Mateo, Izzie, Zoey, Cooper, Logan, Mr. Oz, Mrs. Castillo, Z-Blob, Albert, Bunchu, Zian, The Nightmare King, The Grimspawn. The Night Hunter, and The Never Witch
Lego Dreamzzz (stylized as LEGO DREAMZzz) is a Lego theme 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 animated television series that was released on YouTube, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Sky and ITVX on 15 May 2023 in the United Kingdom.[3][4]
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.[5][6]
Development
Lego Dreamzzz theme was developed by The Lego Group in 2019.[7] Cerim Manovi, creative director said that the theme explores "what happens when dreams become real, ordinary kids become extraordinary and creativity is a superpower."[8][9] The theme was inspired by five previous big bang themes (Hidden Side, Nexo Knights, Vidiyo, Ninjago and Elves).[10][11]
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 [kids] to be like, ‘Okay, now I’m less afraid of it. Maybe I can face it head on’."[12][13]
Launch
Lego Dreamzzz theme was launched on 1 August 2023. As part of the marketing campaign, The Lego Group 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.[14][15]
Characters
Dream Chasers
Mateo: A talented artist who has a sidekick named Z-Blob in the dream world.[16][17] Voiced by Marcos "Macro" Cardenas.[18][19]
Izzie: A comedian and Mateo's younger sister.[16][17] Voiced by Larissa Dias.[20][19]
Zoey: A new student of Francine Wooley Middle School, a musician and Mrs. Castillo's neighbour.[16][17] Voiced by Sarah Jeffery.[21][19]
Cooper: Mateo, Izzie and Logan's best friend.[16][17] Voiced by Mike Taylor.[22][19]
Z-Blob: Mateo's goo-based creation who can transform into warriors and vehicles in the dream world.[16][17]
Bunchu: Izzie's plushie bunny who can transform into a ferocious beast in the dream world.[16][17]
Zian: Zoey's giant cat-owl hybrid in the dream world.[16][17]
Albert: Mr. Oz's type-A, engineering focused side manifests as a space-faring chimpanzee in the dream world.[16][17] Voiced by Clay St. Thomas.[26]
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.[16][17] Voiced by Brian Drummond.[19]
According to BrickLink, The Lego Group released a total of 40 Lego sets and promotional polybags as part of Lego Dreamzzz theme.[1]
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.[28][29][30][31] 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 [for] the 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."[32][33][34] In addition, a promotional polybag set namely Z-Blob and Bunchu Spider Escape was released as well.[35][36]
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, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Sky and ITVX on 15 May 2023 in the United Kingdom. Its first season consists of twenty episodes,[37][38][39][40][41] 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.[42][43]
Jean Texier Anette Hoffman Julia Briemle Swarna Prasad Prasenjit Singha Satyajit Mondal Chris Paluszek
December 1, 2023 (2023-12-01)
When the Ninja find a young boy, Jan, under attack by strange shadow creatures, they leap into action. But their fighting skills prove useless against their new enemies' powers and Jan is captured. Just as hope begins to fade, the dream chasers arrive to help. Together, they turn the tide, only to discover they're actually in Jan's dream. Now, united with the dream chasers, the Ninja must free Jan and the dream world from the sinister Nightmare King.
This episode includes a crossover with Ninjago, though its story is just a dream from both shows' main characters.
Season 2: Night of the Never Witch
No. overall
No. in season
Title
Directed by
Written by
Storyboard by
Original release date
21
1
"Sheep Freak"
Julia Briemle
Ghia Godfree
Jean Texier Doris Umschaden
May 17, 2024 (2024-05-17)
22
2
"Memory Chasers"
Fred Reyes
Peter Sattler
Roger Dondis Sia Mistry
May 17, 2024 (2024-05-17)
23
3
"Sound of Sirens"
Fred Cline
Doreen Spicer-Dannelly
Anette Hoffmann Jake Larsen
May 17, 2024 (2024-05-17)
24
4
"Sick Beats"
Shawn Gulley
Ghia Godfree
Sara Kim Antonia de Pieri
May 17, 2024 (2024-05-17)
25
5
"Witchy Ways"
Julia Briemle
Nathan Shepherd Melissa G. Shepherd
Jean Texier Doris Umschaden Chris Paluszek
May 17, 2024 (2024-05-17)
26
6
"Toss and Turn"
Fred Reyes
Nathan Shepherd Melissa G. Shepherd
Roger Dondis Sia Mistry
May 17, 2024 (2024-05-17)
27
7
"Romancing the Spear"
Joel Salaysay
Akira "Mark" Fujita Melissa G. Shepherd
Haley Fox Peter Macadams
May 17, 2024 (2024-05-17)
28
8
"Beat the Clock"
Fred Cline
Peter Sattler
Anette Hoffmann Jake Larsen
May 17, 2024 (2024-05-17)
29
9
"Wake That Dreamer"
Julia Briemle
Ghia Godfree
Jean Texier Doris Umschaden Chris Paluszek
May 17, 2024 (2024-05-17)
30
10
"A Tale of Two Teos"
Fred Reyes
Nathan Shepherd Melissa G. Shepherd
Roger Dondis Sia Mistry Chris Paluszek
May 17, 2024 (2024-05-17)
31
11
"Adventures in Robot-Sitting"
Fred Cline
Ghia Godfree
Anette Hoffmann Jake Larsen
September 6, 2024 (2024-09-06)
32
12
"Personal Space Invaders"
Julia Briemle
Melissa G. Shepherd
Jean Texier Doris Umschaden
September 6, 2024 (2024-09-06)
33
13
"Fistful of Doppelgangers"
Fred Reyes
Akira "Mark" Fujita
Roger Dondis Cherrie Wang
September 6, 2024 (2024-09-06)
34
14
"Irrational Treasure"
Fred Cline
Melissa G. Shepherd
Anette Hoffmann Jake Larsen
September 6, 2024 (2024-09-06)
35
15
"Mission Implausible"
Shawn Gulley
Melissa G. Shepherd
AJ Blake Christine Biala
September 6, 2024 (2024-09-06)
36
16
"Grim Vengeance"
Joel Salaysay
Melissa G. Shepherd
Sara Kim Antonia de Pieri
September 6, 2024 (2024-09-06)
37
17
"Crown Control"
Julia Briemle
Akira "Mark" Fujita
Jean Texier Doris Umschaden
September 6, 2024 (2024-09-06)
38
18
"The Promised Crown Affair"
Fred Reyes
Ghia Godfree
Roger Dondis Cherrie Wang
September 6, 2024 (2024-09-06)
39
19
"Now or Never Witch"
Fred Cline
Melissa G. Shepherd
Anette Hoffmann Jake Larsen
September 6, 2024 (2024-09-06)
40
20
"Never Forever"
Julia Briemle
Melissa G. Shepherd
Doris Umschaden Jake Larsen Cherrie Wang
September 6, 2024 (2024-09-06)
Web shorts
The product line was accompanied by a series of animated short films that was released on YouTube.
Lego Dreamzzz shorts
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Title
Release date
Notes
1
NEW LEGO DREAMZzz™ Original Series Cinematic Trailer[67]
May 6, 2023
Lego Dreamzzz web shorts.
2
NEW LEGO Original Series Dream chasers to the rescue Teaser short[68]
