LEGO One Piece Is Coming to Netflix, and Here's Everything You Need to Know

Somewhere between the live-action chaos of Season 2 and whatever wild ride Season 3 is going to bring, Netflix is slipping in something a little unexpected and honestly, kind of perfect. LEGO One Piece is real, it's coming, and it looks like it's going to be exactly as ridiculous as you'd want it to be.

Wait, LEGO One Piece?

Yes, you read that right. Netflix officially confirmed a two-part animated special built entirely around the LEGO aesthetic, dropping globally on September 29, 2026. It's the kind of crossover that sounds like a fever dream until you actually think about it for two seconds and then it makes complete sense.

The special pulls together a surprisingly stacked team behind the scenes: The LEGO Group, Shueisha (the publisher behind the original manga), Tomorrow Studios, and Canadian animation studio Atomic Cartoons are all on board. Leading the creative charge is Tom Hyndman, a writer and showrunner probably best known for his work on Harley Quinn which, if you've seen that show, tells you a lot about the tone they're going for here.

 

So What's the Story?

Here's where it gets fun. Rather than inventing some entirely new plot, the special leans into something clever: Usopp narrates the whole thing.

And not in a straight, reliable way. This is Usopp we're talking about. He's retelling the Straw Hat crew's adventures through the East Blue and the Grand Line all of Seasons 1 and 2, basically to the newest member of the crew, Tony Tony Chopper. Since the story is filtered through Usopp's legendary imagination, expect things to get exaggerated, embellished, and wonderfully chaotic.

It's essentially a comedic recap of everything that's happened so far, framed as a tall tale, wrapped in LEGO bricks. The "unreliable narrator" angle is a genuinely smart way to compress massive story arcs into something digestible and funny without it feeling like a lazy clip show.

The Toy Sets Are No Joke Either

This isn't just a streaming announcement there's a full physical release attached to it. Six new LEGO One Piece sets inspired by Season 2 are coming alongside the special, and the lineup sounds legitimately impressive for fans and collectors alike:

• A 1,705-piece Garp's Marine Battleship that's going to be a nightmare to build and a joy to display
• A Battle at Drum Castle set
• A dedicated Tony Tony Chopper build

For anyone who's been quietly hoping LEGO would go deeper into the One Piece world, this feels like a proper commitment.

The Bigger Picture

It's worth zooming out for a second, because Netflix is clearly playing a long game with One Piece. This LEGO special isn't arriving in isolation it's dropping right in the gap between live-action Season 2 (which recently wrapped) and the confirmed Season 3: The Battle of Alabasta. It keeps the franchise warm and visible without burning through the main storyline.

On top of that, a brand new anime adaptation from WIT Studio the same studio behind the early seasons of Attack on Titan has also been announced. So between the live-action series, the LEGO special, the WIT anime, and now an expanding toy line, One Piece is quietly becoming one of the most aggressively multi-format franchises Netflix has ever backed.

A Few Fun Trivia Bites

• One Piece holds the Guinness World Record for the best-selling manga series by a single author Eiichiro Oda has sold over 530 million copies worldwide. LEGO tapping into that fanbase is no small move.
• Usopp's reputation as a liar is practically a running gag across the entire series making him the ideal (and most chaotic) choice to narrate a story meant to be taken with a grain of salt.
• Atomic Cartoons, the Vancouver studio handling animation, has worked on projects for Netflix before, including Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts so they know their way around the platform's animated style.
• The LEGO Group has done animated specials before with major IP from Star Wars to Jurassic World but this marks their first collaboration with a manga/anime property of this scale.
• Tom Hyndman's work on Harley Quinn was known for its unhinged humor and self-awareness. If even a fraction of that energy carries over, LEGO One Piece could be genuinely, surprisingly great.

September 29, 2026 feels far away, but between this, the WIT anime, and whatever Season 3 has in store, there's a lot to look forward to in the One Piece world right now. The Straw Hats, it seems, are nowhere close to done. 

 

Unveiling the LEGO x Nike Dunk Low: A Sneaker Collaboration Like No Other

It has been nearly a month since LEGO and Nike unveiled their inaugural product range, which includes the Dunk High in LEGO form and a collaborative version of the Nike Dunk Low. The initial teaser showcased a glossy upper that deviates from the Dunk’s traditional overlays, opting instead for a trompe l’oeil finish. Now, a complete set of official images provides a clearer glimpse of what to expect from this kids’-exclusive sneaker.

