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“Fans told us they were really missing LEGO Minions and we are happy to bring this world of mischievous fun back to them,” said LEGO designer Solvita Akmene.
LEGO has teamed up with Illumination and Universal Products & Experiences on a range of Despicable Me 4 sets.
The line-up spans four sets, including Gru’s Family Mansion and the Brick-Built Gru with Dancing Minions.
“Using the LEGO brand’s creativity and endless possibilities, this partnership between Illumination, Universal Products & Experiences and the LEGO Group celebrates fun storytelling,” said Solvita Akmene, Designer at the LEGO Group.
“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!”
Rafael Macias, Executive Vice President & Global Commercial Officer, Universal Products & Experiences, added: “Illumination’s Despicable Me franchise is beloved by fans across the globe, and our partnership with the LEGO Group brings together two iconic brands.
“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.”
The LEGO Despicable Me 4 products will be available from May 1st.
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