LEGO Con has just finished and fans have a lot of news to dissect. While there are various announcements that diehard brick heads will be thrilled by, there’s also a lot to get stuck into when it comes to pop culture sets and releases that are sure to excite TV and movie fans alike. What were some of the most exciting news drops of the Con though?
From first glimpses of upcoming designs to the notion that various fictional worlds will be making their debut in brick form, it’s easy to see how much cash builders will be parting with, considering the range of original products that are going to be hitting shelves. LEGO Con was definitely a success and here are some highlights.
Cad Bane’s Ship
Cad Bane’s prized possession, The Justifier, was featured in The Bad Batch but wasn’t the most expected Star Wars item when it came to upcoming releases. Regardless, fans of the bounty hunter won’t be disappointed to learn that the ship is entirely buildable in this complex set.
With Minifigures including Omega, Hunter, Fennec Shand, and Bane himself, alongside his droid, the set is designed for ages 9 and up but is a brilliant build for all. Much like the Star Wars LEGO crafts of the past, this is fully equipped with working weapons and an alternative landing mode. It releases on August 1st.
Expanding The Minecraft Range
Minecraft might be a perfect way for fans to build online, but the LEGO sets inspired by the video game have really taken off. Fans of the franchise will be excited to learn that more sets are on the way, playing off of some of the well-known locations from the block title.
Most notably, the Abandoned Village and the Skeleton Dungeon will be added to the mix, with a range of familiar Minecraft figure constructs and the unique visual style that this range has become known for. August 1st is the date that players can get their hands on the latest additions to the collection.
The Sanctum Sanctorum
Marvel fanatics are very familiar with the Sanctum Sanctorum, the base of one of the most powerful sorcerers in all of comics. Doctor Strange’s New York home is an iconic building and is now making its way to the LEGO franchise in a construct that rivals the previous Daily Bugle Release.
With a range of Minifigs available including Iron Man, Spider-Man, Wong, Scarlet Witch, Ebony Maw, Master Mordo, Sinister Strange, Dead Strange, and of course Doctor Strange, the set comes complete with secret portals, a detailed interior, and even a Gargantos build. Fans can purchase the set, from its famous stairway to the classic window display, on August 1st as well.
A Trip To Pandora
Avatar is heading back to cinemas with the exciting sequel The Way Of Water. LEGO Con got the exclusive drop on what the company will be doing to celebrate the return to Pandora. They announced that there will be a range of LEGO sets released, based upon the sci-fi series.
Toruk Makto and the Tree of Souls was the first major look at this new series, which included the Na’vi in all their glory, alongside a monstrous beast and the fantastical tree that became so integral to the plot of the first film. It’s a colorful entry for pop culture fans to purchase and releases on October 1st.
AT-TE Walker
Heading back to the galaxy far, far away and another Star Wars set was added to the Clone-focused line-up. While fans have seen variations on the vehicle before, LEGO is revisiting the AT-TE walker that was used heavily throughout the Droid and Clone Wars.
It’s a much more impressive build than what had previously been designed and is accompanied by a range of droids including a Dwarf Spider, alongside a unit of Clones led by Commander Cody. Intriguingly, the set has full moveability including a 360 gun set and poseable legs. It goes on sale on August 1st.
Super Mario Character Packs
One Mario spin-off fans didn’t know they needed was a LEGO collaboration that saw a range of interactable sets introduced. The series has rapidly grown since then and has been added to by an exciting four series of Minifigure releases from the video game universe.
The latest series of character packs was unveiled during LEGO Con and confirmed to release on August 1st. Among the group, there are plenty of familiar and lesser-known inclusions such as Nabbit, a Purple Toad, Hammer Bro, Waddlewing, Toady, Baby Yoshi, Red Yoshi, and Blue Shy Guy. They are entirely able to link to the interactive sets.
LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation
Moving away from LEGO sets for a moment, LEGO Con also revealed the latest look at yet another Star Wars animated mini-movie. While the Holiday and Halloween specials have thrilled audiences in the past, the gang is now gearing up for a summer adventure.
LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation will boast the same humor and animation style of past entries, alongside a similar combination of characters from throughout the franchise’s history. The movie will be released as a Disney+ exclusive on August 1st once more and a trailer is available now.
The Wizarding World
The Wizarding World continues to have some of the most expansive sets added to its collection and those that follow the Harry Potter saga will be excited to know that LEGO Con featured a behind-the-scenes look at how they are designed. Among the feature, the newest Dumbledore’s Office build was featured, alongside other Hogwarts locations.
But what’s more, while this was an exciting look at a range of beloved sets, there were also teases about what was to come. Fans couldn’t help but notice the entire set was framed by the Hogwarts Express, which has been heavily rumored for a re-release and re-design in the near future.
Season Finales
LEGO has been experimenting with its style of storytelling, combining sets with digital shows and even conventional televised programming to create an interconnected universe. That is the case with both LEGO Friends and Ninjago which are heading towards their respective conclusions.
The Crystalized series from LEGO is almost finished, with fans getting an early look at how it might wrap up. The emotional finale of Friends: Heartlake Stories, as the group continues to mature, is also on the horizon and LEGO Con made sure to feature the twists and turns that audiences could expect.
The 90th Anniversary
LEGO has really become a pop culture icon unto itself. LEGO Con didn’t disappoint those tuning in when it came to announcements surrounding the company’s incredible 90th Anniversary celebrations. A number of classic sets have been reimagined to add to the event.
The most exciting will absolutely be the Lion Knight’s Castle, which will be released on August 8th. Accompanying this beautiful construction, the famous Galaxy Explorer set is also making a comeback and is jetting off on August 1st, complete with those simple and memorable space Minifigures.
