LEGO at SDCC 2017 - news roundup
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San Diego Comic-Con 2017 is coming fast - tomorrow, actually - so it should come as no surprise that The LEGO Group has announced some more things it has up its sleeve for the event.
Read on after the break for a quick roundup of recent news, and recapping of what to expect.
The Booth (#2829)
Sets
Three new DC Comics Super Heroes sets, due for release next year, will be on display:
I am unaware of any other 2018 sets to be on display there, but who knows? New waves of other themes, rather than just DC, have been teased in years past, so I would not be surprised - regardless of the fact that there have been no other online reveals prior to the convention.
Sets from The LEGO NINJAGO Movie will be on display and available to purchase early before their general release on August 1st. garmadon, Garmadon, GARMADON!, available in December and heretofore unseen, will be on display as well.
While not a certainty, a new direct-to-consumer set could also be announced. 70751 Temple of Airjitzu and 71040 Disney Castle were on display in 2015 and 2016, respectively. However, this year's September D2C release, 70620 NINJAGO City, was already revealed last month, so perhaps we'll get nothing.
Sculptures
At least three brick sculptures will also be on display: The Flash from Warner Bros' Justice League, Thor from Marvel Studios' Thor: Ragnarok, and Luke Skywalker from Lucasfilm's Star Wars: The Last Jedi. You can see the latter two before, and the former in the linked article.
Other
Garmadon and Lloyd sculptures, of course based on The LEGO NINJAGO Movie, will be built at the LEGO booth with help from fans and cast members. Garmadon will be built on Thursday and Friday, while Lloyd will on Saturday and Sunday.
On Friday, July 21st at 3 PM, LEGO artist Dan Veesenmeyer will be doing a signing at the LEGO booth to promote his upcoming book LEGO NINJAGO: How to Draw Ninja, Villains and More. Dan had previously done work for LEGO Club Magazine and LEGO video games.
Via The Brick Fan.
The Panels
Thursday
Unikitty! New Episode Premiere and Q&A (11:15 AM-12:15 PM, Room 6A)
Your favorite character from The LEGO Movie now has her own show! Journey to a joyous kingdom full of sparkle matter, happy thoughts and the occasional rage-out in Unikitty!, an all-new animated series. As ruler of the kingdom, Unikitty has busy days full of royal responsibilities. Unikitty is most interested in making sure everyone is happy and ridding the kingdom of negativity, but don’t misunderstand her optimism — she is one kitty not to be crossed. While she may be full of boundless energy and creativity, Unikitty is a force to be reckoned with if anyone gets in the way of spreading her positive vibes, especially if anyone makes her little brother and best friend, Puppycorn, sad. Also living in the castle are Dr. Fox, the resident scientist, and Unikitty’s trusty bodyguard, Hawkodile.
Join producers Edward Skudder, Lynn Wang and members of the voice cast, including Eric Bauza, as they give a sneak peek of this new series and explain how Unikitty and her friends will make sure that every day is the happiest and most creative ever!
The LEGO NINJAGO Movie (6:45 PM–7:45 PM, Room 6A)
This quite humorous teaser video, for the film's presence at SDCC, was uploaded this morning:
A new trailer is also likely to hit. We will let you know when that happens!
In this big screen Ninjago adventure, the battle for Ninjago City calls to action young Master Builder Lloyd, a.k.a. the Green Ninja (Dave Franco), along with his friends, who are all secret ninja warriors. Led by Master Wu (Jackie Chan), as wise-cracking as he is wise, they must defeat evil warlord Garmadon (Justin Theroux), the Worst Guy Ever, who also happens to be Lloyd’s dad. Pitting mech against mech and father against son, the epic showdown will test this fierce but undisciplined team of modern-day ninjas who must learn to check their egos and pull together to unleash their inner power of Spinjitzu.
On Thursday evening, attend a panel for “The LEGO NINJAGO Movie” in the convention hall’s room 6A, with stars Dave Franco, Justin Theroux, Abbi Jacobson, Olivia Munn, Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Peña and Zach Woods and producer Dan Lin. Attendees will receive an exclusive, movie-themed giveaway.
Saturday
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2: Meet the Talent Behind the Video Game (1:45 PM-2:45 PM, Room 6A)
The team behind the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 videogame-including Arthur Parsons (head of design, TT Games), Bill Rosemann (executive creative director, Marvel Games), Justin Ramsden (designer, LEGO), Kurt Busiek (comics writer, Avengers Forever), and Dan Veesenmeyer (comic content artist, LEGO Marvel’s Avengers)-offer an inside look at this all-new original adventure, the sequel to the smash hit LEGO Marvel Super Heroes. Moderated by Marvel’s Ryan Penagos (vice president and executive editor, Marvel Digital), this celebration of the Marvel Universe will provide fans with a first look at a new game trailer, new character and artwork reveals, and exclusive audience giveaways. Bringing together iconic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from different eras and realities, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 pits players against the time-traveling Kang the Conqueror in an epic cosmic battle across the expansive Open Hub World of Chronopolis. The game will be released on November 14.
