May 2026 LEGO Roundup
June is just packed with amazing new LEGO sets – which will you add to your collection?
I have been very fortunate to get a ton of great feedback on my upcoming print edition of The LEGO Parts Guide from my many beta participants. I’ve been working hard this month to incorporate feedback into what I hope will be the third and final beta before a widespread release this summer!
Categories online now use the same high-contrast images as the book.
In addition to early access to the beta program, I share additional behind-the-scenes insights with patrons on a regular basis. This month, I explained what’s new in Beta 2, explained how I’m rearranging a couple chapters for better storytelling, and the changes I’m making to the online version of the Parts Guide to make it work better with the print version.
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New at Brick Architect
Here’s a quick summary of what’s new this month:
- Review: #21368 Snoopy’s Doghouse (Peanuts)
Classic cartoons with LEGO bricks are popular on LEGO Ideas — but will you end up in the doghouse if you add this set to your collection? - Updated: LEGO Parts Guide
I have updated the homepage for The LEGO Parts Guide to match the style of my upcoming print edition of the guide. I am excited to finish the printed book, but also to make the print and online editions work great together.
June 2026 releases for AFOLs
June is historically one of the most exciting months for new LEGO sets, and this year is no exception. I’ve highlighted the three sets I’m most excited about below, followed by a longer list of sets which piqued my interest. Which ones are you excited to add to your collection?
- #11377 Minas Tirith (Lord of the Rings)
Expect lots of folks in line because there are a lot of folks who are excited to start building this iconic landmark from The Lord of the Rings series. I hope you are excited about White LEGO bricks!
8278 pieces, ages 18+, $650. - #75461 Up-Scaled Darth Vader Minifigure
I love the brick-built minifigures, and this one based on Darth Vader is next level, featuring a large cape, lightsaber and intricately sculpted helmet
1028 pieces, ages 10+, $100. - #21066 New York City – The Big Apple
I’m not sure that I like this new direction for the LEGO Architecture series (after given the previous model based on Paris a middling 3/5 star review), but am eager to see how folks respond to the city within an apple silhouette.
1465 pieces, ages 18+, $140.
#11377 Minas Tirith is the undisputed biggest and boldest new set this month!
Other interesting sets this month:
- #11217 Brick-Built Bluey Family
466 pieces, ages 5+, $70. - #11505 Woodland Mushrooms
806 pieces, ages 18+, $80. - #40860 Toy Story (BrickHeadz)
528 pieces, ages 10+, $40. - #40925 Alice in Wonderland (BrickHeadz)
601 pieces, ages 10+, $40. - #31387 Iconic Pirate Ship
1074 pieces, ages 9+, $110. - #43302 Main Street, U.S.A. (Disney)
3899 pieces, ages 18+, $400. (Available on June 4th.) - #40926 SEGA Genesis Console
480 pieces, ages 12+, $40. - #42705 Cozy Fall Forest Cabin (Friends)
1229 pieces, ages 9+, $110. - #21368 Peanuts: Snoopy’s Doghouse
964 pieces, ages 18+, $90. - #11380 Road Bike
1015 pieces, ages 18+, $130. - #76354 S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier (Marvel)
3057 pieces, ages 18+, $400. - #72423 Shrek, Donkey & Puss in Boots
1403 pieces, ages 18+, $130. - #80121 Ancient Moon-Gazing Inn
1530 pieces, ages 9+, $130. - #71872 Ultra Dragon Battle (Ninjago)
2128 pieces, ages 12+, $200.
As always, you can explore all of the new releases by visiting the lego.com store. (Making a purchase using our referral link helps support this website.)
Best articles from around the web
This month’s best content was heavily weighted to podcasts and videos. I hope you enjoy them!
- Everything You Want To Know About LEGO Pneumatics
In this article by Ronald Vallenduuk, you will find a thorough explanation of how LEGO Pneumatics work, and how they improved over time. (You might say they’ve gone from suck to blow.)
—BrickNerd - Dual-Molded Petals and Printed Plants: LEGO Botanicals Are Getting Delightfully Weird
This article by Will Hafner offers a deeper look at the growth of dual-molded and printed parts in LEGO Botanicals and related themes.
—BrickNerd - What’s up with white? Part 2: Comparing the effects of twelve months of environmental exposure on pigment 426 White and 1 White
Richard Jones did the important work of testing the recently re-formulated white LEGO color to see if it yellows less easily in the sun than the older formulation.
—Rambling Brick
Putting both old and new white parts out in the sun for a full year. (Image: Rambling Brick)
- Review: 43300 Winnie The Pooh from LEGO Disney
This review by Caz Mockett begins with a closer look at two interesting new parts: an updated curved piece and a smaller Ball Joint Socket.
—New Elementary - ‘It’s healthier than doom-scrolling’: Why I’ve spent over 30 years building Lego and I’ll never stop
This article by Graham E. Hancock highlights his favorite moments as a full-time AFOL.
—The Telegraph - Review: Scuderia Ferrari HP helmets 43022, 43014
While I’m not the target audience for the LEGO×F1 collaboration, it’s been a source for some interesting new parts. This article by Elspeth De Montes showcases some new curves with mainstream appeal, and some extremely niche parts that are less likely to last.
—New Elementary