If you know anything about retro gaming, then the Lego Sega Genesis Console will be instantly recognizable as one of the most iconic 16-bit home video game consoles ever released, which is impressively recreated in this set along with two controllers and a cartridge. Unlike the full size Lego Game Boy (72046), the Genesis is reproduced at about 60% scale, making it much more manageable as a display piece and meaning the two can stand side by side as some of best Lego sets for retro gamers.

Lego Sega Genesis Console features

• Iconic console
• Budget-friendly price
• Plenty of detail

Straight off the bat it's clear that the designers have committed to the retro feel of this set, as the Lego Sega Genesis Console box has been printed to look worn around the edges from 30+ years of use. I mention this as I actually thought mine had been damaged in transit at first, and I only realized it was intentional as I purchased a second set for a gift and saw they were identical!

Price is a key factor to note here, as you can pick up the Sega Genesis for just $39.99 / £34.99, which compares favorably with the recently released Lego Game Boy that retails for $59.99 / £54.99 despite containing fewer pieces, and while there's no lenticular screen or pressable buttons here the console still has some tricks up its sleeve.

Sega Genesis Console build

• A surprisingly colorful interior build
• Hidden Sonic the Hedgehog portrait is a nice touch
• Some unusual mistakes in the original instructions

Considering the visible exterior of the Lego Sega Genesis Console is predominantly black, there’s a pleasingly wide array of colored pieces included when you start opening bags. Naturally these end up being buried within the structure, but they definitely help with matching up bricks while making the base initially look like a Mondrian painting!

There are a couple of strange errors in the instructions, such as a black and a gray piece seeming to swap positions when the view reverses, and two steps are shown in the wrong order which caused brief confusion. However, at the time of writing this review the build instructions have been removed from the website/app, and the piece count has also been changed from 479 to 480, so it's not clear yet if the instructions are just being tidied up or if a minor change to the build is being introduced.

As mentioned before, a lot of the colorful bricks introduced will eventually disappear into the structure, but not all of them - the final group comes together to form a portrait of everyone's favorite spiny mammalian hero, Sonic the Hedgehog! This sits hidden beneath the rounded cartridge dock, but is easily revealed by lifting the top off the build and is a great Easter egg to reveal when showing the Sega Genesis Console to friends.

Sega Genesis Console design

• Accurate recreation
• Plenty of details to spot
• Can display as a Genesis or Mega Drive

There's a great attention to detail with this set, providing an impressively accurate scaled-down recreation of the console and controllers, as you can see here in the side by side comparison with my original Mega Drive! Everything from the side ridges, sliders, and buttons to the various sockets and ports is where it should be, the curved edges look great, and the little cartridge even matches the original Sonic The Hedgehog 2 cart accurately.

Naturally, these small controllers cannot match the level of detail seen with the Lego Sega Genesis Controller set, but that was only available as a 'gift with purchase' for a limited time and you're destined for the second-hand market if you want to pick it up now. Still, there is a charm to the controllers in this set, with their angled set of three buttons meaning they can be immediately identified, and there are 'working' sockets to plug them securely into the front of the console.

For those not in the know, this console was marketed as the Genesis in the United States and the Mega Drive in Europe, with some clear differences in their designs to stand them apart. Additional pieces are included so you can switch your set between the versions and get their accurate appearance, though the instructions for this could be clearer as they just show two images side by side – highlighting the pieces to change would have been easier than playing spot the difference.

Finally, I do need to touch on the one big issue I had with this set – the decals. While I understand the need for these rather than supplying printed bricks to keep the cost down, I found the process of applying the 14 included stickers incredibly stressful. Getting these decals lined up correctly can be difficult at the best of times, but applying predominantly black stickers to black curved pieces accurately is a bit of a nightmare for those who strive for perfection. While I did the best I could, I wasn't 100% happy with their final placement which was a little disappointing.

Should you buy Sega Genesis Console?

While there aren't many officially licensed Lego games console sets available, the Sega Genesis stands on its own merit as a great retro build with just a few small frustrations, though they shouldn't stop you from picking it up. The very reasonable price means it's an easy addition to any collection, or a great budget gift that will always be well received.

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How we tested Lego Sega Genesis Console #40926

This review was made using a set purchased by the reviewer.

I built the Lego Sega Genesis Console (40926) set in a couple of short sessions, coming to around 2 and a half hours for my total build time. While you could easily do the whole thing in one go, the pieces are divided into four bags to provide some clear break points if needed.

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is sailing into harbour, which means a bounty of goodies and gadgets to game with. Art books, replicas, wallets, there are even Assassin's Creed slippers to get cosy with while you sail the high seas.

PureArts, Titan Books, and Ubisoft's own kit is all rolled into this kit list of the best Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced merch, perfect for those still finding their sea legs and salty veterans returning to the oceans once again.

Of course, Edward himself features quite prominently here, but there's also plenty of booty for those after some more franchise-wide gadgets - a pack of AC-themed playing cards with a hidden blade in the box always goes down well.

You'll find all my top picks of the best Assassin's Creed merch to get you ready for Black Flag Resynced just below.

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Halloween: The Game just revealed a special Limited Collector's Edition with an exclusive, and chilling, Michael Myers action figure by Trick or Treat Studios.

This special edition is crammed with goodies like a trick or treat bag of candy. Aside from the game itself, it features in-game skins and cosmetics, an exclusive poster, lenticular art, and "more surprises" still to come. However, all eyes are likely to be on the exclusive Scream Great Shape Jump Michael Myers 8-inch variant action figure. This gives the villain an ethereal, ghostly glow that really helps it pop. Personally, I love that it comes with a teeny pumpkin given the same finish. That alone gets it my vote as one of the best toys I've seen this week.

In terms of the team behind that action figure, it's being made by Trick or Treat Studios – an outfit known for its masks, yes, but also its highly detailed action figures. That includes everything from Terrifier toys to Mr. Myers himself, but they're perhaps best known for their 1:1 scale Chucky Doll (which you can see here at Mad About Horror, because it needs to be witnessed). That kind of reputation makes me sit up and pay attention to this little Michael Myers, even if he is admittedly a fraction of the size of that Chucky masterpiece.

Halloween: The Game and its Limited Collector's Edition will land on October 6, 2026.

Want collectibles that are a little less creepy? It's worth dropping in on the best Lego sets. If you're still in a spooky mood, though, here's how, after 47 years, Halloween: The Game answers "burning questions" about John Carpenter's 1978 classic.

A bunch of new Lego Pokemon sets have been officially revealed, and while some were leaked ahead of time, it turns out the toy company was holding out on us – the best was yet to come.

Alongside (now-confirmed) Rayquaza, Arcanine, and Munchlax display figures, Lego is also releasing what is essentially a Polly Pocket for fans of the original video games; the Iconic Trainer Moments Poke Ball opens up to reveal Professor Oak's lab and a nostalgia-fuelled battle between Red and a random trainer inside. This will be launching alongside an Up-Scaled Red Minifigure, which brings our first player character from the series to life. All these new Lego Pokemon sets can be pre-ordered now via the Lego store, and they'll launch between August 1 and October 1.

In terms of specifics, here's how they stack up compared to the best Lego sets so far as pricing, pieces, and size go.

While I'm not sure how to feel about the Up-Scaled Red Minifigure (or should that be Bigifigure?), I'm all in on the Poke Ball display scene. This is like my childhood turned into Lego; it's a nostalgic look back at the opening of Pokemon Red and Blue, with the lid opening to reveal Professor's Oaks lab (complete with three Poke Balls on the bench to choose from) and trainer Red battling a Picknicker's Pikachu with Eevee. These are utterly adorable minifigure-scale Pokemon that remind me of the tiny toys you can get in those gumball machines – you know the ones? Anyway, because they're all-in-one sculpts that don't need constructing so far as I can tell, they look like the real deal rather than approximations. I imagine that'll please fans who've complained about other Lego Pokemon sets looking a bit… off (like Lego Pikachu and Poke Ball).

As for the others, it's nice to see them in all their glory rather than via a pixelated leak shot. As I mentioned in my piece discussing them when they weren't yet confirmed, these are a step in the right direction as far as I'm concerned. Fan response was mixed toward Lego Pikachu from the start and the Smart Play range drew some criticism based on its designs as well (even if they had our inner 10 year-old losing it), but these absolutely nail the assignment. They're also a lot cheaper than previous sets like the Starter Evolutions, bringing them more in line with the excellent Lego Eevee.

Basically, I'm obsessed – and I can't wait to see what's next for the Lego Pokemon range.

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New Lego Pokemon sets seem to have leaked, and honestly? I think they're a real step up from what we've had so far.

Not content to leave it at last month's slew of Smart Play kits that had our inner 10-year-old losing it, the toy-maker appears to be working on three new Lego Pokemon sets for adults – Rayquaza, Munchlax, and Arcanine. These are all display pieces rather than playsets, and Rayquaza actually comes with the first Pokemon minifigure to date (Zinnia, who first appeared in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire).

I've not seen official PR info or listings at Lego yet, but these sets are being touted as confirmed by our friends over at The Gamer in a post dishing details alongside various Reddit threads like this one from Amiibofan101. Both sources suggest these models will all arrive on August 1, 2026, and they won't be throwaway novelties; Arcanine rivals some of the best Lego sets at 1,190 pieces, while Rayquaza is 1,083 and Munchlax weighs in at 757. Meanwhile, it looks as though they'll hover around the $100 mark; Rayquaza will apparently cost $129.99, Munchlax sits at $79.99, and Arcanine is $99.99.

First look at Rayquaza, Arcanine & Munchlax Pokémon LEGO Sets Releasing August 1st from r/pokemon

So, are these real? I have no doubt that they are. Both Rayquaza and Munchlax have been rumored for a long time, and leaked images matching the current ones have been circulating on reddit for a while. They also perfectly line up with Lego's own preferred layout for product listings,

Either way, I think they look fantastic. I've been a little mixed on the Pokemon range thus far since it was announced (we were wondering what they'd done to Pikachu when it was first shown off, for example), and the new Smart Play line has divided us at the GamesRadar+ office. However, these figures lean into what made the likes of Lego Eevee and the three starter evolutions so great. Unlike Charizard and co, not to mention Lego Pikachu, they're also far more affordable.

If that August 1 release date is accurate, it's gonna be a busy month for fans; the Pokemon Smart Play kits are due to arrive then alongside the first KPop Demon Hunters model, a newly revealed ET figure, and more. We have reached out to Lego for confirmation.

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I'm not one of those collectors who needs to have their amiibo as pristine as possible, but sometimes I just appreciate how they look in the box.

The only issue that can arise from keeping them looking brand-new is that Nintendo's packaging tends to weather pretty fast. I have plenty of unopened amiibo that have been sitting untouched for years, and yet the packaging has started to degrade and curl. So you can bet I was over the moon to discover that plastic box protectors, like the ones I see stacked up amongst Funko Pops at my local comic book shop, exist but for Nintendo amiibo instead.

I cannot lie that I felt a bit like Comic Book Guy's 'The Collector's alter ego from The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror as I slide poor plastic Sora from Kingdom Hearts into his plastic protector prison, but it's for a good cause. Sora's Super Smash Bros amiibo release is one of my favorite additions to the amiibo line-up to date, as I adore Kingdom Hearts with all my heart. Please excuse the pun. And I want to keep him and his packaging looking as good as I can for as long as I can.

