Nexo Knights#Attractions
{{Short description|Lego theme (2015–2018) and TV series (2015–2017)}}
{{Infobox television
| alt_name = LEGO Nexo Knights
| image = Nexo Knights Logo.png
| caption = The Lego Nexo Knights logo.
| genre = Science Fantasy
Action
Adventure
Science fiction comedy
| creator =
| developer = {{ubl|Tommy Andreasen|Alexandre Boudon|Samuel Thomas Johnson|Martin Dalsgarrd|Heidi Rathschau Niesen}}
| writer = Mark Hoffmeier
Ernie Altbacker
John Derevlany
David McDermott
Andrew Robinson
Jack Thomas
FM De Marco
| director = Dave Osborne
Jerry Forder
Jean Paul Vermeulen
Dipan Gajjar
Alan Simpson
Stu Gamble
| voices = Michael Adamthwaite
Garry Chalk
Michael Daingerfield
Brian Drummond
Ian Hanlin
Jennifer Hayward
Maryke Hendrikse
Noel Johansen
Alessandro Juliani
Alan Marriott
Erin Mathews
Mark Oliver
Nicole Oliver
Giles Panton
Jason Simpson
Vincent Tong
| narrated =
| theme_music_composer = Carpark North
| opentheme = "Unbreakable" by Carpark North
| composer = Tom Bailey
James Gosling
| language = English
| num_seasons = 4
| num_episodes = 40
| list_episodes = List of Nexo Knights episodes
| executive_producer = Torsten Jacobsen
Ole Holm Christensen
Lotte Kronborg
Mads Munk
| producer = Peter Griffiths
| cinematography =
| camera =
| runtime = 22 minutes
| company = The Lego Group
M2 Entertainment
Wilbros
| first_aired = {{start date|2015|12|13|df=y}} – {{end date|2017|9|1|df=y}}
| related = Ninjago
Legends of Chima
Ninjago: Dragons Rising
Lego Dreamzzz
| image_size =
| channel = Cartoon Network
}}
Nexo Knights (stylized in all caps) is a 3D animated television series that aired on Cartoon Network and premiered in 2015. It was produced by the Lego Group to coincide with the Lego theme of the same name.{{cite web |title=LEGO Nexo Knights launches next month on Cartoon Network |url=https://www.toynews-online.biz/2016/01/12/lego-nexo-knights-launches-next-month-on-cartoon-network/ |access-date=12 January 2016 |website=ToyNews |archive-date=29 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729022515/https://www.toynews-online.biz/2016/01/12/lego-nexo-knights-launches-next-month-on-cartoon-network/ |url-status=dead}} The series is based on a fantasy castle concept. Four seasons were produced for a total of 40 episodes. The fourth season finished airing in 2017. In 2018, the Lego Group discontinued the Nexo Knights theme, which also resulted in the cancellation of the series. A fifth season was also intended to be released with 1 wave of sets releasing for it. The show was cancelled before it aired.{{cite web |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-set-expectations-too-high-nexo-knights/ |title=LEGO may have set expectations too high for NEXO KNIGHTS |website=Brick Fanatics |date=19 September 2021 |access-date=21 September 2021 |archive-date=21 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921055055/https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-set-expectations-too-high-nexo-knights/ |url-status=live }}
Synopsis
In a futuristic medieval world, Clay, Aaron, Lance, Princess Macy, and Axl are five young knights who protect the kingdom of Knighton and its capital Knightonia from Jestro, the Book of Monsters, and their army of Lava Monsters. They also receive help from the Knightonia Royal family, the digital wizard Merlok 2.0, Robin Underwood, and Ava Prentis.
Main characters
{{main|List of Nexo Knights characters}}The series follows five young knights that live in the Kingdom of Knighton.
- Clay Moorington (voiced by Giles Panton) – the leader of the Nexo Knights, often referred to as the "Uptight Knight". He turns to stone and briefly becomes evil later in the series.{{Cite web |title=CLAY MOORINGTON |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Nexo-Knights/Clay-Moorington/ |access-date=2021-06-15 |website=Behind The Voice Actors |language=en-US |archive-date=2021-06-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624195807/https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Nexo-Knights/Clay-Moorington/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Clay - LEGO Nexo Knights Characters - LEGO.com for kids - GB |url=https://www.lego.com/en-gb/kids/characters/nexoknights/clay-8f7547831eee4e69a18a99dc85b547cc |access-date=2021-01-31 |website=lego.com |archive-date=2021-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709192050/https://www.lego.com/en-gb/kids/characters/nexoknights/clay-8f7547831eee4e69a18a99dc85b547cc |url-status=live }}{{Cite book |last1=Farshtey |first1=Gregory |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TAr0DwAAQBAJ&dq=lego+nexo+knights+minifigures+history&pg=PT203 |title=LEGO Minifigure A Visual History New Edition |last2=Lipkowitz |first2=Daniel |last3=Hugo |first3=Simon |date=2020-10-01 |publisher=Dorling Kindersley Limited |isbn=978-0-241-50202-0 |pages=202 |language=en |access-date=2021-11-18 |archive-date=2022-05-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511170758/https://books.google.com/books?id=TAr0DwAAQBAJ&dq=lego+nexo+knights+minifigures+history&pg=PT203 |url-status=live }}
- Princess Macy Halbert (voiced by Erin Mathews) – one of the Nexo Knights and the princess of Knighton.{{Cite web |title=MACY HALBERT |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Nexo-Knights/Macy-Halbert/ |access-date=2021-06-15 |website=Behind The Voice Actors |language=en-US |archive-date=2021-06-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624200437/https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Nexo-Knights/Macy-Halbert/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Macy - LEGO Nexo Knights Characters - LEGO.com for kids - GB |url=https://www.lego.com/en-gb/kids/characters/nexoknights/macy-519bf983c871447fa0372760eb4e2959 |access-date=2021-01-31 |website=lego.com |archive-date=2021-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709183632/https://www.lego.com/en-gb/kids/characters/nexoknights/macy-519bf983c871447fa0372760eb4e2959 |url-status=live }}{{Cite book |last=Dolan |first=Hannah |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=iAHnDwAAQBAJ&dq=LEGO+Minifigure+Handbook+-+ultimate+macy&pg=PA187 |title=LEGO Minifigure Handbook |date=2020-10-13 |publisher=Dorling Kindersley Limited |isbn=978-0-241-45823-5 |pages=187 |language=en |access-date=2021-11-18 |archive-date=2022-05-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511170758/https://books.google.com/books?id=iAHnDwAAQBAJ&dq=LEGO+Minifigure+Handbook+-+ultimate+macy&pg=PA187 |url-status=live }}
- Lancelot "Lance" Richmond (voiced by Ian Hanlin) – one of the Nexo Knights from the rich city of Auremville.{{Cite web |title=LANCE RICHMOND🥶|url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Nexo-Knights/Lance-Richmond/ |access-date=2021-06-15 |website=Behind The Voice Actors |language=en-US |archive-date=2021-06-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201226/https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Nexo-Knights/Lance-Richmond/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Lance - LEGO Nexo Knights Characters - LEGO.com for kids - GB |url=https://www.lego.com/en-gb/kids/characters/nexoknights/lance-867b1c01ed89403d84b8f0c0ec107dc7 |access-date=2021-01-31 |website=lego.com |archive-date=2021-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709190436/https://www.lego.com/en-gb/kids/characters/nexoknights/lance-867b1c01ed89403d84b8f0c0ec107dc7 |url-status=live }}{{Cite book |last=Dolan |first=Hannah |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=iAHnDwAAQBAJ&dq=LEGO+Minifigure+Handbook+-+lance&pg=PA184 |title=LEGO Minifigure Handbook |date=2020-10-13 |publisher=Dorling Kindersley Limited |isbn=978-0-241-45823-5 |pages=184 |language=en |access-date=2021-11-18 |archive-date=2022-05-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511170758/https://books.google.com/books?id=iAHnDwAAQBAJ&dq=LEGO+Minifigure+Handbook+-+lance&pg=PA184 |url-status=live }}
