It looks like Rotta the Hutt might be heading back to LEGO Star Wars shelves later this year, and honestly, that is not a sentence many people probably expected to be reading in 2026. According to a new report from Bespin Bulletin, another wave of The Mandalorian and Grogu LEGO sets is reportedly on the way, and one of the leaked entries is currently labeled “Hutt and Droid.” The reported set is tied to an August 2026 release and is said to include 415 pieces for $49.99 / €49.99. The Big Hook Is Pretty Obvious: Rotta Bespin Bulletin says the current assumption is that this mystery set is connected to Rotta the Hutt, who is already known to be part of The Mandalorian and Grogu. The site notes that the film includes multiple Hutts and droids, but argues Rotta is the most likely fit here, especially given the movie’s trailer…
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LEGO “Death Star” lit up Sphere to mark the announcement of a new technology
The spherical façade of the Sphere complex in Las Vegas this week turned into a giant LEGO-brick “Death Star,” and a live interactive experience was launched on top of the visual overlay. The activation was timed to the announcement of the new LEGO SMART Play technology platform, which the companies talked about at CES 2026. The projection was deployed on the exterior Exosphere screen, described as the world’s largest LED screen. The Sphere venue and the Sphere Studios production team worked on the event together with LEGO, along with partners at Disney and Lucasfilm tied to the development of the Star Wars brand. The public part of the announcement looked like a toy-industry-rare hybrid of advertising, a show, and a gameplay demonstration. The franchise’s visual symbol was not merely set dressing but part of a scenario in which the building façade served as both a stage and an interface. What…