List of Lego themes

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A Lego theme is a product line of Lego construction toys produced by The Lego Group based on a central concept.

Before 1978, Lego produced several construction sets with common themes, but they were not necessarily branded as part of a single series or theme. Following the introduction of minifigures in 1978, owner Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen pushed a new strategy of creating and marketing a series of sets he termed a "system within the system"[1] and the three original environments (based on the present, past and future, respectively) were launched: Town, Castle,[2] and Space.[3]

In 1987, Lego created sub-themes within these environments, as well as introducing branding that identified a set as part of a theme. The company also produced product lines that used pieces outside of the standard Lego system such as Technic, Duplo and Fabuland. Since then, many new themes have been introduced and discontinued, including the inclusion of licensed themes in 1999 such as Star Wars, Harry Potter or Marvel and DC Comics. Not all sets produced are necessarily part of any official theme including store exclusive sets, one-off licensed sets, and most advanced construction sets released prior to the introduction of Creator Expert.

Current themes

NameSubjectLicensedProducedNote
Lego Animal Crossing[4]Animal CrossingNintendo2024–present
Lego Architecture[5]BuildingsLego, various2008–present
Lego Art[6]Brick-built artwork and portraitsLego, various2020–present
Lego Avatar[7][8][9][10][11]Avatar (James Cameron films)20th Century Studios, Disney,
Lightstorm Entertainment
2022–present
Lego BatmanBatman charactersDC, Warner Bros.2018–presentAlso a subtheme of Lego Super Heroes
Lego BoostRoboticsLego2017–present
Lego Braille Bricks[12][13][14]BrailleLego2024–present
Lego BrickHeadz[15]Buildable charactersLego, various2016–present
Lego Brick SketchesBrick-built portraitsLego, various2020–present
Lego CityModern lifeLego2005–present
Lego Classic[16][17][18][19]Assorted bricksLego2015–present
Lego CreatorModels with few specialised bricksLego, various2003–present
Lego DC Super HeroesDC and DC StudiosDC, Warner Bros.2011–presentSubtheme of Lego Super Heroes
Lego Despicable MeDespicable Me 4Illumination,
Universal Pictures
Since 2024Subtheme of Lego Minions: The Rise of Gru
Lego Disney[20]Disney and Pixar charactersDisney and Pixar2012–present
Lego DOTS[21]Arts and craftsLego, various2020–present
Lego Dreamzzz[22][23][24][25]DreamsLego2023–present
Lego DuploBricks designed for children ages 1+1⁄2 to 5
years; two times bigger than traditional Lego
bricks, yet compatible with traditional Lego bricks
Lego, various1969–present
Lego Dune[26]DuneWarner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Entertainment, Herbert Properties LLC2024–present
Lego Education[27]For use by schools, particularly STEAM learningLego1999–present
Lego FriendsGirl-oriented designsLego2012–present
Lego Gabby's Dollhouse[28][29][30][31]Gabby's DollhouseDreamWorks Animation Television2023–present
Lego Harry PotterWizarding WorldWarner Bros.2001–2005,
2007, 2010–2011,
2018–present
Lego Horizon[32][33]Horizon Forbidden WestGuerrilla Games,
Sony Interactive Entertainment
2022–present
Lego IconsLarger sets generally aimed at an adult audienceLego, various
  • 2000-2012
    (as Lego Exclusives)
  • 2013–2022
    (as Creator Expert)
  • 2022–present
    (as Icons)
Lego IdeasCommunity supported builds[34]Lego, various
  • 2008–2014
    (as Cuusoo)
  • 2014–present
    (as Ideas)
Lego Indiana JonesIndiana JonesLucasfilm Ltd., Disney2008–2009,
2023–present
Lego Jurassic World[35]Jurassic Park / Jurassic WorldAmblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures2015, 2018–present
Lego The Lord of the RingsThe Lord of the Rings (film series)Middle-earth Enterprises,
New Line Cinema, Warner Bros.
2012–2015,
2023–present
Lego Marvel Super HeroesMarvel and Marvel Cinematic UniverseMarvel, Disney2012–presentSubtheme of Lego Super Heroes
Lego Marvel AvengersMarvel Cinematic Universe2012–presentSubtheme of Lego Super Heroes
Lego Minecraft[36]MinecraftMojang Studios, Microsoft2012–present
Lego MinifiguresCollectible minifiguresLego, various2010–present
Lego Monkie Kid[37]Journey to the West and Monkey KingLego2020–present
Lego Ninjago[38]Ninjago (TV series) and Ninjago: Dragons RisingLego2011–present
Lego Overwatch[39]OverwatchBlizzard Entertainment2018–present
Lego Powered UpMotorised setsLego2017–present
Lego Serious PlayInnovation and business performanceLego2010–present
Lego Sonic the Hedgehog[40][41][42][43][44]Sonic the HedgehogSega2023–present
Lego Speed ChampionsAuto racingLego, various2015–present
Lego Spider-ManSpider-ManMarvel, Disney2019–presentAlso a subtheme of Lego Super Heroes
Lego Star WarsStar WarsLucasfilm Ltd., Disney1999–present
Lego Super Mario[45]Super MarioNintendo2020–present
Lego Expert Builder /
Lego Technic
Gears, axles and functional machineryLego, various
  • 1977–1985
    (as Expert Builder)
  • 1986–present
    (as Technic)
Lego TrainsElectric trainsLego1966–present
Lego XtraAccessoriesLego2018–present