Sunday
World Premiere of LEGO Scooby-Doo! Blowout Beach Bash (10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Room 6BCF)
Mystery, Inc. heads to Blowout Beach for a real swinging beach party, but when the Ghost Pirates threaten to crush the good vibes, it’s up to Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, and Velma to get the party back on track and save the day! Be among the first to see this all-new LEGO/Scooby-Doo movie, then stay for a fun-filled panel featuring actors Matthew Lillard (Twin Peaks, The Bridge) and Grey Griffin (The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy), the voices of Shaggy and Daphne respectively, alongside producer Rick Morales and director Ethan Spaulding. TV Guide Magazine senior writer Damian Holbrook will moderate the hijinks. LEGO Scooby-Doo! Blowout Beach Bash will be available on July 25, 2017 on DVD from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.
World Premiere of LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Brain Drain (12:15 PM-1:45 PM, Room 6BCF)
Missing memories provide an intriguing mystery for our young female protagonists in the all-new animated film, LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Brain Drain. See the world premiere of this film, the first LEGO entry in the worldwide DC Super Hero Girls franchise phenomenon, then stay for a fun panel featuring the voices of Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and Harley Quinn/Poison Ivy—Grey Griffin (Scooby-Doo and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery), Tara Strong (The Fairly Oddparents, My Little Pony), and Anais Fairweather (DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games), respectively, alongside producer Rick Morales (Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders), director Todd Grimes (Back at the Barnyard), and screenwriter Jeremy Adams (Monsuno). DC All Access host Tiffany Smith moderates. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment, and the LEGO Group, LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Brain Drain will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment July 25, on digital HD, and August 8 on DVD.
LEGO NINJAGO: Masters of Spinjitzu (3:00 PM-4:00 PM, Room 7AB)
Join creators of the smash-hit Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu television series and LEGO Ninjago toys for an in-depth look behind the scenes. Writers Kevin and Dan Hageman, showrunner Tommy Andreasen, senior creative director Simon Lucas, and IP lead Nelson Lamonica go under the hood and explore the Ninjago universe. Plus, sneak peeks and an appearance from voice talent of the hit show. Moderated by Brian Bowler (marketing director).
Exclusives
Not going to SDCC? Never fear - LEGO will be giving exclusives away on their Twitter page.
Minifigures
Exclusive minifigures are back! For a chance to win, be sure to head to the Pavillion Terrace at 12:30 PM every day and get in line for each raffle. Good luck if you try!
- Marvel Super Heroes Deadpool Duck (Thursday/Saturday)
- DC Comics Super Heroes Legends of Tomorrow Vixen (Friday/Sunday)
Sets
LEGO will be continuing the tradition established last year, with exclusive BrickHeadz sets available to purchase for $40 each. Unlike last year, however, only one set each from DC and Marvel will be available - instead of two. As usual, you'll have to line up as early as 6:00 AM at the Pavillion Terrace for a random draw for them.
- Marvel Super Heroes 41497 Spider-Man & Venom (Thursday/Saturday)
- DC Comics Super Heroes 41496 Supergirl & Martian Manhunter (Friday/Sunday)
Preview night is tonight, so I'm sure we'll be getting some early photos of the booth on social media. Do let us know if you are going to the con!
The official press release can be found here.
I hope this article covers everything, and gives you a good idea of expectations for this year. We'll be reporting on happenings and news all convention long, so keep your eyes peeled to the homepage!
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11 comments on this article
notice how there's zero presence of lego dimensions!
^ As Robin would say, "RRRRRRRRRIIIIIP!"
@CM4Sci that might be because there is nothing to showcase, since they showed so much at e3.
Wasn't there also an exclusive minifigure/set for Ninjago Movie? I've read that on HothBricks.
@CM4Sci im wondering if we wont get any Lego Dimensions news until December. Think about this - Lego Marvel Superheroes are taking a similar theme about time being ripped apart and different worlds being smashed together. What if this is a prelude to Lego Marvel Superheroes joining Lego Dimensions next year? Maybe an end credits cutscene leading into Dimensions?
Press release is out: http://press-releases.media/lego-systems-builds-star-studded-activities-and-excitement-for-the-lego-ninjago-movie-at-san-diego-comic-con-international/
Interesting details:
-Deadpool Duck will be the exclusive Marvel minifigure.
-New NINJAGO Movie trailer completely confirmed.
-The garmadon, Garmadon, GARMADON! set will be revealed and on display.
I will update the article to reflect this.
@Dark Yada Not that I'm aware. Apparently panel attendees will get something exclusive, but I'm not sure if it's even brick-based.
Article states: "LEGO will be giving exclusives away on their Twitter page." How exactly does this work?
^ They'll send a contest tweet out and you can retweet for a chance to win. They'll then pick someone and contact them.
^ Thank you!
Star Wars fans get to see a sculpture of Luke. And, er... that's it.
There goes that UCS Falcon reveal... But I suppose I should've expected nothing, given the 'Force Friday' merch approach.
No.