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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