Benson also confirmed that the new initiative contains no artificial intelligence at all, as well as no camera.

LEGO kicked off the year with a major slate of new kits on January 1, 2026, one of the brand’s busiest release days of the year. BB-8 Astromech Droid ($90) — Celebrating a Droid Icon - A fan-friendly release that has already hit shelves is the BB-8 Astromech Droid set.

A new year brings with it plenty of traditions, but one of the most threatening to our wallets each passing year is that, after months of relative peace and quiet, Lego just decides to put out tons of new sets every January 1. There are over 150 new sets hitting shelves today, so here’s our roundup of the biggest and best.

As we enter 2026, LEGO has dropped eight Star Wars sets with new droids, starships, and action playsets across various price points.

Join Georgianna as she searches for the newest and most exciting LEGO sets, exploring options that spark creativity and play. This video highlights the fun of LEGO discovery, decision-making, and seeing what fresh builds are available for fans and collectors.

LEGO just dropped a new Botanical set to add to our growing collection. The Peace Lily is available for purchase right now and it’s about time we start thinking about the spring. The new LEGO Botanical set is just one of many new LEGO sets that dropped this month.

CES 2026 is finally here, and Mashable reporters are on the ground looking for the best in show. Get live updates from the showroom floor and behind the scenes.