- Take the Piggy Smash Challenge LEGO® The Angry Birds™ Movie Playsets Now you can replay all sorts of adventures from The Angry Birds™ Movie! Just like the movie and the mobile game, LEGO® The Angry Birds Movie playsets have all your favorite characters fighting over the eggs. Can Red help the Angry Birds save their eggs from the pigs? Or will the Pigs have their favorite breakfast after all? Fantastic models with funny features to build, explore and play with in your quest to help the Angry Birds! Take the Piggy Smash Challenges Pig Cooking Pot Danger Pig Plane Propeller SpinLEGO is an awesome toy for all ages and more often than not, builders are limited only by their imagination as to what they can put together and create with those colored blocks. Add to that a love of a blockbuster movie or genre, a lot of patience and a superhuman ability to not die from stepping on a LEGO block, and you have a collection of amazing mega constructions, so mind-blowing that you’d think they are actually built for a LEGO-themed remake of the actual movie.
Here are a few movie scenes that you were reimagined by LEGO master builders. Depicted below are two sections, one dedicated to the building and sets of famous movies; the other, the spaceships of sci-fi films that have graced the silver screen and won our hearts. Keep in mind that while they are not to scale, these mega constructions can be 6-feet in length or height, consisting over tens (or hundreds) of thousands of LEGO bricks, pounding the scales at 10 kgs and above. With that in mind, start gawking. Iron Man Hall of Armor – Iron Man 3. The attention to detail of these one of a kind, hand-painted LEGO Iron Man armor is just amazing. Tony Stark’s Garage – Iron Man. A well-known scene where Tony Stark tests new armor with JARVIS in his basement garage. Bane’s Hideout – The Dark Knight Rises. Check out the creative use of clear LEGO bricks to simulate a waterfall in the sewers of Bane’s Hideout. There’s even a white rat for extra credit. The Goblin’s Lair – Spider-Man 2.
Although a small build, the lighting effects brings the whole thing to life. (Image Source: Captain Nemo) Helm’s Deep – Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. 1700 LEGO minifigs were used in the re-creation of the Battle of Helm’s Deep. Barad-dûr (Eye of Sauron) – Lord of the Rings. This tower stands 175cm tall, so it could probably be taller than you. Hogwarts – Harry Potter. One die-hard Harry Potter fan, 400,000 LEGO Bricks and 12 months. A masterpiece made out of pure dedication and hard work. (Image Source: Bippity Bricks)The dream sequence iconic of Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece depicted in its entirety, curves and bends included. Winterfell – Game of Thrones. Just look at this epic castle fit for the King of the North. (Image Source: Itaria No Shintaku) Al Khazneh – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. LEGO architectural wizardry with amazing fine detail. The Wizard of Oz. The Emerald City and final scene of the Wizard of Oz. (Image Source: Captain Redstorm)
Castle Black – Game of Thrones (TV). Known as ‘The Wall’ where Castle Black is located, this is the fortress of the Night’s Watch. Hill Valley 2015 – Back To The Future. The famous location where Marty McFly hoverboards through the square by day and gets a lightning strike by night to get back to his time in the future on the Delorean. (Image Source: Orion Pax) X-Wing Star Fighter – Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. A life-size X-Wing consisting of 5.3 million LEGO bricks, built in 17,000 hours and by 32 (crazy) designers.(Image Source: LEGO Facebook) Mon Calamari Star Cruiser – Star Was Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. Measuring in at 208 cm long, weighing in at 23.5kg, made from 30,500 LEGO bricks worth $5000 and pieced together by a single man. Someone give him a medal. (Image Source: Thomas Benedikt) Millennium Falcon – Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. A minifig size Millennium Falcon done without the help of the 10179 collectors edition. Is that Han Solo?
(Image Source: simply sci-fi) Battlestar Berzerk – Battlestar Galactica (TV). Almost as big as the average person at 186 cm long and 61 cm wide this battleship weighs in at 24.5 kg with over 20,000 LEGO bricks. (Image Source: Garry King) Venator Class Star Destroyer – Star Wars: The Clone Wars (TV). An even bigger build at 2.44 meters in length weighing 82 kgs. Ralph McQuarrie’s Baseship Concept – Battlestar Galactica (1978). It’s amazing to think how straight LEGO pieces can create this circular build, towering at over 1 meter in height and length. Nebulon-B Escort Frigate – Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. The attention to detail to this 2-meter long and more than half a meter high frigate is impeccable. (Image Source: Steef Mediocre) USS Reliant – Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. The use of LEDs really brings this space ship to life. Corellian Corvette – Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. The hallways of this 12-foot long aircraft has a fully detailed interior where LEGO mini figs can walk around (if they could).
Batman’s Tumbler – The Dark Knight Trilogy. Not a spaceship but a working remote controlled Batman Tumbler with working suspensions. How is this even possible? For this top list we’ve compiled 12 must-have Lego sets from movie franchises. Lego calls these sets “themed,” although the term can also refer to sets such as Bionicles, Lego Castle, Lego City, etc. For this list we’re focusing only on movie-themed sets that were licensed by Lego, with a few perhaps being the . We’ve also limited the list to sets that are mass produced by Lego, not custom built sets or concept sets by Lego designers. Finally, we’re only grabbing one set from each movie franchise. This is a heads up for those of you wondering why there is only one Star Wars set listed (you’ll have to scroll down the list to see which set we picked out of so many choices). Truth is, it wouldn’t really be fair to other movie franchises if we decided to list more than one must-have Star Wars set. Finally, the sets below are listed in no particular order.
