You may have worked out by now that the Supersized Minion Tim set mentioned on April 4 was a joke. However, as some people pointed out, they couldn’t have told the joke without some level of IP approval, and today, we get out first look at 2 new Despicable Me sets due for release on May 1. In the first, we see an 868 piece model of Gru’s Family manision, along with the family and minions; while the second gives us a brick build model of Gru, along with a collection of different minions.
read on for more details.
Today,the LEGO Group, Illumination and Universal Products & Experiences are confirming that they are in fact partnering on something new – although not a giant Minion, as a recent April Fools post on social media would suggest. To celebrate the July 3 release of Illumination’s Despicable Me 4, the newest chapter in the biggest global animated franchise in history, the partnership is launching exclusive new LEGO Despicable Me 4 sets.
The new range of four products includes two sets that were revealed in a sneak-peek video clip today. The first set is the LEGO Despicable Me 4 Minions and Gru’s Family Mansion with its iconic architecture and beloved movie items, such as the red couch, fireplace and rocket-style bedroom, as well as a brightly colored tree house. The second set is a Brick-Built Gru with dancing Minions – complete with a ukulele-playing Mel and Kevin, armed with his fart gun. Fans will need to wait a bit longer for the unveiling of the entire lineup and hidden easter eggs.
The LEGO Despicable Me 4 products will be available from May 1, 2024, via LEGO stores, lego.com and from select leading retailers around the world.
Both brands hope the DM4 sets will spark imagination and create unforgettable creative experiences for fans around the world with the well-known Despicable Me characters.
“Using the LEGO brand’s creativity and endless possibilities, this partnership between Illumination, Universal Products & Experiences and the LEGO Group celebrates fun storytelling. Fans told us they were really missing LEGO Minions and we are happy to bring this world of mischievous fun back to them, through exciting new play experiences. We hope the new sets will delight any fan – small or big!” says Solvita Akmene, Designer at the LEGO Group.
“Illumination’s Despicable Me franchise is beloved by fans across the globe, and our partnership with the LEGO Group brings together two iconic brands,” says Rafael Macias, Executive Vice President & Global Commercial Officer, Universal Products & Experiences. “The LEGO Despicable Me 4 sets offer new storytelling opportunities and provide imaginative ways to bring to life the joy, action and sweet-but-subversive humor of this record-setting franchise. We’re as excited as the fans for Despicable Me 4 and can’t wait for their reaction to the new film-inspired LEGO sets.”
Here are the sets:
LEGO® Despicable Me 4 Minions and Gru’s Family Mansion (75583)
· Age: 8+
· Price: €99.99/$99.99/£89.99/149.99 AUD /899 CNY/42990 HUF/129.99 CAD/2599 MXN
· Pieces: 868
LEGO® Despicable Me 4 Brick-Built Gru and Minions (75582)
· Age: 9+
· Price: €54,99 / $54,99 / £49.99/ 99.99 AUD/499 CNY/22990 HUF/69.99 CAD/1399 MXN
· Pieces: 839
· Are you a fan of the Despicable Me Franchise? Minions? Are you looking forward to these sets? Or would you have preferred Big Tim to be a realitity? Why not leave your comments below.
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