The Lego Movie

Image: NintendoIf you’ve been thinking to yourself, “I need some new Legos to put on my shelf,” the company’s got you covered. Along with its newly revealed set for Batman: The Animated Series, a new array of sets for its Super Mario line are in the works. Mario Kart Live But With Hot Wheels!As part of its Mar10 Day celebration (seen below), Nintendo announced it was partnering with Lego again for three new sets. The Bowser Express Train set, inspired by the characterr’s locomotive in the games, comes with two carriages…

It’s been a week of highs and lows in the world of genre entertainment—as we took a look at the aftermath of Dune: Part Two’s monumental release last weekend, and Lego teased a gorgeous new Batman: The Animated Series tribute. But little compared to the shock that came Thursday evening that one of the most influential artists of our time, Dragon Ball’s Akira Toriyama, passed away. Read all that, and more, in io9's biggest stories of the week. — James Whitbrook It’s been a week of highs and lows in the world of genre…

Image: LegoLego has, of course, done plenty of Batman sets in its time. But how do you capture the unique aesthetic of one of the character’s most iconic adaptations—the legendary Batman: The Animated Series—in brick form? It’s not the traditional play set some might have hoped for, but this new build is probably about as good as you can get.Today Lego lifted the lid on Batman: The Animated Series Gotham City, a 4,210-piece set to commemorate 2024 as Batman’s 85th anniversary. Riffing on the company’s series of buildable…

Image: LegoA few years ago Lego already came out with an epic R2-D2 model in its Ultimate Collector Series range. But now the heroic astromech is getting a more condense, but still finely detailed replica to launch Lego’s celebration for 25 years of Lego Star Wars. The build itself is great, but the secret killer add-on? The brand new Darth Malak minifigure included as an anniversary bonus, the first time the Knights of the Old Republic villain has made it to Lego. $100, available here. Image: LegoA few years ago Lego…

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Screenshot: New World Pictures, Image: Magnet Releasing, Lucasfilm, io9/James Whitbrook, Lucasfilm, HBO, Disney, Universal, Pocket Books, Photo: Paul Butterfield (Getty Images)As Dune: Part Two approaches, io9 took a look at an amazing tie-in Lego set—and asked the cast and crew what they thought (they love it, too). We also recommended some books to read (other than Dune) for upcoming sci-fi, fantasy, and horror adaptations; debuted a cool mutant-movie trailer; and more. - Cheryl Eddy Screenshot: New World Pictures, …

Did you want, or have, any of these?Image: Hasbro, WWE, PlaymatesEverybody, at one time or another, has wanted something they can’t have. Often it’s something other people can buy, but you’re not able get your hands on. As an adult, maybe it’s a high-end car like a Ferrari. As a teenager, maybe it’s the latest video game system. And, when you’re a kid, it’s usually a toy.We all had those toys. Well, not “had” them literally, but figurately. The toys we desperately desired. The ones we would ogle at the store. The items…

Image: LegoNew year, new... Lego? That’s how that saying goes, right? After a few quiet months to round out 2023, Lego is starting 2024 with a bang with tons of new sets. Marvel! Star Wars! Sonic! Jurassic Park! Bouquets and Polaroids! Truly, something for everyone.Seriously, after the last few months delivered a few handfuls of sets here and there, 2024's Lego floodgates are already well and truly opened. Almost every primary Lego line has a bunch of new sets releasing this month, including City, Creator, DREAMZzz,…

Image: HasbroTen years ago, Hasbro announced something akin to a disturbance in the Force—and Star Wars toy fans’ wallets: The Black Series, a brand new line that would bump the iconic heroes and villains of the galaxy far, far away up to 6" scale for the first time (and away from the 3.75" scale Star Wars changed the game with).Since then, countless characters from movies, games, comics, streaming shows, and more have made their way onto our desks and shelves—classic heroes like Han, Luke, and Leia; all-new ones still…

Image: LegoVampires are so hot right now. With Interview With the Vampire and Baldur’s Gate 3's Astarion being anywhere and everywhere online, we’re in a toothsome renaissance not seen since the days of... well, Twilight’s cultural dominance. So it’s perhaps fitting that it itself returns for the occasion, although in a much blockier medium.Because, yes, Twilight is back: in Lego form! The toymaker has confirmed that the Cullen House, designed by Lego fan Nick Micheels, aka LobsterThermidor (incredible thing to get to…