Fortunately, the protectors are pretty easy to set up, so this shouldn't be an issue when I start to bag up more than just Sora. The protector (or at least the one I bought) arrived flat through the post, and all I had to do was fold along the lines and slide Sora inside, where he'll inevitably remain for the future. Sorry, pal. Donald Duck's likely going to have a harder time attempting to cure you now.

The protector was so easy to put together that I'm already eyeing the rest of my boxed amiibo that could do with some extra protection. At the moment, my figures like the Super Smash Bros Joker amiibo and Shovel Knight are sitting in their boxes, being subject to general wear and tear and the worst property of damage of all, dust. Yet hopefully, by picking up more of these plastic put-it-together-yourself boxes, I should be able to keep them safe and sound.

If you're considering grabbing some for yourself and are worried about the costly investment of buying multiples for your many amiibo, don't be. While I purchased mine for £6 from eBay Store Gaming Crave, and I've listed a 10-pack above for $20, multiple stores on AliExpress list them for as low as 99cents /99p per protector.

I have a feeling that these AliExpress listings could be where a bulk of other stores are sourcing their protectors, so grabbing them from the source yourself is going to be the cheapest option. These sellers also list larger protectors for any of you with the Pyra & Mythra amiibo double pack or the Alterna Set (Callie & Marie) double pack, so you've got more options than you'll find at mainstream retailers like Amazon, alongside the lower prices.

Before I go to inevitably pick up more for myself, do be aware that those protectors are still dependent on how well you look after them. They're pretty thin and are best for combating against dust and little knicks and abrasions. If your amiibo were to fall from a great height, it could still be subject to damage. So please don't start using them as an excuse to hurl your Nintendo toys around the room. I don't think any of you hurl amiibo in your free time, but you can never be too sure.

If you're on the hunt for more amiibo, I've pulled together all the upcoming 2026 amiibo releases in one handy dandy place.

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Warner Bros. official site has been holding itself a little sale this past weekend, but today's your last day to take advantage of 10% off House of the Dragon's official merch. Promo code FOURTH will net you savings with varying degrees of potency, from a few cents off a holographic sticker to additional savings on already-discounted varsity jackets, pin box sets, and more.

With House of the Dragon season 3 nicely underway, Warner has plenty of swag to see the penultimate run through, with some new additions to the roster for this year's instalment. A prop relica of King Viserys' crown is a highlight, though it comes in at a lofty $349.99 by itself. That promo code will set you back down to $314.99, but this is still one for power-fans.

Thankfully there are plenty of cheaper options on these shelves, from stickers for just over $6 to a light-up dragon egg for a whisker under $15. I've rounded up all my top picks from today's House of the Dragon merch sale just below - but hurry, offers end soon.

I always chuckle a bit to myself as I look back at my fears that Nintendo would forget amiibo for this generation. The reality is that I can't remember a time when I've had to keep up with so many restocks of older releases and brand new ones like the Chef Kawasaki and Hop Star amiibo.

We've known that Nintendo has been cooking up Chef Kawaki for a while, but the official Nintendo Japan website has now confirmed that the amiibo is expected to launch on September 3, 2026. There was no word on whether that release date pertained to just Japan. But I can confirm that the new Kirby Air Riders collectible has already appeared for $44.99 at Amazon, with that same September 3 release date.

How to use amiibo in Kirby Air Riders on Nintendo Switch 2

• Load up Kirby Air Riders on your Nintendo Switch 2
• Select 'Extras' from the main menu
• Navigate to 'Amiibo' and select
• Select 'OK'
• Tap Kirby Air Riders amiibo over the right Switch 2 Joy-Con stick

If you aren't a big Chef Kawasaki fan, there are a lot more Kirby Air Riders amiibo where he came from. As of writing, the King Dedede & Tank Star figure is available for $54.99 at Best Buy, and you won't have to wait around for months for him to arrive at your door either.

You can also get your hands on the Kirby & Warp Star amiibo for $49.99 (Best Buy), the Meta Knight & Shadow Star amiibo for $44.99 (Best Buy), and the Bandana Waddle Dee & Winged Star amiibo for $49.99 (Best Buy), all of which are compatible with one another.

If you like the look of Waddle Dee's Winged Star vehicle, and happen to own the Kirby figure too, you can have the pink puffball sit inside it instead. Just beware that these are some of the priciest individual releases in the entire Nintendo NFC lineup, so collecting them all in order to mix and match their vehicles is not going to come cheap. It's why, despite having a 150+ amiibo collection, I haven't yet picked any of these up so far. Although it's getting harder and harder to resist the cuter they get.

Check out our guides to the best Nintendo gifts and the best Lego sets for more Ninty-themed merch and collectibles.

Seeing as this month's line-up includes a fully-functional Lego pinball machine, I'd argue that it'll be hard to stand out amongst the best new Lego sets in July 2026. I mean, how are you supposed to argue with that? Supercars are great and a new Venom model is undoubtedly cool, but a retro game throwback whose party tricky is that it actually works? I'm sorry, but there's winning against a stunt like that.

Suffice to say, there are some really eye-catching releases this month despite it being a quieter few weeks (especially compared to the deluge of new Lego sets in June 2026). I've narrowed that list down to my absolute favorites below, and I'd argue that they're the best new Lego sets in July 2026 by a wide margin. The pinball machine I mentioned earlier is being joined by an absurdly accurate Technic supercar with the hyper-focused attention to detail the range is famous for, for example... not to mention the return of an old Star Wars favorite from Return of the Jedi. They certainly give the best Lego sets a run for their money, anyway.

Want the full picture? I've rounded up all of the new Lego sets arriving July 2026 below, and you can skip ahead to them by clicking here.

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Want a full and comprehensive breakdown of all the new Lego sets in July 2026? I've made a complete list of every kit hitting shelves this month in case you want to get into the weeds and see the entire catalogue.

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Remember the Animal Crossing Sanrio amiibo cards? Well, they're back, and you don't have to dabble in inflated pricing to make them yours if you're based in the UK.

While picking up some amiibo figures I was missing for my collection, I spotted the Sanrio amiibo cards in stock for £4.99 at Nintendo, their original MSRP. If you were to grab these on Amazon right now, you'd be expected to pay £9 instead, so I wanted to bring this to your attention so you don't spend that extra £4 when you don't have to.

How to use the Sanrio amiibo cards in Animal Crossing New Horizons

• Load up New Horizons
• Enter the Resident Services building
• Access Nook Stop terminal
• Select "Invite a camper"
• Select "Yes I do"
• Tap amiibo card on right Switch 2 Joy-Con controller stick
• Select "Yes"

The pack contains six collectible cards that you can use to invite characters to your island and gain access to exclusive Sanrio-themed items to decorate your home. While these cards were intended to be used alongside the Animal Crossing New Leaf 3DS game, they're compatible with New Horizons on the Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2 - trust me, I've checked.

After tapping the card over the right Switch 2 Joy-Con controller and inviting them to your camping site, the items, which you can see printed on the card, will be available to purchase through the 'Nook Shopping' menu of the Nook Stop Terminal. For example, during a quick test today, I invited Étoile to my island, which is one of the cards I received in the pack.

Her items, which include this stunning "cloud maker" decoration (which is based on a real item you can spot if you ever visit Sanrio Puroland in Japan), were then accessible for me to buy and add to my New Horizons home. It's essentially the same process to get the Zelda items in Animal Crossing, if you've already been through that easy breezy process.

If you're eager to pick up more amiibo cards, I recommend regularly checking back in with the official Nintendo online store. The original series packs occasionally get re-stocked, but there isn't any fanfare made on the official Nintendo social media channels to let you know. It's a good thing I'm here, then!

• View all amiibo cards at Nintendo UK

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Renowned video game developer and internet darling Hideo Kojima has become an action figure.

More specifically, he's going to be an adorable Nendoroid toy. Created by the Good Smile Company, these figures have built up a reputation for being high-quality, stylized display figures that look like chibi artwork come to life (AKA some of the best toys around, because c'mon – look at them). Now that same treatment has been applied to Hideo Kojima, and it's actually a bit eerie how well they've captured the famed game designer down to his intense stare and knowing smile.

Available to pre-order as we speak, the Hideo Kojima Nendoroid figure is $38.99 from Good Smile and is due to ship around this time next year. (Yes, the amount of time toy production can take is wild.)

Besides extensive articulation that allows you to pose the toy however you want, this mini Kojima comes with a host of alternate looks and a couple of accessories – there's a serious face, smiling face, thinking face, thumbs up, glasses, sunglasses, and a Ludens Duck. He's also wearing a Kojima Productions t-shirt, because of course he is.

Personally speaking, I'm a big fan of Nendoroids – to the point that I've made it my life's mission to get the Wind Waker version of Link, because it's truly magnificent. There's just so much character to them; you'd need a heart of pure, frigid ice not to be brought a smattering of joy by looking at them. Plus, they feel incredibly premium despite being quite affordable on the whole. Trust me, that's not always the case in the collectibles market; you're frequently paying through the nose for the privilege.

What do you think of the Kojima Nendoroid? Will you be adding it to your shelf, so he can peer pensively at you while you play OD or other upcoming Kojima games?

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I never really saw Mickey Mouse as a gearhead, but the new Disney F1 collection proves that he's ready to get onto the track. Or at the very least, boot up a session of Mario Kart. (He'd be a menace with red shells, I can tell.)

Because the company's mascot doesn't do things by halves, there's a fleet of goodies included in the Disney F1 merch collection; Mickey's racing our way with more than a pitstop's worth of hats, shirts, pins, and plushies. Seeing as there's much of it, and I spend a lot of time hunting down the best toys or collectibles (particularly Disney gear), I've rounded up my favorite bits here. I'm a big fan of the Velocity Mickey Mouse Crossbody Bag at the Disney Store and its accompanying baseball cap, for instance. While the price is a little higher than I'd like (something that's true of the range in general, but to be expected from such a high-profile crossover), the shimmering material is beautiful with its reflective shades of orange and blue. Actually, it reminds me of the rainbow-esque, iridescent look oil or gasoline can have in certain lights.

Anyway, there are plenty of other goodies with a similarly enchanting design on the Disney Store, including Disney Store UK - and I say that as someone who's not even the biggest fan of F1. In much the same way, the F1 store is crammed with gear that's genuinely taken me aback with how nice it looks; it doesn't just feel as though Mickey's been slapped on a bomber jacket. A lot of care seems to have gone into the collection, which is what I like to see from crossovers like this.

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Lego Star Wars sets usually fall into one of two categories: playsets for younglings or expensive, for-adults display pieces. Few straddle the line between both camps, but I recently discovered a kit that does.

The Lego Imperial Star Destroyer is, ostensibly, a playset. Despite a chunky price tag and incredibly screen-accurate design, a lot is made of its interactive features. Namely, it opens up to reveal a minifigure-scale bridge interior, has two spring-loaded blasters to fire green laser bolts at pesky rebels, and features seven minifigs - Darth Vader, a Stormtrooper, and nameless Imperial baddies that can be set up in opposition to the heroes in roleplay games. However, that level of detail and the inclusion of iconic figures from the original trilogy make it very tempting for older collectors as well. I'd argue that this model looks fantastic on display, and it's starting to border on midi-scale ships like the Lego Millennium Falcon when sealed up. As such, it's a great choice for both audiences... and that's something only the best Lego sets can claim.

All this puts the Imperial Star Destroyer into esteemed company; for me, it's up there with kits like the Lego Ghost and Phantom II and the Lego Dark Falcon. Both of those are similarly-sized ship models with playable interiors and interactivity galore, but each one looks phenomenal on display as well for older fans.