- Aaron Fox (voiced by Alessandro Juliani) – one of the Nexo Knights, a thrill-seeker and daredevil. After Clay turns to stone, Aaron leads the Nexo Knights{{Cite web |title=AARON FOX |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Nexo-Knights/Aaron-Fox/ |access-date=2021-06-15 |website=Behind The Voice Actors |language=en-US |archive-date=2021-06-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624200418/https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Nexo-Knights/Aaron-Fox/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Aaron - LEGO Nexo Knights Characters - LEGO.com for kids - GB |url=https://www.lego.com/en-gb/kids/characters/nexoknights/aaron-a55477fe9e5348de8a70aa4349784531 |access-date=2021-01-31 |website=lego.com |archive-date=2021-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709192031/https://www.lego.com/en-gb/kids/characters/nexoknights/aaron-a55477fe9e5348de8a70aa4349784531 |url-status=live }}
- Axl (voiced by Brian Drummond) – the largest of the Nexo Knights. He has a very large appetite.{{Cite web |title=AXL |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Nexo-Knights/Axl/ |access-date=2021-06-15 |website=Behind The Voice Actors |language=en-US |archive-date=2021-06-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201947/https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Nexo-Knights/Axl/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Axl - LEGO Nexo Knights Characters - LEGO.com for kids - GB |url=https://www.lego.com/en-gb/kids/characters/nexoknights/axl-67512b26be4c4380b2c5aa69ef546537 |access-date=2021-01-31 |website=lego.com |archive-date=2021-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709192044/https://www.lego.com/en-gb/kids/characters/nexoknights/axl-67512b26be4c4380b2c5aa69ef546537 |url-status=live }}
- Merlok 2.0 (voiced by Brian Drummond) – a digital wizard and the last wizard in all of Knighton. He provides the Nexo Knights with Nexo Powers.{{Cite web |title=MERLOCK |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Nexo-Knights/Merlock/ |access-date=2021-06-15 |website=Behind The Voice Actors |language=en-US |archive-date=2021-06-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624200147/https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Nexo-Knights/Merlock/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Merlok 2.0 (Hologram) - LEGO Nexo Knights Characters - LEGO.com for kids - GB |url=https://www.lego.com/en-gb/kids/characters/nexoknights/merlok-515ac541d9de4692ae30e3e66c1d15eb |access-date=2021-01-31 |website=lego.com |archive-date=2021-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709185209/https://www.lego.com/en-gb/kids/characters/nexoknights/merlok-515ac541d9de4692ae30e3e66c1d15eb |url-status=live }}
- Robin Underwood (voiced by Erin Mathews) - the mechanic for the Nexo Knights who acts under the alias of the Black Knight.{{Cite web |title=ROBYN UNDERWOOD |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Nexo-Knights/Robyn-Underwood/ |access-date=2021-06-15 |website=Behind The Voice Actors |language=en-US |archive-date=2021-06-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624200430/https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Nexo-Knights/Robyn-Underwood/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Robin - LEGO Nexo Knights Characters - LEGO.com for kids - GB |url=https://www.lego.com/en-gb/kids/characters/nexoknights/robin-b0190a1cef7e478fa2d767279402f0ff |access-date=2021-01-31 |website=lego.com |archive-date=2021-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709192041/https://www.lego.com/en-gb/kids/characters/nexoknights/robin-b0190a1cef7e478fa2d767279402f0ff |url-status=live }}
- Ava Prentis (voiced by Maryke Hendrikse) - a whiz-kid and tech genius who scans the Nexo Powers for the Nexo Knights.{{Cite web |title=AVA PRENTIS |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Nexo-Knights/Ava-Prentis/ |access-date=2021-06-15 |website=Behind The Voice Actors |language=en-US |archive-date=2021-06-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624200711/https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Nexo-Knights/Ava-Prentis/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Ava - LEGO Nexo Knights Characters - LEGO.com for kids - GB |url=https://www.lego.com/en-gb/kids/characters/nexoknights/axl-67512b26be4c4380b2c5aa69ef546537 |access-date=2021-01-31 |website=lego.com |archive-date=2021-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709192044/https://www.lego.com/en-gb/kids/characters/nexoknights/axl-67512b26be4c4380b2c5aa69ef546537 |url-status=live }}
- Jestro (voiced by Vincent Tong) – a former court jester. He works with Monstrox.{{Cite web |title=JESTRO |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Nexo-Knights/Jestro/ |access-date=2021-06-15 |website=Behind The Voice Actors |language=en-US |archive-date=2021-06-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201524/https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Nexo-Knights/Jestro/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Jestro - LEGO Nexo Knights Characters - LEGO.com for kids - GB |url=https://www.lego.com/en-gb/kids/characters/nexoknights/jestro-b3fdef1ebba6498faa0bdbeb3addd2ba |access-date=2021-01-31 |website=lego.com |archive-date=2021-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709190750/https://www.lego.com/en-gb/kids/characters/nexoknights/jestro-b3fdef1ebba6498faa0bdbeb3addd2ba |url-status=live }}{{Cite book |last=Dolan |first=Hannah |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=iAHnDwAAQBAJ&dq=LEGO+Minifigure+Handbook+-+jestro&pg=PA117 |title=LEGO Minifigure Handbook |date=2020-10-13 |publisher=Dorling Kindersley Limited |isbn=978-0-241-45823-5 |pages=117 |language=en |access-date=2021-11-18 |archive-date=2022-05-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511170800/https://books.google.com/books?id=iAHnDwAAQBAJ&dq=LEGO+Minifigure+Handbook+-+jestro&pg=PA117 |url-status=live }}
- Monstrox (voiced by Mark Oliver) – an arch-necromancer and old nemesis of Merlok 2.0. He studied dangerous magic.{{Cite web |title=Book of Monsters |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Nexo-Knights/Book-of-Monsters/ |access-date=2021-07-21 |website=Behind The Voice Actors |language=en-US |archive-date=2021-06-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624200851/https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Nexo-Knights/Book-of-Monsters/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Cloud of Monstrox - LEGO Nexo Knights Characters - LEGO.com for kids - GB |url=https://www.lego.com/en-gb/kids/characters/nexoknights/cloud-of-monstrox-c54cfd606c64422f9325bceb846aab5a |access-date=2021-01-31 |website=lego.com |archive-date=2021-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709190544/https://www.lego.com/en-gb/kids/characters/nexoknights/cloud-of-monstrox-c54cfd606c64422f9325bceb846aab5a |url-status=live }}
Episodes
{{Main|List of Nexo Knights episodes}}
{{:List of Nexo Knights episodes}}
Concept
The Nexo Knights television series was part of a media and merchandising programme that aimed to launch Lego's next major original brand. Casper Thingholm of The Lego Group stated that the concept was "inspired by insights to meet the emerging needs of today's kids" and that Nexo Knights, "juxtaposes a timeless world of medieval knights with a futuristic twist".{{Cite web |title=LEGO's new Nexo Knights brand to span toys, TV and apps |url=https://www.toynews-online.biz/2015/10/09/legos-new-nexo-knights-brand-to-span-toys-tv-and-apps/ |access-date=2021-07-20 |website=ToyNews |language=en-GB |archive-date=2021-07-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713092357/https://www.toynews-online.biz/2015/10/09/legos-new-nexo-knights-brand-to-span-toys-tv-and-apps/ |url-status=dead}}
Broadcast
