We are pleased to announce that LEGO will be launching a brand new theme in 2023. Fans of the beloved Sonic character can anticipate a thrilling assortment of building sets to be released in August of that year. The partnership between LEGO and Sonic has a rich history, dating back to LEGO Dimensions. A total of five new sets inspired by Sonic will be available in 2023, varying in size from 292 to 802 pieces.
The rumors started late last year when the codename “Lemon” started circulating on the internet. The novelties are supposed to feature various level sections from the popular video games. A first hint was already given by the LEGO® Ideas set – Sonic the Hedgehog – Green Hill Zone, which will be released in January 2022 and features LEGO Technic pins that can be used to combine multiple sets to create a larger level. Unlike the Super Mario themed world, the Sonic sets will feature real minifigures, which should especially please LEGO collectors among you.
LEGO Sonic 2023 – Sonic the Hedgehog Theme
A few weaks ago we finally got to see the first images of four of the five LEGO Sonic 2023 themed novelties. The sets were first shown on Licensing.biz and Stuff.tv and are now officially introduced in the LEGO Shop. Below we would like to present you the various new LEGO Sonic sets and their highlights.The fifth set, with set number 76993, is not expected to be revealed until the end of June. If we get any new information here, we will of course inform you.
LEGO Sonic 76990 Sonic’s Speed Sphere Challenge
The first set of the new LEGO Sonic 2023 theme that we want to introduce to you is LEGO Sonic’s Speed Sphere Challenge and recommended for children 6 years and older. The set consists a total of 292 pieces and offers a lot of highlights that make it a very special playset.
The set includes an acceleration sphere and a catapult to send Sonic through the obstacle course, where he must defeat the Badnik Motobug and free his buddy Flicky. The ball is designed to give the impression that Sonic is racing through the obstacle course. This is a great feature that makes Sonic fans and kids feel like they are really part of the Sonic world. In addition, the set includes three characters from the old video games, namely Sonic , the legendary Badnik Motobug as well as Sonic’s companion Flicky.
Overview of the set details:
- Name: Sonic’s Speed Sphere challenge
- Set number: 76990
- Number of parts: 292
- RRP: $34.99
- Price/brick: 12.0 Cent
LEGO Sonic 76991 Tail’s Workshop and Tornado Plane
LEGO Sonic 2023 – Tail’s Workshop and Tornado Plane offers a lot of special features and details that make it a unique playset. The set includes Tails’ tornado plane, which consists of 2 parts and has a movable propeller. The workshop consists of 2 rooms equipped with tools and accessories, including a workbench, a screwdriver station, a computer and a coffee maker.
The size of the set is 8 cm high, 18 cm wide and 12 cm deep. The set includes a total of four characters from the Sonic universe: Sonic, Tails, Clucky and Buzz Bomber.
Overview of the set details:
- Name: Tails’ Workshop and Tornado Plane
- Set number: 76991
- Number of parts: 376
- RRP: $39.99
- Price/brick: 10.6 cents
LEGO Sonic 76992 Amy’s Animal Rescue Island
The next LEGO Sonic 2023 novelty we would like to present to you is Amy’s Animal Rescue Island, which will consist of 388 bricks. The set features an island setting that you can use to take care of Amy and Tails’ animal friends. Included in the set are a total of six characters from the Sonic universe: Amy, Tails, Crabmeat, Picky, Pocky and Flicky, as well as numerous accessories. The set comes with a recommended retail price of $49.99, lets you recreate exciting adventures and brings back numerous childhood memories.
Overview of the set details:
- Name: Amy’s Animal Rescue Island
- Set number: 76992
- Number of parts: 388
- RRP: $52.99
- Price/brick: 13.66 Cent
LEGO Sonic 76993
The penultimate LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog novelty 2023 will be released with the set number 76993 and will be available for $59.99. The set will consist of 615 bricks, making it available for 9.75 cents, which would make it the cheapest set among the Sonic novelties compared to the other sets.
