Toys

September 17, 2026

Miffy the Bunny Is Reimagined as the ‘Girl With a Pearl Earring’ for Historic Exhibit in Japan

Do you know Miffy? She’s an adorable, world-famous bunny with Dutch origins. Her cute appearance, designed by late artist Dick Bruna, has made Miffy a star in Japan, where she rules alongside the myriad of local kawaii characters. This has made her the perfect ambassador for yet another Dutch-Japanese endeavor—the temporary exhibition of Johannes Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring in Osaka’s Nakanoshima Museum of Art.

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July 24, 2026

LEGO Reimagines Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss as a Stunning 4,000-Piece 3D Art Set

One of the world’s most celebrated paintings, Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, can now be viewed in your own home. The trailblazing work is being celebrated by LEGO via a 4,000-piece set. Just as The Kiss features golden spirals and interweaving geometric shapes to create its dramatic composition, the LEGO version also incorporates layered textures and specially decorated pieces.

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July 10, 2026

Olivia Rodrigo Teams up With LEGO To Unveil Five New Sets Inspired by Her Music

Singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo has made a name for herself with her heartfelt compositions, which feature compelling narratives and musical motifs that show a wisdom beyond her years. Just weeks after the release of her critically acclaimed third album, You seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, LEGO has announced a collection of five sets that celebrate Rodrigo’s music and its surrounding imagery.

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April 1, 2026

LEGO Is Releasing a Record-Breaking 12,000-Piece Set of Spain’s Sagrada Família

The Sagrada Família recently became the world’s tallest church with the completion of the central tower, the highest point of the basilica. In celebration of this landmark achievement, LEGO appears to be releasing an equally sizable set. There are reports that the toy company will be releasing a 12,060-piece LEGO Architecture set of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece in Barcelona, making it the largest set (in terms of the number of pieces it consists of)

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