What's new at Lego for August? 10 new sets to build — including a retro gaming classic, and everyone's favorite extra-terrestrial

In August, Lego enthusiasts can rejoice as a fresh assortment of sets arrives, featuring recognizable faces from both the silver screen and real world. Among the highlights is the highly anticipated Lego version of ET, the beloved extra-terrestrial. This set includes a fully posable finger for phone-home capabilities, complete with a light-up tip, a plant pot, and a glowing heart brick.

While the design is slightly less wrinkled than the cinematic portrayal, it retains its heart-stealing charm. On the side of real-world icons, Lego has revamped its Tower Bridge set, now featuring the ability to raise and lower, complete with intricate details such as a miniature red double-decker bus, an unrealistically ultramarine Thames, and a miniature coat of arms honoring the original set.

Moreover, the month is not short of excitement for fans of retro gaming, with the new Donkey Kong Arcade set capturing the attention of enthusiasts. This set comes with a built-in barrel-releasing mechanism, allowing for an immersive gaming experience. Additionally, Pokémon fans will be delighted by the range of new kits, including an adorable Munchlax surrounded by discarded apple cores.

The article delves into more of the author's favorite new Lego sets for August, starting with US-based offerings and then moving on to UK links. The reader is encouraged to share their personal favorite sets in the comments section. Among the US-based sets are Lego Architecture Tower Bridge, Lego Super Mario Donkey Kong Arcade, and Lego Ideas ET The Extra-Terrestrial.

For Pokémon fans, there are Lego Pokémon Arcanine and Lego Pokémon Munchlax sets, as well as a Lego Botanicals Dark Flower Arrangement and Lego Icons Jaguar E-Type. The UK-based sets include a Lego KPop Demon Hunters set, a Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird set, and a Lego Pokémon SMART Play: Jigglypuff Concert set.