LEGO July 2026 sets: everything you need to know before you buy

Only a handful of LEGO sets are launching in July, but it’s very much quality over quantity – so here’s everything you need to know before you buy…

The LEGO Group is giving our wallets a slight breather this month (at least compared to June’s 120+ new releases), with only five new sets landing on shelves at the time of writing. We’ve tackled them one by one to help you make an informed decision on what to buy (if anything), from the price and piece count to early community reactions and reviews.

This guide has been compiled with input from across the Brick Fanatics team.

11374 Arcade Pinball Machine

 Price: £189.99 / $229.99 / €209.99 Pieces: 2,274 Release date: July 1, 2026

The LEGO Group’s pursuit of retro gamers continues apace in July with 11374 Arcade Pinball Machine, which eschews real-life video game properties for an original design hooked to Classic Space – but only by dint of its light blue astronaut and space baby, because otherwise the graphics and colour scheme here don’t exactly scream the ‘80s theme.

Fortunately they’re enjoyable regardless, and so too is both building and playing with this fully-functioning pinball machine. The flippers feel satisfying to operate, the ball’s spring-powered launcher is a treat, and getting the ball up the trans-green ramp is genuinely challenging in all the right ways. The only real sticking point is the headline function…

What are people saying?

Early reviews of 11374 Arcade Pinball Machine have celebrated the sturdiness of the finished model, which stands up to rough play well – and thanks to rubber elements on the base, doesn’t slide around while being operated. But when it comes to the main selling point of the machine, things are a little more hit and miss.

The aim of the game is to hit the asteroid in the centre of the playfield, which should then propel the astronaut on the backboard along a track to reach the space baby. It’s a nice idea, but in our review copy it never really worked as intended. And from videos published by other reviewers, it seems we’re not alone – but it’s also not a universal experience, as in some clips you can see it functioning properly.

Whether it’s down to missteps in the building experience or simply an unreliable mechanism is tricky to say, so it’ll be interesting to see how it pans out when the set is widely available. If you pick up 11374 Arcade Pinball Machine day one, get in touch and let us know how you get on.

“These are high-level concepts from the LEGO Group and in that regard, this is a set worth championing – but only if you can get the core function to work properly. The flippers and bumpers and ramp are fine, but it’s the mission that’ll keep you coming back to this set and tinkering with it again and again.”

Our verdict: Its core mechanism may struggle to live up to the hype, but thankfully this set doesn't live and die on that alone – and there's plenty else to enjoy here, from the build to the finished model.

75459 Imperial Lambda-Class Shuttle

 Price: £139.99 / $139.99 / €149.99 Pieces: 961 Release date: July 1, 2026

Multiple Imperial Shuttles have emerged from the LEGO Star Wars theme over the years, at a variety of scales and price points, yet none have ever truly managed to fully capture the distinctive look of the iconic vessel that debuted in Return of the Jedi. This year sees the arrival of 75459 Imperial Lambda-Class Shuttle, a 961-piece set that measures over 33cm high, 26cm long and 36cm wide when in flight mode, yet those dimensions don’t manage to make it minifigure-sized or account for the model’s crazy price.

Coming in at £139.99 / $139.99 / €149.99, 75459 Imperial Lambda-Class Shuttle offers little to justify that cost and ultimately delivers yet another overpriced release from the licensed theme. Sure, there are some fun play features in the LEGO Star Wars set, such as folding wings, an accessible cockpit and a small ramp, as well as a couple of acceptable minifigures (we’re looking at you, Dr. Penn Pershing), but for that price there should have been a whole lot more to the model at every level.

What are people saying? 

Reviews of 75459 Imperial Lambda-Class Shuttle have criticised everything from a lack of accurate appearance and overall scale to bemoaning the fact that there should have been additional and more relevant minifigures included with the model than just five characters, with three of those being reused from previous sets.

Yet it’s that wholly-unacceptable price point that ultimately proves to be the elephant in the room and 75459 Imperial Lambda-Class Shuttle’s undoing. Almost every review we’ve read has criticised the cost of the LEGO Star Wars build, which ultimately feels like something of a misfire, especially as a much-more affordable offering could have made this a welcome addition to fans’ collections. – Matt

“Upon arrival, this overpriced toy doesn't offer much beyond the fun of building it and the possibility of having a little fun with it. Minifigure collectors will undoubtedly find something to their liking with the addition of Pershing and a few new torsos, but it's nothing to write home about at this price.”

Our verdict: It's a decent rendition of the Imperial Shuttle, especially in an era where LEGO Star Wars sets often suffer in size, but the price will make boarding tricky for most of us.

76356 Venom Bust

Price: £44.99 / $49.99 / €49.99 Pieces: 413 Release date: July 1, 2026

LEGO Marvel’s next bust is returning the concept of superhero display sets back to Venom. Just as a Venom head helped to start the helmet collection, this symbiote sculpture builds on the new bust range.

