Lego Super Heroes

Lego Super Heroes
Subject Super Heroes
Licensed from DC Comics
Marvel Comics
Availability 2011–present
Total sets 62
Characters DC Universe
Marvel Universe
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Lego Super Heroes is a theme and product range of the Lego construction toy, introduced in 2011. The line features both DC Comics and Marvel Comics characters. The DC Comics part of the line was launched first, being released in late 2011. The Marvel Comics part of the line was launched on April 10, 2012,[1] to be featured alongside the 2012 film The Avengers.

Sets

The first wave of sets released included nine sets from the DC Universe line. The largest of the sets was "Arkham Asylum Breakout" which included 1619 pieces and eight minifigures. In addition to the first release, two polybag sets have been released under the DC Universe line, "Batman jetski" and "Batmobile" as promotions. Lego have also announced nine sets are to be released later in 2012 under the Marvel Universe line.[2]

Prior to the first wave of sets, Lego had given away five different minifigure promotional sets at comic conventions in the United States. At the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con, a Green Lantern minifigure and a Batman minifigure were given away to raffle winners and at the 2011 New York Comic Con, the minifigures of Green Lantern, Batman and Superman were given away at the DC Comics booth.[3] In July 2012, 4 more exclusive figures were given at New York Comic Con to raffle winners - Shazam!, Phoenix, Bizarro and Symbiote Spider-Man. In July 2013, four more figures - Green Arrow, Black Man of Steel suit Superman, Spider-Woman and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 suit Spider-Man were released at NYCC.

Lego have also released an accompanying magnet set under the Super Heroes theme. It is a three piece magnet set consisting of the Batman, Robin and The Joker minifigures each attached to a magnetized brick.[4]

DC Universe

In the latter part of 2015, it was confirmed that sets based on the 2016 film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice will be released.

Set No. Set Release Pieces Minifigures Based on Ref.
4526Batman201240–Batman Comics[5]
4527The Joker201257–Batman Comics[6]
4528Green Lantern201238–Green Lantern Comics[7]
6857The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape2012380Batman, Robin, The Joker, The Riddler, Harley QuinnBatman Comics[8]
6858Catwoman Catcycle City Chase201289Batman, CatwomanBatman Comics[9]
6860The Batcave2012690Bruce Wayne, Batman, Robin, Poison Ivy, BaneBatman Comics[10]
6862Superman Vs Power Armor Lex2012207Superman, Wonder Woman, Lex LuthorSuperman Comics[11]
6863Batwing Battle Over Gotham City2012278Batman, The Joker, Joker's henchmanBatman Comics[12]
6864The Batmobile and the Two-Face Chase2012531Batman, Two-Face, 2 Two-Face's henchmen, a guardBatman Comics[13]
30160Batman on Boat201240BatmanBatman Comics[14]
30161Batmobile201245–Batman Comics[15]
30166Robin and Redbird Cycle201337RobinBatman Comics
10937Batman: Arkham Asylum Breakout20131619Batman, The Joker, Robin, The Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, a guard, Harleen Quinzel, The PenguinBatman Comics
76000Arctic Batman vs Mr. Freeze - Aquaman on Ice2013198Batman, Mr. Freeze, AquamanBatman Comics
76001Batman vs Bane - Tumbler chase2013368Batman, Bane, James GordonThe Dark Knight Rises
76002Superman: Metropolis Showdown2013119Superman, General ZodMan of Steel
76003Superman: Battle of Smallville2013418Superman, Faora, Colonel Hardy, General Zod, Tor-AnMan of Steel
76009Superman: Black Zero Escape2013168Superman, Lois Lane General ZodMan of Steel
76010Batman: The Penguin Face Off2014136Batman, The Penguin, 2 Penguin's henchmenBatman Comics
76011Batman: Man-Bat Attack2014184Batman, Man-Bat, NightwingBatman Comics
76012Batman: The Riddler Chase2014304Batman, The Riddler, The FlashBatman Comics/Beware the Batman
76013Batman: The Joker Steam Roller2014486Batman, Batgirl, Robin, Joker, Joker henchmenBatman Comics
76023UCS Tumbler20141869Batman, JokerThe Dark Knight
76025Green Lantern vs. Sinestro2015174Batman, Green Lantern, SinestroGreen Lantern Comics
76026Gorilla Grodd Goes Bananas2015347Batman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Truck Driver, Captain Cold, Gorilla GroddThe Flash Comics/Justice League Comics
76027Black Manta Deep Sea Strike2015387Batman, Scuba Robin, Aquaman, Black MantaAquaman Comics
76028Darkseid Invasion2015545Superman, Cyborg, Hawkman, Green Arrow, DarkseidJustice League Comics
76034The Batboat Harbor Pursuit2015264Batman, Robin, DeathstrokeBatman Comics
76035Jokerland20151037Batman, Robin, Beast Boy, Starfire, The Penguin, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, The JokerBatman Comics/Teen Titans Comics
76040Brainiac Attack2015179Superman, Supergirl, Martian Manhunter, BrainiacSuperman Comics
76044Clash of the Heroes201692Armored Batman, SupermanBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
76045Kryptonite Interception2016306Batman, 2 LexCorp HenchmenBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
76046Heroes of Justice: Sky High Battle2016517Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Lois Lane, Lex LuthorBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
76052Batman™ Classic TV Series – Batcave20162526Batman, Robin, Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, Alfred Pennyworth, The Joker, Catwoman, The Riddler, The PenguinBatman™ Classic TV Series

