Top 10 LEGO News of the Week 26 October 2026
From a surprise LEGO and Daft Punk partnership to fresh LEGO Ideas milestones and a spectacular Botanicals installation, these are the ten biggest LEGO stories from 19 to 26 October 2026.
1. LEGO and Daft Punk announce a partnership with a Luxembourg connection
On 22 October, the LEGO Group confirmed a partnership with Daft Punk. The LEGO Ideas project “Daft Punk Concert”, recreating the pyramid stage from the Alive 2007 tour, is moving into product development. The original fan design was created by Patrick Harboun and his son in Luxembourg. Pricing, piece count and a release date remain unannounced, with further news expected in 2027.
2. Shanghai hosts the world's largest LEGO Botanicals installation
A 30-metre flower wave made from more than 380,000 LEGO Botanicals elements has transformed Shanghai’s West Bund. On 23 October, the LEGO Group highlighted the 800-square-metre installation, which took roughly 1,200 hours to build. More than 229,000 visitors had attended since its 1 October opening, and the exhibition runs until 29 October.
3. LEGO Ideas 40889 Build, Paint and Play! revealed as a free gift
On 23 October, LEGO unveiled the new LEGO Ideas gift with purchase, 40889 Build, Paint and Play! The 158-piece model mimics a traditional model kit with a figure, tools and paint tubes built from LEGO elements. Classic Space collectors will particularly welcome the light bluish grey helmet and air tanks. In Europe, it is scheduled to be available from 28 October with eligible purchases of €130 or more, while stocks last.
4. LEGO Ideas Beetlejuice reaches 10,000 supporters
On 25 October, BrickStability’s “Beetlejuice (1988)” project passed the 10,000-supporter milestone. It recreates the Deetz family house, memorable film scenes and ten minifigures. The model now enters the third LEGO Ideas review of 2026. Reaching this milestone does not mean an official retail set has been approved.
5. The Addams Family also qualifies for LEGO Ideas review
Also on 25 October, a large Addams Family mansion model qualified for the third LEGO Ideas review of 2026. Designed by Dreamnbricks with BRICKUP and iTavix, the early-1990s movie-inspired creation contains approximately 4,703 pieces and eight minifigures. LEGO will decide later whether to turn it into an official product.
6. Howl's Moving Castle captures LEGO Ideas fans' attention
On 24 October, an approximately 5,000-piece fan model of Howl’s Moving Castle reached 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas. Designer butterbarr focused on faithfully recreating the silhouette and details of the moving fortress from the Studio Ghibli film. The submission joins the third 2026 review, but has not been approved as a retail set.
7. LEGO House: rare Designer Evening builds revealed
On 25 October, images emerged of two unusual builds from LEGO House Designer Evening events in Billund. They show an enlarged Blacktron Spacebaby and a collection of small LEGO House-themed vehicles. The models were distributed at exclusive events; no general retail release has been announced. The reveal is nevertheless of interest to collectors.
8. LEGO Minecraft: two Tiny Mobs books revealed for 2027
On 23 and 24 October, specialist outlets reported two LEGO Minecraft book packs planned for April 2027. “Tiny Mobs: Chicken” includes a 47-piece miniature chicken, while “Tiny Mobs: Wolf Pup” features a 59-piece wolf pup. Each pack is expected to combine an activity book, stickers and an exclusive small LEGO build.
9. LEGO and PlayStation bring a giant memory card to London
From 23 to 25 October, visitors to Westfield White City in London could walk through an oversized PlayStation Memory Card. The LEGO/PlayStation experience featured areas inspired by Gran Turismo and Ape Escape, plus hands-on LEGO activities. The event celebrated the new LEGO PlayStation 72306 set, with most free timed tickets already booked.
10. New LEGO promotions: Halloween and Europe-only gifts
New regional LEGO gifts with purchase began on 20 October. In Europe, the Floral Picture Frame (40916) is offered with eligible purchases of at least €150, while the small Fun Halloween Skeleton (30717) is available in several regions, from €40 spend in Europe. The offers are scheduled through 27 October, while stocks last.
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