LEGO Despicable Me 4 Sets: Release Date, Details, and More
The LEGO Group, Illumination, and Universal Products & Experiences have announced their collaboration on a new line of LEGO Despicable Me 4 sets, coinciding with the release of the highly anticipated film. Get ready to build and play with iconic characters and settings from the beloved animated franchise.
LEGO Despicable Me 4 Sets: Release Date, Details, and More
The LEGO Group, Illumination, and Universal Products & Experiences have officially announced their collaboration on a new project. Despite recent speculation caused by an April Fools’ Day prank on social media, this partnership does not involve a giant Minion. Instead, the three companies are preparing for the release of Illumination’s highly anticipated film, Despicable Me 4, which will hit theaters on July 3. In celebration of this occasion, the collaboration is introducing an exclusive line of LEGO Despicable Me 4 sets that are sure to delight fans of the animated franchise.
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This collection consists of four products, two of which were revealed today: 75583 Minions and Gru’s Family Mansion and 75582 Brick-Built Gru and Minions. These sets will be available for purchase starting on May 1st.
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LEGO Despicable Me 4 Sets: Build and Play with Iconic Characters and Settings
The LEGO Group, Illumination, and Universal Products & Experiences have confirmed their partnership and announced the launch of new LEGO Despicable Me 4 sets to coincide with the release of the upcoming film. The first set, 75583 Minions and Gru’s Family Mansion, features the iconic architecture of the mansion along with beloved movie items like the red couch, fireplace, and rocket-style bedroom. Additionally, it includes a brightly colored treehouse. The second set, 75582 Brick-Built Gru and Minions, showcases a brick-built Gru figure accompanied by dancing Minions. The set even includes a ukulele-playing Mel and Kevin armed with a fart gun. Fans can expect more surprises and Easter eggs to be revealed as the full lineup is unveiled.
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The LEGO Despicable Me 4 sets will be available for purchase from May 1, 2024, through LEGO stores, lego.com, and select retailers worldwide. The collaboration between the LEGO Group, Illumination, and Universal Products & Experiences aims to ignite the imagination of fans and provide unforgettable creative experiences with the beloved characters from Despicable Me.
Designer Excitement and Executive Enthusiasm for LEGO Despicable Me 4 Sets
Solvita Akmene, a designer at the LEGO Group, expressed excitement about bringing back the world of LEGO Minions and creating new play experiences for fans. The partnership between Illumination, Universal Products & Experiences, and the LEGO Group celebrates fun storytelling and aims to delight fans, both young and old.
Rafael Macias, Executive Vice President & Global Commercial Officer at Universal Products & Experiences, highlighted the beloved status of Illumination’s Despicable Me franchise and the synergy between the two iconic brands. The LEGO Despicable Me 4 sets offer new storytelling opportunities and imaginative ways to bring the joy, action, and sweet-but-subversive humor of this record-setting franchise to life. Macias expressed excitement for the fans’ reaction to the new film-inspired LEGO sets and their anticipation for Despicable Me 4.
Stay Tuned for More LEGO Minions Products
Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for the full reveal of LEGO Minions products, which will be announced soon on the official LEGO website.