LEGO Blog — News, Previews & Set Roundups
New LEGO set previews, release roundups and building inspiration — with a direct link to check what you can build.
October 5, 2026
How to Find Missing LEGO Pieces: Count by Part and Color
Turn a mixed pile into a precise missing-parts list. Count each shape and color separately, then check the quantities before ordering.
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October 5, 2026
LEGO Part Numbers Explained: Design ID vs Element ID
The number molded into a piece and the number in the instructions answer different questions. Use both without ordering the wrong color.
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Buying Used LEGO Sets: A Completeness Checklist
“Complete” needs a definition. Use a row-by-row checklist and a replacement-cost worksheet before paying for a secondhand set.
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September 26, 2026
Buying a LEGO Set Brick by Brick Costs 1.5× the Box — Except for Star Wars
We priced every piece of 968 recent LEGO sets on Pick a Brick and compared the total with the box. The box almost always wins — but not by much for Star Wars and Marvel.
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June 24, 2026
The Great Gray Change: How LEGO Rebuilt Its Color Palette in 2004
LEGO has used 193 colors in 77 years. We tracked every one across 1.1 million inventory records: the 2004 peak, the 43% cull, and the legendary Great Gray Change.
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June 10, 2026
Half of the Part + Color Combinations in Our Catalog Appear in Only One Set
We count how often each part and color combination appears in our catalog. The results describe catalog rarity, not the cost or feasibility of replacing a piece.
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May 22, 2026
New LEGO sets in June 2026
From the gigantic Minas Tirith to the SEGA Mega Drive: these are the most notable LEGO sets launching in June 2026.
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May 1, 2026
New LEGO sets in May 2026
From the Jurassic Park Jeep to the Yoda Bust: these are the most notable LEGO sets that launched in May 2026.
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