In a press release posted on the LEGO Ambassador Network (LAN), LEGO today unveils some information on the future of the LEGO Ninjago animated series including the new season entitled "Secrets of the Forbidden Spinjitzu'"will be released shortly.

In short, the length of each episode goes from 22 to 11 minutes and this new season will be accessible even for those who have never watched the series so far (children who were too young a few years ago) with 30 episodes strewn with flashbacks and references to the events of previous seasons (it's not a fast-track reboot, but a bit anyway). First trailer announced for May 26th.

The press release below does not specify the broadcast channel for these new episodes and does not mention any particular channel. In my opinion, it is not impossible for the series to quietly end its days directly on Youtube ...

It seems to me from this announcement that it is therefore above all a question of recruiting a new audience for the series without disappointing those who continue to follow the adventures of the young ninjas:

We now know the exclusive minifig that will accompany the new version of the Visual Dictionary LEGO Ninjago: This is Sensei Wu in his younger years.

This 128-page book, which is an updated version of the previous edition published in 2014, will be available next September at amazon.

In 2014, it was Zane's minifigure in version Rebooted that came with the first edition of Visual Dictionary. It was not then exclusive to the work and the publisher indicated that it was simply a Limited Edition. It could indeed be found in a set released the same year (70726 Destructoid).

This new minifigure is well presented as exclusive, so it should not end up in any of the future sets in the LEGO Ninjago range.

Inside this book you will find as usual a recap of what the LEGO Ninjago range offers with facts and anecdotes, interviews with designers, etc ...

No French version in sight for the moment.

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Notice to fans of the LEGO Ninjago range, the accessory pack (LEGO ref. 853866 - 36 pieces) containing three Onis demons and their respective weapons is now available on the LEGO Shop at the public price of 12.99 €.

This pack doesn't really make the variety with three identical torsos, at least two identical heads (probably three including the one under the mask if it's not all black) and neutral legs (including a pair of short legs).

These evil demons are those from season 10 of the TV series, titled March of the Oni:

New year, new polybags in sight with a slew of references whose assembly instructions are now available from LEGO.

It is difficult to know for the moment where, when and how these bags will be distributed or sold. We will have to wait a little longer to find out if it is possible to get some of them offered on the LEGO Shop and in the LEGO Stores.

As for the Ninjago range, three references are now known, all stamped with the mention Legacy which pays homage to the first seasons of the animated series and by extension to the sets marketed a few years ago: 30533 Sam-X, 30534 Ninja Workout et 30535 Fireflight.

In the LEGO CITY range, some references to products currently on sale or to come with the references 30362 Sky Police Jetpack, 30363 Race Boat et 30364 Popcorn Cart, to encourage young fans to spend their pocket money in more affluent boxes.

The popcorn machine will easily find its place in your funfair or amusement park dioramas and will advantageously complete the inventory of the highly anticipated set 60234 People Pack: Fairground...

Finally, some LEGO Creator polybags with three references: 30571 Pelicans, 30572 Race Car et 30573 saint. The bag bearing the reference 30571 is a 3in1 product which will also allow a bird and a rabbit to be assembled.

Special mention for the racing car in the bag bearing the reference 30572 which should bring back memories for fans of the LEGO Racers Tiny Turbos range (2006 -2008).

(Info via brick set)