Lego has unveiled an exciting new range of sets inspired by the upcoming live-action film, "A Minecraft Movie," starring Jack Black as Steve. These sets provide a sneak peek into the mobs and scenes fans can anticipate in the movie. As reported by Games Radar, the first two sets announced are the Woodland Mansion Fighting Ring and The Ghast Balloon Village Attack, which will complement the existing lineup of regular Minecraft Lego sets.
The Woodland Mansion Fighting Ring set, priced at $49.99 and comprising 491 pieces, hints at a thrilling gladiator-style battle scene in the film. It features Jason Momoa's character, The Garbage Man, engaging in combat with a zombie riding a giant chicken. While it's unclear whether this represents a baby zombie on a regular-sized chicken or a scaled-up version, the entire setup is about twice the height of The Garbage Man. This set also includes figures of Steve, his friend Henry, and a giant zombie pigman, along with a fighting ring, a chest filled with gold, and a small viewing stand equipped with weapons.
The Ghast Balloon Village Attack set, priced at $69.99 with 555 pieces, indicates that the Nether's iconic marshmallow-like villain, the Ghast, will also feature in the film. This set portrays a significant battle scene set in a regular overworld village. It includes a village minifigure, two piglins, Steve, characters named Natalie and Dawn, and an iron golem.
Both sets will be available starting March 1, a month before "A Minecraft Movie" premieres in theaters on April 4. The film, which was officially revealed in September, faced immediate backlash from fans due to the contrast between the live-action characters and the green screen-generated animated world. In response to this criticism, the director and producer, in an interview with IGN in November, acknowledged the feedback and assured fans that they were prepared to address all concerns.
