LEGO: the 5 2026 Advent calendars are up for pre-order

LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 2026 (75456)

This year the Star Wars calendar is set in the world of The Mandalorian, with 293 pieces spread over 24 doors. It includes minifigures of the Mandalorian and Moff Gideon, figures of Grogu and a Pit Droid, and brick-built creatures: a blurrg, a mudhorn, a bantha and a dewback. Mando and Grogu wear Christmas jumpers showing each other.

Seven mini vehicles complete the set, including an X-Wing repainted in Christmas colours. Pre-orders are open on the LEGO Shop.

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LEGO Disney Advent Calendar 2026 (43298)

This one focuses on the princesses, with 290 pieces and four micro-dolls: Ariel, Cinderella, Moana and Mulan, along with their animal friends Sebastian, Gus, Pua and Mushu. Each door holds a character or a mini model, and the box unfolds into a game board once all 24 doors are open.

Rated for ages 5 and up, it is the most accessible of the three licensed calendars. It is available from LEGO and also ships from 1 September.

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LEGO City Advent Calendar 2026 (60510)

This calendar has the most characters of the selection: seven minifigures for 252 pieces, with Santa in his work outfit and in casual clothes, Mrs Claus, three elves and a snowman in a festive jumper. A baby reindeer and a series of small builds complete the 24 days.

This box also unfolds into a play mat, showing Santa's workshop. The set is available on lego.com and is rated for ages 5 and up.

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LEGO Friends Advent Calendar 2026 (42698)

This is the most compact of the five, with 211 pieces, a winter theme and three mini-dolls. Nova, Liann and Aliya write to Santa, wrap presents and throw snowballs, surrounded by six miniature animals: a seal, a pony, a weasel, a polar bear, a penguin and a rabbit. Festive hats, biscuits and marshmallows for toasting fill the remaining doors.

It is rated for ages 6 and up. It is available on the LEGO online shop.

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