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The Best New LEGO Sets for January 2026

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It’s a new month, a new year, and a terrific time to be a LEGO fan. New set releases really petered out in November, and especially in December, when literally zero new sets came out. Thankfully, they’re back in force for January. We have a new Back to the Future set that looks great and is priced at a modest $27.99. We have a new batch of excellent (and not crazy-expensive) Star Wars sets, plus a pair of Stranger Things sets, one of which, unfortunately, has already sold out. Let’s dive in.

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No time for blurbs? No problem. Scroll through the catalog above to get a bird's-eye view of the new releases for this month.

LEGO Speed Champions Time Machine from Back to the Future​



I recently re-watched the Back to the Future trilogy with my kids and am delighted to report that it holds up beautifully. And now there’s a new LEGO set based on the time-traveling car from the series. It even includes alternate build instructions so you can make it look how it did in the first movie, or the second. It’s currently sold out at Amazon and everywhere else that has a listing — except Barnes & Noble.

LEGO Minifigures Animal Series 28​



It’s that time again: time for a new batch of minifigures. This latest series, series 28, is particularly adorable. It’s a bunch of minifigures dressed as animals. There’s a monkey, koala, frog, bunny, dog, and more. Gotta catch ‘em all.

LEGO Stranger Things: The Creel House (Sold Out)​



Stranger Things stuck the landing in the finale, if you ask me (or our reviewer). Which makes now a perfect time to release a big, beautiful LEGO set based in the Upside Down (or Vecna’s mind, if you want to get technical). Unfortunately, LEGO Stranger Things: The Creel House, which is exclusive to the LEGO Store, sold out almost immediately after it released as the new year rang in. If you want this $299.99 set, you can hit the listing page and request to be notified when it comes back in stock. I’ll be monitoring the stock situation as well, and will write about it if and when it comes back.

LEGO Stranger Things Brickheadz Figures​



On the plus side, there’s also a new set of LEGO Brickheadz based on the Stranger Things crew. The stylized buildable figures featured in this set include Eleven, Max, Holly, and a Demogorgon. This set is backordered, but you can place your order now and you’ll receive it later this month.

New LEGO Star Wars Sets​




I don’t think there’s been a shortage of new Star Wars LEGO setsthis whole millennium. The shortage does not star now, because you can pick up an array of new sets from a galaxy far, far away, including an excellent new AT-AT Walker set, plus a new BB-8. But if you only want to drop $9.99, that Mando & Grogu Speeder Bike is awesome as well.

New LEGO Harry Potter Sets​




There may be plenty of Harry Potter LEGO sets already, but the release cadence is not slowing down one bit in 2026. A big new batch is now available, including the gorgeous display piece depicting key scenes and characters from the Sorcerer’s Stone.

New LEGO Marvel Sets​




Does the world need this many new Marvel LEGO sets to kick off 2026? Maybe not, but we’re getting them anyway. There’s a wide range of new superhero sets available, with an equally wide range of prices. For my money, that Daily Bugle Spider-Man battle one might be my favorite, but the Iron Man Mark 3 Collector’s Edition gives it a run for its money.

LEGO Star Wars: Death Star and More Big Recent Sets Are Up at Amazon​


Previously LEGO Store exclusives, all the major sets above are now available on Amazon. That includes the massive Death Star set we built, Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship we also built, the Batman Arkham Asylum set we built, and more besides. Grab any of them if you have the spare change and enough room in your dwelling.

LEGO Architecture Paris – City of Love​



Paris is a gorgeous city, and this LEGO Architecture set pays homage in a worthy way. All the major sites are included, from the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame cathedral to the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre. It’s designed so you can hang the completed set on your wall, or set it on a shelf for display.

LEGO Icons Autumn Cottage Garden​


Some sets are flashy and feature licensed properties, like the Creel House above. Others are more under-the-radar and aimed at adults, but no less remarkable. This Autumn Cottage Garden set looks like the physical embodiment of Zen to me. It’s just a beautiful autumnal scene. What more could you want?

New LEGO Botanical Sets​




The latest batch of LEGO Botanical sets is now available, featuring a Tulip Bouquet (just in time for Valentine’s Day, btw) and the Flowering Cactus. These sets are always popular, especially to give as gifts.

More New LEGO Sets for January 2026​




A ton more sets are out now or coming soon this month. Here's another selection of the highlights.

LEGO Gifts With Purchase Available Now​



If you buy from the LEGO Store, you may get a free Gift With Purchase set for your troubles.


Amazingly, everything listed here is only a small selection of the new sets available this month. You can find all the new sets here. Buy whatever ones look good to you, and make sure to save space for new sets coming out during the rest of 2026, including these awesome LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight sets coming in March, as well as a number of LEGO Pokemon sets.


Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN's board game and LEGO coverage. You can follow him on Bluesky.

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