76356 Venom Bust differs from 2021’s 76187 Venom – which was inspired by if not directly based on the Sony Venom movies – for including a minifigure of the character as portrayed by Tom Hardy. The first Sony Venom minifigure is a huge part of this model’s appeal, and the bust is otherwise packed with character and quirks that help it to stand out.

What are people saying?

76356 Venom Bust has received a generally positive response since its reveal, thanks in no small part to a more reasonable price structure than the first two Marvel busts. 413 pieces for £44.99 / $49.99 / €49.99 is considered much better value for money by the LEGO community, and that minifigure doesn’t hurt.

In fact, the exclusive minifigure is being discussed much more than the bust. Fans are already speculating on how they might improve this minifigure. This includes but is not limited to amending the lack of a ‘We are Venom’ head featuring an Eddie Brock cameo.

Some criticise the simple printing, but others point out that this specific version of Venom doesn’t have much detail anyway. The minifigure is considered to have captured the important aspects of the design, and it has been long-awaited. Early reviews say the same, with plenty of love for the build. – Jack

"The earlier Marvel busts were reasonable models, but this one is truly exceptional because the face is so expressive. I love how the teeth and tongue are constructed, while the muscular shoulders are also fairly accurate to the movies, thanks in part to the printed and stickered veins."

Our verdict: Despite a couple of shortcomings, 76356 Venom Bust fulfils Marvel fans’ desires so thoroughly that it exceeds expectations.

42232 Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear

Price: £399.99 / $449.99 / €449.99 Pieces: 4,104 Release date: July 1, 2026

LEGO Technic’s next massive megacar model will be 42232 Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear. The 4,104-piece set is coming on July 1 for LEGO Insiders or July 4 widely for £399.99 / $449.99 / €449.99. It joins the growing list of Ultimate LEGO Technic concept cars with one of the sleekest builds to date.

From the striking orange interior to the many realistic functions, 42232 Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear feels like a drastic shift for this long-running collection, but it still fits right into the range. It will come with an exclusive gift-with-purchase of a Sadair’s Spear steering wheel from July 1 to 6 (or while stocks last), too.

What are people saying?

Early reactions to 42232 Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear from the community have been decidedly mixed. The biggest cause for concern for many enthusiasts is the printed front lights, where they would usually be brick-built in a LEGO Technic set. This shift from the norm is not entirely welcome, though those same fans state that they like the overall build.

Many others are surprised to learn that this is the second-largest LEGO Technic set by piece count, only four pieces behind 42100 Liebherr R 9800 Excavator. Reviews for 42232 Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear mostly agree that while this will be a welcome addition for collectors of every other huge Technic car, the price isn’t reflective of the overall content, despite some enjoyable features. – Jack

"I will say, if the LEGO Group did not send this to me for early review, I would still be buying it. However, I would not spend full price on this thing. I would look to blow my LEGO Insiders points that I’ve saved, look for double points events, or something like that.”

Our verdict: LEGO Technic 42232 Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear hasn’t had the best start, and we’d recommend waiting for a sale or until you have points to pick it up, unless you simply have to have the steering wheel GWP.

42240 Aston Martin Aramco AMR25

Price: £199.99 / $229.99 / €229.99 Pieces: 1,547 Release date: July 1, 2026

42240 Aston Martin Aramco AMR25 continues LEGO Technic's line of large-scale Formula 1 display cars, recreating Aston Martin's 2025 challenger with 1,547 pieces. This £199.99 / $229.99 / €229.99 build includes working steering and suspension, a V6 engine, gearbox and drag reduction system (DRS), plus a range of sponsor graphics.

However, the model's lighter green colour and oversized rear tyres may put off some Aston Martin and F1 fans. There are still details to enjoy, particularly in the sponsor logos and functional mechanisms, but with the same issues affecting the rest of the series and more, this latest F1 model feels like a step backwards.

What are people saying?

Early reactions to 42240 Aston Martin Aramco AMR25 have been mixed. While the mechanical features are generally praised, many argue they no longer feel distinctive within LEGO Technic’s growing line of 1:8 Formula 1 cars.

Most criticism focuses on the colour and tyres. The model uses a lighter green in place of Aston Martin’s signature metallic racing green, and the rear tyres lack the wider proportions seen on real F1 cars. There has also been some light-hearted online commentary about the set depicting last season’s car while the team’s current performance has been less competitive. – Dylan

“42240 Aston Martin Aramco AMR25 feels like a bit of a rehash, carrying the same limitations as 42228 McLaren MCL39 that preceded it, only being six months late and without that set’s title-winning kudos. Which we suppose means that 42240 does share one attribute with Aston Martin’s current Formula 1 car; it’s pointless.”

Our verdict: A familiar entry in the Technic F1 line that repeats old design flaws and falls short on accuracy and authenticity.

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