What if LEGO stopped playing it safe for a moment?

In this Wild Card Wednesday episode, I’m throwing realism out the window and asking a simple question: what themes should LEGO be brave enough to launch next? Not safe one-offs. Not short-lived experiments. Full, expandable themes that could grow for years and still feel fresh.

These ideas live in that sweet spot where imagination meets strategy. They’re the kinds of themes that spark creativity on the floor, look incredible on a shelf, and quietly make a lot of sense for LEGO’s future. Some tap into how kids already play. Others lean hard into education, exploration, and display. A few would instantly ignite collectors, builders, and minifigure fans alike.

Each concept opens the door to endless expansion, cross-theme connections, and serious long-term potential. Think annual releases that don’t repeat themselves. Sets that appeal to multiple age groups without watering anything down. Themes that could quietly become cornerstones of the LEGO lineup if handled the right way.

None of these are confirmed. None of them are leaks. This is pure “what if” territory. But once you hear the logic behind them, it becomes very hard to unsee how well they fit.

Suspend belief. Never say never. And let’s talk about five LEGO themes that feel inevitable… even if they don’t exist yet.

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