2 2013: What we know so far...

SKP4472 | 20:31 | |
A compliation of everything we know so far about LEGO in 2013. This post will be continuously updated.
  • UPDATED: Legends of Chima back-story (30th September, 2012)
  • UPDATED: Lone Ranger, Creator, Super Heroes, Galaxy Squad, Legends of Chima, Technic sets unveiled (19th September, 2012)

New numbering scheme

  • 10XXX - Exclusives / Ultimate Collectors Series
  • 105XX - Duplo
  • 106XX - Bricks and More
  • 20XXX - BrickMaster / Master Builder Academy
  • 21XXX - Architecture
  • 30XXX - Polybags / Promotional
  • 31XXX - Creator
  • 40XXX - LEGO brand retail polybags / seasonal sets
  • 42XXX - Technic
  • 440XX - Hero Factory
  • 55XXX - LEGO Universe
  • 600XX - City
  • 65XXX - Super-packs
  • 70XXX - Legends of Chima
  • 705XX - Ninjago
  • 707XX - Galaxy Squad
  • 710XX - Collectable Minifigures
  • 760XX - Super Heroes
  • 791XX - The Lone Ranger

New themes

Galaxy Squad

The sets are as follows:
  • 70700 Space Swarmer
  • 70701 Swarm Interceptor
  • 70702 Warp Stinger
  • 70703 Space Mantis
  • 70704 Vermin Vaporizer
  • 70705 Bug Obliterator

The Legends of Chima

Not much is known about this theme. We know that the name 'Legends of Chima' was trademarked by LEGO last month. At least six sets, and five minifigures are known to have been produced for the first wave of the theme.

On September 12, images for the new theme were spotted on eBay after someone sold a water-marked 'Confidential' version of set 70113.

The theme bears significant resemblance to Ninjago as it features 'Battle' type sets, similar to the Spinjitzu spinners and arenas.

Below is the official description translated by Google translate and tidied up by Brickset:
The kingdom of Chima is a magical land in which very advanced species dominate. These creatures speak and act like people. They use vehicles and machines and live in amazing castles and fortresses. They have claws, teeth, tails, and some are equipped with wings. Now they are at war with each other...

Chima was once a pure, natural paradise, but heavily armed barbarian species have changed it and now best friends have become sworn enemies of each other. Ruthless weapons destroyed the once sacred temples. Blood-thirsty vehicles battle each other in fatal duels in the forest.

The creatures are fiercely fighting over a powerful natural resource called Chi. which is the source of life but also unimaginable destruction.

Only a few brave heroes in Chima understand the true nature of Chi, and that its misuse leads to the total destruction of Chima. The stories of these heroes and those who want to destroy them are known as ’The Legends of Chima'".

The current rumoured sets are as follows:
  • 70000 Razcal's Raven Glider
  • 70001 Crawley's Reptile Gripper
  • 70002 Lennox's Lion Buggy
  • 70003 Eris' Eagle Hunter
  • 70004 Wakz' Wolf Tracker
  • 70005 Laval's Lion Quad
  • 70006 Cragger's Croc-Boat Headquarters
  • 700012 Razar's Chi Robber
  • 70013 Equila's Ultra Striker
  • 70100 Speedorz Fire Ring
  • 70101 Speedorz Target Practice
  • 70102 Chi Waterfall
  • 70103 Speedorz Rock Bowling
  • 70113 Chi Battles

Confirmed sets are:
  • 70104 Jungle Gates
  • 70105 Nest Jump
  • 70115 Ultimate Tournament
  • 70106 Speedorz Ijstoren

The Lone Ranger

New rumours have surfaced that LEGO will produce sets based on the new Disney film, 'The Lone Ranger' scheduled for release on 5th July, 2013, presumably meaning that the theme will make its debut in the Summer or Autumn of 2013. The sets are as follows:
  • 79106 The Lone Ranger
  • 79107 The Lone Ranger
  • 79108 The Lone Ranger
  • 79109 The Lone Ranger
  • 79110 The Lone Ranger
  • 79111 The Lone Ranger

New sets

Creator

The sets are as follows:
  • 31000 Mini Racing car
  • 31001 Mini Jet
  • 31002 Racing car
  • 31003 Red helicopter
  • 31004 Eagle
  • 31005 Saddle tractor
  • 31006 Sports car
  • 31007 Power Robot
  • 31008 Power Jet
  • 31009 Country Home

Friends

The following set names have been confirmed for the first wave:
  • 41000 Jet Ski
  • 41001 Magician
  • 41002 Karate
  • 41003 Foal
  • 41004 Practice Stage
  • 41007 Pet Parlour
  • 41008 Pool
  • 41011 Soccer
  • 41013 Car
  • 41017 Squirrel
  • 41018 Cat
  • 41019 Turtle
  • 41020 Hedgehog
  • 41021 Poodle
  • 41022 Bunny

Ninjago

Well, earlier this year in June, we were told that LEGO Ninjago will end in 2013, despite proving to be a very popular theme amongst LEGO fans. To conincide will the discontinuation of the theme, we were also told by set designer Kevin Hinkle, that the new theme will "make the Ninjago fans ask why they didn't end it sooner".

The sets are as follows:
  • 70500 Kai's Fire Robot ($10)
  • 70501 Samurai Bike ($20)
  • 70502 Cole's Power Drill ($20)
  • 70503 Golden Dragon ($30)
  • 70504 Garmatron ($40)
  • 70505 Temple of Light ($65)

Star Wars

The new details (from Hoth Bricks) include their new 5-digit product numbers (beginning with 75XXX), and a few extra sets that haven't been previously mentioned. The sets are as follows:
  • 75000 Republic vs. Sith Troopers Troopers Battle Pack
  • 75001 Clone Troopers vs. Droidekas Battle Pack
  • 75002 AT-RT
  • 75003 A-Wing Starfighter
  • 75004 Z-95 Headhunter
  • 75005 Rancor Pit
  • 75012 BARC Speeder
  • 75013 Umbaran MHC
  • 75006 Kamino & Jedi Starfigher (R4-P17 minifigure)
  • 75007 Coruscant & Assault Striker (Republic Pilot minifigure)
  • 75008 Asteroid Field & TIE Bomber (TIE Fighter Pilot minifigure)
  • 75009 Hoth & Snowspeeder (Rebel Pilot minifigure)
  • 75010 Endor & B-Wing (B-Wing Pilot minifigure)
  • 75011 Aldeeran & Tantive IV (Rebel Trooper minifigure)

Super Heroes

The sets are as follows:
  • 76000 Arctic Batman vs. Mr.Freeze - Aquaman on Ice
  • 76001 Batman vs. Bane - Chase with Tumbler
  • 76004 Spider Man - Hunting with Spider-Cycle
  • 76005 Spider-Man - Mission at Daily Bugle
  • 76007 Super Heroes: Marvel 4

Technic

The following sets are as follows:
  • 42000 Grand Prix Racer
  • 42002 Hovercraft
  • 42004 Mini Backhoe
  • 42006 Crawler Excavators
  • 42007 Moto-cross Bike
  • 42010 Action Race-Buggy
  • 42011 Action Racing Car

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Oh dear, this theme is guranteed to be the number 1 failure for LEGO in 2013. The theme is rumoured to consist of about four key chins, and six sets.


More details to come soon...

2 comments:

  1. I'd edit it, but I don't think I can - Speedorz is the name of the flywheel thing in Chima.

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    1. Yeah, sorry, every author can only edit their own posts. I'll change the post now. Thanks for telling me. :)

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