LEGO 76994 Sonic’s Green Hill Zone Loop Challenge
LEGO Sonic – Sonic’s Green Hill Zone Loop Challenge is the largest of the new LEGO Sonic sets and is suitable for children ages 8 and up. The set includes a Speed Sphere and a launcher that you can use to hurl Sonic around the track to save the animals from Dr. Eggman and the Badniks.
With 802 pieces, the set offers a challenge for Sonic fans among you by letting you create your own stories and adventures in the legendary Green Hill Zone. The set includes nine minifigures, including Sonic, Amy, Flicke, Becky, Pocky, Pecks, Dr. Eggman and the Badniks Chopper and Newton.
Overview of the set details:
- Name: Sonic’s Green Hill Zone Loop Challenge
- Set number: 76994
- Number of parts: 802
- RRP: $104.99
- Price/brick: 13.09 Cent
Sonic the Hedgehog sets released so far
LEGO Ideas 21331 Sonic the Hedgehog: Green Hill Zone
This set pays homage to the iconic Green Hill Zone from the classic Sonic the Hedgehog video game and includes 1,125 pieces. The set offers Sonic fans an interesting building challenge and a detailed recreation of the Green Hill Zone, including movable elements and LEGO Sonic figures.
The set features the characteristic pixelated graphic style and includes the popular characters Sonic, Dr. Eggmans, as well as other objects such as rings and animal friends, a crab and a beetle. The buildable Green Hill Zone has a size of over 17 cm in height, 36 cm in width and 6 cm in depth. The LEGO Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog set can be rearranged and makes a great gift for fans of Sonic the Hedgehog. LEGO Sonic 21331 was released on 01. January 2022.
Overview of set details:
- Name: Sonic the Hedgehog™ – Green Hill Zone
- Set Number: 21331
- Number of parts: 1125
- MSRP: $79.99
- Price/brick: 7.11 cents
LEGO Dimensions 71244 Sonic the Hedgehog Level Pack
The LEGO Dimensions Sonic the Hedgehog Level Pack is a popular set among LEGO and Sonic fans and was the first collaboration between SEGA and the LEGO Group. It includes a figure of Sonic the Hedgehog and two vehicles, the Sonic Speedster and the Tornado.
With this set, players can play the Sonic the Hedgehog level in LEGO Dimensions, defeating various bosses along the way. The set is also a great addition for collectors of LEGO Dimensions sets among you, as it features a unique figure and vehicles that are not included in any other set. The LEGO Dimensions set was released in November 2016 at a suggested retail price of $29.99 and went EOL (End of Life) the following December.
Overview of set details:
- Name: Sonic the Hedgehog Level Pack
- Set Number: 71244
- Number of parts: 101
- RRP: $29.99
- Price/brick: 29.69 Cent
FAQ
Are there going to be more Sonic LEGO sets?
Yes, there will be more LEGO Sonic sets in the future. So far, the LEGO Group has announced four sets, as described in this article, which will be released in August 2023. In addition, the LEGO Group is planning another LEGO Sonic set, but at the time of this article we do not have any further information about it.
How much is LEGO Sonic 2023?
– LEGO Sonic’s Speed Sphere Challenge 76990 – $34.99
– LEGO Sonic Tail’s Workshop and Tornado Plane 76991 –
$39.99
– LEGO Sonic Amy’s Animal Rescue Island 76992 – $52.99
– LEGO Sonic Sonic’s Green Hill Zone Loop Challenge 76994 –
$104.99
Will there be a LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog?
Yes, there will be a LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog. The LEGO Ideas set Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone, released in 2022, already included a LEGO Sonic minifigure. We can also look forward to more LEGO Sonic Hedgehogs in the LEGO Sonic sets coming out in August 2023.
If you want to learn more about LEGO novelties 2023, you might want to take a look at our articles about LEGO Technic novelties 2023 or the new LEGO Flowers 2023.
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