What is the Smallest LEGO Sets in 2026?

1. The BrickHeadz Lineup

The BrickHeadz series passed its 250th figure in 2025, and 2026 keeps adding to it. Each one is a chunky, big-headed character on a small baseplate, priced between $9.99 and $24.99, and finishable in well under an hour.

Six standouts on shelves in 2026, ordered by piece count:

LEGO Luke Skywalker Rebel Pilot (40795) – 138 Pieces. A compact Star Wars BrickHeadz with Luke in his orange flight suit, helmet, microphone, and a blue Lightsaber.

LEGO Stitch (40674) – 152 Pieces. The mischievous blue alien from Lilo & Stitch was built with five different shades of blue. A 2024 release that's still widely stocked.

LEGO EVE & WALL-E (40619) – 155 Pieces. A two-in-one set featuring Pixar's robot duo on individual baseplates. WALL-E even comes with a tiny plant piece — a quiet nod to the movie's ending.

LEGO Eeyore (40797) – 156 Pieces. Number 258 in the BrickHeadz series and one of the rare animal entries in a lineup dominated by humanoid characters. He has movable ears, foldable legs, and a detachable tail with a pink bow.

LEGO Optimus Prime Robot & Vehicle (40803) – 237 Pieces. Two builds in one box — the Autobot leader plus his classic G1 truck. The truck mode is a first for BrickHeadz, which usually stick to humanoid figures.

LEGO Supply Llama & Fishstick (40881) – 300 Pieces. A March 2026 BrickHeadz release for Fortnite players. Fishstick's first appearance in LEGO form, paired with a brand-new chibi-style Supply Llama design.

2. F1 Speed Champions Cars 

Formula 1 is having its biggest LEGO year yet. The 2026 grid welcomes two brand-new teams (Audi and Cadillac), and Speed Champions has expanded its F1 catalog to match. Each car is around the size of a smartphone, costs $24.99–$27.99, and assembles in roughly 30 minutes.

The four to know, sorted by piece count:

LEGO Audi Revolut F1 Team R26 Race Car (77259) – 215 Pieces. The smallest F1 set of 2026 was released on March 1. It celebrates Audi's Formula 1 debut and follows the updated 2026 car regulations.

LEGO BWT Alpine F1 Team A524 Race Car (77248) – 258 Pieces. Pink-and-blue livery that stands out on any shelf. A favorite for fans of underdog teams.

LEGO APXGP Team Race Car from F1 The Movie (77252) – 258 Pieces. A January 2026 release based on the F1 movie. The only F1 Speed Champions set that includes two minifigures (Sonny Hayes and Joshua Pearce) — every other F1 car ships with a single anonymous driver.

LEGO Mercedes-AMG F1 W15 Race Car (77244) – 267 Pieces. The Silver Arrows in brick form, with an opening halo, sponsor stickers, and Pirelli-printed tires.

Heads-up for collectors: the entire 2025 F1 lineup, including the Mercedes W15 and BWT Alpine A524, is scheduled to retire by the end of 2026. If you want a complete grid, the buying window is closing.

3. LEGO Batman v Superman Batmobile (76331) – 220 Pieces

The smallest of three Batmobiles in LEGO's 20th-anniversary DC wave, released March 1, 2026, at $29.99. This one captures Ben Affleck's armored, matte-grey ride from 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Includes a brand new armored Batman minifigure with a fabric cape and a 20th-anniversary gold coin tucked inside the cockpit.

A QR code on the instructions unlocks the in-game Batmobile (and a golden variant) in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, the TT Games title launching late May 2026.

4. LEGO Botanicals Rocking Plants (11506) – 253 Pieces

A direct sequel to 2025's hit Happy Plants, this Botanicals release adds two pastel pots with cartoon faces – Lumi in light green and Ellie in light pink. Both pots have curved bottoms that let them physically rock: Lumi tilts side to side, Ellie front to back. Inside the pots, you build a delosperma (ice plant) with purple buds and an echeveria succulent with coral buds.

The plants are interchangeable between pots, and they also fit the original Happy Plants pots from 2025. At $22.99, this is the cheapest small LEGO set on the list. Released May 1, 2026. 

