August might be the busiest and best month for new Lego sets in 2025 thanks to One Piece models, perfect Spider-Man fan-service, and more

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1. Animal Crossing 2. Architecture
3. Botanicals 4. BrickHeadz
5. City 6. Creator
7. DC 8. Dreamzzz
9. Fortnite 10. Friends
11. Icons 12. Ideas
13. Marvel 14. Minecraft
15. Ninjago 16. One Piece
17. Sonic 18. Speed Champions
19. Star Wars 20. Super Mario
21. Technic 22. Other

August's new Lego sets are best described as a tidal wave; there are well over 100 kits dropping this month, ranging from Star Wars display models to Marvel playsets. In fact, it may be the busiest months for Lego in 2025 thus far.

Although the Animal Crossing kits are as adorable as ever and Halloween spookiness is rising from its crypt thanks to a handful of display pieces (including a new 3-in-1 Haunted Mansion I can't wait to build), the headline act for August is One Piece. These models are the stars of the show this month; Monkey D. Luffy and co have set sail with five new Lego sets based on the series, ranging from The Going Merry Pirate Ship to The Baratie Floating Restaurant. While plenty of other lines are vying to earn a spot on our best Lego sets list this month, the One Piece models steal the limelight through both fan-service and impressive attention-to-detail. In my mind, the only model that impressed me more was an Ideas kit we'll get to in a moment...

It certainly makes a difference after a quiet July; we only got a handful of new Lego sets last month. However, this boom and bust format is common for the Bricks from Billund. A quiet period always follows an avalanche of models, at which point things taper off again until the next deluge. As a result, I suspect September will be on the leaner side.

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The One Piece kits may be impressive, but the new Lego set that took my breath away was this Ideas model. Recreating a classic Italian fishing village, it's full of life and secrets to discover long after you've placed the last brick; like Rivendell or the Great Deku Tree, there's always something new to see. The composition is great, it looks fantastic on once finished, and it's a true display piece in the sense that you can't help gawking at it. Top marks from me - on initial inspection, I give it five Lego bricks out of five.

New Lego sets: Animal Crossing

A smiling girl looks down on the Lego Blathers's Museum Collection set laid out on a white shelf in front of a window — (Image credit: Lego)

Fans can add to their village with three fresh Animal Crossing sets this August, ranging from a very affordable stocking-filler to more ambitious models.

They're all as cute as we've come to expect, but I've only got eyes for one set. I've been waiting for the museum and its curator, Blathers, to make their Lego debut since the range was announced. This building is one of the icons present on every island, and it's amongst my favorite places to visit in-game.

I'd say it's been done justice here. Yes, it's still a façade like other AC kits. But the snapshot we're getting captures the vibe of this institution perfectly thanks to an aquarium and bug exhibit standing alongside some dino bones you can put on display. It's the perfect snapshot, and the addition of Lily as she fishes, catches insects, or digs up fossils outside takes things to the next level.

Available August 1, 2025

New Lego sets: Architecture

A man in a red shirt smiles and holds the Neuschwantstein Castle Lego set, which is standing on a wooden table — (Image credit: Lego)

There's only one Architecture kit heading our way in August, but Disney fans will want to take heed nonetheless.

Neuschwanstein Castle is a fortress that inspired Disney castles from movies to theme parks, and it's now received a Lego makeover. The result is a majestic SOB and no mistake. It reminds me a lot of the Hogwarts Castle and Grounds kit, actually; despite being smaller in scale, you instantly recognize what it is from a perfectly-realized silhouette. Those tiny windows sell the size of the building too, making it feel as if there could be teeny people going about their day inside.

Available August 1, 2025

New Lego sets: Botanicals

Three miniature Lego trees in pots on a wooden cabinet with a white top, beside bowls, a plant in a vase, and books — (Image credit: Lego)

Looking for presents but running low on ideas? Don't fret, the Botanicals range is back to save our collective bacon once again. These models feel made for gifting, and the latest two kits are beautiful.

The Hibiscus is gorgeous, but I'll always go for Bonsais if given the chance. You get three miniature trees in one package, and they all have interchangeable foliage to give them that personal touch.

Available August 1, 2025

New Lego sets: BrickHeadz

The Monkey D. Luffy BrickHeadz figure standing on a flat wooden block that is lying on an antique wooden table — (Image credit: Lego)

With Lego One Piece dropping this month, there are a couple of BrickHeadz figures to go with the range. It's hardly an exhaustive list, but Luffy and Buggy the Clown are certainly good choices to lead the charge.

