LEGO Ideas E.T. 21370 launches August 1 with 1,226 pieces and a light-up heart brick

The clearest standalone LEGO and hobby news candidate today was LEGO Ideas E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 21370. According to LEGO’s U.S. official product page, the set is listed for ages 18+, has 1,226 pieces, is priced at $139.99, and has pre-orders shipping from August 1, 2026. The combination of an IP instantly recognizable to 1980s film fans, strong display value through official imagery, and a light brick gimmick gives LEGO and hobby readers plenty of reason to pay attention.

The key is a “moveable E.T.” and a heart that lights up

The official description says the head can be angled up and down and can rotate 360 degrees. The mouth can open and close, and the arms, wrists, and fingers can be moved to create a finger-pointing pose. Rather than being only a fixed model after completion, the structure puts emphasis on facial expression and scene recreation.

The most eye-catching feature is the light brick heart. It lights up when a switch on the back is pressed, so for readers who remember E.T.’s image from the film, it lands much more directly than a simple character model.

At 1,226 pieces and about 24 cm tall, it is closer to a shelf display piece than a desk ornament

The official dimensions are about 9.5 in. (24 cm) high, 8.5 in. (21 cm) wide, and 6 in. (15 cm) deep. Rather than a small desk mascot, it feels closer to a centerpiece model for a display shelf alongside film merchandise or other LEGO Ideas sets.

The price is also $139.99, so it is more natural to think of it as a film IP collectible than as something to pick up simply because it is cute. In particular, the light brick, flower pot, facial wrinkle detailing, and finger pose are the first points to check in the photos before buying.

Pre-orders ship from August 1 on the U.S. official store, while the Korean listing still needs confirmation

LEGO’s U.S. official page shows the item in Pre-order status and says it will ship from August 1, 2026. The same page also shows a purchase limit of 3 per household.

However, at the time of writing, we could not separately lock down the Korean official store’s price or pre-order page. Readers planning to buy in Korea should take the safer route and check once more whether the local official price and sales page have appeared.