Lego Agents

Lego Agents is a Lego theme, which was first introduced in 2008[1] after the discontinued Lego Alpha Team theme. The 13 sets in the theme's release were split into three waves.[2] Later, it was discontinued in 2009. It's was replace with Lego Ultra Agents theme was introduced in 2014.[3]

Lego Agents
SubjectAgents
Licensed fromThe Lego Group
Availability2008–2009
Total sets13
CharactersAgent Charge, Agent Chase, Agent Fuse, Agent Trace, Agent Swipe, Agent Swift, Dr. Inferno, Break Jaw, Claw-Dette, Dollar Bill, Fire-Arm, Gold Tooth, Saw Fist, Slime Face, Spy Clops, Dyna-Mite, Dr. D. Zaster, Magma Commander, Magma Drones and Inferno Henchmen
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Premise

The theme focused on fictional Agents on wild adventures in pursuit of diverse, Dr. Inferno and his evil villains.[4]

Characters

Agents
  • Agent Charge: He is a vehicle pilot.
  • Agent Chase: He is the leader of the team.
  • Agent Fuse: He is the team's computer, electronics, explosives specialist and also a talented pilot.
  • Agent Trace: She is the female Agent. She is specialized in security, code declaration and secret missions.
  • Agent Swipe: He is an agent equipped with a "bullet-proof vest".
  • Agent Swift: She is the additional Agent.

Villains
  • Dr. Inferno: He is the main antagonist of the Lego Agents series and also a mad scientist.
  • Break Jaw: He is a Dr. Inferno's henchman.
  • Claw-Dette: She is a Dr. Inferno's henchwoman armed with a robotic right arm.
  • Dollar Bill: He is Dr. Inferno's henchman and armed with the golden gun.
  • Fire-Arm: He is a Dr. Inferno's henchman and armed with the mechanical cannon arm.
  • Gold Tooth: He is a Dr. Inferno's henchman.
  • Saw Fist: He is a cyborg armed with a robotic chainsaw arm.
  • Slime Face: He is a mad scientist.
  • Spy Clops: He is a Dr. Inferno's henchman with a 4-legged mech suit.
  • Dyna-Mite: She is a demolitions expert.
  • Dr. D. Zaster: He is an associate of Dr. Inferno.
  • Magma Commander: He is a Dr. Inferno's cybernetic henchman.
  • Magma Drones: A robots created by Magma Commander.
  • Inferno Henchmen: Dr. Inferno's army.

Sets

First wave

In 2008, the six sets were be released on 1 June 2008 under the Lego Agents theme. The six sets[5] being released were Gold Hunt (set number: 8630), Jetpack Pursuit (set number: 8631), Swamp Raid (set number: 8632), Speedboat Rescue (set number: 8633), Turbocar Chase (set number: 8634) and Mobile Command Center (set number: 8635).[6] Each of the sets featured four core characters, named Agent Chase, Agent Charge, Agent Fuse and Agent Trace. Also included the villains are Saw Fist, Break Jaw, Inferno Henchman, Gold Tooth, Spy Clops and Dr. Inferno for each of the sets.

Second wave

The second wave of Lego Agents was released on 19 October 2008 and had two sets (total of 8 sets). The two sets being released were Deep Sea Quest (set number: 8636)[7][8] and Volcano Base (set number: 8637).[8][9] Also included the additional villains are Slime Face, Fire Arm and Claw-Dette for each of the sets.

Third wave

The third and last wave of Lego Agents was released on 30 May 2009 and had five sets (total of 13 sets) also known as Lego Agents 2.0 theme.[10] The five sets being released were Gold Tooth's Getaway (set number: 8967),[11] River Heist (set number: 8968),[11] 4-Wheeling Pursuit (set number: 8969),[11] Robo Attack (set number: 8970)[11] and Aerial Defense Unit (set number: 8971).[11] Also included two additional agents are Agent Swipe and Agent Swift for each of the sets. Also included the additional villains are Dollar Bill, Dyna-Mite, Dr. D. Zaster, Magma Commander and Magma Drones. It's also designed primarily for children aged 7 to 14 years old. Later, it was announced that the theme would be discontinued and no longer be available at LEGO Store or online shop.

Video Game

Lego Worlds (2017)
Main article: Lego Worlds

The crossover Lego-themed sandbox game Lego Worlds developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.[12][13][14] Lego Worlds was released on 7 March 2017 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.[15] A version for Nintendo Switch[16][17][18][19] was released on 5 September 2017 in North America and 8 September 2017 in Europe. It includes Agent Chase, Agent Trace, Dr. Inferno and Dyna-Mite as playable characters.[20]

See also

References
  1. "New LEGO Agents theme pictures leaked [News]". brothers-brick.com. Retrieved January 18, 2008.
  2. "Agents set images". Brickset. Retrieved January 18, 2008.
  3. "LEGO Ultra Agents Official Logo Revealed". thebrickfan.com. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  4. "Interview with LEGO Agents designer Matt Ashton [Interview]". brothers-brick.com. Retrieved September 24, 2008.
  5. "The Agents have arrived!". Brickset. Retrieved May 30, 2008.
  6. "Review: LEGO Agents Mission 6 Mobile Command Center". Wired. Retrieved December 28, 2008.
  7. "First photo of LEGO Agents 8636 Deep Sea Quest [News]". brothers-brick.com. Retrieved May 24, 2008.
  8. "New sets: 8637 Volcano Base, 8636 Deep Sea Quest, and 4210 [News]". brothers-brick.com. Retrieved June 5, 2008.
  9. "LEGO Agents 8637 Volcano Base now available [News]". brothers-brick.com. Retrieved August 9, 2008.
  10. "New LEGO Space Police, Castle, Power Miners, Agents 2.0 now available [News]". brothers-brick.com. Retrieved May 23, 2009.
  11. "NEW LEGO Agents, Castle, Power Miners, Space Police now available at ToysRUs". toysnbricks.com. Retrieved May 17, 2009.
  12. Hannley, Steve (27 May 2015). "'LEGO Worlds' Teased by TT Games and WB Interactive". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  13. Osborn, Alex (1 June 2015). "Warner Bros. Announces Minecraft Competitor Lego Worlds". IGN. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  14. "Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group Announce LEGO® Worlds for PlayStation®4, Xbox One and STEAM". Business Wire. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  15. O'Cononr, Alice (March 8, 2017). "Bricking it: LEGO Worlds leaves early access". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
  16. Makuch, Eddie (January 23, 2017). "Nintendo Switch Getting Another Lego Game". GameSpot. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
  17. "LEGO Worlds Nintendo Switch Teaser Trailer". thebrickfan.com. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
  18. Newhouse, Alex (July 27, 2015). "Nintendo Switch Version Of Lego Worlds Dated". GameSpot. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
  19. Lego Worlds
  20. "LEGO Worlds LEGO Agents Pack Announced". thebrickfan.com. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
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