G1 Transformers fans, brace yourselves. LEGO has unleashed a meticulously crafted tribute to one of the franchise’s most iconic Decepticons: Soundwave. Set number 10358, this 1,505-piece LEGO Icons kit is the third in LEGO’s Transformers lineup, following Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, and the first to bring a villain into brick form.
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Alex Gusev doesn’t just photograph toys—he manages to create entire worlds from the plastic bricks. Just keep in mind that all of these scenes require some masterful editing to achieve the end results that you see here.
A fresh LEGO game is barreling toward us, and it’s shaping up to be a charming curveball compared to the wild, brick-smashing antics of past titles. Revealed at Summer Game Fest, LEGO Voyagers, developed by Light Brick Studio with Annapurna Interactive and the LEGO Group, is a co-op adventure that nails the satisfying click of snapping LEGO bricks together. “It’s about the joy of play and creativity, something LEGO has always championed,” says a representative from the LEGO Group. “We wanted to create a game that feels like you’re holding those bricks in your hands, building connections with a friend.”
Fans of How to Train Your Dragon have a lot to look forward to in 2025, with Universal Pictures’ live-action remake hitting theaters on June 13. To mark the occasion, LEGO has crafted a set that brings the beloved Night Fury, Toothless, into the hands of builders. The LEGO Icons How to Train Your Dragon: Toothless set (10375) is a 784-piece tribute is designed for adult fans but destined to captivate anyone who’s ever dreamed of soaring over Berk.
LEGO’s no stranger to The Lord of the Rings, having launched epic sets like Rivendell, Barad-dûr, and The Shire since 2023, each a grand nod to Middle-earth’s legendary spots. LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings Balrog Book Nook (10367), a 1,201-piece masterpiece hitting shelves June 1, 2025, for $129.99, essentially recreates Gandalf the Grey’s epic clash with the Balrog on the Bridge of Khazad-dûm from Peter Jackson’s The Fellowship of the Ring.
Pixar fans rejoice! The LEGO Ideas Pixar Luxo Jr. collectible set (21357) has 613 pieces and features a posable Luxo Jr. lamp, the iconic Pixar mascot from the 1986 short film and Pixar’s logo sequence. The set also includes the signature Luxo ball with its red star design.