While Luffy will likely get the lion's share of attention, I want to give a shoutout to Buggy for a moment. The layered vest and hair pieces make it one of the more complex BrickHeadz in recent memory, and it looks a lot better for this if you ask me.

Available August 1, 2025

New Lego sets: City

A boy in a cap smiles while placing a piece on top of the Central Train Station Lego set, which sits on top of a white surface — (Image credit: Lego)

It's a funny old month for new Lego City sets. Even though it seems like we're getting a lot of kits this August, readers from the UK and Australia may recognize them; they arrived everywhere other than the USA in June 2025, and these models have only just made the trip to North America. It's a sparse month for everyone else as a result.

Of the sets launching in August, my favorite is the Central Train Station. It pairs beautifully with The City Tower from earlier this year and creates an arresting centerpiece for any collection.

Available August 1, 2025 (USA)

New Lego sets: Creator

A child smiles at a green, spooky Lego house while placing a skeleton minifigure on a black surface — (Image credit: Lego)

There's a host of gorgeous new Lego sets from the Creator 3-in-1 range this month, but as someone who's a diehard spooky season fan, I can't go any further without banging on about the new Haunted Mansion kit. No, this isn't based on the Disney ride or movies; it's an original creation that can be made as an eerie house, a ghost train, or supernatural ship. Crewed by Frankenstein's monster, a vampire, a classic ghost, a werewolf, and a skeleton, this is the perfect Halloween set-piece.

It's worth drawing attention to the Medieval Horse Knight Castle as well. This new kit reminds me a lot of the (much more expensive) Lion Knights' Castle, so is a great alternative if you can't afford or find the latter.

Available August 1, 2025

New Lego sets: DC

A child smiles at the Lego Batman Forever Batmobile as it sits on a wooden table beside the minifigure, which is on a plaque — (Image credit: Lego)

Holy smokes, Batman! Fans of the Val Kilmer Batman Forever movie will need to break out their Bat Credit Card, because his Batmobile is now available in Lego form. This is a surprisingly sizeable model and really does capture the neon-soaked glory of this '90s hotrod. I saw this in person ahead of the official announcement at 2025's Toy Fair in London, and was pretty fond of the result despite not liking that film too much.

The fact that the accompanying Batman minifigure is in what I think might be his Sonar Suit is a definite bonus.

Available August 1, 2025

New Lego sets: Dreamzzz

Lego Mateo's Fire Chameleon set and minifigures laid out on a plain beige table, with LED lights in the background — (Image credit: Lego)

Here's another slew of releases that have been held back until August for the USA (they launched in June for the rest of the world). Top of my list is that demon shark submarine, because seriously - it's the perfect cocktail of ridiculous and badass, followed closely by the fire-spewing chameleon being used as a horse. I mean, what a concept.

Available August 1, 2025 (USA)

New Lego sets: Fortnite

Lego Mecha Team Leader being posed by a person wearing a hat — (Image credit: Lego)

The second 18+ Fortnite kit has arrived as part of this month's new Lego sets, and it recreates the robot that saved Battle Royale Chapter 1's Island in glorious miniature. Well, ish. Seeing as it's more than 17.5 inches tall, I think 'miniature' is pushing it.

Even so, it's bringing big Power Rangers Megazord energy with those amalgam pieces that combine some of Fortnite's most iconic elements. Like Lego Transformers, it's also very posable so can be set up however you want it.

Available August 1, 2025

New Lego sets: Friends

The Lego Comic Book and Game Store with minifigures on a wicker cabinet, with a radio and headphones visible in the background — (Image credit: Lego)

Much like Dreamzzz and City, the Friends range is enjoying a massive influx of new Lego sets... in North America. That's because these kits came out in June everywhere else.

There's a lot to choose from, but I'll always gravitate toward the shops or houses like the Comic Book and Game Store. However, I feel honor-bound to tip my hat to the Plant Café and Flower Shop in this instance - it looks like an absolutely delightful place to kick back with a book and a cup of joe.

