In addition to the many polybags distributed or sold, other products derived from the film The LEGO Movie 2 are expected, including at least two pods featuring Emmet and Sweet Mayhem respectively.

The capsule with the reference 853874 (27 pieces - 8.99 €) with Emmet and his construction machine is now on sale in the LEGO Shop.

The visuals of the capsule bearing the reference 853875 (28 pieces) with Sweet Mayhem delivered without his usual headphones but in a disco atmosphere, however, are not yet online.

The London Toy Fair 2019 opened today and LEGO is taking the opportunity to unveil one of the new sets expected for this summer: the reference 70839 The Rexcelsior! which features Rex Dangervest's huge ship and which will therefore join the The LEGO Movie 2 range which already has many boxes.

Two minifigs will be delivered in this big box of 1826 pieces: Rex Dangervest and Emmet finally supplied with an outfit a little different from that usually distributed in the products derived from the film.

Also in the box, two microfigs of our heroes to have characters on the scale of the ship and some colorful baby dinos.

As the visual on the box indicates, you can also use this ship equipped with six blasters as a large NERF pistol ...

List Price (US / UK): $ 149.99 / £ 139.99

(Seen at brickfanatics)

Today we are quickly interested in The LEGO Movie 2 set 70840 Welcome to Apocalypseburg, a large playset of 3178 pieces relatively compact which is full of details and which, with the 12 characters included, offers a priori maximum playability. The public price of 299.99 € charged by LEGO on this box does not leave many people indifferent and the debate is lively. I will come back to this point a little later.

I'm not going to repeat the pitch of the set and its different spaces, the official description of the product and the photo gallery that accompanies it are made for that. As usual, I am content to give you some very personal thoughts here.

No doubt about it, this set is a concentrate of fan service that takes advantage of all the know-how acquired by LEGO since the first part of the The LEGO Movie saga and the wave of derivative products released in 2014. There is something for you everyone with the added bonus here of a post-apocalyptic vibe that obviously pleases many fans.

The nod to the film Planet of the Apes is obvious here: in the middle of Apocalypseburg we find the Statue of Liberty lying on its side and half buried seen in the 1968 film which then revealed to Charlton Heston that he had come back to Earth (too bad for the spoiler, the film is 50 years old).

In fact, even if we understand by viewing the various trailers of the film that Apocalypseburg will have only a limited presence on the screen, the risk-taking is minimal for LEGO as the set is full of winks supported by the first part and references to many other universes and themes popular with LEGO fans.

Apocalypseburg is obviously located in the suburbs of Bricksburg, the megalopolis devastated by the events of Taco Tuesday. The refugees from Bricksburg therefore settled in a makeshift camp cobbled together with containers, car wrecks, a train car and salvage materials while waiting for something better. The concept finally allows the designers of the set not to worry too much about the final rendering, the main thing being that the post-apocalyptic souk atmosphere is present.

The large 450-page instruction booklet provides some interesting information on the genesis of the set: interviews with the designers and biographies of the different characters are shared a few pages. This content is only available in English, you will need to download the instruction booklet in digital format to obtain the French version. I repeat it every time, but it's a real shame that we can't take advantage of the extra content in our native language right out of the box.

Note that the assembly is facilitated by a visual detail which significantly improves the readability of the instructions, especially during the final stages: The parts to be added are surrounded by a thin red line which allows them to be quickly located on the concerned diagram .

On the side of the stickers, 55 stickers must be applied in total. No big stickers that are difficult to put on and it seems to me that the designer really made the effort to distribute these sometimes tedious steps in a balanced way. This appreciable effort does not however excuse in my eyes the presence of all these stickers in a very high-end product, especially since some of the patterns here are really poorly centered on their support.

This big playset is really very pleasant to assemble and here too it seems to me that a great effort has been made to avoid boring repetitions and to alternate between the different modules to build. For each finished bag, its reward in the form of an additional element that takes place on the starting support.

The progression is very coherent and rhythmic and I really had the impression to be able to benefit from each graphic wink and each more or less obvious reference to the first part of the saga. Many of these small details will not be easily accessible or really visible afterwards and being able to enjoy them during the assembly is a real plus.

The assembly of the base which will accommodate the different modules is thought out in such a way as to make this step rather distracting, a priori a little boring with an assortment of many colors and a very varied positioning of the parts, even if most of these will not be more visible later. It's always taken for those who swear by the variety of a set's inventory and these colored elements allow you to better find your way in the middle of everything. Tan or this Sand green.