This isn't the first time Lego's pulled off such a feat with Star Destroyer, of course; there have been two before now, one in 2006 and another in 2014. The latter is particularly well-regarded by fans, and I don't think anyone knew how the brick-makers from Billund would top it. And yes, this follow-up is a touch smaller. But I'd say it's the best-looking version yet.

Do you have a favorite Lego Star Wars set that's just as beloved by Jedi Masters as it is by younglings? Shout about it in the comments.

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Being a Pokémon fan can get pricey, so when sales like Amazon's Prime Day come a-knockin', we always pay attention. And the good news is that 2026 has some pretty decent savings across Pokémon merch, games, booster packs, and more.

So whether you are an avid player of the best Pokémon games, are after some Kanto-inspired home decor, or want to expand your TCG collection, you've come to the right place. Below are the top 17 Pokémon Prime Day deals that we've spotted so far. We've made sure to try to include something for every type of Pokémon fan here, whether you're a gamer or just an enjoyer of cute critters. Unfortunately, there are no deals for Pokémon Pokopia or Scarlet and Violet, but I'm keeping my eye out in case any do drop. In the meantime, there is still plenty to hold you over before Pokémon Winds and Waves releases below.

Grab your Poké Balls and your wallets, fellow trainers, because these are the Prime Day deals that you won't want to miss.

For more savings, check out our guides of the best Prime Day gaming deals and the best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals.

As you might be able to tell from the title of this site, we love gaming Lego sets. Whether it's Fortnite display pieces, Super Mario models, or Minecraft playsets, they celebrate the things we love best about these franchises and let us keep a snippet of that nostalgia on our shelf. And as luck would have it, this year's Prime Day Lego deals have slashed the price of most kits based on video games.

I've not been able to find any gaming Lego ranges that haven't been hit by the Prime Day sale, and it's getting to the point that I can't list all of the discounted set here. As an example, I'm seeing major cuts on everything from Fortnite's floating Battle Bus (with its army of minifigures in tow) to the retro-fuelled Super Mario World display model which actually moves. Indeed, the latter gaming Lego set hasn't ever been cheaper than it is now - and because it arguably deserves a place amongst the best Lego sets for how cleverly-designed and nostalgic it is, I'd say that's good news.

To save you time trawling the Amazon Prime Day sales pages, I've listed all of my favorite gaming Lego set offers here. These are either the cream of the crop or sport savings that truly stand out.

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We've collected and built a ton of Lego sets over the years, so we can confidently say that some of the greatest are the ones that bring our favorite movies to life. However, Lego that lets you decorate your home with iconic film locations and characters is pricey. Luckily for all our wallets, I've spotted 15 deals that I recommend all UK Lego fans pay attention to this Prime Day season.

I regularly track prices for the best Lego sets, and right now, UK readers are spoiled for choice. From The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Star Wars and more a ton of typically pricey offerings have been reduced. Now, to be clear, there are more movie-based Lego sets for sale beyond the ones I've listed below. However, I've been covering Prime Day for years now, and these are the discounts that are worth your cash instead of holding off until Black Friday. It's also worth mentioning again that US readers won't find the deals they are after here; instead, you'll need to head over to our complete round-up of all the top Prime Day Lego deals.

So with all that out of the way, read on to discover the best UK Lego deals for all those expensive movie sets!

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The Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary has landed, as it's been 35 years since the first game launched on June 23 in the US way back in 1991. That means we'd had almost four decades spent on this planet with the blue blur, chilli dogs, cheesy quips, and the iconic Green Hill Zone, whose 16-bit music still remains in my head rent-free.

I don't want to linger on Sonic's age too much, as that'd mean coming to terms with my own old age. But the series' longevity means that plenty of the best toys out there are based on Sonic and friends, should you want to start collecting them. There's everything from official Squishmallow plushies featuring Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles, to PEZ dispensers, game controllers, and cookbooks. An order up of Chili Dogs, anyone?

To help get you started, I've gathered together a Death Egg-sized lot of some of my favorite Sonic the Hedgehog collectibles out there today, including plenty of pieces I own myself. Everything I've included is officially licensed by SEGA, too, so you can feel assured that you won't find a faker. Y'know, unless you're looking for Shadow the Hedgehog merch in particular, of course.

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Star Fox is landing on the Nintendo Switch 2 this week, but I'm far more excited over the prospect of new merch starring Fox, Falco, Peppy, and Slippy.

That's not to say I haven't had my Switch 2 Star Fox pre-order secured faster than you can say "do a barrel roll," but this new release has the opportunity to boost the sincere lack of Star Fox merch out there. Before today, the amount of merch available was abysmal, with just amiibo and the Starlink: Battle for Atlas Starter Pack that includes a detailed Arwing figure to rely on. There were lovely, detailed World of Nintendo figures of the entire team released before that, but they now fetch a hefty price on eBay. Someone is currently trying to sell all four for £14,999.99 (eBay), and I wish I were kidding.

While it's still slim pickings out there, new merchandise has been slowly rolling out, so you don't have to spend the equivalent of a house deposit to have some Fox representation in your collection. On Amazon, there's a range of Star Fox designs inspired by Fox's cameo in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and in the UK, you can pre-order adorable plushies of the entire team. There's still not a lot to go around, but I've made sure to gather those goodies and more down below, and I'll be adding to this list the more Nintendo releases after the new game's launch on June 25, 2026.

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I've got a strong suspicion we'll all resemble a melted puddle by the end of this week thanks to the heatwave, especially because fans seem to be selling out everywhere, so it's past time we broke out some water pistols. Don't worry; even if portable AC units are eluding us, there are plenty of water guns and Super Soakers to make up for it.

I've spent a lot of time going hands-on with the best water guns for our buying guide, so I can recommend enough blasters to fill a small armoury. The Hydro Frenzy is great if you just wanna cause chaos thanks to its twin jets that flail around unconnected hoses, for instance, while the Dunk-Fill 2-Pack gets you back into the action as quickly as possible - you don't need to wait at the tap like most water pistols. And that's just the start of it; I've got more for you below.

A lot of these, including some of the most popular water pistols, are now on offer for Prime Day. (You can get plenty under £10, like the Super Soaker Twin Tide for £9.99 at Amazon.) In other words, now's a good time to dive in; besides saving you cash, these should arrive in time to take advantage of the full heatwave later this week.

Naturally, there are a lot of other blasters I'd recommend looking at; I just didn't have time to reference them all here. Another great place to start your search would be the Spyra range, because these sci-fi water guns make it feel like I'm playing a real-life FPS. While the best can be pretty expensive, the company offers a more affordable version that still boasts many of the same tricks: the SpyraGo, which you can find for £44 at Spyra.

At the other end of the spectrum, the cheap and cheerful XShot range (which is mostly on offer via Amazon) is also worth investigating. These are direct rivals to Super Soaker and provide many of the same features, often for less... but without sacrificing quality.

No matter what you choose, I hope you're able to stay cool in the heat!

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Despite it being from any Lord of the Rings fan's dreams, I'm not allowed to buy the new Lego Minas Tirith set. Not only does it cost over half my monthly rent, but it's two feet tall and even wider. I'm about to move apartments and I have been banned, in no uncertain terms, from buying a set that'd take up a big chunk of my new shared living room.

Luckily for me, a Lord of the Rings set that's designed to be space efficient has seen a timely discount. The Lego Balrog Book Nook set is now $108.99 at Amazon, and since it's named after its bookshelf-sized frame, I'm optimistic that my future flatmate will have zero complaints about its size. Especially when I told him I picked it up in a deal! It's certainly one of the better Prime Day Lego deals I've seen.

To give it its full title, this set is called Lego Icons The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook. Phew. It's one of several themed sets designed to fill spaces on a bookshelf, with Sherlock Holmes and multiple Harry Potter options too.

It has 1,201 pieces, including a model Gandalf, and it also has a little plaque saying "You shall not pass!" in case you forget the dialogue from the movie.

Should you buy the Balrog Book Nook?

If you're in my position, and the Lego Minas Tirith is just far too big and expensive to reasonably justify, you've probably bounced off some other sets for the same reason. Rivendell, The Shire and Barad-dur are all quite large, and far from cheap.

This Balrog Book Nook isn't exactly a budget set, but the deal makes it less than half the price of the Shire, and it's certainly smaller too. It's roughly a third of the height of Minas Tirith, and when opened up, two-thirds of the width of the Tower of the Sun. You can fold it down to fit better on a bookshelf too, really helping with that 'space efficiency' argument.

Now, there's no pretending that this is anywhere as iconic a part of the Lord of the Rings story as the various Minas Tirith scenes are; you're getting a sole minifig instead of ten and, crucially, there's no adorable chicken. But if the iconic Lego Lord of the Rings sets are all going to be incredibly expensive, a Balrog will do just fine.

It probably goes without saying, but the Lego Minas Tirith set isn't going to see a discount any time soon. It's not even due to ship in the UK until August, and in the US, there's no shipping date available due to backorders. If you can't even buy it yet, it won't see a reduction for a long time.

So that's another point in favor of the Book Nook. Other Lord of the Rings sets could see discounts during Prime Day, from June 23, especially Rivendell which always feels like it's enjoying 10% off. But Minas Tirith? No chance.

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Display models or playsets that just sit there looking cool are so last year, because a Lego pinball machine that actually works is on the way.

Due to launch on July 4, the space-themed Arcade Pinball Machine is a fully-functioning toy as well as something cool to put on your shelf. Rather than simply looking the part, it has a "spring-powered launcher, dual flippers, spinning bumpers and an up-and-over ramp bridge" that allows you to really play. Plus, there's a moving 'progress bar' which is an astronaut minifig slowly being reunited with an astronaut baby (?!). Is that a bit weird? Yes. But at the same time, I don't see any of the other best Lego sets including a working game.

While it certainly looks the part (and our resident retro expert Phil Hayton pointed out that the space theme could be a nod to the Microsoft 3D Pinball Space Cadet game), the simple fact that this is a playable pinball machine is the selling point here. Unlike so many other nostalgic kits like the NES or Lego Pac-Man Arcade, it isn't just a facsimile; rather than merely aping the gameplay it's inspired by, this one is a game in its own right.

Fans seem to agree. On a Reddit thread discussing the set simply titled "i am in love," responses have been near-universally positive… and there are more than a few folks hoping to recreate that old Space Pinball game. Indeed, the most upvoted comment comes from LightMyFirebird with "I’d be so tempted to make it look like 3D Pinball: Space Cadet layout."

Regardless, this working Lego pinball machine certainly fits the trend of the Big 26 so far. What with Smart Play promising to change everything and the new Smart Play Pokemon range delighting our inner 10 year-olds, it feels like "interactive" is Lego's word of 2026.

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With the England now entering the fray, Fifa fever has officially set in and it's time to break out the best World Cup 2026 merch to show your support. The trouble is, there's a crap ton of... well, crap out there. That's why the GamesRadar+ team have rounded up what we think are the best official goodies from the event.

Personally speaking, I don't think you can go far wrong with the branded adidas ball to kick about during downtime between matches or on your lunchbreak... but honestly? I think the very best World Cup 2026 merch would have to be Lego's range of play and display kits. Some of these rival the best Lego sets in terms of creativity, and because of this month's Prime Day Lego deals, a few are on offer too.

Anyway, you can decide for yourself by kicking off with the best World Cup 2026 merch below.

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The best water guns make our old Super Soakers look stupid. And I don't mean from a vibes standpoint. No; even the most basic water pistols are head and shoulders above what we used to muck about with in the backyard. Dunk-fill, auto-fill, electronic firing modes… phew. Then Spyra enters the picture, and oh lordy.