The series debuted on Cartoon Network in the United States on January 11, 2016, officially.{{cite web |title=Catch a sneak peek of NEXO Knights a new series |url=http://cartoonnetwork.tumblr.com/post/135137021463/catch-a-sneak-peek-of-nexo-knights-a-new-series |access-date=December 21, 2015 |publisher=Cartoon Network on Tumblr |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113240/http://cartoonnetwork.tumblr.com/post/135137021463/catch-a-sneak-peek-of-nexo-knights-a-new-series |url-status=live }} It premiered on Cartoon Network Arabic in the Middle East{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opwJBZaNwcs |title=Promo / Lego Nexo Knights / Cartoon Network Arabic |work=Toon network Arabic |via=YouTube |date=December 9, 2015 |access-date=December 21, 2015 |archive-date=March 12, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312123634/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opwJBZaNwcs |url-status=live }} and Gulli in France on December 18, 2015.{{cite web |url=http://www.gulli.fr/Quoi-d-neuf/Actu/LEGO-R-NEXO-Knights-l-avant-premiere |title=LEGO NEXO Knights™ : l'avant-première |publisher=Gulli |access-date=December 14, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224104154/http://www.gulli.fr/Quoi-d-neuf/Actu/LEGO-R-NEXO-Knights-l-avant-premiere |archive-date=December 24, 2015 |url-status=dead}} Then it premiered on Cartoon Network in Central and Eastern Europe on November 28, 2015.{{cite web |url=http://www.toonzone.net/forums/threads/cartoon-network-international-news-thread.4264941/page-892#post-84001651 |title=Cartoon Network CEE Schedule and Highlights for December 2015 |publisher=Toonzone |access-date=November 13, 2015 |archive-date=July 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728002910/https://www.toonzone.net/forums/threads/cartoon-network-international-news-thread.4264941/page-892#post-84001651 |url-status=dead }} It debuted on Cartoon Network in United Kingdom and Ireland on December 19, 2015, as a sneak peek{{cite web |title=Cartoon Network UK December 2015 Highlights |url=http://www.regularcapital.com/2015/11/cartoon-network-uk-december-2015-highlights/ |website=RegularCapital.com |publisher=Turner Broadcasting System Europe |access-date=13 January 2016 |archive-date=20 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160220143710/http://www.regularcapital.com/2015/11/cartoon-network-uk-december-2015-highlights/ |url-status=live }} and February 1, 2016, officially.{{cite web |title=Lego Nexo Knights Premieres 1st February On Cartoon Network UK |url=http://www.regularcapital.com/2016/01/lego-nexo-knights-premieres-1st-february-on-cartoon-network-uk/ |website=RegularCapital.com |publisher=Turner Broadcasting System Europe |access-date=13 January 2016}} It premiered on Cartoon Network in Turkey on December 19, 2015.{{cite web |title=Cartoon Network Turkey |url=http://www.cartoonnetwork.com.tr/ |publisher=Official website |access-date=December 23, 2015 |archive-date=November 30, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151130234054/http://www.cartoonnetwork.com.tr/ |url-status=dead }} It premiered on Cartoon Network in Nordic on December 23, 2015. It premiered on Cartoon Network in Poland on December 26, 2016, as Sneak Peek.{{cite web |url=http://premierywtv.pl/cartoon-network-i-boomerang-w-grudniu-2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151211125750/http://premierywtv.pl/cartoon-network-i-boomerang-w-grudniu-2015 |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 11, 2015 |title=Cartoon Network i Boomerang w grudniu 2015 |publisher=Premiery w TV |access-date=December 16, 2015}} It debuted on Teletoon in Canada on January 8, 2016.{{cite web |url=http://www.teletoon.com/en/tv/lego-nexo-knight |title=Lego Nexo Knights |publisher=Teletoon |access-date=December 23, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222060531/http://www.teletoon.com/en/tv/lego-nexo-knight |archive-date=December 22, 2015 |url-status=dead}} It debuted on Cartoon Network in Australia and New Zealand on February 6, 2016.{{cite web |url=http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=77d8fd1b81666a1dba9c96f0f&id=41d1619894 |title=Cartoon Network Highlights February 2016 |author=Turner Broadcasting System |work=US Campaign Archive |access-date=December 2, 2015 |archive-date=January 17, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160117121124/http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=77d8fd1b81666a1dba9c96f0f&id=41d1619894 |url-status=live }} It premiered on Cartoon Network in Africa on February 27, 2016.{{cite web |url=http://prsdube16.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/cartoon-network-africa-february-2016.html |title=Cartoon Network Africa February 2016 Highlights |date=15 December 2015 |publisher=Entertainment Inside Us |access-date=December 15, 2015 |archive-date=December 22, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222094215/http://prsdube16.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/cartoon-network-africa-february-2016.html |url-status=live }} It made its Kix and Pop debut in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2017. The series was cancelled due to funding issues.{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/TommyAndreasen/status/1022833400208662528 |title=Nexo Knights future is rumored canceled. |via=Twitter |access-date=27 July 2018 |archive-date=11 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811143958/https://twitter.com/TommyAndreasen/status/1022833400208662528 |url-status=live }}{{Primary source inline|date=June 2022}} On 1 August 2018, Executive Producer Tommy Andreasen confirmed the cancellation of the series on Twitter, stating, "Nexo Knights tv series has ended."{{cite web |title=Nexo Knights tv series has ended |url=https://twitter.com/TommyAndreasen/status/1024432501299838976 |access-date=21 August 2018 |via=Twitter |archive-date=11 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811143959/https://twitter.com/TommyAndreasen/status/1024432501299838976 |url-status=live }}{{Primary source inline|date=June 2022}}
Critical reception
Emily Ashby for Common Sense Media gave the series a three out of five star rating and commented, "This visually appealing series holds its own among the bevy of Lego productions, delivering action, adventure, and a lot of well-placed humor, but it doesn't break any new ground. The knights are a spunky group, and the mix of their very different personalities creates problems in some cases and good examples of teamwork and cooperation in others."{{Cite web |date=2016-04-19 |title=Lego Nexo Knights - TV Review |url=https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/lego-nexo-knights |access-date=2021-07-05 |website=commonsensemedia.org |language=en |archive-date=2021-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709190041/https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/lego-nexo-knights |url-status=live }}
Merchandise
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Lego Nexo Knights (stylized in all caps) was a fantasy-based castle Lego theme released in January 2016. Announced at New York Comic Con 2015, it incorporated thematic elements drawn from both earlier space and castle themes while adding a 21st-century digital spin.{{cite web |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/10/08/lego-announces-nexo-knights-including-new-building-sets-tv-show-and-mobile-game |title=LEGO ANNOUNCES NEXO KNIGHTS INCLUDING NEW BUILDING SETS, TV SHOW, AND MOBILE GAME |author=IGN |date=8 October 2015 |access-date=October 8, 2015 |archive-date=14 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200914012731/https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/10/08/lego-announces-nexo-knights-including-new-building-sets-tv-show-and-mobile-game |url-status=live }}{{cite press release |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lego-nexo-knights-catapults-into-action-300156500.html |title=LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS™ Catapults Into Action |agency=PR Newswire |date=October 8, 2015}} It replaced Legends of Chima, a theme released in 2013. It was eventually discontinued by the end of 2018.{{cite web |url=https://brickset.com/article/33959/the-end-of-nexo-knights |title=The end of NEXO Knights |website=Brickset |date=January 31, 2018 |access-date=January 31, 2018 |archive-date=February 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180201075334/https://brickset.com/article/33959/the-end-of-nexo-knights |url-status=live }}
= Background =
Lego Nexo Knights aimed to follow Lego Ninjago and Lego Legends of Chima as Lego's next intellectual property that was expected to become a multimedia success. This was driven by the fact that the Lego Ninjago theme had boosted profits by 27% and revenue by 23% in the first half of 2015.
