As we reported last week, LEGO is coming out with a new theme called LEGO Fusion and it is supposed to combine real play with virtual play. We have just learned that a corresponding LEGO Fusion website is now live and it has details of the theme itself as well as each of the sets included in the theme.
Watch the teaser video below found on the LEGO Fusion website.
If you recall, this latest convergence of brick building and virtual play consists of four new LEGO Fusion sets: the Town Master 21204, the Battle Towers 21205, the Create & Race 21206, and the Resort Designer 21208. LEGO has also released videos dedicated to some of these sets which you can watch below.
Three of the sets will be available in August and the final (Resort Designer) will be available in September and they will cost $34.99 each.
LEGO has just launched 4 new LEGO Fusion sets that blend physical play with the digital world. As mentioned, there will be four sets that will be released sometime in August and September.
You can read LEGO’s full press release, and while you’re at it, check out how these cool LEGO Fusion sets work in this demonstration video courtesy of TechHive.
LEGO Fusion Sets to Watch Out For
Town Master 21204
In this simulation game, players create and rule their own LEGO town, first by building it with LEGO bricks, then by capturing it and importing it into the game. Children build everything from houses to a pizzeria, fire station, and bike shop while completing errands and missions like catching robbers, fighting fires, and skateboarding. To keep the minifigure citizens happy, players solve problems through physical building and earn points to gain access to more structures, and even run additional towns.
Battle Towers 21205
Players build a tower and defend it against attack so they can rule the kingdom. First, players design the Battle Towers with real LEGO pieces, then capture them and import them into the game. Next, players choose tower defenders like wizards and archers and battle against evil warriors, skeleton armies, and more. If a tower is damaged in battle, players can repair the damage with a timed build with the game’s real LEGO bricks.
Create & Race 21206
In this racing game, players get behind the wheel and virtually drive the cars that they create with real LEGO bricks. Once a custom vehicle is digitally designed, physically built, and imported to the game, it can be optimized for success in racing, demolition, or stunts. Players learn that every brick shape and color on the vehicle matters for performance. Three themed courses offer endless challenges unlocked by physical LEGO builds, and children can even ghost race against friends to top the leaderboard.
Resort Designer 21208
Players help the LEGO Friends design new vacation houses, shops, and activities for Ambersands Beach. After building 2-D facades, capturing them, and importing them into the game, players can design the interiors of 3-D digital structures, such as an aquarium, surf shop, and beach houses. Children can unlock new levels and build more resorts by completing missions like rescuing dolphins, riding horses, surfing, and other resort activities.
Beginning in September, these LEGO Fusion sets will incorporate the ability for players to access their digital LEGO creations and gameplay anywhere. Using their LEGO ID, players can sign in on any compatible device and access their gallery and gameplay from within the LEGO FUSION app.
Developed by TT Games, makers of the best-selling LEGO video game franchise, the LEGO Fusion sets Town Master, Battle Towers, Create & Race, and Resort Designer app games are free for download from the Apple, Google, or Samsung App Store for Apple iOS and Android.
These LEGO Fusion sets – Town Master, Battle Towers, and Create & Race will launch in August 2014; LEGO Fusion Resort Designer will launch in September 2014. Each will be available for $34.99 in LEGO Stores and TRU stores in the U.S. as well as online.
