''Lego Dreamzzz'' (stylized as ''LEGO DREAMZzz'') is a

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about young builders on a journey from the waking world into an imaginative fantasy realm. The theme was first introduced in 2023. The toy line is also accompanied by an

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that was released on

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and ITVX on 15 May 2023 in the

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Overview

The product line focuses on Mateo, Izzie, Cooper, Logan and Zoey who enter the Dream World and battle against The Nightmare King and The Grimspawn who want to corrupt all of the dream worlds and every dream creature contained within them.

Development

''Lego Dreamzzz'' theme was developed by

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in 2019. Cerim Manovi, creative director said that the theme explores "what happens when dreams become real, ordinary kids become extraordinary and creativity is a superpower." The theme was inspired by five previous big bang themes ('' Hidden Side'', '' Nexo Knights'', '' Vidiyo'', ''

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''). Cerim Manovi said the theme was conceived to help children deal with bad things in their lives and he wanted the series to ‘inspire conversation’ between children and their parents. He explained, "Because having seen these characters deal successfully with their nightmares, in this fantasy setting, might actually equip

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to be like, ‘Okay, now I’m less afraid of it. Maybe I can face it head on’."

Launch

''Lego Dreamzzz'' theme was launched on 1 August 2023. As part of the marketing campaign,

released eleven sets based on ''Lego Dreamzzz Trials of the Dream Chasers'' TV series. Each set features different dream creatures, buildings and vehicles. Minifigures including Mateo, Izzie, Cooper, Logan and Zoey were released as well. The sets were designed primarily for children with an age rating of 7+ or above.

Characters

Dream Chasers

* Mateo: A talented artist who has a sidekick named Z-Blob in the dream world. Voiced by Marcos "Macro" Cardenas. * Izzie: A comedian and Mateo's younger sister. Voiced by Larissa Dias. * Zoey: A new student of Francine Wooley Middle School, a musician and Mrs. Castillo's neighbour. Voiced by Sarah Jeffery. * Cooper: Mateo, Izzie and Logan's best friend. Voiced by Mike Taylor. * Logan: An athlete and gamer. Voiced by Vincent Tong.

Allies

* Mr. Oz: A high school science teacher at the Night Bureau. Voiced by Brian Drummond. * Mrs. Castillo: An eccentric and wise old lady. Voiced by Maria del Mar.

Dream creatures

* Z-Blob: Mateo's goo-based creation who can transform into warriors and vehicles in the dream world. * Bunchu: Izzie's plushie bunny who can transform into a ferocious beast in the dream world. * Zian: Zoey's giant cat-owl hybrid in the dream world. * Albert: Mr. Oz's type-A, engineering focused side manifests as a space-faring chimpanzee in the dream world. Voiced by Clay St. Thomas.

Villains

* The Nightmare King: The main antagonist of the series, the Nightmare King is the evil ruler of the Grim Realm who wants to corrupt all of the dream worlds and every dream creature contained within them. Voiced by Brian Drummond. * Night Hunter: Nightmare King's second-in-command who is armed with Shadow Bolt arrows. Voiced by Alessandro Juliani. * The Grimspawn: The Nightmare King's army.

Construction sets

According to

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released a total of 32 Lego sets and promotional polybags as part of ''Lego Dreamzzz'' theme.

Trials of the Dream Chasers sets

In 2023, eleven sets will be released on 1 August 2023 based on the TV series titled ''Lego Dreamzzz: Trials of the Dream Chasers''. The eleven sets include the Crocodile Car, Stable of Dream Creatures, Mr. Oz's Spacebus, Fantastical Tree House and Nightmare Shark Ship. Each of the sets include a 2-in-1 ‘guided creativity’ experience similar to '' Lego Creator 3-in-1'' sets. The instructions split into two parts that allow young builders to choose two different ways to build models. Cerim Manovi described it as a ‘choose your adventure moment’ and stated, "What we want is orthe kids to see they’re not just supposed to build the perfect model as it is on the box. They’re actually also okay to create something on their own… It’s just a simple tool to take away the fear of the blank canvas." In addition, a promotional polybag set namely Z-Blob and Bunchu Spider Escape was released as well.

Television series

''Lego Dreamzzz'' is an animated TV series based on the Lego theme of the same name, produced by Pure Imagination Studios. The series premiered on YouTube,

and ITVX on 15 May 2023 in the

. Its first season consists of twenty episodes, With a second season releasing on May 17, 2024. The first two episodes were dedicated to series writer Nathan Shepherd and series animatic editor Karl Laundy, both of whom died during production.

Cast

Main

* Marcos "Macro" Cardenas: Mateo * Larissa Dias: Izzie * Mike Taylor: Cooper * Vincent Tong: Logan * Sarah Jeffery: Zoey * Nicole Anthony: Astrid * Brian Drummond: Mr. Oz

Ninjago

* Michael Adamthwaite: Jay * Paul Dobson: Master Wu * Andrew Francis: Cole *

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: Jan * Kelly Metzger: Nya * Brent Miller: Zane * Vincent Tong: Kai

Villians

* Brian Drummond: Nightmare King * Brian Drummond: Nightmare Oz * Nicole Oliver: Never Witch * Marcos "Macro" Cardenas: MadTeo

Minor

* Adam Nurada: Coach Jeffries * Adam Nurada: Snivel * Adam Kirschner: Lance *

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: Old Lady Hologram (ep. 6) * Jesse Moss: Dallas * Adam Nurada: Delivery Boy (ep. 11), Construction Worker (ep. 20) *

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: Mr. Sandman (ep. 14), Masked Hero (ep. 1) * Ian Prince: Phil the Manticore * Laara Sadiq: Cooper’s Mom, Susan * Zion Simpson: Jayden *

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: Baby Strick (ep. 6), Ms. Putnam * Vincent Tong: Child (ep. 4), Cooper’s Brother (ep. 6) *

: Emil (ep. 15)

Supporting

: Strick * Maryke Hendrikse: Nova * Vincent Tong: Sneak * Alessandro Juliani: Night Hunter/Zoey's Dad * Clay St. Thomas: Albert * Ian James Corlett: Mr. Hopper, Guitarist (ep. 20) * Maria del Mar: Mrs. Castillo * Larissa Dias: Dallas’s Friend (ep. 19) * Brian Dobson: Forgemaster, News Stand Guy (ep. 3), Sinister Trophy (ep. 4) * Brian Drummond: Jim (ep. 5), Speaker System (ep. 6), Radio Voice (ep. 6) * Jennifer Hale: Burrzerker (ep. 7) * Samantha Hum: Max * Alessandro Juliani: Excited Kid Peter (ep. 20)

Episodes

Season 1: Trials of the Dream Chasers

Crossover special

Season 2: Night of the Never Witch

Web shorts

The product line was accompanied by a series of animated short films that was released on

Lego Dreamzzz shorts

Lego Dreamzzz Tutorial Draw Tutorials shorts

Logan’s Training Tutorials shorts

Dreamolition Duo shorts

Z-Blob in Left Alone shorts

Mr. Oz Explains shorts

Attractions

In June 2023, ''Lego Dreamzzz''

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was launched in August 2023 at

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and Legoland Discovery Center Bay Area.

References

External links

Official website
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