Takara Tomy’s Adamas Machina lineup welcomes Star Saber, and this premium Transformers collectible has more going on than its striking die-cast armor. The 241 mm-tall Autobot transforms into a V-Star jet, combines with the smaller Saber robot, and includes a clever dummy core that lets you display both characters separately.
Controlling the solar system is now as easy as turning a crank. LEGO Technic’s new 572-piece model puts all eight planets in motion around the Sun, each orbiting at a different speed through a mechanical gear system. Complete with astronomical information panels, it’s a hands-on introduction to planetary motion.
LEGO’s cheerful little plants are back, and they’ve discovered the joys of reading and tea. Following Happy Plants, the new Botanicals Cozy Plants set features peppermint and chamomile builds in smiling pots, complete with a book and teacup. Better yet, the plants and pots are interchangeable with the earlier collection.
Building a recognizable car from fewer than 30 plastic pieces sounds improbable, but Mattel Brick Shop has pulled it off. Its new Hot Wheels Racer Series recreates collectible cars at 1:64 scale using molded components, metal bases, and rolling wheels. Six models kick things off, with 20 planned for 2027.
Doctor Strange Supreme is getting his own LEGO Marvel set, and the multiverse has brought some unwanted guests. Inspired by What If…? and Marvel Zombies, the 814-piece build features a three-level Sanctum Sanctorum, mystical portals, and six minifigures, including Zombie Thor, Zombie Namor, and Zombie Hunter Spider-Man for supernatural showdowns.
After years of anticipation, the LEGO Ideas Godzilla has officially been unveiled, and the 5,363-piece King of the Monsters is enormous. Standing 70 cm tall, the brick-built beast features movable limbs, adjustable tail positioning, blue dorsal fins, and a removable atomic breath effect. You can even recreate that iconic skyward blast.
Leaving a job usually involves handing things back. Dutch LEGO builder Nard Verbong made something to leave behind: a miniature Mercedes-Benz Sprinter inspired by his company’s transport vans. The build fits two minifigures, carries tiny cargo, and now has instructions for anyone who fancies assembling a working day’s ride.
Look closely at Mihail Rakovskiy’s compact LEGO cars before dismissing them as simple shelf models. His Mazda RX-8 has opening rear suicide doors and a miniature rotary engine that rotates. Detailed cabins and underbody components make these builds worth inspecting from every angle, including the one usually facing the shelf.
Serena Williams has a winning wardrobe to draw from, and her new Barbie revisits the outfit from her seventh major singles title. The doll comes equipped with a racket, ball, and an articulated athletic body, giving collectors the chance to recreate a tennis pose worthy of the woman it honors.
Collectors who missed the rare late-’80s Laser Light Skeletor have another chance to put that glowing glare on their shelf. Mattel’s Origins version brings illuminated eyes and a red right hand, plus a fabric cape and translucent Havoc Staff. He looks particularly displeased about being collectible.
Shouting “I have the power!” deserves a little backup. This Power Sword toy brings He-Man’s movie weapon home with lights, film dialogue, and vibration effects. Even the packaging gets a second job as an altar, so your sword won’t have to spend its downtime leaning against the vacuum cleaner.