Discontinued themes

NameSubjectSub-themesLicensedProducedNotes
Lego 4+[46]For children 4 years old or moreLego, various2003–2004
Lego AdventurersAdventurers and exploration
  • Egypt (1998–1999, 2001)
  • Jungle / Amazon (1999)
  • Dino Island (2000)
  • Orient expedition (2003)
Lego1998–2001, 2003
Lego AgentsAgentsLego

2008–2009

Lego Alpha TeamSecret agents
  • Mission Deep Sea (2002–2003)
  • Mission Deep Freeze (2004–2005)
Lego2001–2005
Lego The Angry Birds Movie[48]The Angry Birds MovieColumbia Pictures, Rovio Animation,
Sony Pictures
2016
Lego Aqua RaidersUnderwater explorationLego2007
Lego AquazoneUnderwater exploration
  • Aquanauts (1995–1996)
  • Aquasharks (1995–1996, 1998)
  • Aquaraiders (1997)
  • Stingrays (1998)
  • Hydronauts (1998–1999)
Lego1995–1999
Lego AtlantisUnderwater explorationLego2010–2011
Lego Avatar: The Last AirbenderAvatar: The Last AirbenderNickelodeon, Paramount2006[49]
Lego BabyLego sets designed for babiesLego1983–1990,
2000–2001,
2004–2005
Lego BatmanBatmanDC,
Warner Bros.
2006–2008
Lego BelvilleSpecifically girl-oriented designLego1994–2008
Lego Ben 10: Alien Force[50][51][52][53]Ben 10: Alien ForceCartoon Network2010
Lego BionicleMāori-inspired biomechanical beingsLego2001–2010,
2015–2016
Lego BoatsLego builds that float on waterLego1973–2005
Lego Bricks and MoreFor children 4 years old or moreLego2009–2014
Lego CarsCars (franchise)Pixar, Disney2010–2012, 2017
Lego CastleCastle, knights and medieval themes
  • Castle (1978–1983)
  • Crusaders (1984–1988, 1990–1992, 1998, 2001)
  • Black Falcons (1984–1987, 1990, 2002)
  • Forestmen (1987–1990)
  • Black Knights (1988–1994, 1998)
  • Wolfpack (1992–1994)
  • Dragon Masters (1993–1994, 1998)
  • Royal Knights (1995–1996, 1998)
  • Dark Forest (1996)
  • Fright Knights (1997–1998)
  • Knights' Kingdom (2000)
  • Knights' Kingdom II (2004–2006)
  • Castle II (2007–2009)
  • Kingdoms (2010–2012)
  • Castle III (2013–2014)
Lego1978–2014
Lego ClikitsGirl's jewelleryLego2003–2006
Lego Creative buildingFor children 4 years old or moreLego2006–2008
Lego DactaEducationLego1960–2003
Lego DC Super Hero GirlsDC Super Hero GirlsDC,
Warner Bros.
2016–2018
Lego Factory /
Lego Design byME
Service that allowed fans to design their own Lego sets on a program, and then order the set from LegoLego
  • 2005–2008
    (as Factory)
  • 2009–2012 (as Design byME)
Lego DimensionsToys-to-lifeLEGO,
TT Games,
20th Century Studios, Amblin Entertainment,
BBC,
Cartoon Network, Columbia Pictures,
DC,
Ghost Corps,
Hanna-Barbera, Middle-Earth,
Midway Games (Formerly),
New Line Cinema, Paramount Pictures,
SEGA, Sony Pictures,
Universal Pictures, Valve, Warner Bros.
2015–2017
Lego Dino[54][55]DinosaursLego2011–2012
Lego Dino Attack /
Lego Dino 2010[56][57][58]
Dinosaurs. Released in the United States and Australia as Dino Attack. Released in Europe as Dino 2010 with modified buildsLego2005
Lego DinosaursDinosaursLego2001
Lego DiscoveryDiscovery ChannelDiscovery Channel2003
Lego ElvesElvesLego2015–2018
Lego Exo-ForceMechaLego2006–2008
Lego FabulandAimed at young children, the range aimed to fill the gap between Duplo and the standard Lego product rangesLego1979–1989
Lego FORMA[59]Fish modelsLego2019[60]
Lego Frozen II[61]Frozen IIDisney2019–2021Subtheme of Lego Disney
Lego Fusion[62]Combination of construction sets and game app[63][64]Lego2014
