Top 10 LEGO News of the Week 12 October 2026
This week brings a Star Wars and Marvel crossover, Hello Kitty’s upcoming LEGO debut and newly revealed models. There is also news for minifigure collectors and three fan designs reaching their next milestone. Here are our ten LEGO stories of the week.
1. Star Wars meets Marvel in “Hope Assembles”
For the first time, LEGO Ideas is inviting fans to combine Star Wars and Marvel in their designs. Announced at New York Comic Con on 10 October, the challenge covers characters, vehicles and scenes. Selected fan creations may become official LEGO products; no finished crossover set has been unveiled yet.
2. Hello Kitty and Friends arrive in 2027
LEGO and Sanrio announced a multi-year partnership on 6 October. The Hello Kitty and Friends universe will come to LEGO bricks from 2027. The teaser features characters including Hello Kitty, Kuromi and Cinnamoroll. Specific sets and prices have yet to be announced.
3. Marvel Skyline 67006 officially revealed
The new Marvel skyline brings together iconic buildings at microscale alongside a Galactus minifigure. The 1,261-piece set costs €99.99 and launches on 1 January 2027. Revealed at New York Comic Con, it is already available to pre-order.
4. LEGO Friends gets a live-action musical
The trailer for “Heartlake The Musical” has arrived. The roughly 50-minute LEGO Friends special premieres free on YouTube on 16 October. It follows teenager Daisy in a story about friendship, creativity and music. Kenny Ortega is among its executive producers.
5. An Italian pizzeria becomes the next gift with purchase
LEGO has revealed 40909 Restaurants of the World: Italy. The small pizzeria, pizza chef and large pizza sign complete the four-part restaurant collection for 2026. The gift is due from 13 October with qualifying purchases of €180 or more, while stocks last.
6. Replacement heads planned for Gingy and Patrick
Following reports of cracked minifigure heads, LEGO has announced a concrete response. According to its statement published by Jay’s Brick Blog, the cause has been identified and replacement parts are being produced. Affected fans will be able to request them free through customer service. No availability date has been confirmed yet.
7. BrickLink Series 9 opens crowdfunding
Pre-orders opened on 6 October for five BrickLink Designer Program models: Fisherman’s Village, Sleepy Dragon Inn, Wild West Blacksmith, Woodbrick Freight Depot and Pumpkin Patch. The ordering window closes on 12 October, making this the last opportunity to order these limited designs during this campaign.
8. Wild American Ginseng reaches 10,000 supporters
CountQuickBread105’s botanical design has reached the 10,000-supporter milestone. The 1,062-piece model enters the third LEGO Ideas review of 2026. Whether it becomes an official set will depend on the later review decision.
9. Brick Makeup qualifies for the Ideas review
Brick_em’s cosmetics collection has reached 10,000 supporters. Brick-built lipsticks, powders and other beauty products now enter the third LEGO Ideas review of 2026. A retail set has not been confirmed.
10. Scooby-Doo haunted mansion also reaches 10,000 supporters
Tobnacs_Bricks’ “A Night of Fright Is No Delight” qualifies for the same Ideas review. The detailed mansion features secret passages and the Mystery Inc. team. LEGO’s decision is still pending.
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