If you've not encountered the water guns brand before, I'll put it this way: imagine a Super Soaker by way of Star Trek. These things are sci-fi marvels; rather than firing piddly streams of H20 when you pump the priming mechanism, they're electronically powered and shoot individual rounds of water at stupidly high speed (which means they're incredibly accurate). They also track your 'ammo' with an LED HUD, some fill up automatically in seconds when you dunk them in water, and many have alternate firing modes to suit your needs. Basically, they blow everything else out of the water. And in the case of the Spyra water bomb thrower, I mean that quite literally.

I've been lucky enough to mess with most of the Spyra range, and they never fail to make my jaw drop. The SpyraThree is downright magic, for example. It shows off every trick in the book; it fills up the tank within seconds when you dunk it into water, has an LED HUD for tracking how much ammo you have left, and sports multiple fire modes ranging from automatic to single shot. But what's really impressive is when you line up a shot and squeeze the trigger. This thing is absurdly accurate, to the point that I was able to hit my mark most of the time – not something that's usually possible with standard water pistols. (And no, it doesn't hurt to get hit; you feel the shot, but not so much that you'll be bowing out of the game.)

The cheaper SpyraGo is similar, albeit without some of the same bells and whistles. Even though it removes some of the fancier effects like auto-fill and multiple fire modes to reduce cost, it's still accurate enough to put Super Soakers to shame.

The downside to all this is obviously expense. Even though the SpyraGo is the least expensive option, it's still pricier than many Super Soakers combined. But my goodness, is it worth it – particularly if you can get them on offer during sales like the upcoming Prime Day event.

More are on the way, too. The flagship model is being updated with the SpyraFour, which is packing a far larger capacity, more shots per refill, and five firing modes. Next is the SpyraDash, which doesn't have any electronics at all. It relies on pressure instead and is far cheaper as a result, but still claims to have a high degree of accuracy. In other words, there should be something to suit everyone in the Spyra range.

Is any of this necessary? Of course not. But wow, is it fun; none of the other water pistols I've used can even come close to these. Besides making the Super Soakers I had growing up feel like pea-shooters, they also make pretty much everything else on the market right now look silly too. Considering how far things have come in recent years, that's no mean feat.

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Following a Golden tease at the beginning of the year, we've finally gotten our first look at Lego KPop Demon Hunters - and honestly, it's kinda perfect.

As suggested in the initial reveal, the first Lego KPop Demon Hunters set is Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird. Rather than being a smaller playset, this is a large, palm-sized model with lots of articulation for posing. Indeed, it reminds me of Lego Eevee (AKA one of the best Lego sets) in terms of size and functionality.

Besides being a pretty spry chap with movable legs, feet, and head, Derpy Tiger also has two expressions - it can be grinning or have its tongue hanging out. It comes with a handful of accessories too, from love notes to a flowerpot that's begging to be knocked over. Oh, and don't forget Sussie Bird too.

So, what's next for Lego KPop Demon Hunters? We've not seen hide nor hair of any other sets yet, but you can bet on them arriving before long. Lego's announcement page for the collab promises that "this is just the beginning," so I think it's safe to say more will follow.

What would you like to see from the range?

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Hey, listen, because I think we're staring down the barrel of our last chance to get the Lego Great Deku Tree at a reasonable price... or at all, for that matter.

This Legend of Zelda model only came out a couple of years ago, but is already marked for retirement by Lego. (In many cases, it's already sold out.) That makes this current offer ahead of 2026's Prime Day Lego deals so eye-catching; the Lego Great Deku Tree is currently £40 less at Amazon, e.g. far better than its average cost. The kit almost has top billing on our list of the best Lego sets, so I don't have any qualms in recommending it if you're a fan of Hyrule. This is arguably the best gaming set out there, if you ask me - and I've built a few of them.

As noted in my five-star Lego Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 review, this model is a visual feast stuffed with references that fans are gonna eat up. Crucially, it's not merely a single model. Just like the name suggests, you can build it two ways; it can be the Ocarina of Time Deku Tree (complete with Skulltula) or the Breath of the Wild version that's overrun with little Koroks.

While both are fantastic, I'd argue that the Breath of the Wild model is better (and I say that as someone who grew up on Ocarina). It's more layered and is richer in Easter eggs from the source material hidden around every corner, with an utterly gorgeous forest diorama at the base including the Master Sword plinth. Thanks to the Deku Tree's pink blossom and lush woodland green everywhere else, it's also one of Lego's prettiest gaming sets. Yes, the Ocarina equivalent is fantastic. But it's gloomier by design, whereas this one really pops off the shelf.

The Lego Great Deku Tree is comparatively good value for money too. OK, I appreciate that it's still very expensive, but it's just as jaw-dropping as kits like Lego Rivendell or Minas Tirith when seen in person - despite being literally half the cost. There's a lot of brick to buck here.

Having made it personally, I'd say that it's surprisingly generous in terms of value as well. Besides the 2-in-1 tree build, there are a couple of 'mini' builds you can display regardless of the version you choose. First up is Young Link's treehouse from Ocarina of Time, complete with Young Link himself, Adult Link, and a host of items you'd collect across that game (including the famed Hylian shield, not to mention the actual Ocarina of Time). Next comes the Master Sword plinth from Breath of the Wild, which is built to sit in front of that tree but could be displayed by itself instead. This is crewed by Breath of the Wild Link and Princess Zelda, who's carrying the Shiekah Slate. In other words? Even when you choose a particular tree, you can still have your cake and eat it too in terms of references to the other game.

Honestly, I'm just shocked it's retiring so soon. Yes, we've got another Zelda kit - the final battle from Ocarina of Time - to replace it, but this kit's excellence coupled with its popularity makes that untimely death a surprise. It certainly earned a place amongst the best Legend of Zelda merch, anyway.

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The best Lego Star Wars sets have dropped out of hyperspace at a fraction of the normal price, and honestly? I wasn't expecting such good discounts when we're still a week or so away from this month's Prime Day Lego deals. Fortunately for anyone hoping to add to or start a collection, Amazon appears to have said "screw it, you may fire when ready" on their Death Star-sized sale cannon. To be precise, kits from a galaxy far, far away are up to 33% off at Amazon right now.

That list includes everything from massive display pieces to smaller playsets. In addition, a few contenders for our list of the best Lego sets (like the midi-scale Lego Millennium Falcon) are included too. However, the thing that really made me sit up and take notice was the inclusion of new, only-just-released models. Sure, we get price cuts on sets like the Clone Wars battle packs all the time. But the new Darth Vader Bust or midi-scale AT-AT? Those are currently sitting on record low prices I hadn't anticipated. Seeing as they've never enjoyed such a massive discount, I doubt they'll drop much further for Prime Day either.

Because there are more than a few Lego Star Wars kits on offer at the moment, I've gone through the list and narrowed it down to my very favorites. That includes larger kits as well as the smaller sets mentioned above, including the Lego UCS AT-ST that earned a glowing four-star review from us, not to mention the five-star Lego Dark Falcon. May the Force be with you!

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Even though we've still got a week or so to wait until Prime Day Lego deals arrive, the best Lego Harry Potter sets have apparated onto the scene with some very tempting price cuts. Actually, you can save up to 33% across the entire range at Amazon right now. That includes smaller playsets and larger display models, with the cheapest option starting at just £9.99.

I spend a lot of my time reviewing the best Lego sets, and the Wizarding World gives them plenty of competition thanks to creative, nostalgia-fuelled kits (the teetering Gringott's Bank model is particularly impressive, because it doesn't look as though it should be able to stand under its own weight). Unfortunately, some of the best Lego Harry Potter sets are also on the expensive side - but not today. The entire range seems to have been slashed in cost apropos of nothing, with everything from cheap double-digit kits to massive three-figure display models coming crashing down in price.

In other words, now's a good time to browse if you want to secure the best Lego Harry Potter sets for less... or if you have your eye on a specific kit. To get you started, I've rounded up a few of the most noteworthy bargains here.

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It's still notoriously hard to get your hands on NeeDoh, so you're gonna be tempted to dive on whatever offer you see when the viral toy comes back into stock - but woah there, cowboy. I'd proceed with some serious caution before hitting checkout.

I appreciate that it's popular enough to give the best toys a run for their money. I know it's everywhere on social media. But the thing is, the NeeDoh offers you'll be able to find online are, for the most part, horrendously bad value. I've been tracking where to buy NeeDoh for a little while now, so have a good idea of what makes a decent price... and honestly, today's the first time I've stopped and gone "huh, that ain't bad."

Honestly, I'm surprised that these haven't been snapped up yet. NeeDoh has proven so popular that finding any in stock at all is a minor miracle - never mind at a price that isn't going to make you want to gag. eBay is riddled with resellers slapping ludicrous markups on stock, for instance; many items start at around $30, and even if the cost seems initially reasonable, you're then hit with a $10 postage fee on top of it.

Again, I'm not saying that the prices listed above are good - just that they're better than I'm used to seeing, and arguably more reasonable than you'll find elsewhere.

Will we ever get back to 'normal' pricing for NeeDoh? Absolutely, but not until the craze is over. For now, there's too much money to be made by unscrupulous resellers... and the best thing you can do is avoid playing into their hands. The best defence you have is using a site like Camelcamelcamel to check price history. This will give you a good idea of what costs used to be.

Honestly, I'm just glad we don't have to deal with this nonsense for other hot toys - this month's Prime Day Lego deals should be a lot more reasonable.

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A Lego Great Deku Tree is the kind of project I'm still pinching myself over. Getting a Legend of Zelda kit felt impossible a few years ago; Nintendo is famously protective of its franchises, and any fan-made designs submitted to the Lego Ideas initiative were shut down with the speed of a kicked cucco. Then Super Mario sets began to appear, followed by an Animal Crossing range. Something had changed – a dam broke. This caused rumors to swirl, and now here we are. Link is finally a minifigure.

It's been worth the wait. The Lego Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 model is, in a word, magnificent. If you're a fan of the more recent Switch games or the Nintendo 64's Ocarina of Time, you'll find plenty to delight you. I can't deny that it's a lot of rupees, but building the model demonstrates where all that money has gone. This is one of the best Lego sets around and shows off everything a premium kit should be, no questions asked.

The downside? It's being retired soon. If you're new to the process, Lego does this on the regular; it sends older kits (or young ones, in this case) off into the sunset to make room for new models, and that means they stop being made. In other words, you're gonna have to grab the Great Deku Tree sooner than later if you want to avoid missing out on some of the best Legend of Zelda merch – before long, it'll become unavailable to buy. And man oh man, but that's a crying shame. This is something of a masterpiece.

Lego Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 features

• A 2-in-1 design (Breath of the Wild/Ocarina of Time)
• Includes mini-builds that can be displayed separately
• Features three different Link minifigures & one Zelda design

As a "2-in-1" build, the Lego Great Deku Tree allows you to make either the Breath of the Wild version or the one seen in Ocarina of Time. Unfortunately, you can't have both; because the two designs use the same skeleton, you'll need to choose between them. They're very different to look at as well, so it's not like you can swap bits in and out depending on your mood.

Still, Lego seems to have thought of this. You get a couple of separate mini-builds within the box that can be displayed regardless of what tree you choose. That includes Link's treehouse from Ocarina of Time (complete with a box of items from the game, such as the iconic Hylian shield) and the Master Sword plinth from Breath of the Wild.

In addition, Lego has included multiple minifigure versions of Link rather than forcing you to mix and match. There's Child Link and Adult Link from Ocarina to go with Breath of the Wild's Link and Princess Zelda.