Lego GalidorGalidor: Defenders of the Outer DimensionLego,
Tom Lynch Company
2002
Lego GamesBoard games
  • Heroica (2011–2012)
Lego, various2009–2013
Lego GhostbustersGhostbusters
  • Ghostbusters (1984)
  • Ghostbusters (2016)
  • Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Columbia Pictures, Ghost Corps,
Sony Pictures
2014–2016,
2018, 2020
Lego Hero FactoryHero FactoryLego2010–2014
Lego Hidden Side[65][66]Ghosts, supernatural and mystery solving with interactive augmented reality[67]Lego2019–2020
Lego The HobbitThe Hobbit (film series)
  • An Unexpected Journey
  • The Desolation of Smaug
  • The Battle of the Five Armies
Middle-earth Enterprises,
New Line Cinema, Warner Bros.,
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
2012–2014A subtheme of Lego The Lord of the Rings
Lego HomemakerLego1971–1982
Lego Island Xtreme StuntsStunt performersLego2001–2003
Lego Jack StoneAction themed sets centred on character Jack Stone.Lego2001–2003
Lego JuniorsEasy to build sets designed for children aged 4 to 7 years oldLego, various2014–2018
Lego Legends of ChimaLegends of Chima
  • Speedorz
Lego2013–2015
The Lego Batman MovieThe Lego Batman MovieLego, DC, Warner Bros.2017–2018
The Lego MovieThe Lego Movie (franchise)2014–2015,
2018–2019
The Lego Ninjago Movie
[69]
The Lego Ninjago MovieLego, Warner Bros.2017
Lego Life of George
[70][71]
Combination of construction sets and game app[72][73][74]Lego2011–2012
Lego Little RobotsLittle RobotsLego,
Create TV & Film
2003–2004
Lego The Lone RangerThe Lone Ranger (2013 film)Disney,
Jerry Bruckheimer Films
2013
Lego Master Builder's AcademyMaster builder's academyLego2011–2013
Lego Mickey MouseMickey MouseDisney2000
Lego MindstormsRobotic Lego sets and kits aimed at teaching coding and roboticsLego1998–2022
Lego Minions: The Rise of Gru[75]Minions: The Rise of GruIllumination,
Universal Pictures
2020–2021
Lego MixelsMixelsLego,
Cartoon Network
2014–2016
Lego Model TeamAdvanced vehicle modelsLego1986, 1990–1991,
1993–1999, 2004
Lego Monster FightersMonster fighters, monsters, zombies and ghostsLego2012
Lego Muji[76][77][78]Combination of Lego bricks and foil decals[79]Muji2009–2011
Lego Nexo KnightsNexo KnightsLego2016–2018
Lego NinjaNinjas
  • Shogun's Defence (1998–1999)
  • Robbers (1998–1999)
  • Red Ninjas (1999)
Lego1998–2000
Lego Originals[80][81]Giant-sized wooden minifiguresLego2019
Lego Pharaoh's QuestArchaeologists and mummiesLego2011
Lego PiratesPirates
  • Imperial Soldiers (1989–1991, 2015)
  • Pirates (1989–1997, 2001–2002, 2009, 2015)
  • Imperial Guards (1992–1996, 2009–2010)
  • Islanders (1994, 2001)
  • Imperial Armada (1996–1997, 2001)
Lego1989–1997,
2001–2002
2009–2010, 2015
Lego Pirates of the CaribbeanPirates of the Caribbean (film series)Disney,
Jerry Bruckheimer Films
2011, 2017
Lego Power FunctionsElectric motors for Lego setsLego2007–2020
Lego Power MinersMining and underground monstersLego2009–2010
Lego The Powerpuff Girls[82]The Powerpuff Girls (2016 TV series)Cartoon Network2018
Lego PrimoLego sets designed for babiesLego1995–1999
Lego Prince of Persia: The Sands of TimePrince of Persia: The Sands of Time (film)Disney,
Jerry Bruckheimer Films
2010
Lego QUATROVery large bricks; twice times as big as Lego Duplo bricks, but they are still compatible with Duplo bricksLego2004–2006
