Get ready to celebrate 100 Years of Disney with the LEGO®️ Group. Today marks the start of a new campaign between the Houses of Mouse and Brick. With a century of memories, characters and films to draw on, there’s plenty of possibilities. The fun starts with the official reveal of a number of sets including Duplo®️, system and a new Collectible Minifigure Series. After some initial early reveals, we now have official details and images. Minifigure collectors will be especially thrilled to see what’s coming. In conjunction with new products, there’s a new video campaign beginning called #SharetheWonder. From the Official Press Release:
Today, the LEGO Group is kicking off its celebration of Disney’s 100 anniversary by recreating some of the most beloved Disney movie moments in iconic LEGO® brick form as part of its new #SharetheWonder video series. The three-part series will feature scenes from timeless Disney and Pixar movies, and will encourage fans to share their own favorite LEGO built Disney moments on social media using #SharetheWonder. Watch the teaser here. The #SharetheWonder series will debut throughout the next month on LEGO.com, LEGO social channels and Disney’s YouTube.
With a brand as massive as Disney, this is no doubt just the start of many set reveals and upcoming products. For now let’s have a look at the five official sets releasing soon. Check out the set details below.
DISNEY 100th CELEBRATION
- SET #: 40622
- THEME: Brickheadz (#189-192)
- COST: $49.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 501
- CHARACTERS: Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Mickey Mouse, Snow White, Tinkerbell
- RELEASE DATE: Available Now
- COST/BRICK: $0.10 (good value)
DISNEY CELEBRATION TRAIN
- SET #: 43212
- THEME: Disney
- COST: $49.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 200
- MINIFIGURES: 6 – Mickey, Minnie, Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Woody, Moana
- RELEASE DATE: April 1, 2023
- COST/BRICK: $0.25 (poor value)
- BRICK/FIG: 33 (excellent value)
While the 4+ line isn’t great for value, you will get an impressive 6 minifigures here. Each section of the train represents a different film and character. And it’s great to see new characters like Moana join the minifigure roster. The other characters are new prints, but they look pretty great.
‘UP’ HOUSE
- SET #: 43217
- THEME: Disney
- COST: $79.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 598
- MINIFIGURES: 2 – Carl Frederickson, Russell + Doug
- RELEASE DATE: April 1, 2023
- COST/BRICK: $0.13 (average value)
- BRICK/FIG: 296 (poor value)
Many fans have been waiting for this to become a set. Up is such an awesome movie and the designers have done a pretty nice job with this. The house is colourful and fun but it’s all about the minifigures! How adorable is Doug the dog?? Carl and Russell are excellent as well. I love that a roller skate element is used for the tennis balls on Carl’s cane. Nice attention to detail as always. Hopefully we get more Pixar sets for the Disney100.
3in1 MAGICAL CASTLE
- SET #: 10998
- THEME: Disney (Duplo)
- COST: $129.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 160
- CHARACTERS: 5 – Daisy, Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Figaro
- RELEASE DATE: April 1, 2023
- COST/BRICK: $0.81 (poor value)
- BRICK/FIG: 32 (excellent value)
CMF: DISNEY SERIES 3
- SET #: 71038
- PACKAGING: Blind bags
- COST: $5.99 CAD each
- MINIFIGURES IN SERIES: 18
- RELEASE DATE: May 1, 2023
The CMF series are always a big highlight. And in this case it will be third for the Disney theme – the most of any IP. And we’re back to up to 18 figures from the more recent 12. The majority of the characters are all new and as expected, they look fantastic. Collectors will be happy to see that blind bags are still in play here which will make getting a full set easier. And check out all the great printed elements, dual-molded legs and new sculpts. Here is the full list of minifigures with photos:
- Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey w/ broom
- Pinocchio w/ goldfish bowl
- Jiminy Cricket w/umbrella
- The Evil Queen w/ magic mirror
- Stitch 626 w/ ray guns
- Pocahontas w/ compass
- Cruella de Vil & Dalmatian puppy
- Miquel w/ guitar & Dante
- Ernesto De La Cruz w/ guitar
- Oswald the Lucky Rabbit w/ film slate
- Robin Hood w/ bow
- Prince John w/ bag
- Tiana w/ frog & poster
- Dr. Facilier w/ cane
- Mulan w/ sword & Cri kee
- Queen of Hearts w/ heart sceptre
- Aurora w/ owl
- Baymax w/ charging pad
Celebrating Disney100
And there’s your first look at the upcoming Disney 100th Anniversary sets. The biggest stand outs so far are the minifigures. A third CMF series is a big deal and it’s going to be popular. What do you think of these latest announcements? Do you have have the prior Disney CMF sets? What sets are you hoping to see next? Comment below and let us know your thoughts. Thanks as always for reading and until next time, keep on brickin’. 🧱
– Frank
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