Lego Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 build

• Takes between 4 - 10 hours
• Not overly complex, despite size
• Some fun asides in the instructions

Although mileage obviously varies from person to person, I suspect this project will take most people anywhere between four and 10 hours to complete. I was somewhere in the middle; I tackled the build in chunks, and it ended up taking me around six hours spread across multiple days.

This was a very pleasant experience, on the whole. There weren't any fiddly bits to speak of, and you'll spend a lot of time filling in the scene with flora and fauna. It's all rather zen.

The thing I appreciated most was the many asides in the instruction booklet. Just like in Lego Rivendell, you'll get titbits about the build as you go. These range from info about fairies to the many mushrooms you can cook up for stat bonuses in Breath of the Wild (many of which are scattered across the kit's base). This gives more of a premium feel, and it's less rote.

Lego Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 design

• BotW version has more going on
• The mini-builds are an excellent touch
• BotW version is very deep, so is harder to display

Once they're made, both of these Deku Trees are handsome display pieces – but for my money, the Breath of the Wild version is downright stunning. The mix of vivid greens with pink and peach makes it truly pop on a shelf, and there's an impressive level of intricacy to the base. Ferns, flowers, mushrooms, and more festoon the area surrounding the tree's roots, so it feels very 'alive' in a way other sets don't. Throw in scattered koroks (including Hestu and his maracas, of course) for a very lively scene.

Honestly, it's more vibrant than the Ocarina equivalent… to the point that I wonder whether it was the 'original' design, with the Ocarina of Time variant being something of a bonus. I could be off-base here, and I'm not saying the Ocarina version is bad by any means; it's excellently done. It's just that the Breath of the Wild model seems more detailed. More extravagant.

Either way, the mini-builds included alongside the tree are an excellent touch. Because they're built and can be displayed separately from the main model, you still get to enjoy nods to both games no matter what tree you choose to make. Young Link's treehouse sits on my desk even though I made the Breath of the Wild Deku Tree, for example, and it's cool enough that I probably would have bought it separately.

It's a similar story for the minifigs. Lego could have used the same head and swapped out bodies, but instead it provides three versions of Link with accessories to match. Considering how much the Lego Great Deku Tree costs, that's a welcome concession.

The one criticism I have for the Breath of the Wild model is that it's very deep once you add the Master Sword shrine to the front. It'll stick out a bit unless you have a deep shelf or table to display it on, so bear that in mind when deciding where your version will go.

Should you buy the Lego Great Deku Tree 2-in-1?

If you're a fan of the Zelda series, this kit should definitely be on your radar. It's the ultimate piece of fan-service to gamers that have grown up with the franchise. Even though folks who adore Breath of the Wild and/or Ocarina of Time will be best served here, all Zelda aficionados are likely to find something to love in this mystical forest set.

Want something more contained and easier to display? Keep on steppin', because this is quite a large model that isn't the easiest to display (it's quite deep as well as tall). There's no denying the price either, but in my eyes, it's a treasure worth the price of admission.

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How we tested the Lego Great Deku Tree 2-in-1

This review was conducted using a sample provided by the manufacturer.

I put together this model over the course of a week or two, with multiple short stints building it a bag at a time. This allowed me to carefully analyze the instructions, build experience, and overall design as I went. I made sure to compare it with Lego sets of a similar size (like Rivendell), too.

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If you're struggling come up with Father's Day gifts for gamers, don't worry; I've got plenty of inspiration for you right here. I'm a card-carrying nerd and a father myself, so have put that knowledge to good use suggesting must-have that I'm pretty sure my fellow geeky dads are gonna love.

Because there's no one-size-fits-all present when it comes to Father's Day gifts for gamers, I've tried to provide a broad sweep of ideas that should cater to a range of interests. No matter whether your loved one adores Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, D&D, or something else entirely, you should find something to suit them here. These cover a range of budgets as well, so don't worry about breaking the bank.

Personally speaking, I'd make a beeline for Paladone at Amazon. They make incredible, officially-licenced merch for everything from Batman to Super Mario, and none of it is overly expensive. You're likely to find something to suit dad there. I don't think you can go wrong with Lego either; there are countless nerdy sets for display (as you can see for yourself via the Lego store), and most interests are represented here. Star Wars, Marvel, retro gaming... you name it.

For more goodies and gift ideas, be sure to check out the best Lego sets or the best Legend of Zelda merch.

A potential Marvel LEGO leak might have revealed a new look at Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday.

In the pictures, which you can see below, we see Doom's silver and green suit. He has that cape and hood from the Fantastic Four post-credits scene, as well as his long, armored boots, and silver detailing on the chest plates.

New Lego leak shows off Doom's design for Doomsday! from r/marvelstudios

However, this leak is far from official, so take it with a pinch of salt. For one thing, LEGO rarely uses stands like the one in the picture, so this could be a fake. But if this leak was real, we'd wager a guess that this minifigure could accompany a rumored Doom bust, or the unannounced $109.99 set.

A Hasbro toy leak has also given us a good look at the Doom suit, too, along with accompanying red energy accessories, which could be a hint at Doom's powerset in the movie.

Despite anticipation for Doom only getting higher every day, we still don't have a very good look at him in live-action. So far, four trailers have been released for Doomsday, but none of them featured Doom himself. We saw him from the side in the Fantastic Four post-credits, so hopefully a full look isn't far away.

A new trailer for Doomsday screened behind closed doors at CinemaCon, though it still hasn't hit the internet. Sadly, a teased announcement from the Russo Brothers that raised hopes the trailer would debut at SXSW London turned out to simply be coffee beans.

Avengers: Doomsday arrives this December 18. While you wait, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows for everything else the MCU has in store. You can also get up to speed on the best Lego sets via our guide.

As a kid, there were few job titles more appealing than ‘Pokemon Trainer’. Thanks to Pikachu and pals, tufts of tall grass quickly became an all-consuming obsession for me in the ‘90s. Whether roaming the Essex countryside on family walks, or peering wistfully out of car windows, my synapses sparked with imagination whenever I saw flashes of foliage, picturing weird and wonderful creatures scuttling just out of sight. Yet, while I partially lived out that fantasy by battling monsters on my monochromatic Game Boy screen, I still secretly dreamed of one day befriending my very own Pokémon.

25 years later, Lego has made my childhood wish come true. Unlike the purely collectible adult-focused recent Kanto models (one of which made its way onto our list of the best Lego sets overall), the next wave of brick-tastic Pokémon sees the cutesy creatures roaring to life. Infused with Lego’s new Smart Brick, slotting one of the tech-stuffed bricks inside your chosen ‘mon - one of 19 - suddenly turns these static toys into gurgling creatures. As Pikachu greets me with an enthusiastic ‘Pika!’ before chowing down on a berry-shaped brick I place in front of him, it elicits an immediate grin from this grumpy 35 year old.

When it was first unveiled in January, I struggled to understand what a Smart Brick actually did. It turns out, this shiny tech transforms your grandad’s Lego brick into a toy that detects motion, has flashing LEDs, and a speaker. Part Buzz Lightyear, part Tamagotchi, these build-able buddies respond whether you rub their belly or decide to train them for battle. However, I quickly discovered that Pikachu wasn’t mine to rope into adventures just yet - I’d have to catch him. After chucking a tiny lego Pokéball at a target built into the playset - hidden behind lego-made tall grass, of course - my yellow friend was ready to journey alongside me. Yet I’m surprised to learn that initially, forming this kind of bond with your Legomon wasn’t actually on the cards - until some kids steered Lego’s designers in the right direction.

“We spent a lot of time with children…they come in for play tests… and they give us input and feedback,” explains Siddharth Muthyala, Lego Pokémon designer, “The biggest thing they've been telling us about is about the Pokémon trainer journey, they want to catch Pokémon, they want to nurture them, train them, battle them. That's something we've heard over and over again. ”

Each Smart Brick recognises the individual Pokémon you've connected it to, embodying their unique personality. When you move Charizard through the air he soars with an authentic ‘wooshing’ sound. Place three Pokémon next to each other and they all begin to chat, vocalising enthusiastically in grin-inducing Poké gibberish. You can feed them either berries or sandwiches, with each ‘mon having their own meal time preferences. Place a Pokémon on their side and they even begin to snore in their own specific way. It’s a surprisingly fun magic trick,.

Still, this is Pokémon after all - and it wasn’t long before these creatures were made to do battle. Once you’ve got your new bricky buddy on side, you can have them hit a target built into the background of the Lego environment that comes with your chosen ‘mon, and their stats will slowly increase, making them stronger for their next battle.

Despite clearly being made for children, I’m surprised to learn that they’ve also catered to the Pokemon nerds out there. Each Pokémon’s stats are based on the video games, with Pokedex-accurate numbers powering their Lego counterparts, even using Type weaknesses to determine attack damage. I’m told that initially, each Pokémon’s digital criteria were far more basic, with this extra depth coming - once again - as a request from young trainers.

“We noticed the kids actually being very, very knowledgeable about the stats,” explains Mike Anderson, smart brick interaction design lead. “They had this social currency system going of 'I know a tonne about this, and I'm gonna tell you everything I know,' and that was really cool! So, we wanted to build that in. I would say it's not 100% one to one with the Pokédex, but we are very inspired by it and the video games.”

As my bricky ‘mon roars to life powered by a microchip, I can’t help but be reminded of yet another sacred artifact of my ‘90s childhood - Small Soldiers. Yet mercifully when Lego’s tech-powered toys do battle, nothing around me erupts into flames. Battling with these Lego ‘mon is simple, but super effective. To trigger a Pokémon battle, trainers need to shake two Smart Brick-powered Pokémon next to each other, and the classic Pokémon battle sound indicates the fight’s begun.

Players can then take on their foe with a fast attack or a charged attack (triggered by a small or large wobble) and then you can dodge and defend by pulling your ‘mon out of the reach of your foes’ attacks. Pokémon's strengths are derived from their stats in the games - meaning that if you have a Mewtwo you’re likely to wipe the floor with Pikachu. The exception is if players have trained the mon, with type weaknesses also being taken into account. As the battle escalates, led lights on their protruding smart bricks indicate their health via three colours. As I soon learn, If you over-shake your Pokemon while attempting to do a charged attack, it can also backfire, stunning your Pokémon and leaving them defenceless. It’s fun, silly stuff - but almost ends in tears. During my first battle, our two Pokemon accidentally collide, with several chunks of poor Pikachu sent flying during the ruckus.

“It’s why these sets are a bit more durable…” says Muthyala, “ the design team spends a lot of time stress-testing to ensure that if they do break, they break in chunks, so for kids it should always be fairly easy to put back together and get back to playing.”

It helps that Lego's second attempt at recreating these iconic creatures look far closer to their original designs. While the chunky, oddly square-looking previous set of Pokemon looked oddly uncanny - we’re looking at you, swollen Pikachu - these 21 new kid-focused bricks look a lot rounder and closer to their cutesy counterparts. Weirdly elongated Umbreon aside, the designs of this new range are far stronger.

The Smart Brick then, makes a great first impression. I’m told that its battery lasts for 45 minutes of intense play, with each stat boost from training reset after each play session, and that these smart bricks will be regularly updated, offering improvements- and potentially new features - in the future. An obvious update would of course be dual Pokémon battles. At launch, battles are limited to 1v1, but I’m told that this is not a technical limitation, but a current design choice.

