A fresh leak out of the Brick Tap community points to LEGO launching a dedicated Dragon Ball theme in 2027, with the first wave reportedly consisting of nine sets and price points ranging from $5 to $150.
Here's the thing: this isn't a random forum rumor. The leak comes from a source with a track record in the LEGO community, and the detail level here is notable. Nine sets targeting a January 2027 release window, largely built around the Dragon Ball Z sagas. That's a full themed rollout, not a one-off collaboration.
From Star Wars to Saiyans: LEGO's anime pivot
LEGO has been licensing pop culture properties since the late 1990s, but anime was almost entirely off the table for decades. That changed recently and fast. The company has already moved into Pokemon, KPop Demon Hunters, and One Piece (the latter technically tied to Netflix's live-action adaptation rather than the manga). Dragon Ball would be the biggest anime brand yet to get the full dedicated theme treatment.
The key here is the distinction between a standalone set and a full theme. A standalone set drops into an existing LEGO line and gets limited shelf space. A dedicated theme means recurring waves, a longer retail commitment, and the kind of product depth that lets collectors build out entire sagas in brick form. That's a very different level of investment from LEGO.
What the leak actually says
The first wave is expected to focus on Dragon Ball Z material, which makes sense given that DBZ remains the most globally recognized chapter of the franchise. The nine-set lineup at launch would cover a wide price range, from small $5 impulse buys up to $150 flagship sets, suggesting a tiered structure similar to what LEGO does with its Star Wars and Marvel lines.
Before the 2027 theme launch, the leak also points to a standalone Dragon Ball set arriving during the 2026 holiday season as part of one of LEGO's existing themes. Think of it as a soft launch, testing the waters before the full rollout hits shelves in January.
Why Dragon Ball makes sense right now
The timing isn't accidental. Dragon Ball Daima has kept the franchise front of mind, and the broader anime-to-collectible pipeline is more active than it's ever been. Funko, Bandai's Tamashii Nations line, and now LEGO are all competing for the same shelf space in the same households. LEGO entering Dragon Ball territory with a full theme signals confidence that the audience is there and spending.
For context, LEGO's Pokemon sets have moved well since launch, validating the anime strategy. Dragon Ball brings a slightly older demographic, which fits the $150 flagship set price point. Older fans with disposable income buying large display sets is exactly the market LEGO has been chasing with its Icons and Creator Expert lines for years.
Pro tip: if the 2026 holiday standalone set does materialize, it'll likely be the fastest way to gauge how seriously LEGO is committed to the Dragon Ball rollout before committing to the full 2027 wave.
While you wait for more LEGO news to solidify, there's plenty to keep up with across gaming in 2027. Check out what's confirmed for The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past DLC and everything new coming to Subnautica 2 in early access. For more coverage across games releasing this year, the full gaming guides hub has you covered.
