# Ep. 175 - Even More LEGO Summer Wave Sets! - 4/27/26 - News & Rumors

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Published: 2026-04-27T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Summer wave just won’t slow down… and honestly, it’s getting a little wild In this episode of LEGO News & Rumors, we’ve got major updates, new reveals, and some seriously tempting May the 4th strategies you’re going to want to hear before you spend a single dollar. First up — a HUGE update for LEGO 11377 Minas Tirith from The Lord of the Rings. A brand-new Gift With Purchase has been revealed: the legendary Grond battering ram… and if you know the lore of Mordor, you know this could be something special. Then things shift to Star Wars, where we’ve got updates on a massive buildable Darth Vader, the return of helmet-style display sets, and a full breakdown of everything coming for Star Wars Day (May the 4th) — including the UCS Mandalorian’s N-1 Starfighter, multiple GWPs, exclusive rewards, and the best strategy to maximize your LEGO Insiders points during 4× events. We’ll walk through:🔥 What sets are worth targeting🔥 How to stack promos and rewards🔥 And how to get the most value out of your purchases But that’s not all…We’ve also got official images for upcoming BrickHeadz drops featuring Shrek, Donkey, and even news on a certain transformer we’ve waited years to get, plus a surprising Sega Genesis build that everyone one saw coming, just not in the way we thought it would... On top of that, we’re diving into a unique new **LEGO Icons release — and it’s NOT a car this time — along with a massive Disney set recreating Main Street with a huge minifigure lineup including some wild new minifigs. This episode is packed with value, strategy, and some of the most interesting LEGO releases we’ve seen all year. So what should you buy? What should you skip? And what’s flying under the radar? Let’s break it all down. 👇 Let me know in the comments:What are YOU picking up…

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