Toy Fair season is definitely upon us, with the London Toy Fair just being recently concluded, we now move on to the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2017 – the next leg of international toy fairs that give us a glimpse of things to come especially in the world of LEGO bricks.
The Nuremberg Toy Fair 2017 in Germany, dubbed as the largest toy fair in the world, has now opened its doors to all retailers and guests, and covering the action right there at the LEGO booth are the ever-reliable teams of Promobricks and Zusammengebaut. Credit goes to their kind efforts in sharing these images with the world.
Suffice it to say, LEGO did a good job of having its active themes covered on the opening day of the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2017, so let’s take a while to break down what was revealed so far during the past hours. We’ll try to comment on these images as the opportunity arises, but in the meantime, feel free to share your thoughts on these sets. A huge thanks to Promobricks for sharing these images!
LEGO at Nuremberg Toy Fair 2017!
LEGO Technic
This may come as a surprise for LEGO Technic fans. LEGO has revealed at the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2017 a building guide that allows you to combine this year’s Technic sets particularly, 42057, 42061, and 42063, to come up with the iconic Technic chassis from 1977.
We know that LEGO has a sweet spot for the Technic theme since it is one of the longest lines of sets that it has ever came up with. If the inclusion of the 40th commemorative beam in its 2017 sets is already a very much welcomed token, then the presence of the commemorative building guide as revealed at the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2017 (which will be made available for free during the second half of the year according to Zusammengebaut) is a great bonus.
Fire Rescue Vehicle (42068)
Extreme Adventure (42069)
6×6 All Terrain Tow Truck (42070)
The 40th-anniversary commemorative building guide will allow Technic users to combine sets 42057, 42061, and 42063 to come up with iconic LEGO Technic chassis from the 1970s.
LEGO Architecture
The entire range of 2017 LEGO Architecture sets is also on display at the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2017, with the Guggenheim Museum (21035) and Arc De Triomphe (21036) making their first public debut.
Guggenheim Museum (21035)
Arc De Triomphe (21036)
LEGO City
The latest line of sets coming from the LEGO City theme were also displayed at the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2017, including two people packs, and the Jungle and Coast Guard sub-themes.
People Pack – Fun at the Beach (60153)
Bus Station (60154)
LEGO City – Jungle
Jungle Buggy (60156)
Jungle Starter Set (60157)
Jungle Cargo Helicopter (60158)
Jungle Halftrack Mission (60159)
Jungle Mobile Lab (60160)
Jungle Exploration Site (60161)
LEGO City – Coast Guard
Coast Guard Starter Set (60163)
Sea Rescue Plane (60164)
4 x 4 Response Unit (60165)
Heavy-duty Rescue Helicopter (60166)
Coast Guard Head Quarters (60167)
Cargo Terminal (60169)
LEGO Creator
The latest sets under LEGO Creator were also revealed, with familial scenes to boot and two sets dedicated to space travel and road racing unveiled at the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2017.
Space Shuttle Explorer (31066)
Poolside Holiday (31067)
Modern Home (31068)
Family Villa (31069)
Turbo Track Racer (31070)
LEGO Marvel and DC Comics Super Heroes
Though LEGO has not revealed any images yet, it’s great to know that The LEGO Group has finally confirmed its latest line of superhero sets dedicated to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC Comics Super Heroes. The box art that was on display at the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2017 confirms that we’ll be seeing several sets all dedicated to the much-awaited films such as Spider-Man: Homecoming (sets 76082 & 76083), Thor: Ragnarok (sets 76084 & 76088), and DC’s Justice League (sets 76085, 76086, and 76087).
Also on display were the recently revealed LEGO Marvel Superheroes:
Captain America Jet Pursuit (76076)
Iron Man: Detroit Steel Strikes (76077)
Hulk vs. Red Hulk (76078)
LEGO Speed Champions
The 2017 LEGO Speed Champions collection was also on display, less the McLaren Road Car (75880) that is yet to be revealed.
LEGO Juniors Cars 3
There seems to be another previously reported ‘fake’ news that turned out to be true after all. Hot off the trail that the rumored LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean – Dead Men Tell No Tales (71042) was eventually legit, the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2017 has revealed that LEGO indeed has its sights in coming up with a line of sets dedicated to the third comeback of Lightning McQueen in Disney Pixar’s Cars 3. These watermarked box arts were put on display bearing set numbers 10730, 10731, 10732, 10733, 10742, 10743, 10744, & 10745.
LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 17 and LEGO Ninjago Movie
We know that Series 17 of LEGO’s CMF is just around the corner. In fact, leaked images of some of its minifigs are already out there in the wild. However, LEGO has been particularly tight-lipped with its next line of cinematic CMFs, particularly on its next theatrical offering, The LEGO Ninjago Movie.
Though the box on display at the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2017 was sort of the generic type, the number of minifigs (20 in this series) gives us a hint that LEGO intends to repeat its minifig offerings, the same as that from the LEGO Batman Movie. The picture also below somehow gives us an idea of how our teen ninjas will look in their first-ever cinematic debut.
Other LEGO Highlights at the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2017
Some of LEGO’s highlights at the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2017 also include a demonstration of its upcoming LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox (17101) and the official launch of the social media platform for LEGO fans, the LEGO Life app.
Noticeably missing in action during day 1 of the Nuremberg Toy Fair are the recent LEGO Batman Movie summer sets, those from the LEGO Ninjago Movie, and from the LEGO Star Wars theme.
So what do you think brick fans? What other sets will LEGO reveal in the next few days? Drop us a note in the comments below or head over at our Facebook page and join in the conversation.
