We were finally treated to some high-resolution images of what should be the definitive version of the LEGO Superheroes First Wave sets for 2012.

And this range is a good surprise. The gameplay will be there for the youngest and collectors will find their account between the new unpublished minifigs and the covers of characters already released in the Batman range from 2006 to 2008. It remains to obtain the prices, important data that will decide in part for the future success of this licensed range.

La Batcave set 6860, although more rudimentary than that of the set 7783 The Batcave: The Penguin and Mr. Freeze's Invasion released in 2006 remains a nice playset for children with many features and the 5 minifigs provided will delight collectors. This set will be the most expensive in the range, but it constitutes the starting point of any self-respecting playset around which the other sets will be articulated.

I'm a little more skeptical about the set 6858 Catwoman Catcycle City Chase, which will have barely the merit of allowing us to get Catwoman in a set which should be reasonably priced. The bike is barely passable with its metapiece fairing. But this set is obviously a lead product.

The and 6862 Superman vs Power Armor Lex is my favorite of this new range. It already makes me regret having invested a few tickets in the Superman minifig offered at New York Comic Con 2011 which is identical in all points to the one in this set, but I am delighted to get Wonder Woman and Lex Luthor, two minifigs unpublished. The Down is interesting, well designed, and looks like he can hold a minifigure in his hands. It will allow you to make pretty thumbnails and beautiful photos, it will change us from Stormtroopers on flickr. Hopefully subsequent waves of sets will include more scenes with Superman, and as the box design suggests, the man in blue tights looks like he is entitled to his own line of custom sets.

The and 6863 Batwing Battle over Gotham City will appeal to children once again, the gameplay being guaranteed: Two flying machines, a bad guy, a nice one and before the frenzied chases. I'm a little disappointed with the Batwing which I would have hoped was a bit more elaborate. Looks like an old-time Blacktron machine. I will be able to add a "Henchman" to my collection, these henchmen with their beanies amuse me .... Note the tommy gun delivered with the Joker.

The and 6864 Batmobile and the Two-Face Chase also brings immediate playability with two vehicles and 5 minifigs. Unlike many AFOLs, I'm happy to see Two Face in a different color than the set 7781 The Batmobile: Two-Face's Escape released in 2006 and its assorted henchmen will once again make me happy .... the Batmobile is nice, even if I'm not particularly a fan of these Batmobiles in comic version. I prefer the versions seen in the movies. This set will allow you to obtain beautiful pieces in often very popular colors, such as tan, orange or purple. We also find purple as a common point to all the bad guys in the range.

The announced addition of paper comics in four of these sets is a significant added value. Hope they are well done.

In conclusion, I am obviously fans of this new license which seems to be on the right track. I can't wait to be able to add all of these new minifigs to my collection, and I remain confident for the future. The DC Universe as seen by LEGO is interesting but not new, and I can't wait to see what LEGO will do with the Marvel Universe even more.

Directly inspired by the Clone Wars animated series, this multi-faction Battle Pack offers new minifigs that will delight collectors. Amazon publishes a few close-up views of the contents of the set, and the silkscreens are quite successful. The cannon, which will not be remembered, will provide some interesting pieces.

Amazon finally publishes images of 2012 novelties for which we had already had a preview boxes and staging offered by LEGO.

Here is the new X-Wing of the set below 9493 X-Wing Starfighter. As said before, this is an honest evolution of the models that we already know, in particular that of the 6212 set which is finally replaced after long years of marketing.

Finally, here are official visuals of the sets expected for early 2012 in the LEGO Superheroes range. These sets are always marked as "Currently unavailable".

Note the final names of some sets that have nothing to do with what was announced so far. The names have changed significantly since the first preliminary and confidential images published a few weeks ago.

6858 Catwoman Catcycle City Chase

“In the dark streets of Gotham City, Batman tries to stop Catwoman from escaping with a big diamond on his lightning-fast motorbike. Help him reverse the fire by hitting him with his lightning-fast Batarang to stop his escape. ! Includes 2 minifigures: Batman and Catwoman. " (89 pieces)

6860 The Batcave

"Batman and Robin are holding Poison Ivy in the Batcave. But be careful! Bane has entered the Batcave using his overpowered drill tank and he tries to rescue Poison Ivy. Help Batman and Robin put Bane back to his place behind them. Bars! Includes 5 minifigures: Bruce Wayne, Batman, Robin, Poison Ivy and Bane. " (690 pieces)

6862 Superman vs Power Armor Lex

“Superman's great nemesis Lex Luthor built a kryptonite robot and captured Wonder Woman. Can Superman avoid the debilitating power of Luthor's kryptonite gun and defeat his evil foe? Includes 3 minifigures: Superman, Wonder Woman and Lex Luthor. " (207 pieces)

6863 Batwing Battle over Gotham City

Hanging from a ladder under his helicopter, the Joker prepares to drop a 'poisonous laughing gas' bomb at the citizens of Gotham City. Luckily help is on the way! Batman rushes aboard his super-fast Batwing. he use the missiles to knock the Joker? Includes 3 minifigures: Batman, Joker and a henchman. " (278 pieces)

6864 Batmobile and the Two-Face Chase

“Batman walks towards the bank in his Batmobile. He sees Double-Face and his evil henchmen escape with a huge safe! Help Batman stop Double-Face and put the safe back in its place! 5 minifigures: Batman, Double-Face, 2 henchmen and a guard. " (531 pieces)

Here are the official images of the series 1 of the Planet Series range, still described on Amazon as "Currently unavailable". Click on the images to enlarge the view.

We will note the piece 237626 Black Round Plate 2x2 W / Eye allowing the suspension that appears on the visual of the planet Tatooine.

9674 - Naboo Starfighter and Naboo

Covered with swamps, grassy plains and vast subterranean oceans, the planet Naboo plays an important role in Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace. Naboo deploys the lightning-fast Naboo starfighter to defend against the onslaught of the Federation of The set includes a Naboo scale model, a Naboo pilot figure, a Naboo starfighter mini-model, a weapon and a stand with a legend plaque." (56 pieces)

9675 - Sebulba's Podracer and Tatooine

“The desert planet of the Outer Rim, Tatooine was the home planet of young Anakin Skywalker. In Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, he defeats his rival, Sebulba and wins the famous and dangerous annual Boonta Eve race.
The set includes a scale model of the planet Tatooine, a Sebulba figure, a mini-model of the Sebulba podracer, a key, and a holder with a plaque for the legend. "(80 pieces)

9676 - TIE Interceptor and Death Star 

“With a diameter of 160 km, the Death Star measures the size of a moon and is capable of destroying entire planets. In Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, the Imperial TIE Interceptor struggles in vain to prevent the Rebel Alliance to destroy the Empire's most powerful weapon. The set includes a scale model of the Death Star, a TIE pilot figure, a TIE Interceptor mini model, a weapon and a stand with a plate for the legend. " (65 pieces)