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Lego sales jump 21% to nearly £5bn, helped by World Cup and F1 ranges

Danish toymaker also scores success with KPop Demon Hunters, Star Wars and botanicals products Lego sales have risen by more than a fifth as tie-ups with the football World Cup, Formula One and the hit film KPop Demon Hunters as well as its flower-based and Star Wars kits drive demand. The toymaker said its revenues had increased by 21% to 41.9bn Danish kroner (£4.8bn) in the first six months of 2026, driven by stron

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The Guardian
Country
England / United Kingdom
Source published
25 Aug 2026, 11:29 UTC
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Byline
Sarah Butler
Section
Retail industry
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Danish toymaker also scores success with KPop Demon Hunters, Star Wars and botanicals products Lego sales have risen by more than a fifth as tie-ups with the football World Cup, Formula One and the hit film KPop Demon Hunters as well as its flower-based and Star Wars kits drive demand. The toymaker said its revenues had increased by 21% to 41.9bn Danish kroner (£4.8bn) in the first six months of 2026, driven by stron
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  • machine content-type Reported news observable-rules-v1 / 70% rule confidence
  • publisher category Business rss-category
  • publisher category Lego rss-category
  • publisher category Life and style rss-category
  • publisher category Retail industry rss-category
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