Available August 1, 2025 (USA)

New Lego sets: Icons

A smiling man sat at a table in a kitchen moves the arm of the Lego Transformers Soundwave model — (Image credit: Lego)

This is what I've been waiting for; a Decepticon to balance out all those goody two-shoes Autobots. And this August, we're getting what is arguably the coolest one - Soundwave.

I don't think you can get more '80s than this guy. As well as being a kickass robot with guns galore (including a shoulder-mounted one) and robot buddies that follow him into battle, Soundwave turns into a cassette player. Yes, a cassette player. There's no jet fighters, tanks, trucks, or cars for this guy; he disguises himself as the source of some radical tunes.

Is that the most useless transformation ever? I mean, maybe. But man, I respect it.

Available August 1, 2025

New Lego sets: Ideas

A woman smiles while holding the Lego Italian Riveria model, which sits on a wooden table — (Image credit: Lego)

This drop-dead gorgeous kit is amongst the prettiest new Lego sets I've seen this year. Recreating the winding but colorful alleys of Italy jutting onto the sea, it's full of life and hidden secrets.

Based on Ligurian fishing villages, this model comes with 10 minifigures that range from shopkeepers (including a gelato store, of course) and a Vespa driver with their scooter to tourists. It's a delight that shows off Lego design at its best.

Available August 1, 2025

New Lego sets: Marvel

A Lego train with Spider-Man on the front, two minifigures to one side, and Doc Ock up top on a cardboard box and gray surface with Polaroid photos nearby — (Image credit: Lego)

It's a marvellous month for the true believers amongst us, because the Marvel range just got super heroic reinforcements that pay homage to a range of films and TV shows.

While the Spider-Man vs. Oscorp building is impressive (it certainly captured my attention when I saw it in person ahead of announcement thanks to that verticality and multiple building types in one kit), let's be real: it's all about the Spider-Man 2 train model, right? This honors one of the most iconic scenes in a superhero movie when Peter has to stop a speeding subway train with little more than his strength, force of will, and webbing. I particularly enjoy how all the promo shots have Aunt May hanging off the back of the train car like a geriatric Spider-Woman, while J. Jonah Jameson chases down Doc Ock up top. Presumably to congratulate him on giving that menace, Spider-Man, a good dressing down.

Available August 1, 2025

New Lego sets: Minecraft

Lego The Enderman Tower on a wooden table with a lamp — (Image credit: Lego)

As is fast becoming a pattern, this month's new Minecraft Lego sets for the USA are actually ones we've already seen elsewhere back in June. There's nothing tremendously outrageous here, but I do appreciate a giant Enderman who's on fire.

Available August 1, 2025

New Lego sets: Ninjago

A smiling boy holds up the Lego Temple Bounty boat — (Image credit: Lego)

If you're based in the US, buckle in - we're getting an absolute tidal wave of new Lego Ninjago sets this August. While everyone else may have seen them before (they hit the UK, Europe, and Australia in June), I'm not complaining; the lineup includes everything from majestic dragons to sailing ships.

My top kit is currently the Temple Bounty ship. Besides doing something a little different for Ninjago which has focused a lot on mechs, dragons, and temples in recent months, it's a downright impressive ship that's begging to be taken on an adventure.

Available August 1, 2025 (USA)

New Lego sets: One Piece

Lego The Going Merry Pirate Ship set and minifigures laid out on a wooden table — (Image credit: Lego)

The month's standout range is One Piece, no question. The beloved anime series is enjoying five kits based on the show (the Netflix version, but let's gloss over that fact) this August, and it's a very strong start.

The models vary from affordable playsets to full-on display pieces that'll take up a whole shelf by themselves. While I'm partial to the Baratie Floating Restaurant thanks to its intricacy (I adore any kits with nooks and secret corners to explore), I need to give the Going Merry Pirate Ship its flowers. This is reminiscent of old-school pirate Lego playsets, so I can see it appealing to audiences beyond One Piece aficionados.

Available August 1, 2025

New Lego sets: Sonic the Hedgehog

A smiling child holds up the Lego Team Sonic Command Truck, with minifigures on the gray surface beneath — (Image credit: Lego)

There are only two Sonic kits in this month's wave of new Lego sets. One is essentially a party bus for Sonic and Tails (complete with a teeny table tennis table and entertainment system), while the other is a throwdown between Knuckles and Dr. Eggman.

