Banana Gear Studios has created something unique: a completely automated factory that precisely assembles LEGO cars. The build video shows a three-axis positioning system, a smart grabber mechanism, and a well planned sequence that brings a seven-part LEGO automobile to life.
Spirit Halloween, the go-to destination for all things October, has branched out from capes and masks to bring us a surprise for Jurassic Park fans: a replica of the night vision goggles from the 1993 film. Priced at $149.99, these goggles will transport you back to that unforgettable T. rex escape scene where Tim’s hands fumble with the high-tech eyewear under a stormy sky.
Carrera, a German company that has been making slot car toys since the 1960s, has taken racing to a whole new level with Carrera Hybrid. This new system ditches the traditional grooved tracks for a free-roaming experience controlled by a smartphone app. Available in the US from September 1 for $199.99, the starter set includes 15 track pieces—straights and curves—along with two Porsche 911 GT3 R racers scaled at 1:50.
Brick Technology has turned LEGO into a playground for mechanical genius, building a series of remote controlled vehicles to tackle the challenge of climbing over increasingly taller LEGO walls. Each vehicle is built with precision and creativity and must drive smoothly before and after the wall and only use forward momentum to climb the wall, no steering.
From July 25 to August 31, 2025, AirJapan, ANA Group’s low-cost carrier, brings the “Catch Your Summer Memories Onboard! AirJapan Gacha!” event to select flights. We’re introducing Japan’s beloved gacha culture into the skies. Spin for prizes and enjoy the fun of Japanese culture while you fly.
Disney’s Bitzee has created a toy phenomenon, capturing kids and adults with its mix of nostalgic virtual pet charm and modern interactivity. Thirty Disney characters live in a compact, screen-free holographic pod, making it a tactile experience that’s both classic and new, rooted in the 90s virtual pet craze but with Disney’s beloved characters like Mickey Mouse, Nemo and Elsa.
The original Game Boy, the chunky gray handheld that changed portable gaming in 1989, has been reborn as a beautifully crafted LEGO set. This 421 piece tribute to a cultural icon is $59.99 and hits LEGO stores, LEGO.com and select retailers on October 1, 2025 with pre-orders live now in some regions.
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.
Mattel and Warner Bros. just dropped the news that Jon M. Chu, the brilliant director behind Wicked and Crazy Rich Asians, is set to helm the highly anticipated live-action Hot Wheels movie.
