The LEGO Group will release a new range of Despicable Me 4 sets to celebrate the return of the franchise to the big screen.
It turns out that the Supersized Tim set that was recently teased by the LEGO Group was in fact an April Fools prank – the range of LEGO Despicable Me 4 products will actually be regular sets that are much more achievable. Despicable Me 4 will be released in cinemas on July 3 and the LEGO sets will be available from May 1.
LEGO Despicable Me 4 75583 Minions and Gru’s Family Mansion features iconic architecture and beloved movie items, such as the red couch, fireplace and rocket-style bedroom, as well as a brightly coloured tree house.
75580 Brick-Built Gru with dancing Minions builds a ukulele-playing Mel and a fart gun armed Kevin.
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‘Using the LEGO brand’s creativity and endless possibilities, this partnership between Illumination, Universal Products & Experiences and the LEGO Group celebrates fun storytelling,’ says LEGO Designer Solvita Akmene. ‘Fans told us they were really missing LEGO Minions and we are happy to bring this world of mischievous fun back to them, through exciting new play experiences. We hope the new sets will delight any fan – small or big!’
‘Illumination’s Despicable Me franchise is beloved by fans across the globe, and our partnership with the LEGO Group brings together two iconic brands,’ says Rafael Macias, Executive Vice President & Global Commercial Officer, Universal Products & Experiences. ‘The LEGO Despicable Me 4 sets offer new storytelling opportunities and provide imaginative ways to bring to life the joy, action and sweet-but-subversive humour of this record-setting franchise. We’re as excited as the fans for Despicable Me 4 and can’t wait for their reaction to the new film-inspired LEGO sets.’