Shrek's First LEGO Sets Celebrate 25th Anniversary with Two New Designs
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An iconic multi-billion-dollar franchise is getting its first-ever set at the perfect time.
The franchise, adapted from William Steig's 1990 children's book, helped 's CGI capabilities after previous successes with the hand-drawn Prince of Egypt and cult-favorite Antz. Led by Mike Myers as the eponymous ogre, who begrudgingly gets pulled into a variety of adventures and befriends other fairtyale creatures, the franchise has thus far consisted of four released movies, two released spinoff movies and numerous other video games and TV releases, grossing over $4 billion at the worldwide box office.
In time for the franchise's 25th anniversary, Shrek is officially getting its first-ever LEGO set. The company is releasing two different sets, one intended for adult fans aged 18 and up that has a brick-built Shrek and Donkey, as well as a Puss in Boots minifigure, that are posable and attached to a base designed after the Mike Myers-voiced character's swamp, including the "Beware Ogre!" sign from the original film, sunflowers, an onion and other Easter eggs said to be hidden inside Shrek's gut. The set will stand over 9.5 inches tall, 8.5 inches wide and 6 inches deep, comprised of 1,403 bricks.
The second set is part of the LEGO BrickHeadz collection, known for their distinctive square-headed design, and for ages 10 and up, in which one can build either Shrek, Donkey or Gingy. The sets will also come with very extensive details for fans of the franchise to remark about, including the titular character's iconic ears, Donkey's cheeky smile and Gingy's icing buttons. The set, which has Shrek standing over 3 inches tall, Donkey just shy of the former, and Gingy over 2 inches tall, is comprised of 260 bricks.
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Both set collections are currently available for pre-order online and will be available in retail stores and online beginning June 1. While the BrickHeadz sets will run for $24.99 USD, the adult-oriented set comes with a surprising cost of $129.99 USD. LEGO Group Creative Lead Raquel Ojeda and Universal Products & Experiences' Global Commercial Officer of Consumer Products, Games & Digital, Rafa Macias, wrote about the first-ever Shrek sets in the following statements:
Raquel Ojeda: Shrek has always celebrated imagination, friendship, and a little bit of mischief, which are values that translate perfectly into LEGO play. We’re ogre the moon to partner with this beloved universe and see how fans build their own fairy-tale adventures. This is just the beginning, so keep your eyes peeled for lots more LEGO Shrek magic!
Rafa Macias: Partnering with the LEGO Group to introduce Shrek in LEGO brick form marks an exciting moment as we celebrate the franchise’s 25th anniversary. These sets bring Far Far Away to life with innovative design, fun Easter eggs for fans to discover, and storytelling — honoring the legacy that has made Shrek a cultural icon and inviting fans back to the swamp where it all began.
The fact this marks the first time that has gotten a LEGO set may come as something of a surprise. With it having once been a property whose popularity rivaled the likes of Toy Story and other Disney franchises, and is still the second-highest-grossing animated franchise of all-time behind Despicable Me, it would have been understandable for the movies to have gotten brick sets in the past.
However, Shrek's confirmed upcoming LEGO debut does make sense for a few reasons. For starters, Universal has had a five-year exclusive deal to develop films in the style of the toy, which thus far has included , and is also set to include titles from Jake Kasdan, Patty Jenkins, Joe Cornish and James Morosini, among others. As such, the studio's relationship with The Lego Group gives them a better path to start developing sets for Shrek and their other franchises.
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Additionally, on top of it being Shrek's 25th anniversary, the franchise is gearing up for multiple returns to the big screen. June 2027 will bring the , which has added Zendaya to its star-studded cast as Shrek and Fiona's daughter, Felicia, while Eddie Murphy also has a Donkey-focused spinoff on the way for a 2028 release. With five previous films to pull from, as well as the two upcoming, it will be interesting to see if the franchise continues its LEGO run with more sets in the near future.
The Shrek franchise is a beloved animated series that began in 2001, centering around an ogre named Shrek who lives in a swamp and embarks on various adventures with a cast of quirky and memorable characters. The franchise is known for its humor, parodies of fairy tales, and heartwarming themes about friendship, love, and self-acceptance. The success of the first film led to multiple sequels, spin-offs, and television specials, making Shrek a pop culture icon.
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