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| Subject | Cars franchise |
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| Licensed from | Disney andPixar |
| Availability | 2010–Present |
| Total sets | 27 Lego(including promotional sets), 8 Lego Juniors and 20 Duplo[1][2][3] |
| Characters | Acer, Battleboat, Broadside, Carla Veloso, Crane,Cruz Ramirez,Doc Hudson,Fillmore,Finn McMissile,Flo,Francesco Bernoulli, Miss Fritter,Guido,Grem,Holley Shiftwell,Jackson Storm, Jeff Gorvette, Junior Moon, Leland Turbo Cube,Lightning McQueen,Luigi,Mack,Mater, Max Schnell, Miles Axlerod, Pit Crew Helper, Petrov Trunkov,The Queen,Ramone, Raoul ÇaRoule,Red,Rod "Torque" Redline,Sheriff, Sally Carrera,Sarge, Shu Todoroki, Siddeley,Smokey,Sterling, Tony Trihull andProfessor Zündapp |
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LegoCars (stylized asLEGO Cars) is aLego theme based on theDisney·Pixar'sCars franchise created byJohn Lasseter,Joe Ranft andJorgen Klubien. It was licensed fromThe Walt Disney Company andPixar.[4][5] The theme was first introduced in 2010 forDuplo Cars sub-theme based on theCars film was released as part of theDuplo theme.[4] In 2011,Lego Cars 2 sub-theme based on theCars 2 film was released as part of theLego System andDuplo theme. In 2017,Lego Juniors Cars 3 sub-theme based on theCars 3 film was released as part of theLego Juniors andDuplo theme.[6]
Lego Cars was based on theDisney·Pixar'sCars franchise, which focused on the story takes place in a world populated byanthropomorphic talking cars and other vehicles.Lego Cars aimed to recreate the main characters in Lego form, including Lightning McQueen, Mater, Sally Carrera, Doc Hudson, Ramone, Mack, Sheriff, Flo, Guido and Luigi.[7]
In addition,Lego Cars 2 trailer was released onYouTube shortly before the film, recreating it in Lego form.[8][9][10][11]
The sequel film,Cars 3, was released in May 2017 on YouTube. Lego produced various toy sets based on theCars 3 film ahead of its release.[6] In addition,Lego Juniors Cars 3 trailer was released shortly before the film, recreating it in Lego form.[12]
Lego Cars was inspired byCars franchise. The Lego construction toy range was based on the animated franchise and developed in collaboration withDisney Consumer Products. The construction sets were designed to recreate the story and characters of the film in Lego form.[13][14]
Duplo Cars sub-theme was launched at theAmerican International Toy Fair in June 2010.[15] The Lego Group released four Duplo sets based on theCars film. Next year,Lego Cars 2 sub-theme was launched at the American International Toy Fair in 2011.[16][14] As part of the marketing campaign,The Lego Group released fourteen Lego sets based on theCars 2 film. Each set featured different World Grand Prix, vehicles andRadiator Springs.Lego Juniors Cars 3 sub-theme was launched at the American International Toy Fair in 2017. The Lego Group released eight Lego Juniors sets and three Duplo sets based on theCars 3 film.[6][17]
According toBrickLink,The Lego Group released a total of 20 sets ofDuplo Cars, 27 sets and promotional polybags associated withLego Cars 2 and 8 sets ofLego Juniors Cars 3.[1][2][3]
In 2010,The Lego Group announced a partnership withThe Walt Disney Company andPixar.[4] It was officially announced by The Lego Group that the four sets based on theCars film was released on 4 June 2010 have been released as part of theDuplo theme.[22][13] The four sets being released were Lightning McQueen,[23] Mater's Yard,[23] Flo's V-8 Cafe[23] and Mack's Road Trip!.
In 2011, the six sets based on theCars 2 film was released on 12 May 2011. The six sets being released were Agent Mater, Luigi's Italian Place, Tokyo Racing,[24] Big Bentley, The Pit Shop and World Grand Prix.[24]
In 2012, the three sets was released on 24 July 2012.[25][26][27] The three sets being released were Red,[25] Race Day[25] and Siddeley Saves the Day.[25]
In 2015, Classic Race set was released on 1 January 2015. The set consists of 29 pieces.[28]
In 2017, three sets[29] based on theCars 3 film. The 3 sets being released were Flo's Café,[29] Mater's Shed[29] and Piston Cup Race.[29]
In 2020, Lightning McQueen's Race Day set was released on 24 August 2020.[30] The set consists of 42 pieces. Later, The Lego Group announced the Lightning McQueen's Race Day set was retired at the end of 31 December 2021.[31]
In 2023, Lightning McQueen & Mater's Car Wash Fun set was released on 1 January 2023. The set consists of 29 pieces.[32] Buildable characters including Doc Hudson, Guido, Fillmore, Flo, Luigi, Lightning McQueen, Mack, Mater, Red, Sally Carrera and Sheriff were released as well. These sets are twice the length, height, and width of traditional Lego bricks, making them easier to handle and less likely to be swallowed by younger children. Despite their size, they are still compatible with traditional Lego bricks. The sets were designed primarily for children aged 2 to 5 years old.