Of course, this is Lego, and each toy can simply be played with, the old fashioned way. Squirtle comes with a water-projectile firing car, for example, and Gengar’s tongue can be waggled as he defends a spooky forest. Yet it’s the way that the analogue Lego of old and this new found tech collide that the company believes will really inspire a new generation of children.

“I think it's been amazing to see how for children, this smart tech is seamless,” says Muthyala, “ it's not a digital experience or an analogue experience, it's just 'yes, of course the toy comes to life'. For us unlocking that has been really fun…there's been no questions from kids of ‘why?’ it's more like, ‘what more can it do?’”

The tech and Pokémon are undoubtedly a perfect match, and if I had this when I was ten, you can better believe that I would have taken my Lego Pokémon with me absolutely everywhere.

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Atari announced Barbie Rewind on June 6, 2026, a game that lets you design her iconic Dreamhouse while playing through a range of classic games, from her 1991 NES adventure to even the previously unreleased Barbie Vacation Adventure for the Genesis (Mega Drive) and SNES. But what drew me to the collection was not that I could re-live some childhood nostalgia, but the fact that it comes packaged with a genuine doll.

If you grab the Barbie Rewind Deluxe Edition for the Nintendo Switch and only the Nintendo Switch for $59.99 at Best Buy, you get a Barbie doll, wearing a pink-styled Atari shirt with matching pink streaks in her hair. This version also includes a poster and is numbered out of 20,000, but who cares about that when there's a special limited edition Barbie up for grabs.

I may be a 30-something-year-old adult, but I have a soft spot for Barbie dolls. Right at this moment, I have a version of Ken in his movie beach get-up, and a Barbie version of the singer Ella Fitzgerald sitting on my desk staring up at me, but this Atari-shirt-wearing version is calling out to me more.

Back in 2016, Mattel released 'Game Developer Barbie', but I regretfully didn't pick it up. Ever since, I've felt remorse that I didn't get to add a game-themed doll to my collection. So it feels serendipitous that I now have the opportunity to add a game-themed Barbie that's not only wearing an Atari t-shirt, but that comes with a physical Switch game that's full of 16 classic Barbie games from over the decades.

Unfortunately, the doll itself isn't fully articulated like more premium Barbie dolls, which is a bit of a bummer. I also can't find the Switch Deluxe Edition in stock at UK retailers besides directly from Atari. Currently, the Amazon product listing is listed as "currently unavailable", but you can bet I'm keeping it bookmarked and updating this piece to give you more buying options if and when they become available.
In case you didn't know, Barbie Rewind is one of the few games to be brave enough to launch on November 12, the same month as Grand Theft Auto 6. As much as I love the GTA series, only one game comes with a doll, so I know which one I'm pre-ordering as soon as I can. Rockstar needs to step up their game.

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Mattel has just dropped a brand-new doll to its Skullector line-up, and I'm afraid I may have to add to my Monster High collection faster than you say, "Who ya gonna call?"

To commemorate Ghostbusters Day (typically held on June 8 to mark the anniversary of the film's original release in 1984), the doll is based on the iconic baddie from the end of the original Ghostbusters film, and features everything from her iconic pompadour flat-top hairdo to her white bodysuit, but all in a stylised Monster High aesthetic.

The spookily film-accurate doll is available to Fang Club subscribers first, a digital membership that gives doll and fans of the best toys a chance to get access ahead of everyone else. You can add the membership to your basket for £10 alongside the doll, which is available for £79 at Mattel Creations, or wait a few hours until it goes on general sale. Honestly, the extra £10 suits me fine, as I'm prepared to cross streams to add this 10.5 inches tall posable Gozer to my collection.

I grew up on Ghostbusters, and collect Monster High dolls, so you can bet my mouth was as agape as Slimer's in shock when I first laid my eyes on this Gozer doll. Even before I clocked eyes at the name of the latest Skullector release, I instantly knew it was meant to be Gozer from the sparkly bubble detailing across the bodysuit, to that unmistakable heavy eye-shadow and pair of leering red eyes.

When I first caught wind of this new doll, I couldn't contemplate what detail I adored the most. The doll not only recreates the outfit worn by Slavitza Jovan in the 1984 movie, but it comes with adorably small versions of Zuul and Vinz Clortho, and there are even little replicas of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man on her heels. Hey Mattel, can you make those human adult-sized, please?

Like all Skullector dolls, even the box packaging is entirely on theme, to the point where I'm not sure I'd want to take her out of it. The background features a replica of the Temple of Gozer as it's shown looming above the streets of New York City in the film, and it's depicted in a style that feels unmistakably '80s in the best possible way.

Now, if only Mattel were to release a Skullector doll of Ghostbuster's HQ's finest secretary, Janine, my Ghostbusters merch dreams would be complete.

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Listen, I appreciate that Lego Minas Tirith, Rivendell, and the rest are incredible. But for so many of us, they're priced way outside of our budget. That's why this offer on a smaller, but no less cool, Lord of the Rings Lego set caught my eye.

I've been keeping a close eye on discounts in the run-up to this month's Prime Day Lego deals, and this price cut on Lego Sauron's Helmet stands out from the crowd. Thanks to a £15 saving at Amazon, it's now down to a record low price - and I doubt we'll see a better bargain for the Lego Lord of the Rings set during the sale, either.

While it's not as jaw-dropping as Lego Rivendell or the impressive Lego Minas Tirith, this is still a downright iconic kit for fans. Sauron's design was more than memorable when it first showed up in Fellowship of the Ring thanks to that otherwordly, alien feel, so makes for a cool piece of memorabilia to go on your living room shelf. It also provides a little minifigure for the Lord of the Rings himself, which is a bonus.

Crucially, it's not gonna take you a week to build. I've been lucky enough to construct some of the best Lego sets for review, but it's quite a time commitment that can test your patience. By contrast, this 538-piece model shouldn't take much more than an evening to make and isn't nearly so complex. That makes it a satisfying experience no matter how many Lego kits you've put together, if any. It won't take up loads of room on display either, so you don't feel like it's dominating the space it's in.

Of course, that's just the start of the reductions this month. Even though Prime Day is still a few weeks away (it officially starts on June 23), more than a few discounts are starting to fly now. Considering how Father's Day is coming up, that may just come in handy...

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Even with the new Star Fox game barreling its way to the Nintendo Switch 2, Star Fox merch is few and far between.

If and when fans ask me for merch recommendations, I'm not bringing their attention to the official Nintendo store, but Starlink Battle for Atlas Starter Pack, which is now 8 years old and difficult to find new in stock.

That's why I was surprised to find the pack brand new and available for £14.58 at Amazon in the UK this week. If you want one of the only official ways to get a wonderfully detailed replica of the Arwing ship (and a tiny Fox McCloud to put in it), you need to warp speed your way to checkout. I suspect with the new wave of fans generated from Fox's Super Mario Galaxy Movie cameo and the new game launching soon on the Switch 2, that this won't be around for much longer.

Besides the new Star Fox plushies that have dropped in the lead-up to the new game, there hasn't been much in the way of new collectibles featuring the crew for a while now. That's why I always bring in this Battle for Atlas Starter Pack in conversation with other fans, even though I've never actually played the game that's packed inside.

Instead, I'm all about that Arwing toy included in the box, as it's a beauty. I currently have mine sitting amongst my SNES game collection (naturally, as close to the original Starwing as possible), and it looks fantastic - like the ship flew out of Lylat Wars and onto my shelf.

Sure, I'd much prefer to have a modern version of the ship on display, especially one that doesn't feature black sections on the wings intended for equipping it with the weapon add-ons that are included in the pack. However, this is pretty much all there is to Arwing replicas, unless you have 3D printers at hand.

At just £15, this is more than a bargain. Even if it was purely the ship alone, I'd recommend it, but you get the ship, a tiny and adorable Fox which you could put in the cockpit, and a copy of the actual Starlink Battle for Atlas game, which our team's own Sam Loveridge said was, "a fantastic space exploration game, with solid flights, fights and enemies."

With the new Star Fox game heading to Switch 2, I can only assume Nintendo has new merch plans up its sleeves, which will hopefully include new versions of the team's ships. But until then, this starter pack is a great way to get some Star Fox toy rep besides picking up the amiibo or forking out three digits for those over-priced World of Nintendo figures on eBay. Trust me, it's not worth it.

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With kickoff imminent, World Cup 2026 merch is everywhere. And to be blunt, it's not all created equal. That's why Lego's new football range caught my eye; these are such cleverly creative display pieces, and I can't think of a better way to spend half-time than putting one of them together.

I think the reason I've fallen for these so hard is the fact that they aren't just quick and dirty tie-ins to make the most of FIFA fever. As an example, the 'Football Highlights' collection turns some of today's most beloved players into minifigures shooting goals on display pieces that show off their homelands, laid out on their initials. They look classy enough to give the best Lego sets a run for their money, and better yet, they're pretty cheap - or at least, cheaper than a lot of World Cup 2026 merch.

I've listed my favorite Lego World Cup sets from the range below, but you can check out the full line at Lego's official store. Although there's a chance these get a bigger discount during this year's Prime Day Lego deals, some of the kits are already on offer, so I'd be tempted to suggest diving in now.

For more goodies, why not check out our guide to the best toys?

If you're trying to buy Lego Batman: Legend of the Dark Knight Deluxe Edition on Switch 2 for that sweet retro minifigure, you'll need detective skills of your own. He is vengeance, he is the night, he is... not always in stock? It may not have the same ring as the Caped Crusader's famous saying, but the point stands.

That's why I've put my own Detective Vision to work trying to find where you can buy Lego Batman: Legend of the Dark Knight Deluxe Edition on Switch 2. That involves searching high and low across every retailer I can think of, all so you don't have to. If you're hoping to add the Retro Video Game Batman minifigure to your collection of the best Lego sets, this is you best shot. As an example, the only in-stock listing I can find in the US right now is Walmart for $89.99.

I'll be updating this page on the regular with any updates too (especially if it happens to go on offer for this month's Prime Day Lego deals), so don't lose heart if there's no stock available now.

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We might still be half the year away from Avengers: Doomsday, but the best look yet at Doctor Doom's suit has arrived.

The glimpse at Doom's villainous attire hasn't arrived via a new trailer, however. Instead, it comes thanks to a toy leak. Images of upcoming Hasbro action figures have hit the internet (H/T Comic Basics), and they reveal Doom's green and silver get up. Check the pictures out below.

The outfit looks pretty similar to what Doom was sporting in the Fantastic Four: First Steps post-credits scene, though we only got a sidelong look at him then. On the action figure, we can see that Robert Downey Jr.'s Doom has metal boots, gauntlets, and plating on his chest, along with that swishy green cape, and a black belt of some kind. Of course, he also has that distinctive silver mask, too. All in all, he looks fairly ominous, which is nothing less than we expect from the MCU debut of one of the best Marvel villains ever.

One figure also seems to be accompanied by red fists sizzling with energy, which might hint at Doom's capabilities and power set in the movie.

The leak also reveals a slightly new look for Anthony Mackie's Captain America, too. It looks like he'll have longer red gloves in the Marvel Phase 6 movie compared to his Captain America: Brave New World suit, and the detailing on his shoulders and goggles will be more white than silver.

As for Thor, he already appeared in a short trailer for the film, which revealed he has returned to his Infinity War-era haircut. This action figure also includes his comic-accurate helmet.

Images of action figures for The Thing, Human Torch, and Beast have also surfaced online, though there are no huge surprises about the way they look.

A new trailer for Doomsday debuted behind closed doors at CinemaCon, but it hasn't been released to the public yet. Recently, a teased announcement from the Russo Brothers stirred up hope the trailer would debut at SXSW London… but it turned out to just be coffee beans.

