Lego launches new BB-8 Astromech Droid set in 2026

Lego has introduced a new 569-piece BB-8 Astromech Droid building set as part of its January 2026 Star Wars lineup. This marks the first BB-8 model since 2017 and is available now for $90. The set features interactive elements and is designed to scale with other recent droid builds.

Lego kicked off 2026 with several new Star Wars sets, including the return of the popular BB-8 droid from the Sequel Trilogy. The BB-8 Astromech Droid (model No. 75452) consists of 569 pieces and is priced at $90. It can be purchased at retailers such as Amazon, the Lego Store, and others.

This buildable figure measures just over 3 inches tall, smaller than the 2017 version (model No. 75187), which had 1,106 pieces and stood over 10 inches. The new model offers greater detail and aligns in scale with recent droid sets like R2-D2, C-3PO, and Chopper. It includes a display plaque, an information card, and a small BB-8 figure that connects to the stand.

Interactive features bring the droid to life: an openable front hatch reveals a burner arm in the chest cavity, reminiscent of its appearance in The Force Awakens, and the head rotates randomly when the figure is moved across a surface.

The January 2026 lineup also features other sets, such as the AT-AT Walker (525 pieces, $65), Venator-Class Attack Cruiser (643 pieces, $80), and UCS Death Star (9,023 pieces, $1,000). Additional playsets include the Clone Shock Trooper Mech ($15), Cobb Vanth's Speeder ($35), Siege of Mandalore Battle Pack ($23), The Mandalorian & Grogu's Speeder Bike ($10), and Grogu's Homestead ($20). These additions expand Lego's Star Wars catalog with mid-scale display models and battle packs for various ages.

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Lego Star Wars Smart Play sets on display at Nuremberg Toy Fair, with lights, Smart Brick, and price tags.
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Lego announces five new Star Wars Smart Play sets

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Lego has unveiled five additional Star Wars-themed sets compatible with its new Smart Play system at the Nuremberg Toy Fair. These sets, priced from $40 to $100, enhance interactive play with sounds and lights but require a separate Smart Brick for full functionality. Preorders began on January 27, with a release date of March 1.

Lego has released its largest Star Wars set, the Imperial Star Destroyer, for purchase in Singapore. The model, measuring over one meter long, is part of the Ultimate Collector Series and priced at S$1,099.90. It includes detailed features and minifigures inspired by the original Star Wars film.

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At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Lego introduced its Smart Play platform, featuring sensor-packed bricks that add interactive lights and sounds to traditional building sets. The technology debuts in Star Wars-themed kits arriving on March 1, enhancing play without relying on screens. Early demonstrations highlighted proximity-based interactions between bricks and minifigures.

Lego has revealed a new set inspired by the climactic battle in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The 1,003-piece kit recreates the confrontation between Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf in the game's ruined castle. It joins the Great Deku Tree set from 2024 and launches on March 1 for $130.

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Building on the anticipation ahead of the 2025 Game Awards, TT Games and Warner Bros. Games unveiled key details for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, featuring a Heroes & Villains trailer and a May 29, 2026 release date. The open-world action-adventure draws from Batman lore across media, infused with LEGO humor. Pre-orders are now available with exclusive suits and early access.

The upcoming LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will take center stage at The Game Awards with new gameplay footage and an anticipated release date announcement. Originally unveiled at Gamescom 2025, the title promises an open-world adventure in a LEGO version of Gotham City. It is slated for a 2026 launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.

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Tesla released a video on December 2, 2025, showing its Optimus humanoid robot running at speeds up to 13.7 km/h in a Fremont laboratory, fueling investor optimism and a 1.7% stock rise to $454.48 the following Thursday. The clip, republished by Elon Musk, drew millions of views and prompted a response from rival Figure AI with its own robot demonstration. Amid the robotics hype, Tesla launched a budget Model 3 in Europe to counter competition.

 

 

 

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