Lego RacersAuto racing
  • Xalax (2001)
  • Radio Control (2001–2009)
  • Drome Racers (2002)
  • Williams F1 (2002–2003)
  • Ferrari (2004–2013)
  • Power Racers (2005–2010)
  • Tiny Turbos (2005–2013)
  • Lamborghini (2009–2010)
  • Air Stomper (2010–2011)
Lego, various2001–2013
Lego RoboRidersMotorcycle-based robotsLego2000–2001
Lego Rock RaidersMining and underground monstersLego1999–2000
Lego ScalaGirl-oriented designsLego1979–1980,
1997–2001
Lego Scooby-Doo[83][84]Scooby-DooHanna-Barbera, Warner Bros.2015–2017
LEGO Simpsons[85]The Simpsons20th Century Studios2014–2015, 2018
Lego SpaceSpace exploration and extraterrestrial life
  • Space (1978–1988)
  • Futuron (1987–1990)
  • Blacktron (1987–1991)
  • Space Police I (1989, 1991)
  • M:Tron (1990–1991)
  • Blacktron Future Generation (1991–1992)
  • Space Police II (1992–1993, 1998)
  • Ice Planet 2002 (1993–1995, 1999)
  • Unitron (1994–1995)
  • Spyrius (1994–1996, 1999)
  • Exploriens (1996)
  • Roboforce (1997)
  • UFO (1997–1999)
  • Insectoids (1998–1999)
  • Life on Mars (2000–2001)
  • Mars Mission (2007–2008)
  • Space Police III (2009–2010)
  • Alien Conquest (2011)
  • Galaxy Squad (2013)
Lego1978–2013
Lego Speed RacerSpeed Racer (film)Warner Bros.2008
Lego Spider-ManSpider-Man (Sam Raimi film series)Columbia Pictures, Marvel, Sony Pictures2002–2004
Lego SpongeBob SquarePantsSpongeBob SquarePantsNickelodeon, Paramount Global2006–2009,
2011–2012
Lego SportsSports
  • Soccer / Football (2000–2007)
  • Basketball (2003–2004)
  • Gravity Games (2003–2004)
  • Hockey (2003–2004)
Lego, various2000–2007
Lego SpyboticsSpy-based roboticsLego2002
Lego Stranger Things
[86]
Stranger ThingsNetflix2019, 2022
Lego StudiosFilm studiosLego, various2000–2003
Lego Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesNickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, Paramount2013–2014[87]
Lego Thomas & FriendsThomas & FriendsMattel2005–2009
Lego Slizer /
Lego Throwbots
Disk-throwing robotsLego1999–2000
Lego Time CruisersTime travel
  • Time Cruisers (1996-1997)
  • Time Twisters (1997)
Lego1996–1997
Lego TownModern life
  • Leisure (1981–1990, 1992–1994, 1996)
  • Airport (1985, 1989–1994, 1996–2001, 2004)
  • Race (1985–2000)
  • High Speed Adventure (1987–1988)
  • Flight (1987, 1992–1994, 1996)
  • Service and Repair (1987–1989, 1998)
  • Nautica (1991)
  • RSQ911 (1991–1992)
  • Paradisa (1992–1997)
  • Rescue (1993–1996)
  • Launch Command (1995)
  • Outback (1997)
  • Divers (1997–1998)
  • Extreme Team (1997–1999)
  • Res-Q (1997–1999)
  • Space Port (1999)
  • Arctic (2000)
Lego1978–2001, 2004
Lego Toy StoryToy Story (franchise)Pixar, Disney2009–2010, 2019
Lego Trolls World Tour
[89]
Trolls World TourDreamWorks Animation,
Universal Pictures
2020
Lego Ultra AgentsAgentsLego2014–2015
Lego Unikitty!Unikitty!Lego,
Cartoon Network, Warner Bros.
2018
Lego Vidiyo[90][91]Music video makerLego,
Universal Music Group
2021–2022
Lego Vikings[92]VikingsLego2005–2006
Lego Wild WestWild west
  • Cavalry (1996–1997, 2002)
  • Cowboys (1996–1997, 2002)
  • Indians (1997, 2002)
Lego1996–1997, 2002
Lego Winnie the PoohWinnie the Pooh (franchise)Disney1999–2001, 2011
Lego World CityCity lifeLego2003–2004
Lego World RacersWorld racingLego2010
Lego ZnapWire-frame setsLego1998–1999

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