Star Wars

Easily one of the most popular themes, LEGO’s first license shows no signs of slowing down as momentum builds towards the highly anticipated release of Episode VII: The Force Awakens, the first new Star Wars film in 10 years. There was NOTHING shown for the new film at Toy Fair, but to tide you over until the movie sets come out, LEGO is releasing some really neat sets based on the Rebels animated series and on key moments from the movie saga.

5 sets are planned for a June release. They are:

• 75091 – Flash Speeder – 312 pcs – $29.99
• 75092 – Naboo Starfighter – 442 pcs – $49.99
• 75093 – Death Star Final Duel – 724 pcs – $79.99
• 75094 – Imperial Shuttle Tydirium – 937 pcs – $99.99
• 75106 – Imperial Assault Carrier – 1216 pcs – $129.99

I have been waiting for a more detailed set of the Emperor’s Throne Room from Return of the Jedi for a long time, and boy have LEGO delivered. This set will come with Jedi Luke, the Emperor, Darth Vader with removable helmet and two Royal Guards. The little details on this set are awesome.

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But, aside from all of that, the Star Wars license will also expand into an exciting new area with the launch of the Star Wars Constraction line. This are Bionicle-type figures of some of your favorite Star Wars heroes and villains. On display at Toy Fair were the Jedi Luke and Darth Vader figures.

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Finally, in September, LEGO Star Wars finishes out their year with their Advent Calendar (75097 – 292 pcs – $39.99)

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Ninjago

The masters of spinjitsu return for their voyage into cyberspace with a more traditional look and theme this year. The sets all feature some sort of “spectral” aspect. There are 23 new sets due for release this year.

The first 11 hit in March. They are:

• 70752 – Jungle Trap – 58 pcs – $6.99
• 70753 – Lava Falls – 94 pcs – $7.99
• 70754 – ElectroMech – 153 pcs – $14.99
• 70755 – Jungle Raider – 188 pcs – $19.99
• 70756 – Dojo Showdown – 215 pcs – $24.99
• 70745 – Anacondrai Crusher – 219 pcs – $19.99
• 70746 – Condrai Copter Attack – 311 pcs – $29.99
• 70747 – Boulder Blaster – 236 pcs – $29.99
• 70748 – Titanium Dragon – 360 pcs – $39.99
• 70749 – Enter the Serpent – 529 pcs – $59.99
• 70750 – Ninja DB X – 756 pcs – $79.99

(NOTE: Dojo Showdown was not shown at Toy Fair)

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In July, six releases will take the Ninjas both outdoors and into the air with the launch of the Airjitzu Flyers. The line consists of four Ninjas and two enemies, each mounted on a zipcord powered launcher. Here is the lineup:

• 70739 – AirJitzu Kai Flyer – 46 pcs – $9.99
• 70740 – AirJitzu Jay Flyer – 45 pcs – $9.99
• 70741 – AirJitzu Cole Flyer – 47 pcs – $9.99
• 70742 – AirJitzu Zane Flyer – 42 pcs – $9.99
• 70743 – AirJitzu Morro Flyer – 46 pcs – $9.99
• 70744 – AirJitzu Wrayth Flyer – 43 pcs – $9.99

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And then, in August, Ninjago will finish the year off with the 6 remaining sets. They are:

• 70733 – Blaster Bike – 212 pcs – $19.99
• 70734 – Master Wu Dragon – 575 pcs – $39.99
• 70735 – Ronin R.E.X. – 547 pcs – $49.99
• 70736 – Attack of the Morro Dragon – 658 pcs – $69.99
• 70737 – Titan Mech Battle – 754 pcs – $59.99
• 70738 – Final Flight of Destiny’s Bounty – 1253 pcs – $119.99

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I am so happy to see a return to form for Ninjago. I was personally not a fan of the “cyborg” look and storyline. I love the new spectral aspect and the new dragons being added and the chance for those who missed out the first time to get their hands 0n the Destiny’s Bounty flying ship is a nice bit of fan service.

Legends of Chima

LEGO’s original IP featuring different animal tribes and their quest for “Chi” rolls on with 3 new sets for the rest of the year, releasing in August. They are:

• 70225 – Blodvic’s Rumble Bear – 415 pcs – $39.99
• 70226 – Mammoth’s Frozen Stronghold – 621 pcs – $59.99
• 70227 – King Crominus’ Rescue – 863 pcs – $89.99

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Not too many sets from Chima for the rest of this year, but that giant crocodile is spectacular!