= Concept =
The basis of the idea for Nexo Knights was to take something iconic and give it a futuristic element. The concept and story of Nexo Knights was the result of a long and thorough development process that involved a significant amount of testing with children around the world. Senior Design Manager Joakim Kørner Nielsen stated, "When we launch something this big we want to make sure that we have something that is appealing on all the levels and aspects that it's supposed to be for the kids in the right target group. He further explained, "We've done a lot of sketch models, mood boards, concept drawings, that we've travelled around the world with them, testing and making sure kids around the world got the point, got the key messages of the story and things like that. There's a lot of concept work like that that goes into it before you're actually able to execute the vision, and building the final models."
Also Lego Designer Frederic Roland Andre said, "We tried to give a futuristic twist to the traditional castle universe and create a brand new LEGO universe. We kept a lot of icons from the knights: the weapons, armour, horses and castles and added elements such as holograms, computers and hover technology into it."{{cite web |url=https://jaysbrickblog.com/interviews/interview-with-lego-nexo-knights-designer-frederic-roland-andre/ |title=AN INTERVIEW WITH LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS DESIGNER FREDERIC ROLAND ANDRE |website=Jay's Brick Blog |date=21 April 2016 |access-date=12 July 2023 |archive-date=12 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230712104240/https://jaysbrickblog.com/interviews/interview-with-lego-nexo-knights-designer-frederic-roland-andre/ |url-status=live }}
= Development =
Nexo Knights differed from the previous themes by introducing digital integration that connected the physical toys, the television series and video game content. This was applied by placing 150 knights shields around the kingdom of Knighton that could be found in the construction sets, online content, printed publications and the television show. These shields could then be scanned and collected by using the Merlock 2.0 app. Senior Design Manager Joakim Kørner Nielsen commented that this digital integration was the most challenging aspect of creating Nexo Knights. The development team also considered the balance between the physical toy and the digital experience. Nielsen commented, "Another thing we learned was, when testing with kids, they just see things in a different way. Things just flow together for them so easily between physical and digital and sometimes the boundaries just aren't there for them".{{Cite web |last=Beer |first=Jeff |date=2016-01-11 |title=How Nexo Knights Became Lego's Latest Blockbuster Original Creation |url=https://www.fastcompany.com/3055094/how-nexo-knights-became-legos-latest-blockbuster-original-creation |access-date=2021-07-14 |website=Fast Company |language=en-US |archive-date=2021-07-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714220544/https://www.fastcompany.com/3055094/how-nexo-knights-became-legos-latest-blockbuster-original-creation |url-status=live }}
=Launch=
Nexo Knights was launched in the U.S. in late 2015.{{Cite web |title=Lego Nexo Knights charge into 'retailtainment', armed with VR {{!}} Analysis |url=https://www.campaignasia.com/video/lego-nexo-knights-charge-into-retailtainment-armed-with-vr/428374 |access-date=2021-07-17 |website=Campaign Asia |archive-date=2021-07-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717064031/https://www.campaignasia.com/video/lego-nexo-knights-charge-into-retailtainment-armed-with-vr/428374 |url-status=live }} On 8 February 2016, The Lego Group announced a partnership with Cartoon Network. The Lego Nexo Knights product range was released along with the Merlok 2.0 game app. As part of the deal, Cartoon Network promoted the product range across its TV and digital platforms. In addition, Cartoon Network launched a 30-second webdrive to showcase the toy line to kids.{{cite web |title=The LEGO Group announces partnership with Cartoon Network to support Nexo Knights toy line |url=https://www.toynews-online.biz/2016/02/08/the-lego-group-announces-partnership-with-cartoon-network-to-support-nexo-knights-toy-line/ |access-date=8 February 2016 |website=ToyNews |archive-date=24 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924152748/https://www.toynews-online.biz/2016/02/08/the-lego-group-announces-partnership-with-cartoon-network-to-support-nexo-knights-toy-line/ |url-status=live }} Fourteen building sets were available for sale in January 2016. Additional building sets were launched in August 2016. The first two sets were revealed at New York Comic Con.{{cite web |title=LEGO's new Nexo Knights brand to span toys, TV and apps |url=https://www.toynews-online.biz/2015/10/09/legos-new-nexo-knights-brand-to-span-toys-tv-and-apps/ |access-date=9 October 2015 |website=ToyNews |archive-date=13 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713092357/https://www.toynews-online.biz/2015/10/09/legos-new-nexo-knights-brand-to-span-toys-tv-and-apps/ |url-status=dead}} The Lego Group reported that the Merlok 2.0 app had been downloaded 500,000 times in the first week of its launch. Ivan Zeng, senior manager of digital marketing, Lego APAC, stated that the launch campaign had incorporated various marketing strategies including Nexo Knights Academy, a mission-based Lego website, events, virtual reality experiences in store and content marketing, such as webisodes and social media activities to engage parents.
