LEGO Shrek 72423 environmental lifestyle shot showing Shrek, Donkey and Puss in Boots brick-built characters in swamp setting
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From the swamp to the stratosphere, LEGO's reach knows no bounds

The swamp has officially arrived in brick form: LEGO's first-ever Shrek sets are real, revealed, and already open for pre-order. May the 4th countdown hits eleven days with the Darksaber GWP and Make & Take events confirmed. TT Games' LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is one month out and revealing details fast. And a LEGO set officially holds a Guinness record for making it to space.

LEGO Shrek 72423 consumer lifestyle image — Shrek, Donkey and Puss in Boots brick-built characters

LEGO Shrek Sets Land June 1 — From $25 to $130

LEGO and Universal confirmed two first-ever Shrek sets: 72423 Shrek, Donkey & Puss in Boots (1,403 pieces, $129.99) and 40923 Shrek, Donkey & Gingy BrickHeadz (259 pieces, $24.99). Both launch June 1 and are already open for pre-order. The main set features brick-built characters packed with film Easter eggs. LEGO says this is 'just the beginning' for the theme.

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Minty Take

Shrek is one of those licenses that felt perpetually just out of reach — it nearly appeared in LEGO Dimensions a decade ago and never did. That LEGO is calling this 'just the beginning' with Shrek 5 on the horizon suggests the franchise is being positioned as a genuine ongoing theme, not a one-and-done anniversary play.

LEGO Star Wars The Darksaber 40917 GWP product image

May the 4th 2026: Darksaber GWP, Store Events, and 20% Off Confirmed

With eleven days to go, May the 4th details are set: the 40917 Darksaber arrives as a GWP with $160/£145/€160 Star Wars purchases, with 20% off selected sets and double Insiders points. LEGO stores in the UK and Europe are running Make & Take events with a mini N-1 Starfighter build on May 2–4.

Minty Take

May the 4th has quietly become LEGO's most finely tuned annual promotional machine — this year's Darksaber GWP is reportedly the most detailed lightsaber model in the lineup yet, and the Make & Take events add a physical touchpoint online-only promos can't replicate. The threshold spend is high, but Star Wars fans have proven they'll meet it.

LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight official primary key art with Batman and character foreground

Legacy of the Dark Knight: One Month Out, New Details Pouring In

TT Games' LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches in one month, and details are accelerating. The Batman Forever Batmobile will be minifigure-scale — a first for that vehicle. James Gunn confirmed a Bat-Mite in-game store in a teaser video, and the Bat Cave functions as an expandable control center. New key art dropped showing Batman and Nightwing.

Minty Take

TT Games hasn't released a LEGO game in several years, and the accumulated goodwill for the format is real — Batman is the IP that launched the whole franchise. The upgradeable Bat Cave and minifigure-scale Forever Batmobile suggest they're leaning into collector nostalgia as much as action gameplay. The community's appetite for this one seems genuine.

LEGO Icons Project Hail Mary 11389 — Hail Mary spacecraft build with display stand, Ryland Grace minifigure and Rocky figure

LEGO Project Hail Mary Set Earns Guinness Record at 34,988 Metres

LEGO Icons 11389 Project Hail Mary officially holds a Guinness World Record: launched via high-altitude balloon from the UK on March 20 by Sent Into Space, the set reached 34,988 metres with minifigures of Ryland Grace and Rocky aboard. It returned safely to Earth, and a certificate was awarded to directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller.

Minty Take

This is a marketing stunt, yes — but it's a good one, because it's in genuine dialogue with the source material. Sending a set about an astronaut stranded in deep space into the actual stratosphere, with the film's directors receiving the record certificate, is the kind of creative brand activation that earns goodwill rather than just spending it.