Marvel Universe

The Marvel Universe sets were first released in 2012 and that year consisted of four The Avengers sets and one X-Men set released in March, followed by one Ultimate Spider-Man set in August. 2013 saw a much smaller selection available, with two Ultimate Spider-Man sets released in January followed by three Iron Man 3 sets in March. All of the 2012 and 2013 sets have now been retired by LEGO.

2014 saw two waves of sets available. These were three Ultimate Spider-Man sets and two Avengers Assemble sets released in March, followed by three Guardians of the Galaxy sets and one X-Men set in June.

2015 again sees two waves of sets, with six Avengers: Age of Ultron sets that were released in March and was followed by two Ultimate Spider-Man sets and one set based on the Ant-Man film.

In the latter part of 2015, it was confirmed that sets based on the 2016 film Captain America: Civil War will be released.

Marvel Sets

All of the following product information is correct as of March 2015.

EAN Set Release Pieces Minifigures Based on Ref.
46408786865 Captain America's Avenging Cycle201272Captain America, Chitauri General, Chitauri SoldierAvengers
46408796866 Wolverine's Chopper Showdown2012199Wolverine, Magneto, DeadpoolX-Men
46408806867 Loki's Cosmic Cube Escape2012181Loki, Hawkeye, Iron ManAvengers
46408816868 Hulk's Helicarrier Breakout2012389Hulk, Thor, Hawkeye, LokiAvengers
46408826869 Quinjet Aerial Battle2012735Iron Man, Loki, Black Widow, Thor, Chitauri SoldierAvengers
46549586873 Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush2012295Spider-Man, Iron Fist, Doctor OctopusUltimate Spider-Man
602470476004 Spider-Man: Spider-Cycle Chase2013237Spider-Man, Nick Fury, VenomUltimate Spider-Man
602470676005 Spider-Man: Daily Bugle Showdown2013476Spider-Man, Nova, Beetle, Doctor Doom, J. Jonah JamesonUltimate Spider-Man
602470876006 Iron Man: Extremis Sea Port Battle2013195Iron Man, War Machine, Aldrich KillianIron Man 3
602471076007 Iron Man: Malibu Mansion Attack2013364Iron Man Mk. 42, Pepper Potts, Tony Stark, Mandarin, Extremis SoldierIron Man 3
604350476008 Iron Man vs. The Mandarin: Ultimate Showdown201391Iron Man, MandarinIron Man 3
606235876014 Spider-Trike vs. Electro201470Spider-Man, ElectroUltimate Spider-Man
606236076015 Doc Ock Truck Heist2014237Spider-Man, Doctor Octopus, Security GuardUltimate Spider-Man
606239276016 Spider-Helicopter Rescue2014299Spider-Man, Green Goblin, Power Man, Mary Jane WatsonUltimate Spider-Man
606239476017 Captain America vs. Hydra2014172Captain America, Red Skull, Hydra SoldierAvengers Assemble
606239776018 Hulk Lab Smash2014398Hulk, Falcon, Taskmaster, Thor, MODOKAvengers Assemble
606239976019 Starblaster Showdown2014196Star-Lord, Sakaaran, Nova officerGuardians of the Galaxy
606240276020 Knowhere Escape Mission2014433Rocket Raccoon, Sakaaran, Nebula, GrootGuardians of the Galaxy
606240476021 The Milano Spaceship Rescue2014665Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Ronan, SakaaranGuardians of the Galaxy
606240676022 X-Men vs. The Sentinel2014336Wolverine, Storm, Cyclops, MagnetoX-Men
610088476029 Iron Man vs. Ultron201590Iron Man Mk, Ultron Sentry x 3Avengers: Age of Ultron
610088676030 Avengers Hydra Showdown2015220Hydra Henchman, Hawkeye, ThorAvengers: Age of Ultron
610088976031 The Hulk Buster Smash2015248Hulk, Ultron Prime, Scarlet Witch, Iron Man MkAvengers: Age of Ultron
610089476032 The Avengers Quinjet City Chase2015722Captain America, Vision, Black Widow, Ultimate Ultron, Iron Man MkAvengers: Age of Ultron
610090076036 Carnage's SHIELD Sky Attack201597Spider-Man, Carnage, SHIELD AgentUltimate Spider-Man
610090576037 Rhino and Sandman Super Villain Team-up2015386Sandman, Rhino, Iron spider, Spider-ManUltimate Spider-Man
610223676038 Attack on Avengers Tower2015511Iron Man Mk 43, Thor, Iron Legion x 2, Ultron Mk 1Avengers: Age of Ultron
610224276039 Ant-Man Final Battle2015183Yellow Jacket, Hank Pym, Ant-ManAnt-Man
610087576041 The Hydra Fortress Smash2015404Quicksilver, Hydra Henchman, Baron wolfgang Von Strucker, Hulk, Captain AmericaAvengers: Age of Ultron

