{"id":162990,"date":"2026-09-09T12:14:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T12:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/162990\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T12:14:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T12:14:10","slug":"lego-ninjago-teams-up-with-futura-for-custom-minifigure-art-and-15th-anniversary-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/162990\/","title":{"rendered":"LEGO NINJAGO TEAMS UP WITH FUTURA FOR CUSTOM MINIFIGURE ART AND 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">LEGO NINJAGO is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a major new creative collaboration, teaming up with legendary artist FUTURA to reimagine the iconic ninja universe through the lens of street art and contemporary culture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The LEGO Group has announced FUTURA as an official creative collaborator and artistic co-creator for LEGO NINJAGO, marking an exciting new chapter for the long-running franchise.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">To celebrate the partnership, LEGO NINJAGO and FUTURA have unveiled three unique, custom-designed and hand-embellished minifigure artworks, giving fans an early glimpse at what the collaboration could bring to the wider NINJAGO Legends universe.<\/p>\n<p>FUTURA Reimagines the World of LEGO NINJAGO<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The first piece, titled \u2018Ninja of the Futura\u2019, brings together the instantly recognisable LEGO minifigure with elements of the NINJAGO universe and FUTURA\u2019s distinctive artistic style.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Known for his influential work in contemporary and street art, FUTURA has incorporated elements inspired by his iconic Pointman artworks and personalised graphics to create a bold new interpretation of a NINJAGO hero.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Two additional artworks were also revealed, reimagining fan-favourite characters Nya and Kai.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Together, the three pieces showcase how FUTURA\u2019s creative approach could influence the future of NINJAGO, with the partnership expected to explore new characters, stories and merchandise across the NINJAGO Legends universe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">FUTURA said:<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">\u201cI couldn\u2019t have dreamed of this collaboration with NINJAGO Legends and the opportunity ahead of me. I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve ever been so inspired and excited to begin such a journey, with a most historic partner. EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The collaboration also brings LEGO NINJAGO further into the worlds of street art and creative culture, something the LEGO Group says reflects the imagination of its global fanbase.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Nigel Kong, Global Head of LEGO NINJAGO at the LEGO Group, said the partnership represents a \u201cbold new venture\u201d for the brand, adding that FUTURA had been on the company\u2019s radar for years because of the similarities between his creative vision and NINJAGO.<\/p>\n<p>LEGO NINJAGO Legends Heads to Seoul<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Fans will get their first opportunity to experience the FUTURA collaboration in person on Friday, 18 September 2026, when LEGO NINJAGO hosts a special fan celebration at I Park Mall Yongsan in Seoul, South Korea.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The event will feature the newly unveiled collaborative artworks, exclusive merchandise giveaways featuring co-created designs and an opportunity for fans to get a closer look at the latest LEGO NINJAGO sets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The celebration will also feature the world premiere of LEGO NINJAGO: Legends DuskFall, described by LEGO as the brand\u2019s first-ever anime stories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Fans can find out more about the wider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lego.com\/en-gb\/themes\/ninjago\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LEGO NINJAGO universe<\/a> and explore the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lego.com\/en-gb\/themes\/ninjago\/legends\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NINJAGO Legends sets<\/a> via the official LEGO website.<\/p>\n<p>LEGO NINJAGO Celebrates 15 Years<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The FUTURA collaboration arrives as LEGO NINJAGO marks 15 years since its launch in 2011.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">What began as a ninja-inspired LEGO theme has grown into one of the LEGO Group\u2019s longest-running homegrown entertainment franchises, spanning hundreds of television episodes, hundreds of LEGO sets, video games, merchandise and a feature film.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The franchise\u2019s latest chapter, NINJAGO Legends, introduces a new era of characters, adventures and threats while continuing the mythology established over the past 15 years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">LEGO has also released a selection of anniversary sets throughout 2026, including the Four Weapons Blacksmith 15th Anniversary, Ninja Character Display 15th Anniversary and Lloyd\u2019s Titan Mech 15th Anniversary.<\/p>\n<p>More LEGO NINJAGO x FUTURA Collaborations Could Be Coming<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">While the three custom minifigure artworks offer the first glimpse at the partnership, LEGO NINJAGO and FUTURA have hinted that this could be just the beginning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">With the artist now officially involved as a creative collaborator and co-creator, the partnership could potentially influence future NINJAGO characters, storylines and merchandise.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">For fans, the Seoul event on 18 September will provide the first opportunity to see the collaboration up close \u2014 while the world premiere of LEGO NINJAGO: Legends DuskFall offers another major milestone for the franchise during its 15th anniversary year.<\/p>\n<p>Latest LEGO NINJAGO Sets<\/p>\n<p>LEGO NINJAGO The Twin Titan Mechs (71870) \u2013 1,707 pieces, \u00a3129.99, ages 12+<br \/>\nLEGO NINJAGO The Battle at the Dragon\u2019s Blade (71871) \u2013 1,016 pieces, \u00a379.99, ages 9+<br \/>\nLEGO NINJAGO Ultra Dragon Battle (71872) \u2013 2,178 pieces, \u00a3179.99, ages 12+<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lego.com\/en-gb\/themes\/ninjago\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shop LEGO NINJAGO<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#13; 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