=Construction sets=
According to BrickLink, The Lego Group released a total of 104 Lego sets and promotional polybags as part of the Lego Nexo Knights theme.{{Cite web |title=BrickLink Reference Catalog - Sets - Category Lego Nexo Knights |url=https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?catType=S&catString=868 |access-date=2021-04-12 |website=bricklink.com |archive-date=2021-04-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420053722/https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?catType=S&catString=868 |url-status=live }} It was discontinued by the end of 2018.{{Cite web |title=Nexo Knights LEGO Sets |url=https://www.brickeconomy.com/sets/theme/nexo-knights |access-date=2021-06-15 |website=BrickEconomy |language=en |archive-date=2021-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709183712/https://www.brickeconomy.com/sets/theme/nexo-knights |url-status=live }}
==Season 1 sets==
In 2016, the eleven toy construction sets was released on 2 January 2016 and based on the first season. The eleven sets{{cite web |url=https://www.toysnbricks.com/lego-nexo-knights-official-press-release-2016-theme/ |title=LEGO Nexo Knights Official Press Release (2016 Theme) |website=toysnbricks.com |date=October 8, 2015 |access-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-date=January 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123145326/https://www.toysnbricks.com/lego-nexo-knights-official-press-release-2016-theme/ |url-status=live }} being released were Knighton Battle Blaster (set number: 70310),{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-nexo-knights-preliminary-set-descriptions/ |title=LEGO Nexo Knights Preliminary Set Descriptions |website=thebrickfan.com |date=September 16, 2015 |access-date=January 25, 2021 |archive-date=January 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117124719/https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-nexo-knights-preliminary-set-descriptions/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-nexo-knights-official-box-art-images/ |title=LEGO Nexo Knights Official Box Art Images |website=thebrickfan.com |date=November 23, 2015 |access-date=January 27, 2021 |archive-date=January 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125080930/https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-nexo-knights-official-box-art-images/ |url-status=live }} Chaos Catapult (set number: 70311), Lance's Mecha Horse (set number: 70312), Moltor's Lava Smasher (set number: 70313), Beast Master's Chaos Chariot (set number: 70314), Clay's Rumble Blade (set number: 70315), Jestro's Evil Mobile (set number: 70316), Fortrex (set number: 70317),{{cite web |url=https://brickset.com/article/17024/two-nexo-knights-sets-revealed-at-nycc |title=Two Nexo Knights sets revealed at NYCC |website=Brickset |date=October 8, 2015 |access-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-date=January 30, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130210928/https://brickset.com/article/17024/two-nexo-knights-sets-revealed-at-nycc |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://brickset.com/article/17266/more-nexo-knights-news |title=More Nexo Knights news |website=Brickset |date=October 21, 2015 |access-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-date=January 29, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129075131/https://brickset.com/article/17266/more-nexo-knights-news |url-status=live }} Merlok's Library 2.0 (set number: 70324), Infernox Captures The Queen (set number: 70325) and The King's Mech (set number: 70327). In addition, six Ultimate sets were released, including Ultimate Clay (set number: 70330), Ultimate Macy (set number: 70331), Ultimate Aaron (set number: 70332), Ultimate Robin (set number: 70333), Ultimate Beast Master (set number: 70334) and Ultimate Lavaria (set number: 70335). Two Battle Packs were also released including Knights Army-Building Set (set number: 853515){{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/new-lego-nexo-knights-army-builder-sets-found/ |title=New LEGO Nexo Knights Army Builder Sets Found |website=thebrickfan.com |date=March 21, 2016 |access-date=January 27, 2021 |archive-date=January 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118014310/https://www.thebrickfan.com/new-lego-nexo-knights-army-builder-sets-found/ |url-status=live }} and Monsters Army-Building Set (set number: 853516). In addition, four polybag sets were released as promotions, which included Knight's Cycle (set number: 30371),{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-nexo-knights-knights-cycle-30371-polybag-found/ |title=LEGO Nexo Knights Knight's Cycle (30371) Polybag Found |website=thebrickfan.com |date=November 4, 2015 |access-date=January 25, 2021 |archive-date=January 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117133840/https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-nexo-knights-knights-cycle-30371-polybag-found/ |url-status=live }} Robin's Mini Fortrex (set number: 30372),{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-nexo-knights-robins-mini-fortrex-30372-polybag-image-found/ |title=LEGO Nexo Knights Robin's Mini Fortrex (30372) Polybag Image Found |website=thebrickfan.com |date=November 17, 2015 |access-date=January 25, 2021 |archive-date=March 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305172126/https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-nexo-knights-robins-mini-fortrex-30372-polybag-image-found/ |url-status=live }} Knighton Hyper Cannon (set number: 30373) and The Lava Slinger (set number: 30374).
==Season 2 sets==
In 2016, the seven sets was released on 1 August 2016 and based on the second season. The seven sets released were The Glob Lobber (set number: 70318),{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-nexo-knights-summer-2016-official-images/ |title=LEGO Nexo Knights Summer 2016 Official Images |website=thebrickfan.com |date=March 21, 2016 |access-date=January 27, 2021 |archive-date=January 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119191838/https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-nexo-knights-summer-2016-official-images/ |url-status=live }} Macy's Thunder Mace (set number: 70319), Aaron Fox's Aero-Striker V2 (set number: 70320), General Magmar's Siege Machine of Doom (set number: 70321), Axl's Tower Carrier (set number: 70322), Jestro's Volcano Lair (set number: 70323) and The Black Knight Mech (set number: 70326).{{cite web |url=https://brickset.com/article/21327/70326-the-black-knight-mech-revealed |title=70326 The Black Knight Mech revealed |website=Brickset |date=May 16, 2016 |access-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-date=January 30, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130180642/https://brickset.com/article/21327/70326-the-black-knight-mech-revealed |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-nexo-knights-the-black-knight-mech-70326-official-images-revealed/ |title=LEGO Nexo Knights The Black Knight Mech (70326) Official Images Revealed |website=thebrickfan.com |date=May 16, 2016 |access-date=January 25, 2021 |archive-date=January 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117001715/https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-nexo-knights-the-black-knight-mech-70326-official-images-revealed/ |url-status=live }} In addition, four Ultimate sets were released including Ultimate Axl (set number: 70336), Ultimate Lance (set number: 70337), Ultimate General Magmar (set number: 70338) and Ultimate Flama (set number: 70339). These included five key chains attached to the minifigures of Aaron, Clay, Macy, Lance and Jestro.
==Season 3 sets==
In 2017, the six sets was released on 2 January 2017 based on the third season. The six sets{{cite web |url=https://brickset.com/article/24429/2017-nexo-knights-images |title=2017 Nexo Knights images |website=Brickset |date=November 8, 2016 |access-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-date=January 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128112534/https://brickset.com/article/24429/2017-nexo-knights-images |url-status=live }} released were King's Guard Artillery (set number: 70347),{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-nexo-knights-winter-2017-official-images/ |title=LEGO Nexo Knights Winter 2017 Official Images |website=thebrickfan.com |date=November 8, 2016 |access-date=January 27, 2021 |archive-date=January 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123213329/https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-nexo-knights-winter-2017-official-images/ |url-status=live }} Lance's Twin Jouster (set number: 70348), Ruina's Lock & Roller (set number: 70349), The Three Brothers (set number: 70350), Clay's Falcon Fighter Blaster (set number: 70351) and Jestro's Headquarters (set number: 70352). In addition, two Combo NEXO Powers sets{{cite web |url=http://www.brickfinder.net/2016/12/17/lego-nexo-knights-powers-blind-bags/ |title=LEGO NEXO Knights Powers Wave 1 (70372) Blind Bags |website=brickfinder.net |date=December 17, 2016 |access-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-date=August 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805061444/http://www.brickfinder.net/2016/12/17/lego-nexo-knights-powers-blind-bags/ |url-status=live }} were released including Combo NEXO Powers Wave 1 (set number: 70372){{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-nexo-knights-combo-nexo-powers-wave-1-70372-blind-bags/ |title=LEGO Nexo Knights Combo NEXO Powers Wave 1 (70372) Blind Bags |website=thebrickfan.com |date=December 16, 2016 |access-date=January 27, 2021 |archive-date=February 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208154342/https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-nexo-knights-combo-nexo-powers-wave-1-70372-blind-bags/ |url-status=live }} and Combo NEXO Powers Wave 2 (set number: 70373). Two Battle Packs were released including Accessory Set (set number: 853676) and Stone Monsters Accessory Set (set number: 853677). In addition, Nexo Knights: Build Your Own Adventure parts (set number: 11913) polybag set was released as a promotion.
