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LEGO Ideas Prohibits AI Generated Images for Submissions

July 16, 2026 /

AI is one of the most divisive types of technology in recent years and LEGO Ideas will have no part of it. LEGO has updated their rules and guidelines to prohibit the use of AI-generated images for LEGO Ideas submissions. LEGO wants you to actually build out your ideas and if you you need help, you can use Studio to build it digitally.

This isn’t the first time that LEGO has been mentioned alongside AI. A few years ago, they were caught using AI for a Ninjago character quiz. Last year, there was a job listing for an generative AI internship which got taken down after more backlash.

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LEGO Ideas Third 2025 Review Stage Winners Announced

July 14, 2026 /

LEGO has announced the winners of the LEGO Ideas Third 2025 Review Stage which consisted of 75 projects that were in the running. In this round, we have three winners and a lot more that went into the Parking Lot for further review.

Jumanji Board Game – PrehistoricHamster051

Universal Monsters – SpectralBricks

LEGO Kimonos – TheDriXx

Moved to Parking Lot – Still under further review

iMac G3 – terauma

Hollow Knight: A Journey to Hallownest – PingouinRainbowDash

Bob’s Burgers: Grand Re-Opening – Greygo

Naruto: Ichiraku Ramen Shop – DadiTwins

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LEGO Ideas Projects Currently Under Development – July 2026 Update

July 13, 2026 /

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 /

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.

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LEGO Ideas July 12 Update

July 12, 2026 /

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

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Last Day for LEGO Insiders Day – July 2026

July 12, 2026 /

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.

As a Rakuten/Linkshare Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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LEGO Insiders Day 2026 Now Live on LEGO Shop

July 6, 2026 /

LEGO Insiders Day 2026 is now here and there are a slew of promotions going on at the LEGO Shop that runs until July 12. The main promotion is for the LEGO Ideas Sea Serpent (40912) with general purchases of $180 or more, while supplies last.

The other promotions is for the LEGO Airplane (5010053) with purchases of $100 of City, Creator 3-in-1, and/or Friends.

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.

Lastly, there are discounted LEGO sets that are region specific so you’ll have to check the page to see what your country has on sale. For the US, we currently have the following sets on sale:

• LEGO Everyone is Awesome (40516) – $24.49
• LEGO Botanicals Flower Arrangement (10345) – $87.99
• LEGO BrickHeadz Drift & Raven Figures (40884) – $19.99
• LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Haunted Mansion (31167) – $71.99
• LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Wild Animals: Majestic Rhino with Birds (31171) – $47.99
• LEGO Harry Potter Hedwig at 4 Privet Drive (76425) – $15.99
• LEGO Harry Potter Fawkes: Dumbledore’s Phoenix (76448) – $18.39
LEGO Icons Pac-Man Arcade (10323) – $215.99
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