Movies

Marvel

DC

Video games

DC

A video game based on the Lego DC Super Heroes half of the line, titled Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes was released in the summer of 2012 as a sequel to Lego Batman: The Video Game. The game was released on personal computer, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Wii and Xbox 360.[16]

A second video game based on the Lego DC Super Heroes line, titled Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham was released in November 2014 as a sequel to both Lego Batman: The Video Game and Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes. The game was released on iOS, personal computer, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

Marvel

A video game based on the Lego Marvel Super Heroes line, titled Lego Marvel Super Heroes was released in October 2013. Originally, a Lego Avengers game was set to be made, but the developers felt that just being able to play as the Avengers was not enough, and thus decided to add other Marvel heroes.[17] The game was released on iOS, personal computer, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

A second video game featuring the Lego Marvel Super Heroes line, titled Lego Marvel's Avengers was released on January 26, 2016. It follows the plots of the two Avengers movies, Marvel's The Avengers and Avengers: Age of Ultron. It was released on personal computer, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

The second game in the Lego Marvel Super Heroes series and is not related to Lego Marvel’s Avengers.

References

  1. ↑ "Toys R Us New Marvel Sets Assemble for Pre-order + New Pics". From Bricks to Bothans. February 24, 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
  2. ↑ "Super Heroes 2012". Brickset. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
  3. ↑ "Super Heroes 2011". Brickset. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
  4. ↑ "853431-1: Magnets". Brickset. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
  5. ↑ "4526-1: Batman". Brickset. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
  6. ↑ "4527-1: The Joker". Brickset. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
  7. ↑ "4528-1: Green Lantern". Brickset. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
  8. ↑ "6857-1: The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape". Brickset. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
  9. ↑ "6858-1: Catwoman Catcycle City Chase". Brickset. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
  10. ↑ "6860-1: The Batcave". Brickset. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
  11. ↑ "6862-2: Superman Vs Power Armor Lex". Brickset. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
  12. ↑ "6863-1: Batwing Battle Over Gotham City". Brickset. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
  13. ↑ "6864-1: The Batmobile and the Two-Face Chase". Brickset. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
  14. ↑ "30160-1: Batman jetski". Brickset. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
  15. ↑ "30161-1: Batmobile". Brickset. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
  16. ↑ Stuart, Keith (2012-01-06). "Lego Batman 2 to star Superman and Wonder Woman". Guardian. London. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
  17. ↑ "Lego Marvel Super Heroes Trailer - Game Informer Coverage". Retrieved 2013-01-11.
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