==Season 4 sets==
In 2017, the eight sets was released on 1 August 2017 and based on the fourth season. The eight sets being released were The Heligoyle (set number: 70353),{{cite web |url=https://brickset.com/article/26688/summer-nexo-knights-images |title=Summer Nexo Knights images |website=Brickset |date=February 18, 2017 |access-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-date=January 29, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129025606/https://brickset.com/article/26688/summer-nexo-knights-images |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-nexo-knights-summer-2017-official-images/ |title=LEGO Nexo Knights Summer 2017 Official Images |website=thebrickfan.com |date=March 29, 2017 |access-date=January 27, 2021 |archive-date=January 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119191955/https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-nexo-knights-summer-2017-official-images/ |url-status=live }} Axl's Rumble Maker (set number: 70354), Aaron's Rock Climber (set number: 70355), The Stone Colossus of Ultimate Destruction (set number: 70356), Knighton Castle (set number: 70357),{{cite web |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/the-seven-biggest-lego-castle-sets-ever-made/ |title=The seven biggest LEGO castle sets ever made |website=Brick Fanatics |date=21 June 2022 |access-date=22 June 2022 |archive-date=22 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622074126/https://www.brickfanatics.com/the-seven-biggest-lego-castle-sets-ever-made/ |url-status=live }} Aaron's Stone Destroyer (set number: 70358), Lance vs. Lightning (set number: 70359) and Macy's Bot Drop Dragon (set number: 70361). Also, five Battle Suit sets{{cite web |url=https://brickset.com/article/24445/2017-nexo-knights-battle-suits-images |title=2017 Nexo Knights Battle Suits images |website=Brickset |date=November 9, 2016 |access-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-date=January 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128235346/https://brickset.com/article/24445/2017-nexo-knights-battle-suits-images |url-status=live }} were released including Battle Suit Clay (set number: 70362), Battle Suit Macy (set number: 70363), Battle Suit Aaron (set number: 70364), Battle Suit Axl (set number: 70365) and Battle Suit Lance (set number: 70366). In addition, five polypag sets were released as a promotions including Knighton Rider (set number: 30376), Motor Horse (set number: 30377), Shrunken Headquarters (set number: 30378), Crafting Kit (set number: 5004911) and Armour Pod (set number: 5004914).
==Season 5 sets==
In 2018, the six sets was released on 2 January 2018 based on the fifth season. The six sets{{cite press release |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lego-systems-inc-introduces-hundreds-of-new-building-sets-to-inspire-creativity-in-children-of-all-ages-300599944.html |title=Lego Systems, Inc. Introduces Hundreds Of New Building Sets To Inspire Creativity In Children Of All Ages |agency=PR Newswire |date=February 16, 2018}}{{cite web |url=https://brickset.com/article/31824/[us]-2018-sets-in-toys-r-us |title=[US] 2018 sets in Toys R Us |website=Brickset |date=November 13, 2017 |access-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-date=January 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128184423/https://brickset.com/article/31824/%5Bus%5D-2018-sets-in-toys-r-us |url-status=live }} being released were Lance's Hover Jouster (set number: 72001),{{cite web |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-nexo-knights-2018-official-set-images/ |title=LEGO Nexo Knights 2018 Official Set Images |website=thebrickfan.com |date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=January 27, 2021 |archive-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122034223/https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-nexo-knights-2018-official-set-images/ |url-status=live }} Twinfector (set number: 72002), Berserker Bomber (set number: 72003), Tech Wizard Showdown (set number: 72004), Aaron's X-bow (set number: 72005) and Axl's Rolling Arsenal (set number: 72006).{{cite web |url=https://brickset.com/article/31558/nexo-knights-set-revealed-in-lego-life-magazine |title=NEXO Knights set revealed in LEGO Life magazine |website=Brickset |date=November 3, 2017 |access-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-date=January 29, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129121233/https://brickset.com/article/31558/nexo-knights-set-revealed-in-lego-life-magazine |url-status=live }} The designers intended the series to act as a thematic replacement for the popular Lego Castle theme, featuring many of the same elements. Most of the sets were designed primarily for children aged 7+.
==Unreleased set==
In July 2020, Lego Nexo Knights Executive Producer Tommy Andreasen shared a hand-drawn concept sketch for an unreleased set and explained, "The Catapoultry! Designed by Axl. Nexo Knights vehicle idea that never happened," and continued, "This was for year three … after Axl would become vegetarian after his ordeal inside the Colossus."{{cite web |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/unreleased-lego-nexo-knights-set-revealed/ |title=Unreleased LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS set revealed |website=Brick Fanatics |date=22 July 2021 |access-date=6 July 2021 |archive-date=23 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423053708/https://www.brickfanatics.com/unreleased-lego-nexo-knights-set-revealed/ |url-status=live }}
=Reception=
In 2016, Lego Nexo Knights won the Editor's Choice award.{{cite web |title=TOY FAIR 2016: LEGO's Nexo Knights scoops Editor's Choice award |url=https://www.toynews-online.biz/2016/01/27/toy-fair-2016-legos-nexo-knights-scoops-editors-choice-award/ |access-date=27 January 2016 |website=ToyNews |archive-date=26 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926171025/https://www.toynews-online.biz/2016/01/27/toy-fair-2016-legos-nexo-knights-scoops-editors-choice-award/ |url-status=live }} In July 2016, Jestro's Volcano Lair (set number: 70323) was listed as one of Lego's top seven items for Christmas.{{cite web |title=LEGO unveils top seven items for Christmas 2016 |url=https://www.toynews-online.biz/2016/07/25/lego-unveils-top-seven-items-for-christmas-2016/ |access-date=25 July 2016 |website=ToyNews |archive-date=29 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929212436/https://www.toynews-online.biz/2016/07/25/lego-unveils-top-seven-items-for-christmas-2016/ |url-status=live }} In August 2016, General Magmar Siege Machine of Doom (set number: 70321) was listed on a list of top ten toys for Christmas 2016 by Amazon.{{cite web |title=Amazon.co.uk unveils its top ten toy picks for Christmas 2016 |url=https://www.toynews-online.biz/2016/08/16/amazon-co-uk-unveils-its-top-ten-toy-picks-for-christmas-2016/ |access-date=16 August 2016 |website=ToyNews |archive-date=21 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921092405/https://www.toynews-online.biz/2016/08/16/amazon-co-uk-unveils-its-top-ten-toy-picks-for-christmas-2016/ |url-status=live }} In September 2016, The Lego Group reported that the Lego City, Lego Star Wars, Lego Ninjago and Lego Nexo Knights themes had delivered a turnover of DKK 15,692 million in the first half of 2016, a sales increase of 10 per cent compared with the same period in the previous year.{{cite web |title=LEGO sales up 10% in first half of 2016 |url=https://www.toynews-online.biz/2016/09/06/lego-sales-up-10-in-first-half-of-2016/ |access-date=6 September 2016 |website=ToyNews |archive-date=29 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029175004/https://www.toynews-online.biz/2016/09/06/lego-sales-up-10-in-first-half-of-2016/ |url-status=dead}}
Former LEGO CEO Bali Padda called Nexo Knights a success, though it was not as successful as the company intended the IP to be. According to Padda, "We could have executed the digital piece a lot better than we did, so it’s learning from that [in the future]."{{Cite web |title=Chatting to the CEO: LEGO successes and missteps |url=http://www.brickfanatics.co.uk/chatting-to-the-ceo-lego-successes-and-missteps/ |access-date=9 September 2021 |website=BrickFanatics |date=6 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219113825/http://www.brickfanatics.co.uk/chatting-to-the-ceo-lego-successes-and-missteps/ |archive-date=2018-02-19}}
=Awards and nominations=
In 2016, General Magmar's Siege Machine of Doom (set number: 70321) was awarded "DreamToys" in the Action Station category by the Toy Retailers Association.{{cite web |url=https://www.toyretailersassociation.co.uk/dreamtoys-2016/action-station/ |title=2016 Action Station |website=Toy Retailers Association |access-date=9 November 2022 |archive-date=27 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221227104823/https://www.toyretailersassociation.co.uk/dreamtoys-2016/action-station/ |url-status=live }}
