

LEGO novelties in August

Now in stock, you can find many new sets from LEGO. I'll introduce you to a selection in this article.
There should once again be something for everyone among LEGO's new products for autumn and winter. From «Bluey» for the little ones to the impressive model of Neuschwanstein Castle, which is aimed at adult Lego fans with its 3000+ pieces.
«Animal Crossing»: the Nintendo hit to recreate
Around 20 years ago, «Animal Crossing» landed on the Nintendo DS for the first time and has since become a top seller.
Seasonal houses
With 814 pieces, this set offers a fantastic opportunity to recreate the Nintendo world. Children aged seven and over can build two separate houses or combine them to create a two-storey building.

Includes interchangeable modules for all four seasons: Snowballs for winter to pumpkins in autumn. Three minifigures bring their furniture to move into the house. A mobile removal van helps Bear Berry, Selina the hind and Grimm the wolf with the transport. The finished model with bridge measures twelve centimetres in height, 42 centimetres in width and eleven centimetres in depth.
Eugen's museum full of natural treasures
With the 543-piece set, naturalists aged seven and over can build a museum with different exhibition areas and design it according to their own ideas. Folding walls make it possible to open or close the museum completely
The minifigures Eugen and Liliane are included. When opened, the museum measures 11 × 25 × 17 centimetres.
Bee's cosy home
The 149-piece set is suitable for children aged six and over. The little house of the little bee has a bed and a piano inside.
A picnic table awaits outside, where Bee can enjoy her breakfast of croissant, pear and drink. A letterbox and a snail on a rock complete the scene. At twelve centimetres wide and ten centimetres high, the house doesn't take up too much space in the children's room either.
Creator 3-in-1: three models in one set
Players can rebuild the models from the Creator 3-in-1 series. So there are always several play options in one box.
Retro telephones
The set with 383 pieces is designed for children aged eight and over. It immerses players in the world of communication history. The main model consists of a dial telephone from the 1960s with a removable handset, rotating dial disc and spring function when hanging up.
Alternatively, an 80s telephone in a charging cradle or two devices from the 2000s. Also included are a LEGO pencil and customisable sticky notes.
Knight's castle from the Middle Ages
The age recommendation for this 1371-piece set is nine years. The castle has a movable drawbridge, a large hall, a stable and a smithy. A hidden treasure chest, the king's bedchamber and two tower terraces offer plenty of play options.
Six minifigures bring the scene to life: king, tournament champion, archer, spearman, blacksmith and knight. Two movable horses complete the atmosphere. As an alternative to the castle (31 × 36 × 30 centimetres), a tournament ground or a medieval town with windmill can be created.
Ghost house, ghost ship or train
The main model of the set with its 736 parts is a two-storey ghost house. A rotating wheel allows hidden ghosts to appear, while the hinged rear wall provides better access to the interior.
Five minifigures populate the house: werewolf, vampire, ghost with glowing cape, Frankenstein's monster and skeleton. Alternatively, children aged nine and over can build a ghost ship or a ghost train with platform.
Animal models
The horse is 23 centimetres high and 24 centimetres long and is made from the 685 parts in this set. The head, neck and hips are movable.
Children aged nine and over can present the horse in various poses, such as standing on three legs or rearing up. Alternative structures are a brown bear or a deer.
The Disney hit «Bluey» from Australia
The adventures of Bluey Cristine Heeler, a seven-year-old puppy since the third season, have brought Disney high viewing figures for years. Preschool children aged four and up can re-enact the scenes with sets from LEGO.
Playground adventure with Bluey and Chloe
The playground, where Bluey and her best friend Chloe can seesaw, slide and climb, consists of 104 pieces.
There is also a picnic area, including cupcakes and drinks, as well as a tower with a telescope.
The family house
The playhouse with all four Family members (Bluey, Bingo, Chilli and Bandit) has a modular design. Each room can be removed. The 382 pieces in the set also include a tree and a queen's throne.
The house features a playroom with doll's house and piano, a fully equipped kitchen and an attic with Quatschimax.
New sets from the Marvel universe
LEGO is also launching new sets for children and adults from the Marvel franchise. Good timing, as the first teasers for «Spider-Man 4 have just been released».
Captain America versus Thanos
This set is designed for children aged four and up, allowing them to re-enact the battle between good and evil. Captain America's Quinjet has two shooters and an opening Cockpit with a hidden storage compartment for his shield
Thanos' spaceship resembles his Infinity Gauntlet with movable «fingers» and a missile launcher. The Quinjet is thirteen centimetres long and fourteen centimetres wide. The 107 parts also include a cosmic stone, which the opponents fight over.
The duel between Iron Man and War Machine
The 204-piece set for ages seven and up revives a legendary scene from «Iron Man 2». Iron Man wears blue blasters on his hands and feet. War Machine has red blasters and a shoulder shooter.
The articulated hammer drones assume action poses.
Spider-Man versus Doc Ock
This set (393 pieces) for children aged nine and over also brings a well-known film scene to life. A runaway underground train with a detachable roof races through the city and Spider-Man has to stop it