We build the two halves of the support separately, we bring everything together and then we go up to the torch held by Lady Liberty. As this playset is designed as a 360 ° set, you have to constantly turn the base support to build the various modules leaning against the statue. In the center, a simple structure based on Technic parts ensures the rigidity of the construction which quickly gains height.
The surface occupied by the playset remains relatively reasonable: 49 x 33 cm for about fifty centimeters high, you will find a corner of the shelf capable of accommodating this pretty exhibition product.

Visually, it's Lady Liberty's head that catches the eye of the fan who still hesitates to spend € 299.99 in this big box. When the time has come to put the head together, the set finally takes on its almost final form. The face of the statue is really compelling, even up close. The only slightly annoying detail here, the glaring difference in color between the rigid and flexible parts of the branches of the crown (see photo below).

One might think that the set is weakened by the integration of this leaning structure which extends its arm diagonally. This is not the case and even if, in the instruction booklet, the designer does not recommend carrying the playset by grabbing it by the arm of the statue. The whole is quite surprisingly solid and moving around is not a chore if you take care to grab the construction from below its base.

As I said above, the post-apocalyptic theme allows here some fantasies. The somewhat coarse appearance of the back of the statue is therefore a ready-made excuse and remains in the theme. The same goes for some of the different living spaces stacked at the foot of the statue. We could discuss these amalgamations of pieces and colors that don't really match, but it's in the theme, so it's okay.

Each space is filled with various and varied accessories up to the overdose. Going around the playset, we see that no side has been overlooked and four young fans can easily gather around the thing to enjoy it together by replaying the scenes from the film or by giving free rein to their imaginations. Being able to have a product that allows everyone to participate and share their adventures with others is really the big advantage offered by this box.

As usual with LEGO, you have to have small hands and be very careful not to destroy something by accessing something else. The playable spaces are cramped and filled with mini-constructions that easily come off as soon as you play them in a slightly "energetic" way.

The guardrails of the various ladders which are only fixed via a few droid arms are for example very fragile. The same goes for the roofs of the various "modular" spaces which can be removed to access the interior space, the barriers and other accessories placed on them tend to come off if you are not careful.

If I underline these details, it is because the final vocation of this set is a little difficult to define. On the one hand, we have a real playset designed for a multiplayer experience, with many playable spaces that the youngest should love, but we also see that these spaces are designed like those of a Structure intended for exhibition rather than play. As a bonus, this set does not include any significant moving mechanism or elaborate functionality.

The mention "16+" on the box adds to this confusion. No need to be over 16 years old to assemble this set, the different techniques used are within the reach of any somewhat trained fan. On the other hand, you must be at least 16 years old and have a job or a little pocket money to afford it ...

Regarding the level of the many references to the first part of the saga, they will have the value you give them. If a simple sticker is enough for your happiness, you will be served. Otherwise, even the grille of the Batmobile from the first film embedded in the construction will leave you unmoved ...

In the box, LEGO delivers 12 characters and there are also here for all fan profiles: Important characters from The LEGO Movie saga, secondary characters from the first film in "End of the World" version, DC Comics super heroes and minifigs credits in post-apocalyptic outfit that will find their audience among fans of Mad Max or Steampunk dioramas, everyone is served.

The DC Comics quota is here provided by Batman with his usual half-tires on the shoulders but with a different outfit from that seen in the set 70836 Battle-Ready Batman and MetalBeard. The minifig is beautiful, it uses just about all of LEGO's know-how in this area with two-color molded arms and legs and exemplary pad printing.

Harley Quinn accompanies Batman and Suicide Squad fans will immediately recognize the version played by Margot Robbie shyly adapted as a post Taco Tuesday version. It's fan service power 10, but we will not complain, the film Suicide Squad has not been the subject of any variation in LEGO sauce.

Green Lantern completes the DC Comics trio delivered here, with a rather correct dress for the occasion. I still haven't understood the alternate expression on this character's face (see below), the film will certainly let us know a little more about what makes him hilarious (and a little ridiculous).

For die-hard fans of The LEGO Movie saga, LEGO provides Emmet, Lucy Wyldstyle (Cool-Tag here) and Bad Cop. If Lucy and Bad Cop are also entitled to post zombie invasion outfit, Emmet invariably comes with his orange outfit and it's a shame to have to carry another copy of this minifigure available everywhere. We can estimate that the worn reflective bands directly refer to the post taco Tuesday period, but in my opinion, it is insufficient for this box.