Avengers: Doomsday arrives this December 18. While you wait, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and TV shows for everything else the MCU has in store.

I don't think it's an understatement to say that the Bricks and Minifigs controversy has set the community on fire. Actually, a better description might be "poured gasoline over the whole lot before taking a flamethrower to what's left." Usually, fans are kept busy chatting over new kits or the best Lego sets. Now, they're embroiled in discussions about whether a company stole a man's $200,000 Lego Star Wars collection via a YouTuber's documentary that started as a stunt-filled investigation and has ended in an international run from the law involving Utah State Police.

The Bricks and Minifigs controversy is one of the wildest stories I've seen in a while. Because there's so much to get your head around, with multiple conflicting reports and legal shenanigans snarling things up, I've tried to break it all down into bitesize pieces so you can at least get a vague grasp of what's going on. And don't worry, I've got receipts – if you want a more detailed report, I've linked to a few deep dives further down the page.

How it started

• Back in 2023, 83 year-old Ed Mansell (who was suffering from health issues) asked his son Bryan to sell his extensive Lego Star Wars collection, with the money going toward college fees for Bryan's children.
• Bryan makes a contract with a Bricks and Minifigs store in Keizer, Oregon to sell them under consignment (e.g. they sell the kits but take a cut of the sale). The contract states that the kits still belong to Mansell.
• The collection is estimated to be worth $200,000 (that's been brought into question since).
• The Bricks and Minfigs (BaM) store advertises these kits extensively on social media, and begins to sell them.

The issue

• The owners of the Keizer store seek to close or sell their store, though what is said remains disputed.
• A Bricks and Minifigs associate arrives soon after, demands the keys, and kicks out the previous owners. (BaM claims that the owners had threatened to shutter the store, something the owners dispute. It also states that the store owners had violated their franchise agreement, but the owners respond that this is because of a failure on the part of BaM.)
• During the takeover, the previous owners explain about Mansell's consignment and say that they owe him money. (This is caught on the store security camera.) Bricks and Minifigs corporate state that they will "take on the consignment liability."
• When Bryan later asks for his payment or for any unsold sets to be returned, the store's new owners refuse and/or claim there are no sets in-store.
• Bryan challenges this, but says that store employees essentially threaten to bury him with expensive legal fees if he takes it to court.

Influencer backup

• Bryan approaches YouTube influencers with the problem, who document it online and set up a campaign to get the Mansells their Lego – and money – back.
• The YouTubers are apparently hit with threats of legal action, presumably from BaM, so take down their videos.
• Bryan approaches another influencer, Ben Schneider (AKA Reckless Ben), who decides to investigate. Schneider creates an extensive video on the issue called "I tracked down the thief who stole $200,000 of LEGO." It's racked up well over four million views so far.

• During the video, Schneider comes into conflict with the current Keizer Bricks and Minifigs store manager and company CEO when he requests to collect Lego for his "friend" Bryan. (He is then trespassed from the store for life, meaning he can't return.)
• After being trespassed, Schneider engages in a variety of stunts to promote awareness like:
  • Creating fake Lego fan clubs to promote the issue
  • Putting up signs at the store to promote his investigation
  • Submitting numerous small claims against Bricks and Minifigs/the new store owners
  • Creating a company called "We Steal from Old People" with a franchise structure similar to BaM
• Upon Schneider trying to serve court papers to the store owner, the Utah Police Department are regularly called to the owner's property on grounds of stalking and harassment, appearing to side with the store owner in Schneider's footage.
• Schneider also reports that he is stopped by the police after being accused of carrying heroin in his car (found untrue at the scene).
• In addition, Schneider's AirBnB is raided by police, allegedly following tip offs that he was the one who stole the Lego sets.
• Schneider's small claims default in his favor. The Keizer store then shuts down.

The fallout

• Schneider goes on to set up a GoFundMe for Bryan that has currently raised over $444K.
• Bricks and Minfigs launches its response (and follow-up) with claims that:
  • The original consignment was unauthorized (which is disputed)
  • The sets were only worth $60K-$80K
  • It did not formally agree to take on the consignment despite acknowledging a verbal agreement
  • The whereabouts of Mansell's remaining sets is unknown
• Bricks and Minifigs issues a lawsuit against Schneider and Bryan Mansell for what it calls a coordinated campaign of "false accusations, fabricated claims, deceptive practices and manufactured confrontations to extort money, racketeer, profiteer and damage" BaM.
• Bricks and Minifigs sends a cease-and-desist letter to Patreon, with the request that they remove Schneider's Patreon page. Patreon refuses.

• The police post a response of their own that defends their actions. Schneider accesses and posts about body-cam footage which calls this assessment into question.
• Schneider flees to Mexico after a no-bail arrest warrant for him is issued.
• Controversy rages around Mansell and Schneider's claim of a partnership between the store owner and the police based on their reportedly shared affiliation with the Mormon Church. (This has not been confirmed.)
  • Schneider claims to have investigated the officers he says treated him "unfairly" and suggests that they are all practising Mormons. (Again, this is unverified.) This theory becomes referred to on social media as the 'Mormon Mafia.'
• Bricks and Minifigs releases a new post with a multitude of claims, including:
  • The new owners of the Kaizer store have parted ways with BaM apparently because of "a devastating social media campaign"
  • Bryan Mansell and the original store owners supposedly valued his collection at $95K-$100K, not the $200K previously suggested
  • The $200K amount "was never a documented value, simply the promotional value they used to bring excitement for the public viewing"
  • Suggestions of gross negligence against the previous owners
  • An offer from BaM's CEO to meet with Mansell "to discuss dropping the lawsuit" and "ensure you are made whole monetarily"
  • An offer from BaM's CEO to Mansell that "whatever Star Wars LEGO was or remains in the Salem store, whether you identify as yours or not, you can have it"
  • Claims of "significant discrepancies" between point of sale data and what the original owners paid Mansell (the collection apparently earned over $52K at that point, which is "significantly more than was reported")
• Schneider claims in a new post that he has been served with court papers that stop him from talking about Bricks and Minifigs in videos, or he will "go to jail, and not only that, immediately lose my lawsuit." In addition, he suggests that proceeds for Mansell's GoFundMe page would go direct to BaM if he continued to discuss the company.
  • This doesn't permanently silence Schneider on the matter; as explained in this helpful video, it simply stops him until he gets into court to give his side of the story.
• Schneider, Mansell, the original Keizer store owners, and Bricks and Minifigs remain engaged in legal action at the time of writing.

Since this article was first published, Bricks and Minfigs has reached out with the following statement:

"We have worked diligently to resolve the Mansell collection issue. This is an isolated and unfortunate incident related to a single former franchisee and does not reflect the integrity of more than 300 other franchisees.

Much of the reporting on this issue includes inaccurate information, most notably the collection’s value, which is far less than the reported $200,000. Also, at no point did we make any legal attempt to seize the Mansell family GoFundMe account or any other GoFundMe account, nor did we ever approve consignments as an authorized sales process.

Following a thorough legal investigation of this matter, we have determined this former franchisee operated in contrast to corporate’s procedures and expectations for franchisees. As a result, we have enhanced the following procedures across all of our locations, including:

• More rigorous record keeping and inventory management
• Transparency in the buy, sell and trade process
• Comprehensive staff training on professional conduct and corporate protocols"

And there we go – take a deep breath, everyone.

This is a very brief rundown of the issue. If you want to dive deeper into the issue, I'd highly recommend a few different sources: there's Relentless Ben's full investigation on YouTube, 404 Media's roundup of the problem, and Techdirt's massive breakdown. The latter two were tremendously helpful in me making sense of all this, and they go into far greater detail.

As a reminder, everything unproven remains alleged, with the entire story pretty much unfolding through Ben Schneider's own lens.

Want a break from all this? Chill out with the best toys, including the best water guns, or check out the best new Lego sets in June 2026.

It's one of those months where I wish I could win the lottery, because there are so many great new Lego sets in June 2026 to choose from. A Lord of the Rings icon, Shrek, the Sega Genesis... the list goes on. Actually, there are just over 80 models hitting shelves this month, and I'd love to have at least half of them on my shelf.

That's why I've narrowed that lineup down to just three. If you want the very best new Lego sets in June 2026, these are the ones I'd prioritize over everything else. Besides being stunning renditions of pop-culture icons that will draw every eye, they do something a little different so stand out from the crowd. If you ask me, they're also contenders for out list of the best Lego sets - especially Minas Tirith. The community's gone wild for this one, and with good reason. It's absolutely stunning, and I think the only other model that comes close this month is the Disneyland Main Steet model.

I've also listed every single new Lego set coming out in June 2026 further down the page. There are some real gems coming our way, so enjoy doing a bit of window shopping just to see what's out there.

Editor's choice

New Lego sets June 2026

Hoping to get a full and comprehensive breakdown of every new Lego set dropping in June? Your wish is my command. I've rounded up all of the kits arriving this month, ordered alphabetically by theme.

Architecture

Bluey

Botanicals

BrickHeadz

City

Creator 3-in-1

Disney

Fortnite

Friends

Harry Potter

Icons

Ideas

Jurassic World

Marvel

Minecraft

Speed Champions

Shrek

Star Wars

Technic

Other

The pixel Pikachu plush that we collectively lost our minds over earlier this year is now available to buy. I expect nothing less than a stampede to grab one, so brace yourself - or join the queue before it's gone, I guess.

Following its reveal at a Pokemon 30th Anniversary merch event, the 'Pikachu 1996 Style Plush' just became available for $29.99 at the Pokemon Center (or £24.99 if you're based in the UK). Considering how positively feral the community, including me, went for this thing, I feel honor-bound to let you know that it's now up for grabs.

Because there's so much anticipation surrounding this little guy, I have absolutely no doubt that it'll sell out quickly. If you want to guarantee one for your own collection, I'd suggest running - no, sprinting - to the Pokemon Center as soon as you can. I don't mean to sound alarmist, but I've spent a long time tracking both the best Pokemon merch and the card game, and gear as cool as this almost never stays in stock for long; they get snapped up alarmingly fast. I may be wrong, but I suspect the same will be true here.

If you want to grab a nostalgic Pikachu plushie of your own, I'll keep my fingers crossed you get through. Good luck, trainers.

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Kratos is out and Faye is in. The God of War series is shifting away from our titular hero and his boy over to the Everywhen, where Faye is fighting through her own story within the wider Norse narrative. Until God of War Laufey officially hits the shelves, though, merch is still very much limited to Kratos himself.

It's been four years since God of War Ragnarok released, so if you're using the next few months to catch up on all the action before Faye returns to the big screen you might want to do so with a few companions on your side. I've journeyed across the airwaves to bring the best God of War merch to Kratos-ify your setup as you relive the 50-odd hours of newer releases.

From plush toys to PlayStation's own figures, t-shirts to recipe books, there's no shortage of God of War collectibles to aid you on your quest. You'll find all my top picks just below.

We're also rounding up all the best Hideo Kojima merch and the top Resident Evil merch as well.

Lego has produced many massive kits over the years, but now it's outdone them all with its largest ever set.

The Lego Sagrada Família, due to launch on November 1, is an eye-watering 12,000+ pieces strong. That officially makes it 1,000 pieces larger than the previous record holder, the now-retired Lego Art World Map, and bigger than most of the best Lego sets combined. It's around 4K pieces bigger than Lego Minas Tirith as well, which until now was the most impressive Lego model I'd ever seen.

