The Art of the Brick: DC Comics

Remember, a few months ago I told you about the next exhibition of Nathan Sawaya, world-renowned LEGO artist, some of you were able to admire the work of during the visit to France of the exhibition The Art of the Brig.

His next exhibition, which brings together more than 120 works based on the DC Comics universe, will open its doors in Sydney, Australia on November 20, before going around the world and probably passing through France.

History to salivate amateurs, the artist unveiled today the giant Batmobile (more than 500.000 bricks, 5.50 meters long) which will be at the center of this new exhibition.

The Art of the Brick: DC Comics

LEGO Mighty Micros 2016

We can finally put a name on the range "Racers"DC Comics and Marvel rumors have been telling us for several weeks: It will in fact be a mini range of six boxes sold for 9.99 € (Three DC Comics boxes and three Marvel boxes) and which will be marketed under the name Mighty Pickups.

From what I have been able to see for the moment, the minifigs which accompany the mini vehicles will be quite complete (head, torso, legs) but it seems that the legs are those usually used by LEGO on the minifigs representing children ( or hobbits), that is to say those shorter and without joints.

Below, the list of planned sets:

LEGO DC Comics:

  • 76061 Mighty Micros: Batman vs Catwoman
  • 76062 Mighty Micros: Robin vs Bane
  • 76063 Mighty Micros: The Flash vs Captain Cold

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes:

  • 76064 Mighty Micros: Spiderman vs Green Goblin
  • 76065 Mighty Micros: Captain America vs Red Skull
  • 76066 Mighty Micros: Hulk vs Ultron

As for the mini vehicles, it's compact and very minimalist:

76061: Batman has a black and yellow mini-Batmobile equipped with a grapple launcher, Catwoman walks in a black and purple mini-kart with a cat tail on the back. In the box, a carton of milk, a diamond, a batarang.

76062: Bane has a vehicle with a conical drilling attachment in the front, Robin drives a red and green mini-kart. Robin is equipped with a red grapple launcher.

76063: Captain Cold drives a blue snow plow with a yellow surfboard on the front as an accessory to push snow, Flash drives a red mini-kart with flames coming out of the rear exhausts. In the box, an ice cream cone with scoops (white) and a "cooling" gun for Captain Cold.

76064: Green Goblin drives a green and orange rolling contraption fitted with two wings on the sides, Spider-Man's mini-kart is blue and red and it is also a mini-helicopter with one propeller and two flick fire missiles. In the box, a green vial, a pad-printed pumpkin (head).

76065: Red Skull flies a black and red craft with integrated detachable missile and Captain America drives what looks from a distance like a mini version of the Hydra craft seen in set 76017 Captain America vs. Hydra. In the box, Captain America's shield and a translucent cube for Red Skull.

76066: Ultron has a red and gray mini-kart, Hulk has a white and purple quad with two oversized green hands (those of the maxifig already available) in the front. Ultron throws an adjustable wrench (!) At Hulk. Hulk throws a chicken thigh (!!) at Ultron.

lego brainiac video game

After the animated film LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes - Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom! recently available, Warner will offer in 2016 a new animated feature film featuring the usual superheroes who will this time be battling Brainiac.

Entitled LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes - Justice League: Cosmic Clash, this animated film will be released on Blu-ray / DVD in early 2016 and will hopefully be accompanied by a new exclusive minfig.

It will be officially presented during the next New York Comic Con during a panel here is the pitch below:

 Gather your bricks and be the first to see Brainiac vs. the Justice League in the upcoming Warner Bros. Home Entertainment release, “LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes - Justice League: Cosmic Clash."

Witness the first official footage during a Panel featuring Troy Baker (voice of Batman), Phil LaMarr (Brainiac), producer Brandon Vietti, director Rick Morales, screenwriter Jim Krieg and a few other surprises. “LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes - Justice League: Cosmic Clash” comes to Blu-ray / DVD / Digital HD in early 2016.

LEGO DC Character Encyclopedia

Publisher Dorling Kindersley is preparing a new book for us around characters from the DC Comics universe for April 2016.

No visual or number of pages for the moment but if DK follows its usual logic in terms of encyclopedias of characters from various universes, we can legitimately assume that this book will be accompanied by a probably exclusive minifigure.

While waiting to learn more, you can always follow the evolution of the product sheet on the FNAC website or in amazon which offers a pre-order for about twenty euros ...

(Thanks to Nicolas for the info)

Update with the pitch of the book (176 pages):

 With over 200 profiles on both rare and popular LEGO® DC Comics minifigures, LEGO DC Comics Character Encyclopedia is the must-have guide for young fans of the series more serious collectors.
LEGO® DC Comics (TM) Character Encyclopedia is a comprehensive visual guide to the full range of LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes minifigures, including Batman, Superman, and their friends and foes.
Learn little-known facts and figures about all the characters from the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes universe including Green Lantern, the Joker, and Wonder Woman. Find out details on the various sets and where each minifigure appears, as well as their special weapons, cool gadgets, and amazing vehicles.
Featuring an exclusive minifigure, LEGO DC Comics Character Encyclopedia is the must-have guide to the LEGO DC Comics minifigures.

lego marvel dc comics 2016

The official LEGO 2016 retailer catalog being available, the "leaks" are starting to reach us from those who have been able to take a look.

Keep in mind, however, that the minifigs mentioned are mentioned for now and until proven otherwise by rumors posted on a forum.

Below is a summary of the information relating to the LEGO Marvel sets expected in 2016 known to date:

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes

  • Racers # 1 - Public price 9.99 €
    Incl. Captain America and Red Skull minifigs
  • Racers # 2 - Public price 9.99 €
    Incl. Green Goblin and Spider-Man minifigs
  • Racers # 3 - Public price 9.99 €
    Incl. Hulk and Ultron minifigs
  • (References of Racers sets put online by amazon: 76064, 76065 and 76066)
  • 76048 Iron Skull Submarine Attack - public price 34.99 €
    Incl. Captain America, Iron Man (Scuba Suit), Iron Skull and HYDRA Henchman minifigs
  • 76049 Avengers Space Mission - public price 69.99 €
    Incl. the minifigs of Captain America (Space Suit), Captain marvel (Carol Danvers), Hyperion, Iron Man (Space Suit) and a Bigfig of Thanos
  • In March 2016, 3 sets based on the movie Captain America: Civil War - Public prices 24.99 €, 34.99 € and 49.99 €
    Incl. the Black Panther, Captain America, Crossbones, Falcon, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Black Widow, The Winter Soldier (In 2 sets) and Ant-Man / Giant Man minifigs.

And below is the information about the LEGO DC Comics sets expected in 2016 known to date:

Lego dc comics super heroes

  • Racers # 1 - Public price 9.99 €
    Incl. Bane and Robin minifigs
  • Racers # 2 - Public price 9.99 €
    Incl. Batman and The Joker minifigs
  • Racers # 3 - Public price 9.99 €
    Incl. Captain Cold and Flash minifigs
  • (References of Racers sets put online by amazon: 76061, 76062 and 76063)
  • 76053 Gotham City Cycle Chase - public price 24.99 €
    Incl. Batman, Deadshot and Harley Quinn minifigs
  • 76052 Batman Classic TV Series Batcave
  • 3 sets based on the movie Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice:
    76044
    with Batman Armor Suit, Superman, Bat Signal
    76045 New Batmobile
    with Batman and two other minifigs and a truck in LexCorp colors
    76046
    with Batwing, Batman, Superman, Lex Luthor, Wonder Woman, Lois Lane, two additional minifigs and a LexCorp helicopter
    Public prices 14.99 €, 34.99 € and 69.99 €