Other media
= Video game and app =
== ''Lego NEXO Knights: Merlok 2.0'' ==
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Lego NEXO Knights: Merlok 2.0 was a discontinued action battle mobile game that was released for Android and iOS on December 19, 2015. It was developed by Frima Studio{{cite web |url=https://www.lego.com/cdn/cs/set/assets/blt37e4342badb01030/bits_n_bricks_s03e33_feature_and_transcript.pdf |title=Bits N' Bricks 'LEGO® Nexo Knights Proved the Power of Gaming' podcast transcript |access-date=15 September 2021 |archive-date=30 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210930173708/https://www.lego.com/cdn/cs/set/assets/blt37e4342badb01030/bits_n_bricks_s03e33_feature_and_transcript.pdf |url-status=live }} for The Lego Group.{{cite web |url=https://www.lego.com/en-my/aboutus/news/2019/november/lego-nexo-knights |title=LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS™ CATAPULTS INTO ACTION |author=Lego Group |date=8 October 2015 |website=Lego.com |publisher=Lego |access-date=8 October 2015 |archive-date=9 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210909020911/https://www.lego.com/en-my/aboutus/news/2019/november/lego-nexo-knights |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS: MERLOK 2.0 |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-nexo-knights-merlok-20/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad |access-date=2021-07-25 |publisher=Metacritic |language=en |archive-date=2021-07-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725175137/https://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/lego-nexo-knights-merlok-20 |url-status=live }} The game was based on the Nexo Knights television series. Players were trained to fight and win battles to collect memory bits. The app also used the mobile device's camera to scan QR codes on Lego products, such as web pages, books, toys, and the TV series, to unlock new skills.{{Cite web |date=2016-01-28 |title=Lego Nexo Knights: Merlock 2.0 - App Review |url=https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews/lego-nexo-knights-merlock-20 |access-date=2021-07-20 |website=commonsensemedia.org |language=en |archive-date=2021-07-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720131814/https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews/lego-nexo-knights-merlock-20 |url-status=live }}
== ''Lego Worlds'' (2017) ==
{{main|Lego Worlds}}
The crossover Lego-themed sandbox game Lego Worlds developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.{{cite web |last=Hannley |first=Steve |date=27 May 2015 |title='LEGO Worlds' Teased by TT Games and WB Interactive |url=http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2015/05/27/lego-worlds-teased-by-tt-games-and-wb-interactive/150673/ |access-date=2 June 2015 |publisher=Hardcore Gamer |archive-date=31 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731201432/http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2015/05/27/lego-worlds-teased-by-tt-games-and-wb-interactive/150673/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last=Osborn |first=Alex |date=1 June 2015 |title=Warner Bros. Announces Minecraft Competitor Lego Worlds |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/06/01/warner-bros-announces-minecraft-competitor-lego-worlds |access-date=2 June 2015 |website=IGN |archive-date=14 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180714053035/http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/06/01/warner-bros-announces-minecraft-competitor-lego-worlds |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group Announce LEGO Worlds for PlayStation®4, Xbox One and STEAM |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161129005581/en/Warner-Bros.-Interactive-Entertainment-TT-Games-and-The-LEGO-Group-Announce-LEGO%C2%AE-Worlds-for-PlayStation%C2%AE4-Xbox-One-and-STEAM |access-date=29 November 2016 |website=Business Wire |date=29 November 2016 |archive-date=11 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511170758/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161129005581/en/Warner-Bros.-Interactive-Entertainment-TT-Games-and-The-LEGO-Group-Announce-LEGO%C2%AE-Worlds-for-PlayStation%C2%AE4-Xbox-One-and-STEAM |url-status=live }} Lego Worlds was released on 7 March 2017 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.{{cite web |last=O'Cononr |first=Alice |date=March 8, 2017 |title=Bricking it: LEGO Worlds leaves early access |url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2017/03/08/lego-worlds-released/ |access-date=May 23, 2019 |work=Rock, Paper, Shotgun |archive-date=July 6, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706115755/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2017/03/08/lego-worlds-released/ |url-status=live }} A version for Nintendo Switch{{cite web |last=Makuch |first=Eddie |date=January 23, 2017 |title=Nintendo Switch Getting Another Lego Game |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-getting-another-lego-game/1100-6447180/ |access-date=May 23, 2019 |work=GameSpot |archive-date=September 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919235649/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-getting-another-lego-game/1100-6447180/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=LEGO Worlds Nintendo Switch Teaser Trailer |url=https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-worlds-nintendo-switch-teaser-trailer/ |access-date=August 22, 2017 |website=thebrickfan.com |date=22 August 2017 |archive-date=27 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927045725/https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-worlds-nintendo-switch-teaser-trailer/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last=Newhouse |first=Alex |date=July 27, 2015 |title=Nintendo Switch Version Of Lego Worlds Dated |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-version-of-lego-worlds-dated/1100-6452057/ |access-date=May 23, 2019 |work=GameSpot |archive-date=August 1, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801120627/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-version-of-lego-worlds-dated/1100-6452057/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/lego-worlds-switch/ |title=LEGO Worlds for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site |website=nintendo.com |access-date=2023-02-28 |archive-date=2023-02-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228065317/https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/lego-worlds-switch/ |url-status=live }} was released on 5 September 2017 in North America and 8 September 2017 in Europe. It includes Clay, Macy, Lance, Aaron and Axl as playable characters.{{cite web |title=LEGO Worlds hits UK consoles |url=https://www.toynews-online.biz/2017/03/08/lego-worlds-hits-uk-consoles/amp/ |access-date=8 March 2017 |website=ToyNews |archive-date=27 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210427073422/https://www.toynews-online.biz/2017/03/08/lego-worlds-hits-uk-consoles/amp/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=NEXO KNIGHTS in LEGO Worlds announcement trailer |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/nexo-knights-in-lego-worlds-announcement-trailer/ |access-date=June 8, 2017 |website=Brick Fanatics |date=8 June 2017 |archive-date=29 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929132054/https://www.brickfanatics.com/nexo-knights-in-lego-worlds-announcement-trailer/ |url-status=live }}
=Attractions=
Lego Nexo Knights: The Book of Creativity was a 12-minute 4D film that debuted at Legoland Windsor Resort in May 2016. It was also rolled out to other Legoland parks and Legoland Discovery Centres. The plot involves the Nexo Knights fighting Jestro and the Book of Monsters when they attack the village of Buildburg so that the Book of Monsters can consume the Book of Creativity.{{Cite web |last=Rich |date=2016-04-28 |title=New 4D LEGO Nexo Knights™ movie experience coming to LEGOLAND |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/new-4d-lego-nexo-knights-movie-experience-coming-to-legoland/ |access-date=2021-07-05 |website=Brick Fanatics |language=en-GB |archive-date=2021-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709182814/https://www.brickfanatics.com/new-4d-lego-nexo-knights-movie-experience-coming-to-legoland/ |url-status=live }}
=Publications=