5. LEGO Batman & Robin Batmobile (76333) – 272 Pieces

The middle entry in the 20th-anniversary Batmobile trio, and the first-ever LEGO set based on the much-mocked 1997 Batman & Robin film. Released March 1, 2026, at $29.99. Joel Schumacher's neon-lit Batmobile gets a faithful brick interpretation, featuring a brand new Batman minifigure (sadly, no Robin). Same gold anniversary coin and digital unlock as the rest of the trio.

Bonus for completionists: Collecting all three gold Batmobiles in Legacy of the Dark Knight unlocks an in-game red brick that gives every character and vehicle a gold filter.

6. LEGO Sonic Tails' Tornado-1 (77119) – 310 Pieces

The yellow biplane Tails flies in Sonic Unleashed, with iconic unfolding wings that swap between flight and standing modes. Includes a Tails minifigure and an Egg Chaser figure from Eggman's robot army. Releasing August 1, 2026, at around $29.99.

LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog has been on a quiet roll since launching in 2023, and this is one of the smaller summer 2026 entries. A good pick for fans who want a Sonic build without committing to the bigger playsets.

7. LEGO The Batman Batmobile (76332) – 330 Pieces

The largest of the three Batmobiles in the 20th-anniversary trio, based on Robert Pattinson's muscle-car version from the 2022 film The Batman. Released March 1, 2026, at $29.99. Removable roof for cockpit access. Same gold anniversary coin and digital unlock perk as the other two.

This one has the most distinctive silhouette of the trio – Pattinson's ride is a low-slung Detroit muscle car. This is a different beast from the angular tactical vehicles in the BvS and Schumacher films.

8. LEGO Sweetheart Tweety Bird (40824) – 412 Pieces

A Looney Tunes set with two styling options. Tweety can pose as Cupid on a cloud with a bow and arrow, or hold a flower bouquet with a heart above his head. Two configurations from one box is unusual at this size; most sets this small commit to a single look.

The figure has a posable head, wings, tail, and feet, and stands over 6.5 inches (17 cm) tall. Released for Valentine's Day 2025 and still on shelves through the holiday season.

9. LEGO Dancing Groot (76297) – 459 Pieces

Groot is one of the most fun small LEGO sets in the Marvel lineup. Turn the handle on the back of his pot, and his branches actually sway like he's at a forest disco. Mechanical interactivity is rare in small Marvel display sets, which is what makes this one special.

You can customize him with extra leaves, tiny headphones, sunglasses, and three swappable nameplates (one references the I Am Groot TV show). The plant pot has a built-in storage compartment for the accessories, a neat touch you don't see in many sub-500-piece sets.

10. LEGO Arcade Machine (40805) – 468 Pieces

The largest set on the list at just under 500 pieces, and a love letter to anyone who grew up dropping quarters in the 1980s. Closed, it looks like a classic upright cabinet. Open it up, and there's a hidden minifigure-scale gamer's room inside, complete with a couch, mini computer, and tiny in-cabinet game.

The in-cabinet game references LEGO's own 2001 Junkbot web game, and a nanoscale 10497 Galaxy Explorer (a LEGO Classic Space favorite) hangs on the wall. At 6.25 inches tall, it sits comfortably on a desk.

What's Driving the Boom in Small LEGO Sets Right Now?

Worth noting if you're starting (or expanding) a small-set collection right now:

• The BrickHeadz catalog has crossed 250 figures. That's a lot of available characters, and recent designs are pushing the format with vehicle modes and animal builds.

• Speed Champions added two new F1 teams. Audi joins the grid in March 2026, with Cadillac expected to follow as the team enters the sport.

• Movie tie-ins arrived in F1. APXGP from F1 The Movie is the first fictional F1 car in the Speed Champions theme.

• The 2025 F1 lineup is retiring by the end of 2026. Anyone chasing a full grid should buy soon.

For the polar opposite, see our guide to The Biggest LEGO Sets.

Pick One, Build It Tonight

The top 10 smallest LEGO sets prove that big builds aren't the only LEGO worth your shelf space. From cute BrickHeadz to F1 cars to a working Dancing Groot, 2026's small sets pack real personality into very little space.

The right lighting makes the difference. Even the smallest set looks twice as cool with a soft glow behind it. 

Tiny bricks, big impact.