Multiple Promotions Running Now in the LEGO Online Shop
The LEGO online shop is running several concurrent April promotions: the Fortnite BrickHeadz GWP (40760) is back for a limited time, double Insiders points on selected sets, and free accessories with qualifying purchases.
June 2026 Wave Detailed: Disney, Bluey, DUPLO, Marvel 4+
StoneWars previewed LEGO's June 2026 wave across four themes: Disney (Vaiana, Lilo & Stitch, princess sets), Bluey (new character Rusty, Grandma costume figs, buildable Heeler family), DUPLO (forest animals, Frozen, Spidey, Bluey), and two Marvel 4+ Iron Man sets tied to a new animated series.
Three New LEGO Store Openings Confirmed Across the UK and US
LEGO's physical retail footprint keeps growing: Leeds' store has reopened with staggered GWPs; Oxford's first-ever LEGO store has a confirmed opening date as the brand's 22nd UK location; and Temecula, California will get a new store in fall 2026 — the first in Riverside County.
Schitt's Creek and Film Camera Hit 10K on LEGO Ideas
Two more fan designs have reached the 10,000-vote threshold for the first 2026 LEGO Ideas review: the Schitt's Creek Rosebud Motel and the Vintage Film Camera.
LEGO Ideas Launches Official Batmobile Fan Challenge
LEGO Ideas has opened a Batmobile fan design challenge, inviting builders to create their take on the iconic Gotham vehicle.
LEGO's World Cup Sets Take Shape Ahead of June Opener
Two World Cup-themed sets got spotlight coverage: Brickset previewed 43012 Cristiano Ronaldo – Football Highlights, part of the LEGO Editions football range arriving in May.
LEGO Star Wars Retirement Dates Updated Through 2028
Brick Fanatics published an updated retirement schedule for all LEGO Star Wars sets, covering waves retiring in July and December 2026, July and December 2027, and December 2028.
Blocks Magazine Partners with LEGO House on Billund Giveaway
Blocks Magazine is giving away ten exclusive 40507 I Love Billund sets in partnership with LEGO House — enter by creating a Blocks cover at the House or signing up to the newsletter.
Creator Exits LEGO Ambassador Network, Others Weigh In
Bricksie published a detailed explanation of their decision to leave the LEGO Ambassador Network.
Held der Steine Takes Aim at LEGO Influencer Culture
German creator Held der Steine (Thomas Panke) released a video criticizing LEGO influencers, prompting fact-checking from StoneWars — which examined whether LEGO has stopped sending Panke exclusive sets — and analysis from Zusammengebaut questioning whether the criticism is justified and why it's surfacing now.
May 2026 Roundups: 17 Sets, UCS Star Wars to Toy Story
Multiple creators rounded up May 2026's 17 new sets, spanning a UCS Star Wars release, LEGO's new World Cup football range, and Toy Story sets.
Stud City Tours Every Sealed 2013 and 2014 Ninjago Set
Stud City posted back-to-back collection tours covering every sealed LEGO Ninjago set from 2013 and 2014, as part of what appears to be a complete timeline walkthrough of the theme.
LEGO Minifigures Series 29 spotlight: Robot T. rex Brick Fanatics Get us to 1 million subs and we’ll roll five LEGO Death Stars down a hill Brick Fanatics LEGO Ninjago Legacy magazine with limited wobbly picture box Promobricks Very attractive LEGO offers on Amazon: City, Creator and Co. in the spotlight! Zusammengebaut LEGO Star Wars N-1 Starfighter’s wings require help from an external ‘force’ Brick Fanatics There’s a new LEGO GRINGOT TS in town Brick Fanatics LEGO had to ask Skywalker Saga actor to ‘tone it down’ Brick Fanatics This tragic LEGO Emperor Palpatine minifigure is the funniest thing you’ll see today Brick Fanatics LEGO is fun - but not always [Opinion] Zusammengebaut LEGO Fan Talk today from 7:30 PM: I'm a guest Zusammengebaut LEGO NINJAGO At 15: All The Intros Bricks Fanz Star Wars’ Maul show gives retired LEGO minifigure new life Brick Fanatics Bardobrick Pop-Up Event with LEGO Crocs x 43 and a half Promobricks A LEGO store is giving away one of the biggest Pokémon sets Brick Fanatics Chatting & Building #170: Oh Shrek! All LEGO June new releases for City, Creator and Botanicals in the stream StoneWars
DC-3 Pan Am Airliner (11378) Reviews Are In
Reviews are out for LEGO Icons 11378 Douglas DC-3 Pan Am Airliner (1,903 pieces, $219.99). The Brick Fan's detailed breakdown covers the four historically accurate minifigures and the large-scale display model.
Review: LEGO Minifigures Series 29 (71052) Jay's Brick Blog I Almost Never Do This! LEGO Ideas Love Birds. Brick Sculpt 75446: Grogu (Mandalorian Apprentice) Set Review Bricks Fanz Review: 43032 World Cup 2026 Official Emblem Brickset LEGO City 60456 Pursuit chase in police boat in review Zusammengebaut Review: 40917 The Darksaber Brickset Review: LEGO Build-a-Minifigure (BAM) April 2026 Jay's Brick Blog LEGO Dreamzzz Magazine 13 in review with magazine preview Promobricks
Yo ho, yo ho, a builder’s life for LEGO Master Jin Chen [Interview] The Brothers Brick RogueOlympics 2026 builders chase the “Spark” of inspiration in round 6 [Feature] The Brothers Brick He’s bigger, faster, and stronger too – he’s the croc leader of the Kremling Krew! The Brothers Brick THIS IS MY MOC! IT WAS MADE FOR ME! The Brothers Brick Anne with an E (and an L, G, and O) The Brothers Brick This ain’t the end, I saw you again, Black Seas Barracuda The Brothers Brick These MOCs Are S.P.E.C.I.A.L.: Fallout LEGO Builds with Stories to Tell BrickNerd Model Trains in a Miniature World: Exploring LEGO World in the Netherlands BrickNerd Happy Accidents: Finding Inspiration in Unplanned LEGO Photos BrickNerd We built a Mini Black Falcons Fortress (Added to Mini Knight's Castle GWP) Building Together The classic American school bus on LEGO Ideas Brickset Fountains for Your LEGO Cities and Parks The Brick Blogger

Trend Watch

LEGO's Animation Licensing Is Expanding Beyond Disney

The Shrek reveal isn't just a fun product drop — it's a signal about where LEGO's licensing strategy is heading. Disney has long been the dominant animation partner, but DreamWorks properties represent a rich, underserved universe. LEGO calling this 'just the beginning' while Shrek 5 approaches suggests a multi-year partnership is taking shape, not a one-set anniversary gesture. How to Train Your Dragon and Kung Fu Panda are the obvious next questions.

LEGO's Creator Program Is Facing Uncomfortable Questions

Between Bricksie publicly exiting the LEGO Ambassador Network, Stud City's 'Truth from LAN' episode, and Held der Steine's influencer criticism sparking a community fact-check, this week generated more scrutiny of LEGO's creator relationships than usual. These conversations cycle in waves — but when multiple independent creators surface similar concerns in the same news week, it's worth watching whether LEGO adjusts its approach or stays the course.

May the 4th's Promotional Scale Keeps Growing

Nine years of May the 4th GWPs tells a clear escalation story. The 2026 edition — Darksaber GWP, double Insiders points, 20% off selected sets, and Make & Take store events — is the most layered promotional package the franchise holiday has produced yet. Brick Fanatics' full GWP retrospective makes the trajectory visible. If prior years are any guide, the 2027 spend threshold will only go up.

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