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Release calendar

What's coming, and when.

New toys, card sets and the dates worth planning a present around. We only add a date we've read on the maker's site or a reputable page, and we say whether it's confirmed or just expected.

November 2 dates

6NOV
Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution, Delta Reign

The new English trading card set, released worldwide.

Confirmedsi.com read 4 Nov 2026
27NOV
Black Friday

The big pre-Christmas sales day. We'll check which toy deals really are the lowest price.

Confirmedpublicholidays.com.au read 4 Nov 2026

January 4 dates

1JAN
LEGO DC Batman: two Batmobiles

Batman Returns Batmobile & Duck (67008) and Arkham Batman Batmobile (67009).

Confirmedstonewars.com read 4 Nov 2026
1JAN
LEGO Friends: January sets

Revealed so far: Pet Care & Play Center, Friendship Party Bus and Heartlake City Shopping Mall.

Confirmedstonewars.com read 4 Nov 2026
1JAN
LEGO Super Mario: January wave

Eight new Super Mario sets, including Mario Kart sets, on sale at LEGO.com.

Confirmedstonewars.com read 4 Nov 2026
19JAN
The Toy Fair, London

The UK toy trade show at Olympia London, 19 to 21 January, where next year's toys are shown.

Confirmedolympia.co.uk read 4 Nov 2026

February 1 date

14FEB
Valentine's Day

Sunday 14 February 2027.

Confirmedpublicholidays.com read 4 Nov 2026

March 1 date

7MAR
Mother's Day

Mothering Sunday in the UK falls on Sunday 7 March 2027.

Confirmedpublicholidays.co.uk read 4 Nov 2026

Dates can move. Confirmed means the maker or organiser has announced it; expected means it's reported but not announced. Tell us about a date we've missed at the contact page.