Although the grumpy echidna has always been my favorite of the Sonic crew, I can't ignore the value of the Team Sonic Command Truck. Besides getting three major characters in Sonic, Tails, and Metal Sonic, you have a larger set piece crammed with detail alongside a couple of baddies the crew can fight.

Available August 1, 2025

New Lego sets: Speed Champions

Two Lego cars on a dark-topped table, facing one another, with shelves in the background — (Image credit: Lego)

The Speed Champions range might not be as well known as Technic or City, but it keeps proving its worth over and over again. August is a great example due to its handful of very affordable but evocative models that would make great additions to a display collection or toybox.

If you ask me, the Lamborghini Revuelto is particularly handsome. It can be difficult to do these super cars justice at a smaller scale, but this model still captures its aggressive, iconic silhouette.

Available August 1, 2025

New Lego sets: Star Wars

A young woman poses the Lego Wicket the Ewok model as it stands on a plain table, while a man looks on with a smile — (Image credit: Lego)

It's a great month if you're a Clone Wars or prequels fan; the lion's share of Star Wars kits in August draw from that era. I'll admit that most of those could be bundled under the umbrella of 'Order 66,' and that's a bit depressing if you consider how these are based on the moments before the Jedi are blown to bits. But they're excellent models despite that weighty subject matter. A few are perfect as army builders too, with plenty droids and Clones to go around.

I must set these aside and bring your attention to the latest character model, though. I nearly gave my seal of approval to the excellent AT-ST, but Wicket the Ewok has stolen my heart. I've been vocal in the past about how this kind of model doesn't work outside of droids (see: uncanny valley Chewbacca who has Seen Things), but Wicket's the exception. He's a cute and cuddly teddy bear both in the movie and as a Lego set, and this is a surprisingly faithful facsimile I genuinely wouldn't mind having on my shelf.

Available August 1, 2025

New Lego sets: Super Mario

Lego Castle Bowser and figures sat on a wooden table in what seems to be a child's playroom — (Image credit: Lego)

Most of this month's new Lego Mario sets revolve around Mario Kart, and I must admit, I love how much we're leaning into that theme. Much like Super Mario as a whole, the franchise's staggeringly vast array of racers, items, courses, and biomes make it perfect for the Lego treatment. I can see this train rolling for quite a while as a result... especially with the Mario Kart-themed starter set dropping this month.

However, my pick for August is the Prince Florian & Castle Bowser kit by quite a wide margin. We haven't seen many models drawing directly from the games in the way that this one does, so now I'm wondering what could be next. Super Mario Galaxy kits? Yes please.

New Lego sets: Technic

A child in a space-themed room smiles at a white Lego rover, which is sat on a reflective surface — (Image credit: Lego)

Technic is coming out strong this August with six new Lego sets (one of which is only just coming to North America), divvied up amongst a range of interests; there are sports cars, diggers, and lunar rovers to choose from.

Despite the souped-up vehicles from Lamborghini and Ferrari, I'm still going to choose the Lunar Outpost Moon Rover Space Vehicle as my personal choice this month. Lego has been knocking it out of the park recently with galactic kits, and this model continues that trend with a slick white design and plenty of interactivity thanks to that lifting crane arm and two bonus rovers. The main reason I fell in love with it is the main rover's robot face, though; its headlights look like big cartoon eyes, while its antenna are ears. Adorable.

Available August 1, 2025 (USA)

Available August 1, 2025

New Lego sets: Other

Lego Halloween Wreath hanging on a cabinet, with a plush pumpkin and orange vase nearby — (Image credit: Lego)

We're well and truly in the build up to spooky season now, as evidenced by the miscellaneous Lego sets launching this month. Most revolve around either Halloween or the Day of the Dead, and my favorite of these is the cutely spoopy Halloween Wreath. It looks to be a great way of adding some October flair to a family home.

I'd be remiss without shouting out the Arcade Machine though, and our very own retro expert Phil Hayton would be most upset if I passed over it. This is a surprisingly affordable kit that pays homage to old-school greats, and it comes with a minifigure that, somehow, is a dead ringer for Phil. Now that's spooky.

Available August 1, 2025

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I've been writing about games in one form or another since 2012, but these days you'll find me managing GamesRadar+'s tabletop gaming and toy coverage (I spend my time here handling everything from board game reviews to the latest Lego news). I've also been obsessed with Warhammer since the 1990s, and love nothing more than running tabletop RPGs like D&D as a Dungeon Master.