One of our favorite stops at Toy Fair is always the Lego booth — the company consistently introduces creative brick sets that boggle our minds. From its licensed lines — like Star Wars, Marvel comics, and DC Comics — and its interpretations of some of our favorite Disney characters to its own properties like Lego City, Lego Friends, and Chima, we're always impressed with its new offerings. This year was no exception. Coming on the heels of the wildly popular Lego Movie, we knew it would have some exciting new sets on display — what we didn't expect was the "lego-fication" of two classics that both parents and kids will love.
Read on for a look at the 17 sets we are eagerly awaiting to hit store shelves this year!
Lego's new Juniors line is ideal for preschoolers who are ready to move beyond the Duplos' chunkier bricks. When the line launches in March, it will include 13 sets — some with licensed characters like Superman, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Batman — and other more traditional building sets like this Vehicle Suitcase ($25) and a pink House Suitcase ($25).
The just-released Lego Simpsons House ($200) celebrates the animated show's 25th anniversary with a 2,523-piece set that features 16 of the show's main characters in minifigure form.
The Lego Movie fans already have a handful of play sets tied to the movie, but in June, when the DVD is released, even more will become available, including the 940 piece Benny's Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP ($100)!
Lego fan Brent Waller submitted the concept for the company to create a building set of the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 car. The set comes with everything the characters needed to detect paranormal activity — including the four main characters in minifigure form. The Lego Ghostbusters set ($50) will be available in June.
The Lego Friends line has been a hit with little girls everywhere, and in August, the signature Heartlake line will expand to include the 1,120-piece shopping mall ($110).
The Lego Friends will introduce its first helicopter as part of its new jungle theme. The Jungle Bridge Rescue set ($30), out this August, includes this ultracool helicopter.
In August, Lego will introduce the Ultra Agents line — a theme based on secret adventure missions — complete with this Ultra Agents Mission HQ ($100) 1,060-piece set. The line combines brick building with online content to extend play.
For the first time, the DC Comics' cast of characters will make its way to the Duplo line this August. One of the most exciting additions is the Batcave Adventure set ($50) featuring Catwoman.
Star Wars fans — like us! — are going to flip for the cantina scene in the Mos Eisley Cantina set ($70) available in August. The 616-piece set comes with minifigures of all the interesting characters.
The Lego City line expands with 27 new sets this year, including the Lego City High-Speed Passenger Train ($150), which is operated via remote control.
The Duplo Jake and the Neverland Pirates line gets a welcome visitor in August — Peter Pan! The Peter Pan's Visit set ($30) is 39 pieces, including the Tick-Tock Crock and treasure chest.
In addition to Batman joining the Duplo line, the 19-piece Superman Rescue set ($20) will include everyone's favorite Man of Steel when it makes its debut in August.
In March, the Metal Beard's Sea Cow set ($250) will hit Lego Store shelves with every detail you remember from from the flick. The 2,471 piece set comes with the signature double-decker couch, the actual sea cow, five minifigures (including Emmet), and the complete ship.
With the introduction of the new Star Wars Rebels show comes a new line of Lego sets, including Star Wars Rebels the Ghost ($90) this August. The set, which includes two cockpits, two spring-loaded shooters, and ejecting escape pods, is bound to be a hit!