In 2016, a Lego Nexo Knights magazine aimed at children aged 7–11 and published by Intermediate Media was launched from January 2016 to accompany the toy line.{{cite web |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-nexo-knights-magazine-coming-2016/ |title=LEGO Nexo Knights magazine coming 2016 |website=Brick Fanatics |date=2 December 2015 |access-date=December 2, 2015 |archive-date=25 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925235537/https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-nexo-knights-magazine-coming-2016/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/latest-lego-nexo-knights-is-here/ |title=Latest LEGO Nexo Knights is here |website=Brick Fanatics |date=23 March 2016 |access-date=March 23, 2016 |archive-date=21 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921121718/https://www.brickfanatics.com/latest-lego-nexo-knights-is-here/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-nexo-knights-magazine-issue-3/ |title=LEGO Nexo Knights magazine issue 3 |website=Brick Fanatics |date=20 April 2016 |access-date=April 20, 2016 |archive-date=30 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200930194723/https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-nexo-knights-magazine-issue-3/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-nexo-knights-magazine-issue-4/ |title=LEGO Nexo Knights magazine issue 4 |website=Brick Fanatics |access-date=June 12, 2016 |archive-date=October 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029073512/https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-nexo-knights-magazine-issue-4/ |url-status=live }}
Several books were also released about the Lego Nexo Knights. A book titled Lego Nexo Knights: The Book of Monsters features different evil spellbooks, the Book of Monsters' crush on the Book of Love, the bios of the Nexo Knights with vandalized pictures, the bios of the Lava Monster Army, the bios of the Forest Monster Army, and the bios of the Sea Monster Army.{{cite web |url=http://www.lego.com/en-gb/lifestyle/products/lego-nexo-knights-book-of-monsters-uk |title=LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS™ - Book of Monsters - Books |website=lego.com |access-date=2016-09-22 |archive-date=2016-09-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923172643/http://www.lego.com/en-gb/lifestyle/products/lego-nexo-knights-book-of-monsters-uk |url-status=live }} On May 26, 2016, DK released Lego Nexo Knights: The Book of Knights, which included an exclusive Merlok the Magician minifigure.{{cite web |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-nexo-knights-the-book-of-knights-exclusive-minifigure-revealed/ |title=LEGO Nexo Knights: The Book of Knights Exclusive Minifigure Revealed |website=Brick Fanatics |date=26 May 2016 |access-date=May 26, 2016 |archive-date=27 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927131612/https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-nexo-knights-the-book-of-knights-exclusive-minifigure-revealed/ |url-status=live }} On September 27, 2016, Scholastic released Lego Nexo Knights: The Knights Code, a guidebook for knights-in-training.{{cite web |title=LEGO NEXO Knights: The Knight's Code |url=http://www.scholastic.ca/books/view/the-knights-code |website=Scholastic |access-date=6 July 2017 |archive-date=8 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808172126/http://www.scholastic.ca/books/view/the-knights-code |url-status=live }} On January 31, 2017, Scholastic released Knights Academy: The Forbidden Power, a Nexo Knights spin-off book series following Fletcher Bowman, an orphan from the countryside, and Izzy Richmond, little sister to Lance Richmond, on their adventures at the Knights Academy.{{Cite web |title=The Forbidden Power (LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS: Knights Academy #1) |url=https://www.goodreads.com/work/best_book/54520806-the-forbidden-power-lego-nexo-knights-knights-academy-1 |access-date=2021-07-21 |website=Good Reads |archive-date=2023-08-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805061623/https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33655685-the-forbidden-power |url-status=live }} On July 25, 2017, DK Books released Lego Nexo Knights Character Encyclopedia, which included an exclusive Clay minifigure.{{cite web |url=https://www.brickfanatics.com/exclusive-clay-minifig-with-lego-nexo-knights-character-encyclopedia/ |title=Exclusive Clay minifig with LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS Character Encyclopedia |website=Brick Fanatics |date=25 July 2017 |access-date=July 25, 2017 |archive-date=24 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024183759/https://www.brickfanatics.com/exclusive-clay-minifig-with-lego-nexo-knights-character-encyclopedia/ |url-status=live }}
See also
References
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= Bibliography =
- Lego Nexo Knights: Meet the Knights. Authored by Julia March. Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2016. {{ISBN|1-46544-474-2}}
- LEGO Nexo Knights: The Book of Knights. Authored by Julia March. Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2016. {{ISBN|0-24123-234-1}}
- LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS The Book of Knights : Includes Exclusive Merlok Minifigure. Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2016. {{ISBN|0-24123-234-1}}
- Lego NEXO Knights: The Knight's Code. Published by Ladybird, 2016. {{ISBN|0-24127-256-4}}
- LEGO Nexo Knights: Book of Monsters. Authored by Ameet Studio. Published by Scholastic, 2016. {{ISBN|1-33803-488-X}}
- LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS: Nexo Power Rules. Published by Ladybird, 2016. {{ISBN|0-24125-405-1}}
- LEGO Nexo Knights: Graduation Day. Published by Scholastic, 2016. {{ISBN|1-40716-274-8}}
- Nexo Knights Handbook (Lego Nexo Knights). Authored by Tracey West. Published by Scholastic, 2016. {{ISBN|0-54590-586-9}}
- LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS Ultimate Sticker Collection. Authored by Emma Grange and Rosie Peet. Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2016. {{ISBN|0-24123-223-6}}
- Lego NEXO Knights: No Rest for the Heroes. Published by Ladybird, 2016. {{ISBN|0-24127-330-7}}
- LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS Monster Battles. Authored by Julia March. Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2016. {{ISBN|0-24123-723-8}}
- POWER OF THE FORTREX. Authored by Schmidt. Published by Scholastic, 2016. {{ISBN|0-54593-338-2}}
- POCKET BOOK OF POWERS. Authored by Len Forgione. Published by Scholastic US, 2017. {{ISBN|1-33811-810-2}}
- MOVIE MAGIC #2. Authored by Rebecca L Schmidt. Published by Scholastic US, 2017. {{ISBN|1-33803-802-8}}
- STONE MONSTER ATTACK #3 W FIG. Published by Scholastic US, 2017. {{ISBN|1-33805-560-7}}
- NEXO KNIGHTS Build Your Own Adventure. Authored by Simon Hugo. Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2017. {{ISBN|1-46546-087-X}}
- LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS Build Your Own Adventure : With Minifigure and exclusive model. Authored by Simon Hugo. Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2017. {{ISBN|0-24128-365-5}}
- NEXO KNIGHTS Character Encyclopedia. Authored by Rona Skene. Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2017. {{ISBN|1-46546-325-9}}
- LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS: The Book of Monstrox. Authored by LEGO. Published by Ladybird, 2017. {{ISBN|0-24129-510-6}}
- LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS: Book of Mazes. Authored by LEGO. Published by Ladybird, 2017. {{ISBN|0-24129-504-1}}
- LEGO Nexo Knights: #2 Movie Magic. Authored by Rebecca L Schmidt. Published by Scholastic, 2017. {{ISBN|1-33803-802-8}}
- World of NEXO Knights Official Guide. Published by Scholastic, 2017. {{ISBN|1-33818-991-3}}
- LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS: Stone Monster Attack!. Authored by LEGO. Published by Ladybird, 2017. {{ISBN|0-24129-508-4}}
- Lego Nexo Knights: Stone Monster Attack! + Minifigurine. Published by Scholastic, 2017. {{ISBN|1-33805-560-7}}
- LEGO Nexo Knights Academy : The Forbidden Power. Published by Scholastic, 2017. {{ISBN|1-74381-818-1}}
- LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS Character Encyclopedia : Includes Exclusive Clay Minifigure. Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2017. {{ISBN|0-24128-845-2}}
- Lego Nexo Knights: Power Up!. Authored by Rebecca L Schmidt. Published by Published by Scholastic, 2017. {{ISBN|1-33805-559-3}}
- Lego Nexo Knights Coloring Book : Coloring Book for Kids and Adults, Activity Book with Fun, Easy, and Relaxing Coloring Pages. Authored by Alexa Ivazewa. Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018. {{ISBN|1-72980-783-6}}
- Lego Nexo Knights Coloring Book : Great Book for Lego Fans. Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018. {{ISBN|1-71737-108-6}}
- Lego Nexo Knights and Lego Ninjago Coloring Book : 2 in 1 Coloring Book for Kids and Adults, Activity Book, Great Starter Book for Children with Fun, Easy, and Relaxing Coloring Pages. Authored by Angela Westfild. Published by Independently Published, 2019. {{ISBN|1-79398-127-2}}
External links
- {{Official website|http://www.lego.com/en-us/nexoknights}}{{Dead link|date=October 2022}}
- {{IMDb title|5127574}}
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