LEGO Suicide Squad

Given the non-child-friendly nature of the Suicide Squad, it would come as little surprise if this year's anticipated DC Comics Super(anti)hero release isn't accompanied by its own LEGO range. Despite the obvious marketing potential, LEGO distanced itself from the adult-orientated Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice in its LEGO sets, using the film's logo on its boxes but little else. Likewise, when LEGO versions of the characters due in this year's Suicide Squad line-up were added to LEGO Batman 3, they went by "The Squad".

 However, LEGO fans looking to recreate the Suicide Squad lineup shouldn't be too disappointed. While there are no direct film tie-ins anticipated, this Summer's LEGO Batman releases include a selection of villains and anti-heroes that should let fans re-create Amanda Waller's bomb-implanted do-almost-gooders.

Killer Croc Sewer Smash features, unsurprisingly, Killer Croc. It also features the Red Hood, pretty cool but beside the point, and  both Captain Boomerang and Katana.


Gotham City Cycle Chase, which is already available, offers both Harley Quinn and Deadshot.

Obviously, there's still a few characters missing - a Jared Leto-inspired Joker being the most obvious, along with Rick Flag, El Diablo and Enchantress - and a few of these characters represent different imaginings to those being used in the Suicide Squad movie. Still, for LEGO DC fans, this is a good step, and we're likely to see other characters crop up as villains in later releases.

Affleck's Batman, the joker and the Batmobile also feature: a Batmobile based on Batman V. Superman is available in 76045: Kryptonite Interception (UK, US). While he doesn't look like his Suicide Squad version, the Joker has featured in numerous LEGO sets (UK, US). An early rumour suggested that Scott Eastwood's character would be Slade Wilson, aka Deathstroke. While this didn't materialise, Deathstroke is a well-loved DC character often featured with the Suicide Squad, and he's certainly available in LEGO:


And if you're looking for a classic look for the leading couple, look no further than the LEGO dimensions Batman packs:


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Brick History

Fans of LEGO books - and there's a lot of them - might recognise the name Warren Elsmore. He's the author/creator of several LEGO books, including Brick Flicks and Brick City. His latest book is Brick History, an examination of historical events (portrayed, of course, in LEGO form). If you're a fan of LEGO dioramas, Brick History is worth a look. For fans eager to try there hand at recreating some of the book's Masterpieces, it also comes with instructions for making your own historical pieces.
 (Fans of LEGO History might also want to see more info on Medieval LEGO, a similar theme from last year)



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This Summer's LEGO Star Wars sets

Amazon UK now has this summer's LEGO Star Wars sets available for pre-order. While the sets themselves have incorrect descriptions and should perhaps be taken with a pinch of salt, they do have pictures of the upcoming sets, which are due in June.

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LEGO DC Comics Superheroes: Justice League: Gotham City Breakout

While The LEGO Batman Movie might be the big LEGO DC event of the year, LEGO's ongoing partnership with the comic book industry is going to result in another feature-length film before Batman's big-screen outing. If you like titles filled with colons, you're in luck with LEGO DC Comics Superheroes: Justice League: Gotham City Breakout. While we don't have a date for this small-screen outing yet, we do have a description and a trailer.

We're told that:
Fighting crime is a full-time job and Batman NEVER takes a vacation. That is until he finally agrees to let Batgirl and Nightwing take him on a long overdue trip – leaving Gotham City under the watchful eye of the Justice League in LEGO® DC Comics Super Heroes - Justice League: Gotham City Breakout. 
  When Batgirl and Nightwing take Batman on a trip down memory lane – literally – to visit one of the key mentors from his formative years, it’s up to the Justice League to keep Gotham City crime-free. But neither situation proves to be a “vacation” as the Bat trio encounters old nemeses on their adventure, and the Justice League discovers just how busy Batman is on a regular basis. It’s a brick-tastic battle on two fronts as Batman, Batgirl and Nightwing take on Bane and Deathstroke, while the Justice League – with some help from a few Teen Titans – fends off an assault by many of Batman’s infamous adversaries to ensure Gotham City’s safety.


Exclusive: LEGO DC Comics Superheroes: Justice... by comicbookdotcom

(information from ComicBook.com)

Arkham Asylum has featured in several LEGO sets throughout the years.


7785 Arkham Asylum was released in 2006.
It features a crazy-haired Nightwing, and some other stuff I suppose.
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Nightwing
Ivy
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Scare
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BatmanNightwingPoison IvyThe RiddlerThe ScarecrowSecurity Guard 1Security Guard 2
If you're a millionaire, you can pick this set up for an extortionate price from Amazon UK or Amazon US.


10937 Batman: Arkham Asylum Breakout is a 2012 set, featuring a restyled Arkham front and a different mix of characters 
While a more recent set, Arkham Asylum Breakout has been retired, but you can pick it up at a lower-that-the-other-set-but-still-extortionate price from Amazon UK and Amazon US.
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