Halloween Weekly Update: Spirit Halloween, Hellraiser & LEGO Reveals (June 29–July 5, 2026)

There are now just 117 days until Halloween!

In this week's Halloween Weekly Update, we're covering the biggest Halloween news from June 29 through July 5, 2026. This week, LEGO unveils three brand-new Halloween sets for 2026, Universal announces that Hellraiser is coming to Halloween Horror Nights for the very first time, Spirit Halloween reveals its first wave of 2026 animatronics, and The Bradford Exchange launches a brand-new Universal Monsters Challenge Coin Collection.

We'll also take a trip Around the Crypt, where we look at Disney's latest Halloween apparel, Hasbro's new Halloween-themed Star Wars Black Series figures, and why July 4 is an important date if you're planning to grow your own pumpkins this Halloween.

Plus, we spotlight St. Louis Horror Con, where Lyle will be attending and promoting The Halloween Podcast, and let you know how you can stop by and say hello.

Stories Discussed

LEGO Reveals Three New Halloween Sets for 2026 https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/lego-halloween-2026-sets-unveiled-for-august-2026-launch/

Hellraiser Comes to Halloween Horror Nights https://ktla.com/news/universal-studios-hollywood-hellraiser-haunted-house/

Spirit Halloween Reveals 2026 Animatronic Lineup https://gizmodo.com/spirit-halloweens-new-animatronics-are-pure-nightmare-fodder-2000780179

Universal Monsters Challenge Coin Collection https://www.bradfordexchange.com/products/924538_.html

Around the Crypt

Disney Halloween Apparel Arrives at Walt Disney World https://wdwnt.com/2026/06/hocus-pocus-parody-pumpkin-stormtrooper-pooh-and-friends-and-more-halloween-shirts-arrive-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

Hasbro Reveals Halloween Star Wars Black Series Figures https://www.dreadcentral.com/toys-collectibles/579328/hasbro-unveils-three-spooky-new-star-wars-black-series-halloween-figures-for-2026/

July 4 Pumpkin Planting Deadline https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/garden-ideas/a71748676/pumpkin-planting-deadline/

Upcoming Event Spotlight

St. Louis Horror Con (July 11–12, 2026) https://www.stlouishorror.com/

If you're attending, stop by and say hello to Lyle at The Halloween Podcast booth!

Follow The Halloween Podcast:

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Thank you for listening, and we'll see you next Monday for another Halloween Weekly Update. Happy Halloween!

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