We love a good small-scale build, and if true, the latest leak could be one of LEGO's cutest summer freebies yet. According to Game Rant, a real-life photo of a boxed LEGO gift-with-purchase has surfaced online that allegedly reveals the next entry in the Restaurants of the World series: 40908 Restaurants of the World: Greece.
What Was Reported
Per Game Rant, the leaked packaging lists the set as containing 254 pieces, carrying a 12+ age recommendation and the usual limited-edition designation used for LEGO gift-with-purchase promos. The leak reportedly came from an image posted on the Chinese social media platform RedNote (Xiaohongshu) in early August 2026.
The box photo reportedly shows a white-and-blue taverna build with several distinctive elements. Game Rant describes the visible features as including:
- arched openings and an upper terrace
- a small yellow parasol
- a large fish-shaped sign
- a sign written in the modern Greek alphabet that resembles "TABEPNA" in Latin characters
- one minifigure shown carrying a fish
- a small light brown cat figure
- a bouzouki mounted on a wall
Game Rant also reports that the set is expected to be offered as the next GwP in LEGO's Restaurants of the World line. If the leaked details are correct, 40908 Restaurants of the World: Greece would be the smallest entry so far in the series, with 35 fewer pieces than Japan and 73 fewer pieces than Mexico, per the published piece counts for those earlier releases.
The Source & Credibility
The information stems from Game Rant’s coverage by Dominik Bošnjak, published Aug 3, 2026, and hinges on a leaked boxed-image posted on RedNote (Xiaohongshu). Game Rant identifies the set number and packaging details directly from that image.
We should take this with a pinch of salt: the report is built around a single photo that reportedly surfaced on social media. Game Rant frames several details as leaks or rumors, and notes that some claims — such as launch timing and availability — are based on social chatter rather than an official LEGO announcement.
That said, Game Rant places the rumored launch during LEGO's summer 2026 wave and specifically points to August 11, 2026 as the expected date the promo would begin — with the caveat that the set is likely only available for a short window if it follows earlier GwP patterns.
What It Could Mean
If these details are accurate, 40908 Restaurants of the World: Greece would continue the limited-run GwP approach LEGO used for the line’s previous releases. Game Rant reminds readers that the Restaurants of the World series debuted on February 27, 2026 with 40906 Japan, a 289-piece sushi restaurant that was available as a GwP through March 8. The series then continued with 40907 Mexico, described as a 327-piece taqueria offered from April 10 through April 19.
Both prior sets reportedly required a free LEGO Insiders membership and an order valued at approximately $180, depending on country. Game Rant suggests the Greece taverna will likely follow the same promotional rules, though that is presented as a likely scenario rather than confirmed fact.
Game Rant also highlights the marketing through oversized, theme-tied signage — Japan’s rooftop nigiri, Mexico’s large corn taco — and suggests the fish sign on the Greece build continues that visual language across the sub-line.
Why This Matters
Short-run LEGO GwP promos can be frustratingly scarce, and if Game Rant’s reporting is right, 40908 Restaurants of the World: Greece will be another limited offering that collectors and casual buyers may miss unless they act quickly. The leak, coming via social media, is consistent with how these promos often surface ahead of official announcements, but take this with a pinch of salt until LEGO confirms anything.
We’re keeping an eye on this one. If the August timing and the boxed photo are accurate, fans who want the taverna may need to meet the same purchasing thresholds that applied to the Japan and Mexico promos — again, per Game Rant — and be ready for a short availability window. Unofficially, Game Rant notes, some distributors may carry leftover stock after the promo ends, but there’s no guarantee such purchases will qualify as the official gift-with-purchase.
In short: adorable seaside vibes, a reported product number and part count, and a likely brief window to claim it — allegedly. We’ll stay on top of further confirmations and any official word from LEGO.