For the most assiduous fans of the saga, LEGO delivers some secondary characters who survived the apocalypse and who were already present in different sets based on the first part: The "Where are my pants"Guy with faded underwear, Larry the Barista who changed his hairstyle and who is now at the counter of Coffee Unchained and Surfer Dave who became Chainsaw Dave for the occasion.

There again, the outfits of these different minifigs are very successful, they really refer to the earlier versions of the characters with now a side "I survived and I'm pissed off" which suits them perfectly. Special mention for Chainsaw Dave with his superb, slightly damaged swim shorts.

Finally, Steampunk diorama enthusiasts will be served with three additional characters: the aptly named Mo-Hawk, Roxxi, a warrior who seems to like gears, and Fuse, the camp pyrotechnist.

In different places in Apocalypseburg, there are also six Skeletron heads that must have had a tough quarter of an hour before finding themselves relegated to the rank of hair mannequins or engine decoration ...

No Sewer Babies in this box and it's a shame. You will have to go back to the cash register and afford the little one Accessory Pack wearing the reference 853865 to get two to stage in the city streets.

In the end, this product is probably not intended for the audience that we think of first when discussing The LEGO Movie saga. The high price, the lack of real features and the references to a film already 4 years old are perhaps not sufficiently convincing arguments to seduce a very young audience in 2014 who have grown well since, who have not. had the right to go see Suicide Squad and a good part of which has probably already moved on.

There are still adult fans, those who are indeed over 16 years old, who have the necessary budget to afford this big box, who will appreciate the assembly experience offered and who will understand the different references piled up in the four corners of the set. And who will be delighted to get Margot Robbie.

Personally, I say yes but I still skip this box, having no particular affinity with the The LEGO Movie saga. But I have just enjoyed this set for a few days and I readily recognize its qualities as a successful construction toy that will satisfy the most demanding builders.

My advice for all those who do not want or cannot spend 300 € in this box: Find a friend who bought this set and offer to help him assemble it. You will enjoy the pleasure of assembling it and you will save 300 €. And if you feel like owning this set afterwards, be patient, sooner or later it will end around € 200. Or buy Margot Robbie on Bricklink.

Note: The set shown here is put into play as usual. To participate in the raffle, simply post a comment on this article before February 3, 2019 at 23:59 p.m.. You have every right to disagree with me, this is not eliminatory.

Update : The winner was drawn and was notified by email, his nickname is indicated below. Without a response from him to my request for contact details within 5 days, a new winner will be drawn.

Here's at least one The LEGO Movie 2 polybag that you won't have to buy from eBay or Bricklink if you've already planned to treat yourself to the video game based on the movie: The Bag. 30620 Star-Stuck Emmet is in fact offered by Micromania for any pre-order of the game made before March 18th.

The three platforms below benefit from the offer:

• The LEGO Movie 2: The Video Game on PS4 (39.99 €)
• The LEGO Movie 2: The Video Game on XBOX One (39.99 €)
• The LEGO Movie 2: The Video Game on Nintendo Switch (39.99 €)

Please note, the game is announced for February 27 on PS4 and XBOX One, it will not be available until March 27 on Nintendo Switch. The terms of the offer were probably copied and pasted from one product to another. If you pre-order the PS4 or XBOX One version, do it before February 27 ...

To keep you busy while I finish assembling the set 70840 Welcome to Apocalypseburg to give you some impressions on this big box, here is what to combine two of the sets of the range The LEGO Movie 2 and the clip of the new "tube" which takes over from the single "Everything is Awesome"who in his time tried to dethrone (without success) the mythical"Let It Go... "in the ears of our children (and their parents).

If you have already invested in the two boxes in question, know that you can therefore combine the content of the sets 70827 Ultrakatty and Warrior Lucy! et 70829 Emmet & Lucy's Escape Buggy to get the vehicle above using the instructions provided by LEGO in PDF format at this address.

The result is not revolutionary, but it is still additional playability directly offered by the manufacturer.

Alternatively, you can also discover the new single from The LEGO Movie 2, which is ironically titled "catchy song"(catchy / catchy song). Hold the tune and learn the lyrics if you can, you'll look cool in the queue going to see the movie at the cinema ...