As a result, it also has a price tag to match; the model is $800 from Lego, or £649.99 in the UK. While that's not as expensive as last year's enormous Lego Death Star, it's still on the upper end of the scale in terms of cost. Considering how huge this thing is (it's 24 inches tall and over 18 inches wide), I don't suppose that should come as a surprise.

Recreating one of Barcelona's most iconic buildings, the Lego Sagrada Família is built just like the real thing was; you start on the Apse with Crypt before moving onto the Nativity façade, the Passion façade, the naves, Western Sacristy, and then the six towers. Hopefully it won't take as long to finish as the real basilica, but I think we can safely assume you'll need a big chunk of time set aside to complete this behemoth.

The thing I find the most impressive about this kit isn't its size, or the amount of pieces putting it together. Rather, it's the interior detail. I've been to the real Sagrada Família, and while the exterior is amazing, the inside is breathtaking. A lot of that comes down to the stained glass windows which bathe it with red, orange, blue, purple, and green hues, and that's been recreated here perfectly. It's legitimately impressive, even by Lego's usually high standard.

The kit will arrive on November 1, 2026, but you can pre-order it now. Will you be giving it a try, or would you rather hold that money back for a kit like the Lego UCS Millennium Falcon or Lego Rivendell?

The Tamagotchi was one of the best toys from the '90s. That's not just the nostalgia in me talking as 30 years later, Bandai is still dishing out versions of the iconic digital pet. You can pick up everything from officially licensed versions featuring characters like Star Wars' Grogu to the newer Tamagotchi Paradise, which includes a full-color display, and now, there's an official smartphone collab out there to collect too.

Bandai Namco teamed up with phone accessories brand Casetify to launch a new Tamagotchi range of products, which includes vivid and nostalgia-fueled Y2K-themed phone cases, phone straps, and even collector cards. But most importantly, this collab, which launched on May 29, includes a bona fide limited edition Casetify Tamagotchi, that's exclusive to the brand.

Casetify's accessories are known for not being on the cheap side, and that includes its new Limited Edition Tamagotchi. It's £43 (Casetify), which is more than double the typical £20 MSRP you can expect to pay for a version of the toy based on the original 1996 design. However, it does include a matching translucent blue plastic protective case, which you won't get if you pick up one of the cheaper retro-inspired toys off the supermarket shelf - much to my chagrin.

You're also paying more for the "limited" aspect of it all. The digital pet is decked out in Casetify branding that you can only pick up as part of this collab. Thankfully, that added bit of branding doesn't affect its design too much, as Casetify thought cleverly to change up their logo to make it better tie in with the tiny versions of characters Mametchi (yes, the Tamagotchi pets have names), Ginjirotchi, and Kuchipatchi dotted alongside it and the tiny LCD display.

Sadly, by the time the Casetify Tamagotchi arrived at my door, and I had some time to see how it matched up to the rest of my digital pet collection, it has since sold out. It was available to pick up separately, and as part of two accessory bundles, including a Tamagotchi UFO Bundle Set for £118 (Casetify) and a Tamagotchi Collector Bundle Set for a whopping £703 (Casetify), but as of typing you cannot add it to your online shopping basket.

Which is a shame, because as someone who has amassed a small collection of digital friends, this is one of the best looking I own so far. Its translucent plastic chassis and "whimsical sticker-style design" feels like a design I would have seen lining up the toy shelves back in my late 1990 childhood, and it plays exactly as the toy did then.

You can select from the options to feed, play with, bathe and discipline your egg-pet, and everything from the three-button layout to the handy dandy reset button at the back are all present. The toy will also scream at you in an entirely authentic way, though you can set sounds off if you want a bit of freedom from your nostalgic parental duties.

While that's disappointing that it's sold out, there is more to this collab than just a toy. There's a range of Tamagotchi-themed phone cases, which feature the original '90s characters and even art of the digital pet itself. My favorite add-on from the lot is undoubtedly the Mametchi Phone Strap, which includes a tiny plush version of the pet that you can dangle from your phone, and the Mametchi Plush Earbuds Pouch available for £33 at Casetify, which looks ideal to store a pair of SteelSeries Arctis Game Buds.

The phone cases and accessories are available for a wide variety of gaming phones, including the Samsung Galaxy line, and start from £33 at Casetify. Sure, if you're reading this from a toy-collector standpoint they mustn't sound as exciting, but when you order a case, for example, you can not only pick your phone of choice, but even customize the design. The Egg Phone Case allows you to select from your choice of sprite art to feature on the printed image of the Tamagotchi, which is a unique gimmick that I can't help but appreciate as a '90s toy fan.

Check out the best Nintendo gifts and best Lego sets for more nostalgia-fueled toys and collectibles.

The Lego Pokemon range is evolving, with an impressive 12 new sets due to arrive in August. Crucially, they're all Smart Play – Lego's interactive initiative that "plays back."

Unveiled in a London hands-on attended by GamesRadar+ and available to pre-order now direct from Lego, the Lego Pokemon Smart Play sets include fan-favorites ranging from Gengar to Mewtwo that interact with users. Unlike previous kits such as Lego Pikachu and Poke Ball, they aren't necessarily for display either; unlike these mind-blowing Lego Pokemon cards, they're younger-leaning playsets with a lower price-tag.

"The range allows children to build, train, nurture and battle their Pokémon through interactive, screen-free play," Lego writes in its press release. "Powered by LEGO SMART Play™, the sets respond to how children play through light, sound, motion and sensing technology, bringing Pokémon adventures to life in entirely new ways." This puts them in a similar position to the Super Mario interactive figure range – AKA some of the best Lego sets for kids. Bring them into contact with items or other Pokemon to hear them react.

Two sets feature the Smart Bricks and charger you need to make it all work; the Training House with Pikachu and Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle All-in-One packs. The remaining 10 sets feature Smart Tags that interact with Smart Bricks, but no the Smart Bricks themselves.

Here are all the different Lego Pokemon Smart Play sets launching on August 1, 2026.

This is the second wave of Smart Play kits; before now, they were only available as part of the Lego Star Wars range. While fan response has been mixed up until now (with criticisms emerging over cost, accuracy of designs, and generated sound rather than audio clips from the source material), Lego representatives told me at the London Toy Fair earlier this year that children's response to the range had been positive. I have a strong suspicion that the same thing will be true here – and to be honest, I think what the kids feel is more important in this case. After all, this is very much for them.

What do you think of the new range?

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The beacons are lit and Gondor has put in a polite request for your assistance, because Lego Minas Tirith is now available. Well, for some lucky sausages it is.

Following an impressive reveal last month that had fans ready to ride for ruin and the world's ending (I certainly was, as this may beat my number-one Lego set of all time), there's been a lot of anticipation for the massive Lord of the Rings set. However, considering how quickly other premium kits have gone onto backorder, I suspect the same thing might happen here with Lego Minas Tirith. Fortunately, there's an easy way to get around any scarcity.

While most people have to wait until June 4 to grab the White City, Lego Insiders can dive in now; they're able to grab the model from June 1, AKA right this minute. And because you can become a Lego Insider for free with minimum effort, it's well worth doing if you want to guarantee your copy of Lego Minas Tirith. Essentially, the 'Insider' program is a fancy name for Lego's on-site sign in. Sign up with an account and you're automatically an Insider, no questions asked. You can then add this kit to your bag.

I've been busily building Lego Minas Tirith for review, and it's just as impressive in person as it is online. The scale of this thing is ridiculous; it comes in a massive chest with multiple boxes of parts and two chunky instruction booklets (that I've found so far, anyway). I'm already in love with the attention to detail, so while I'll hold off a final judgement until I've placed the final brick, signs so far are very good. This could easily be up there with the best Lego sets like Lego Rivendell and the Lego UCS Millennium Falcon.

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Just a few months after the toy company put out a call for fan-made Lego Pokemon card submissions, the finalists are in – and honestly, I can't decide which one I love more. They certainly give the best Lego sets a run for their money in terms of creativity.

Although more than 750 designs have been submitted so far, only five have been put into the fan vote by Lego. Their popularity will help determine which one becomes an official kit in the not-so-distant future (Lego makes the final call, but takes community preference into consideration), so make sure you get your vote in before the June 11 cutoff if you want your favorite to become a real model you can buy.

The five contenders all take a very different approach, with some creating a 2.5D scene while others opt to have their Pokemon literally leaping through the card. The 'Joltik Charges Up!' set has the electric bug smashing through the top of a card and sending electricity blasting off to the sides, for example, while 'The Mythical Arceus' has the Legendary pocket monster cantering through a hoop in the middle of the card like a prize show dog. The advantage to this latter approach is that both Pokemon can be removed from the frame and displayed separately.

While these are very, very cool (I'm a particular fan of Rowlet leaping out from a riverside scene in 'Rowlet Razor Leaf'), I think my vote has to go to 'Gyarados: Sunset Splash.' It may not be as imaginative as Joltik or as cute as 'A Mew Soaring High,' but it's the one that most looks like a Pokemon card and would likely be the most practical to both make and display.

No matter what's chosen, they'll make a very different kind of model compared to the existing range. The current kits are all supersized figures (even the smallest, Lego Eevee, is several inches long) that sit alone or come with a display stand like the one seen with Lego Pikachu and Poke Ball. By contrast, these feel more at home in Lego's Art range.

Which one are you going to vote for?

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Summer is knocking on the door with heatwaves and scorching weather, so everyone's scrambling to find good but cheap water guns. But here's the thing; not all Super Soakers or water pistols are created equal. Some provide more of a disappointing dribble than a deluge.

That's why I've trawled through countless user reviews and called upon our knowledge here covering the best water guns to bring you the ultimate summer selection of Super Soakers and water pistols. If you want cheap but high-quality water guns that are going to delight rather than dampen spirits, the internet seems to agree that these are the ones to get.

Personally speaking, I'm a big fan of the Super Soaker Hydro Frenzy. Although I prefer the sci-fi SpyraGo overall, the Frenzy is far cheaper and ups the fun-factor with two flexible tubes that can be locked into place for traditional firing or let loose to soak everyone in your path. That's what water guns should be, to me; a whole lot of silly fun. As it so happens, these other recommendations have that in spades.

Cheap water guns in the US

Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg. If you want to take a look for yourself, simply head to this Amazon list; it's arranged by bestseller status, meaning you'll only see options that customers have flocked to.

Cheap water guns in the UK

Looking forward to breaking out water guns for the heatwave? No problem. I've got UK-specific suggestions for you too, though it's worth noting that the lineup is a little different. Here are the blasters that fellow shoppers and our experts have fallen in love with!

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The Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary draws near. With four decades to its name, this Square Enix-owned franchise has no shortage of merchandise for fans to collect, including everything from plushies, action figures, and even homeware - and you can bet there's plenty of Slimes to be found across the lot.

You can grab Slime mugs, Slime plushies, and even a Slime model kit so you can create your own. To celebrate the game's big birthday, Square Enix has even created a special 40th anniversary Slime plush. The big, blue guy is wearing a crown and a 40th rosette to celebrate the momentous anniversary that kicks off on May 27 2026, and is expected to release in July later this year.

If the spawn rate for Slime merch is a bit overbearing, don't fret. There are plenty of other toys available, including a Nendoroid figure of Dai from the Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai anime series, and the Dragon Quest Illustrations artbook featuring a round-up of Akira Toriyama's best art that was released for the last major anniversary. To suit all manner of collections, I've gathered some of the best Dragon Quest merch below. If you don't see something you like, there's bound to be plenty more where they came from once the anniversary celebrations get going.