Design Features

The sneaker boasts a striking black-on-white upper adorned with the LEGO logo on the tongue and the collaborative logo at the heel. Co-branding is also evident on the sockliner and within the unique packaging. The release is scheduled for September 1, available exclusively in kids’ sizes, and will retail for $120 USD.

Ongoing Partnership

Since the beginning of the year, the partnership between LEGO and Nike has been a focal point for sneaker enthusiasts. As May draws to a close, the two brands have introduced their first set of products, which includes a 1,180-piece set that recreates the Dunk High and LEGO-themed footwear.

Earlier this week, we previewed the kid-exclusive LEGO x Nike Air Max Dn in "Tour Yellow." In addition to this release, the duo has also teased the Nike Dunk Low collaboration. The one-image preview features a unique one-piece upper, with comic-style overlays that appear to be "drawn" onto the sneaker, providing a striking contrast against the glossy white base. As with the Air Max Dn, LEGO branding appears prominently on the tongue tag.

Release Plans

Nike has outlined its release strategy for the initial rollout of this exciting partnership. The Nike Dunk LEGO set is set to launch at the beginning of July, followed by the LEGO x Nike Air Max Dn in early August. The LEGO x Nike Dunk Low is expected to hit shelves on September 1, likely as a kids-exclusive.

Stay tuned for further updates, including a complete look at this collaborative colorway, and keep an eye out for more LEGO x Nike news, as the partnership has indicated that additional footwear and apparel will be revealed later this year.

Adidas Ultraboost DNA can be customized with Lego bricks

Adidas has a new version of its Ultraboost DNA running shoes with a unique twist the company’s iconic three-stripe logo is now made of real plastic Lego bricks, allowing for a pair of more customizable kicks. Officially known as the Adidas Ultraboost DNA X Lego Plates shoes, the new $200 brick sneakers feature transparent plastic slots on the side in the shape of flat two-by-six Lego plates: enough to fit three two-by-two Lego plates in each stripe.

The shoes also feature a few other Lego homages, including a Lego logo on the tongue and brick-style detailing on the top and sole of the shoes. The interior lining is also done up in a bright Lego yellow. And while the shoes do come with a collection of bricks in primary colors, there’s presumably nothing stopping you from swapping in your own bricks in more interesting colors for an even more customized look. The whole thing is actually vaguely reminiscent of Crocs specifically, the Jibbitz charms that slot in to let owners put a unique style on their rubberized shoes. The main difference here being that Lego bricks are a bit more common, and the Ultraboost shoes a bit more fashionable. The Adidas Ultraboost DNA X Lego Plates are set to go on sale on Thursday, April 8th at 10AM ET through the Adidas website for $200.

This Legend of Zelda LEGO Ideas Pitch Is a Must-See for Nintendo Fans

Over the last few years, the LEGO Ideas program has given fans the tools to create and pitch some wonderful concepts using the brick format. While a number of sets have seen release as a result, Zelda fans have been unsuccessful in their attempts to petition a set based on Nintendo's Zelda franchise. However, that didn't stop user Artem Biziaev from sharing their take on an awesome Hyrule Castle set! Based specifically on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the castle would be composed of 2600 pieces, and feature Minifigs of Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, a Stalfos, a Royal Guard member, and Anju.

An image of the Castle can be found below, and more images can be found at the LEGO Ideas page right here.

What's interesting about this set is just how much effort has been made to truly channel the heart of Ocarina of Time. From the Temple of Time, to the inclusion of four Heart Pieces, there is an incredible attention to detail. If this set were to get the greenlight from LEGO and Nintendo, it's safe to say that it would become a must-have for Zelda fans!

While previous Zelda sets have been pitched through LEGO Ideas before, it's worth noting that the odds are a bit greater, this time around. After all, 2020 saw the release of a line of Super Mario sets from the company, as well as the release of a LEGO take on the Nintendo Entertainment System. While the figures in the LEGO Mario line have not followed the classic Minifig format, it's entirely possible that a Zelda set would follow something a bit more traditional.

For those unfamiliar with the LEGO Ideas program, fans can sign a petition to show LEGO that there is an interest in purchasing the concept that's been shared. As concepts reach greater milestones, users are given a longer amount of time to attract signatures. As of this writing, the Hyrule Castle project idea has 602 days left, and 1,390 supporters. It will need a lot more than that to get LEGO's attention, so Zelda fans that want to see the set to come to fruition will want to show the project some love!