LEGO BrickHeadz Superman, Batman and Gremlins Sets Revealed

Two new LEGO BrickHeadz 2026 sets bring four familiar characters into the stylized display format. Gremlins: Gizmo & Stripe 40919 pairs the franchise’s most recognizable creatures, while Golden Age Superman & Batman 40859 turns early comic-book versions of DC’s leading heroes into a matching duo. Both sets are scheduled for September 1, 2026, at $24.99 in the United States.

just2good’s reaction is mixed in a very specific way. The designs contain smart character details, but the reveal also underlines how often LEGO uses BrickHeadz as the affordable entry point for a popular license. For fans hoping for minifigure-scale Gremlins scenes or a new Superman playset, a pair of display figures does not answer the same request.

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LEGO Gremlins Gizmo and Stripe 40919

The Gremlins two-pack revisits characters that previously appeared as minifigures in the LEGO Dimensions Gremlins Team Pack. More recently, Gizmo received a much larger 1,125-piece LEGO Ideas model. Set 40919 takes a third route: two small, shelf-friendly BrickHeadz that place Gizmo and Stripe at the same scale and price point.

Gizmo is the softer of the pair, and just2good highlights the rounded 1×2 element used for the mouth as an effective choice. A printed popcorn detail adds another recognizable film reference. The BrickHeadz format naturally suits Gizmo’s large ears, compact body, and wide-eyed proportions, so the stylization supports the character rather than fighting it.

Stripe is the more difficult translation. His sharp expression and chaotic facial structure have to fit the same blocky template, and the mouth solution reads less cleanly in the reaction. The spiked crest and darker palette still make him an immediate visual counterweight to Gizmo. The set also introduces the skateboard element in a new color, a small but potentially useful detail for minifigure-scale street scenes and custom builds.

Golden Age Superman and Batman 40859

The DC two-pack focuses on Golden Age interpretations rather than modern film costumes. That decision gives both figures a clear identity within a crowded history of LEGO Batman and Superman products. Superman’s chest print and the textured treatment around the center of the model help carry the early-comics look, while Batman uses a costume emblem that separates him from the similarly colored classic television version.

just2good sees the figures as good representations of their source designs, but the Superman side of the reveal also exposes a gap. Recent LEGO Superman releases have been limited, and a BrickHeadz display pair cannot provide the vehicles, locations, villains, or minifigure storytelling that a proper Daily Planet or Metropolis playset could offer.

Batman has appeared far more often in LEGO form, including a multi-build BrickHeadz set that covered several screen versions. The Golden Age costume is distinct, but it arrives in a format that already has extensive Batman representation. That makes Superman’s inclusion feel more significant while also increasing the desire for a broader DC range beyond another small display model.

Why the BrickHeadz format divides collectors

BrickHeadz have a clear strength: they can deliver licensed characters in matched proportions at a relatively accessible price. The square display bases make the range easy to line up, and paired sets create an immediate relationship between characters. Gizmo and Stripe are natural rivals, while Superman and Batman form one of comics’ defining partnerships.

The limitation is equally clear. BrickHeadz are closed display objects. They do not create a scene, provide minifigures for a custom layout, or offer much interaction beyond the build itself. A fan who wants Gremlins characters for a cinema MOC or Golden Age heroes for a comic-book diorama still lacks current minifigure-scale options.

That distinction explains the reaction better than a simple like-or-dislike verdict. The figures can be competently designed and reasonably priced while still leaving the most requested form of each license unexplored.

Builder-focused details worth watching

• Character recognition through small shapes: Gizmo’s mouth and Superman’s emblem show how one element or print can anchor a stylized face or costume.
• Paired color contrast: Gizmo and Stripe balance soft and aggressive palettes, while the DC duo shares brighter heroic colors.
• Parts value beyond the display: new colors and printed elements may interest custom builders even when they do not collect BrickHeadz.
• Format versus subject: a design should be judged both as a BrickHeadz model and as an opportunity to represent its wider license.

Final Thoughts

Gremlins: Gizmo & Stripe 40919 is the more unusual reveal, with a charming Gizmo, a more debatable Stripe face, and the appeal of seeing a rarely used license return. Golden Age Superman & Batman 40859 offers a coherent historical pairing and some well-targeted costume details, but it also reminds DC builders how few current Superman playsets exist.

Both September 2026 releases work as compact licensed collectibles. The unresolved question is not whether BrickHeadz can capture these characters; it is whether LEGO will follow them with minifigure-scale sets that give builders more room for vehicles, locations, and stories.

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