If you’ve got a Lego set that you feel should have been included, please let us know in the comments below. This small brick set from Lego is not a huge challenge by any means, but what other vehicle can epitomize the concept of time travel using crude, 20th century technology better than the Delorean Time Machine from Back to the Future. The 401-piece set includes 2 minifigures: Marty McFly and Doc Brown, and was selected specifically by LEGO CUUSOO members for mass production. The Delorean Time Machine measures 5” (15cm) long and sells for $34.99. Lego’s Turtle Lair Attack from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise is a pretty dynamic set for $49.99. In the box you get 5 minifigures: Leonardo, Raphael, Master Splinter, Dark Ninja and a Foot Soldier to put together with the 488 included pieces. Among the features are a skateboard ramp, rotating training dummy, opening manhole cover, exploding wall, secret sewer entrance into dojo, tree and weapons rack, and turtle catapult.
There are also 10 weapons included to complete the ninja turtle playroom. Temple of the Crystal Skull from the Indiana Jones theme is a 929-piece set with 10 minifigures that’s a great addition to anyone’s Lego collection. Released in 2008 (the same year the Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull hit theaters), the set features moving staircases, hidden rooms, flying objects, and vehicle with caterpillar track. The base of the Lego set measures 22.7” (57.6cm) by 15.1” (9.6 cm) and upon completion weighs 4.36 lbs. Temple of the Crystal Skull carried a list price of $79.99 but is no longer in production. There may not be a Lego collector out there who wouldn’t want the Death Star. The massive 3,803-piece set features all kinds of details from the Star Wars films, including the Superlaser control room, TIE Advanced hangar bay, droid maintenance room, detention block, and trash compactor. But what’s also desirable about Lego’s Death Star are the 24 minifigures.
We won’t list them all here, but the figures exclusive to this set include Luke Skywalker (in Stormtrooper outfit), Han Solo (in Stormtrooper outfit), Assassin Droid, Interrogation Droid, Death Star Droid and 2 Death Star Troopers. We’d also be remised if we didn’t mention the rare Dianoga trash compactor monster that’s also included. At a whopping $399, this is one Lego set you may have to save up for, but money well-spent considering the enjoyment time putting it all together. The Tower of Orthanc is a must-have for anyone who enjoys detailed Lego sets. It’s also a must-have for Lord of the Rings fans. The set features 6 floors that have functions such as a folding staircase, light brick palantir (replicating the magical artifact from the Tolkien books), opening entrance doors, and a trap door. Also included are the minifigures Saruman with kirtle outfit, Grima Wormtongue, Gandalf the Grey, Uruk-hai, and the Orc Pitmaster (for a total of five), along with a buildable Great Eagle that Gandalf can ride.
The set measures over 28″ (73cm) high and 8″ (21cm) wide. Lego currently limits this set to 2 per customers, indicating a relatively limited production. Batman’s Arkham Asylum was a serious consideration for this spot, but even with less pieces we had to go with The Batmobile: Ultimate Collectors’ Edition. This licensed-set sold for about $70 when it was released in 2006. Now, you can find the edition for between $300 and $400 on Amazon. The set comes with 1,045 pieces and measures 18.9” (48cm) long when built. The only downside of the Batmobile: Ultimate Collectors’ Edition is that it doesn’t come with any minifigures. The Black Pearl from the Pirates of the Caribbean films is a “retired” product, as Lego calls any sets no longer in production. But still, it remains one of the must-have movie franchise Lego sets. Jack Sparrow is among the six included minifigures, along with Will Turner, Joshamee Gibbs, Davy Jones, Maccus and Bootstrap Bill with assorted weapons.
The retail price of The Black Pearl was a modest $99 (packing 804 pieces), but now you might be able to grab one for twice that amount new in the box on Amazon or eBay. Another retired Lego product that’s still highly desired is Hogwart’s Castle from the Harry Potter film franchise. The set comes with 1,290 pieces and 11 minifigures including Harry Potter and Hermione Granger, as well as 9 minifigures exclusive to this set. The exclusive minifigures include Lord Voldemort, Professor Dumbledore, Professor Snape, Professor McGonagall, Professor Flitwick, Argus Filch and his cat, Mrs. Norris, and 2 Dementors. What would your Lego collection be without The Simpsons? The newly-released, 2,523-piece set from Lego is a must-have for anyone who loves the TV show or just has an appreciation for well-designed minifigures. Minifigures have come a long way since the early days, and you can see how well designed and detailed they can be in the included Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie, and Ned Flanders with cooking apron minifigures.
(#71006) carries an MSRP of $199. This is a relatively small Lego set with just 364 pieces, but those pieces construct both the Mandarin’s helicopter and Tony Stark command center. There are also 5 really cool minifigures with the set, including Tony Stark, Mark 42 Armor, Pepper Potts, the Mandarin, and an Extremis soldier. Iron Man: Malibu Mansion Attack carries a list price of $39.99. Prince of Persia started as a video game, then became a movie, then became a Lego themed series. There were several cool Prince of Persia Lego sets released at the time of the movie, like The Ostrich Race and The Fight for the Dagger, but Battle of Alamut was the most challenging with 821 pieces. The set, currently out of production, came with seven minifigures including Dastan – Scabbard, Nizam, Seso, Gool – Scimitar Hassansin, Tamah – Razor Glove Hassansin, and two Alamut guards. Battle of Alamut measures 18.9” (48cm) x 14.9” (37.8cm) when complete, and retailed for $79.99 in the US when released in 2010.