Lego Super Heroes

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 plus Pixar's The Incredibles franchise. The DC Comics part of the line, despite the fact that the first video game was released in 2008, was launched first being released in late 2011. Most of this producctions are based on the 1989 film Batman. The Marvel Comics part of the line was launched on April 10, 2012,[1] to be featured alongside the 2012 film The Avengers. Meanwhile, the Pixar's The Incredibles part was launched on June 15, 2018, to be featured alongside the 2018 animated film Incredibles 2.

For the video games, see Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, Lego Marvel Super Heroes, and Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2.
Lego Super Heroes
SubjectSuper Heroes
Licensed fromDC Comics (via Warner Bros.)
Marvel Comics (via Disney)
Pixar (via Disney)
Availability2011–present
Total sets64 (including promotional sets)
CharactersDC Universe
Marvel Universe
The Incredibles franchise
Official website

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.

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.

The Incredibles franchise

From 2018 to date, most sets are based on the animated Pixar's films The Incredibles and Incredibles 2.

Movies

DC

Marvel

Video games

DC
Main article: Lego Batman: The Videogame

A video game based on the Lego DC Super Heroes half of the line, titled Lego Batman: The Videogame was released in fall 2008. The game was released for personal computer, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2 and 3, the PSP, Wii, and Xbox 360.

Main article: Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

A video game sequel 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.[5]

Main article: Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

The third 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.

Main article: Lego DC Super-Villains

The fourth video game based on the Lego DC Super Heroes line, titled Lego DC Super-Villains was released in 30 July 2019. Unlike the Lego Batman trilogy, this is the first Lego video game to focus entirely on villains of the DC Universe, similar to the villain levels featured in Lego Batman: The Videogame.

Marvel
Main article: Lego Marvel Super Heroes

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.[6] 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.

Main article: Lego Marvel's Avengers

A second standalone video game featuring the Lego Marvel Super Heroes line, separate from the first game, titled Lego Marvel's Avengers was released on January 26, 2016. It follows the plots of the two Avengers movies, 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.

Main article: Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2

The third game featuring the Lego Marvel Super Heroes line, titled Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 was released in November 14th, 2017 as a direct sequel to the original Lego Marvel Super Heroes. However, it is not related to the standalone game Lego Marvel's Avengers.

Pixar
Main article: Lego The Incredibles

A video game adaptation based on the events of The Incredibles and Incredibles 2 films, titled Lego The Incredibles was released in June 15, 2018. Was developed by TT Fusion and released by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 coinciding with the release of the second film.

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. Stuart, Keith (2012-01-06). "Lego Batman 2 to star Superman and Wonder Woman". Guardian. London. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
  6. "Lego Marvel Super Heroes Trailer - Game Informer Coverage". Retrieved 2013-01-11.
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