Ep. 104 - LEGO Pikachu & Other Crazy Updates - 8/18/25 - News & Rumors

This week’s episode is absolutely packed with brick-breaking news and rumors you don’t want to miss. First up—the Pokémon hype train is officially leaving the station! We’ve got fresh details on LEGO Pokémon sets coming in 2026, and I’m breaking down the latest leaks, speculation, and what it could mean for the future of the theme. But that’s just the start. Remember the old LEGO World Map that left so many fans frustrated? Well… rumors are swirling about a brand-new map, and I’m talking about whether this one might finally fix the egregious mistakes of its predecessor. Fingers crossed, right? Then it’s over to the Wizarding World, where the new Hogsmeade Village Collectors Edition somehow got even more expensive—yep, price increases on top of an already overpriced set. Will the included GWP be enough to save it? Or is this one destined to stay on shelves? Star Wars fans, don’t go anywhere—I’m also covering the move into LEGO busts with Yoda and Vader rumored to be leading the way. Is this a bold new direction or a brick-built mistake? I’ll give you my full take. And to cap it all off, I’m diving into all 15 amazing submissions from the LEGO IDEAS Design Your Hobby challenge. You’ll want to listen through to the end so you can cast your vote before time runs out. Oh—and did I mention the massive giveaway happening in Wednesday’s episode to celebrate hitting 1,000 YouTube subscribers? Yeah, you’re going to want to make sure you’re subscribed and that notification bell is on, because free LEGO is on the line. This is one news and rumors roundup you don’t want to miss—the bricks are flying, and the speculation is wild. Tune in now! Music Credit: YouTube Music Library