms of size and the accompanying prices of the sets but that didn’t deter fans from still ordering them.

The LEGO Pokemon sets officially release on February 27 and they will be bringing back the Kanto Region Badge Collection (40892) GWP again. Eevee (72151) and Pikachu and Poke Ball (72152) are still available for pre-orders.

LEGO Pokemon 2026 Sets Officially Announced

January 12, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has officially revealed the highly-anticipated LEGO Pokemon sets that will be releasing on February 27. There are three sets in the wave with pre-orders starting today on the LEGO Shop! There are also details about the gift with purchase set which is the Kanto Region Badge Collection (40892). It will run from February 27 – March 8 but no information about the price requirement to get it. In addition, there will be a Mini Pokemon Center (40911) Insiders Reward item which you can get for 2,500 Insiders points.

Update: Free LEGO® Pokémon™ Kanto Region Badge Collection (40892) gift offer is valid for first 21,840 pre-orders online at LEGO.com from 01/12/2026 9am EST, while supplies last.

Eevee (72151) – 587 pieces/$59.99

Pikachu and Poke Ball (72152) – 2,050 pieces/$199.99

Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise (72153) – 6,838 pieces/$649.99

Kanto Region Badge Collection (40892) – 312 pieces

Mini Pokemon Center (40911) – 233 pieces

Can You Catch and Build Them All?
The LEGO Group Reveals First-Ever LEGO Pokémon Sets and Trainer Challenge

BILLUND, DENMARK, 12 JANUARY 2026: Today, the LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company International are unveiling the first ever collection of highly anticipated LEGO® Pokémon™ sets. Based on some of the most iconic Pokémon from the brand’s 30-year history, the first LEGO Pokémon sets allow fans to build and display their favourite Pokémon in LEGO brick form when they launch on 27 February 2026.

This exciting collaboration brings together two beloved worlds, inviting fans everywhere to continue their Pokémon Trainer journey, brick by brick. The launch

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LEGO Botanicals & Ninjago 2x Insider Points Promotion

January 11, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

LEGO has started some a new promotion where you can earn double Insiders points on LEGO Botanicals and LEGO Ninjago sets. The one for Botanicals is probably in preparation for Valentine’s Day next month and we can infer that LEGO wants to push Ninjago for the 15th anniversary. The promotion runs until January 18 and there are currently no gift with purchase sets to go along with it.

Botanicals

• Tulip Bouquet (11501) – $89.99
• Peace Lily (11504) – $49.99
• Daisies (11508) – $14.99
• Flowering Cactus (11509) – $34.99

Ninjago

• Nya vs. Mutation Monster Spinner (71849) – $9.99
• Lloyd vs. Earth Monster Spinner (71850) – $9.99
• Kai’s Dragon Mech Battle Pack (71851) – $9.99
• Cole’s Mission Mech (71854) – $34.99
• Ninja Dragon Riyu’s Battle (71855) – $44.99
• Jay’s Transforming Car (71856) – $54.99
• Ninja Vehicle Tree House Battle (71857) – $79.99
• Four Weapons Blacksmith 15th Anniversary (71858) – $99.99
• The Dragon of Life (71859) – $109.99
• The Old Town 15th Anniversary (71861) – $299.99
• Ninja Character Display (71866) – $44.99

LEGO Disney Castle (43222) Still Available at Disney Store

January 11, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

If you’re still looking for the LEGO Disney Castle (43222), the Disney Store still currently has it in stock at retail price. The was officially retired at the end of 2025 and it has sold out at many other retailer as well. The set was released back in 2023 and has lasted for 2.5 years so this Disney stock is probably the last of it at retail price.

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Last Day for LEGO Year of the Horse (40779) GWP

January 10, 2026 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

There is one more day left to get your orders in for a couple of the remaining promotions on the LEGO Shop. First is the LEGO Year of the Horse (40779) which is available with a general purchase of $70 or more. The other one is the LEGO DUPLO Celebration Cake (30712) with LEGO DUPLO purchases of $40. The Vintage Parade Car was still available earlier today but went out of stock just a few hours ago. LEGO Stores may still have them in stock but double check first.

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