LEGO Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock: Showdown in der U-Bahn
76321, LEGO Marvel
This is what Doc Ock wants to prevent with his four articulated tentacles and «laser beams» Four minifigures complete the scene: Spider-Man with interchangeable heads, Doc Ock, J. Jonah Jameson and Aunt May. The train is 23 centimetres long.
Spider-Man bust for collectors
The 379-piece bust is aimed at adult fans and is a more challenging construction project. The detailed model shows Spider-Man in his Iron armour with two movable mechanical arms and rotating head.
Two interchangeable plinths with nameplate allow for different forms of presentation. The finished bust (17 × 20 × 11 centimetres) requires some space on the shelf.
The galactic adventures of «Star Wars» continue
As you would expect, the LEGO series «Star Wars» continues to grow this season.
V-19 Torrent Starfighter
The starfighter has swivelling wings and two shooters. The centre wing serves as a handle for players aged nine and up to fly «» . The set includes three minifigures: General Obi-Wan Kenobi with a blue lightsaber, Asajj Ventress with two red curved lightsabers and a clone pilot with a blaster pistol.
The model consists of 567 parts and is twenty centimetres long.
AT-ST Battlecruiser Ultimate Collector Series
The 1513-piece model of an authentically reproduced AT-ST is for adults. The roof hatch can be opened to reveal the Cockpit for two people
The rotating head, closable viewing slits and adjustable laser cannons allow for customised poses. An exclusive minifigure with imperial crest and an information plaque complete the collector's item. However, you should allow plenty of space for the presentation. The battlecruiser is 37 centimetres high, 22 centimetres wide and 22 centimetres deep.
Republic Juggernaut from «Clone Wars»
With 813 pieces and an age recommendation from 9 years, this set brings the 10-wheel transporter from «The Clone Wars» into the nursery. The vehicle can be steered by tilting it sideways while driving.
Removable side panels and roof provide access to the interior with seats and weapon racks. Five minifigures and three battle droids are included.
Legendary racing cars: «Speed Champions»
Children aged 9 and over can put together a small fleet of iconic cars with the sets in the series.
Bugatti Centodieci hyper sports car
The 291-piece LEGO model features the characteristic five round air intakes, the typical wheel rims and the horseshoe-shaped radiator grille of the original
A racing driver minifigure in Bugatti overalls can take the wheel if desired. The finished model is fifteen centimetres long.
Lamborghini in a double pack
Two Italian super sports cars can be built from the 600 parts. The Revuelto, the most powerful Lamborghini model to date, meets the road and race track-ready Huracán STO.
Both models feature authentic details such as air intakes, rear wings and the characteristic Y-shaped headlights. Two racing driver minifigures are included.
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
The 911 from Porsche is certainly one of the most famous sports cars ever. The model features the characteristic silhouette with rear wing, air scoops in the bonnet and wheel rims.
The set with around 350 building blocks is aimed at children aged nine and over.
Visit Gotham and «Fortnite»
Can you imagine a superhero walking to the scene of the action? Exactly. Batman also has his vehicle. When fully assembled, the Batmobile is 41 centimetres long. The authentic model has a curved windscreen, rotating wheels and characteristic decorative elements. The hinged Cockpit provides an insight into the detailed interior.
The included Batman minifigure with stand and an information board with vehicle data complete the collector's item consisting of over 900 parts.
The mecha leader from «Fortnite» impresses even with the bare figures. 2500 pieces and a height of 45 centimetres make it clear that this set is aimed at adult Lego fans.
The posable mech can move its hips, head, arms and feet and has a matching sword.
Classic video game to build
A highlight of this set for ages seven and up is definitely the interactive Mario figure, which plays sound effects when driving the kart. The 278-piece set includes a kart with drift function and a shell catapult

LEGO Mario Kart - Interactive LEGO Mario & Standard Kart
72043, LEGO Super Mario
The track boundaries and cones allow players to build their own customised courses.
Are you more of a «Team Sonic»? Then build Sonic's command truck from 747 pieces. It has a hinged side wall, removable cabin and a cannon.
A quad bike awaits deployment in the load compartment. The Sonic, Tails, Metal Sonic, Burrobot and Caterkiller figures are included for role play.
LEGO Technics novelties
Larger children and adults who are interested in technology will probably enjoy these sets.
The model of the Ford Bronco off-road vehicle is almost 30 centimetres long. Over 900 parts are used to create an authentic replica with opening doors, sprung front axle and rigid axle at the rear.
The roof rack with two sand plates, the striking red paintwork and black details give the model an authentic look. The finished vehicle can be steered using the spare wheel at the rear and has a V6 engine with moving parts.
You can control the Lamborghini Revuelto model using the Control+ app. The headlights light up in the dark.
But first, 1135 parts have to be put together. The rechargeable battery is also stored in the vehicle, which is 40 centimetres long and 17 centimetres wide. You charge it via USB-C. However, a cable for this is not included.
With over 2,300 parts, the excavator from Volvo is a rather challenging construction project for adults. The excavator offers many motorised functions: Boom, arm, hammer and shovel are controllable.
The doors, interchangeable attachments, tracks and superstructure can also be moved, but are operated manually. When assembled, the excavator measures 54 × 29 × 24 centimetres.
Neuschwanstein Castle: a monument even as a model
You may have already visited this famous sight. The LEGO replica is no less impressive. The premium set consists of 3455 pieces and recreates the spires, wall towers, inner courtyard and gabled roofs in detail.
With a width of 46 centimetres and a height of over 30 centimetres, the castle is definitely an eye-catcher in your display case or on your shelf. A small detail creates visual variety, as you can change the leaves of the surrounding trees for a summer or autumn landscape.


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