In 2011, it was officially announced that the fourteen sets[16][33] based on theCars 2 film was released on 12 May 2011. The fourteen sets[34] being released were Radiator Springs Lightning McQueen, Radiator Springs Classic Mater, Tokyo Pit Stop,[35] World Grand Prix Racing Rivalry,[35] Mater's Spy Zone, Escape At Sea, Ultimate Build Lightning McQueen, Mack's Team Truck,[35][36] Flo's V8 Café,[35] Spy Jet Escape,[35] Big Bentley Bust Out, Ultimate Build Mater,[35] Ultimate Build Francesco and Tokyo International Circuit.[35]
Later, the eight sets was released on 16 December 2011. The eight sets being released were Francesco Bernoulli, Ivan Mater, Finn McMissile, Jeff Gorvette, Agent Mater's Escape, Red's Water Rescue, Ultimate Race Set and Oil Rig Escape. In addition, the three polypag sets have been released as a promotions are Guido,[37][38] Grem[39][40] and "Torque" Redline Promotional Set.[a] Buildable characters including Acer, Battleboat, Carla Veloso, Crane, Francesco Bernoulli, Finn McMissile, Holley Shiftwell, Jeff Gorvette, Grem, Leland Turbo cube, Miles Axlerod, Professor Zundapp, Pit Crew Helper, Rod "Torque" Redline, Raoule CaRoule, Max Schnell, Shu Todoroki, The Queen and Tony Trihull were released as well. The sets were designed primarily for children aged 5 to 12 years old.
In 2017, the seven sets[41][42][43] based on theCars 3 film was released on 2 May 2017 have also been released as part of theLego Juniors theme. The seven sets[44][45][46][47] being released were Lightning McQueen Speed Launcher,[48] Cruz Ramirez Race Simulator,[48] Guido and Luigi's Pit Stop,[48] Mater's Junkyard,[48] Willy's Butte Speed Training,[48] Smokey's Garage[48] and Thunder Hollow Crazy 8 Race.[48]
Later, Florida 500 Final Race set was released on 1 August 2017. The set consists of 266 pieces.[49][50] Buildable characters including Broadside, Cruz Ramirez, Junior Moon, Jackson Storm, Miss Fritter and Smokey were released as well. These sets were specifically designed to be simpler to build with fewer pieces and slightly larger building elements. The sets were designed primarily for children aged 4 to 7 years old.
The product line was accompanied by a series of animated short films that was released onYouTube.
The 13 web shorts have been released on YouTube inspired by both theCars 2 film as well as the Lego toyline. It also available inLego Cars 2 video disc as a free gift for qualify purchase ofCars 2 Blu-ray combo pack atToys "R" Us.[51]
| # | Title | Release date | Notes |
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| 1 | Mater's Brick Tales: The Great Race Case[52] | November 23, 2011 | Lego Cars 2:Mater's Brick Talesstop motion series. Narrated byLarry the Cable Guy, who is the voice role of Mater in theCars films. |
| 2 | Mater's Brick Tales: Mystery of the Missing Parts[53] | January 9, 2012 | |
| 3 | Mater's Brick Tales: Mater's Spy Surprise[54] | May 19, 2012 | |
| 4 | Designer Video 1[55] | October 10, 2012 | Lego Cars 2 Designer Videos series. |
| 5 | Designer Video 2[56] | October 10, 2012 | |
| 6 | Designer Video 3[57] | October 10, 2012 | |
| 7 | Designer Video 4[58] | October 10, 2012 | |
| 8 | Designer Video 5[59] | October 10, 2012 | |
| 9 | Designer Video 6[60] | October 10, 2012 | |
| 10 | Designer Video 7[61] | October 4, 2013 | |
| 11 | Designer Video 8[62] | November 9, 2013 | |
| 12 | Designer Video 9[63] | November 9, 2013 | |
| 13 | Designer Video 10[64] | November 10, 2013 |
The 2 web shorts have been released on YouTube inspired by both theCars 3 film as well as the Lego toyline.
A crossoverLego-themedaction-adventurevideo game namedLego The Incredibles was developed byTT Fusion.Lego The Incredibles was released byWarner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on 15 June 2018 in North America and on 13 July 2018 in Europe.[69][70] AmacOS version of the game was released byFeral Interactive on 21 November 2018.[71] It includes Lightning McQueen as a secret playable character.[72][73][74]
In 2011, The Lego Group reported that due to theLego Toy Story,Lego Prince of Persia,Lego Pirates of the Caribbean andLego Cars 2 lines, it had for the first time in its 50-year history in the American market surpassed $1.0 billion in consumer sales of Lego products, reaching its highest share of construction toys and total U.S. toy market ever.[75]
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