Nexo Knights facts for kids
Quick facts for kids LEGO Nexo Knights |
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| Genre | Science Fantasy Action Adventure Science fiction comedy |
| Developed by |
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| Written by | Mark Hoffmeier |
| Directed by | Dave Osborne Jerry Forder Jean Paul Vermeulen Dipan Gajjar Alan Simpson Stu Gamble |
| Voices of | Michael Adamthwaite Garry Chalk Michael Daingerfield Brian Drummond Ian Hanlin Jennifer Hayward Maryke Hendrikse Noel Johansen Alessandro Juliani Alan Marriott Erin Mathews Mark Oliver Nicole Oliver Giles Panton Jason Simpson Vincent Tong |
| Theme music composer | Carpark North |
| Opening theme | "Unbreakable" by Carpark North |
| Composer(s) | Tom Bailey James Gosling |
| Country of origin | Denmark Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 40 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Torsten Jacobsen Ole Holm Christensen Lotte Kronborg |
| Producer(s) | Peter Griffiths |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | The Lego Group M2 Entertainment Wilbros |
| Distributor | The Lego Group |
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| Original network | Cartoon Network |
| Picture format | 16:9 |
| Audio format | 5.1 |
| First shown in | United States |
| Original release | January 11, 2016 - September 1, 2017 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Ninjago Legends of Chima |
Nexo Knights is a Danish-Canadian 3D animated television series for Cartoon Network that premiered in 2016, simultaneously produced as a Lego theme of the same name. Four seasons were produced for a total of 40 episodes. The fourth season finished airing in 2017.
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Plot
In a medieval yet futuristic world, Clay, Aaron, Lance, Princess Macy, and Axl are five young knights who protect the kingdom of Knighton and its capital Knightonia from Jestro, the Book of Monsters, and their army of Lava Monsters. They also receive help from the Knightonia Royal Family, the digital wizard Merlok 2.0, Robin Underwood, and Ava Prentiss.
By the third season, the Cloud of Monstrox appears following his defeat as the Book of Monsters as he once again controls Jestro into helping him obtain the Forbidden Powers where the Cloud of Monstrox uses his evil lightning to animate his Stone Monsters. The two of them later ally with a sculptor named Roberto Arnoldi who helps to sculpt things out of rock for Jestro and Monstrox to use.
Despite the LEGO sets that the series is based on receiving a 5th wave, the series was ultimately cancelled, ending on a cliffhanger. In 2018, LEGO announced the discontinuation of the theme, officially confirming the cancellation of the series.
Episodes
List of Nexo Knights episodes
Broadcast
The series debuted on Cartoon Network in the United States on January 11, 2016 officially. It premiered on Cartoon Network in Middle East and Gulli in France on December 18, 2015. Then it premiered Cartoon Network in Central and Eastern Europe on November 28, 2015. It debuted on Cartoon Network in United Kingdom and Ireland on December 19, 2015 as a Sneak Peek and February 1, 2016 officially. It premiered on Cartoon Network in Turkey on December 19, 2015. It premiered on Cartoon Network in Nordic on December 23, 2015. It premiered on Cartoon Network in Poland on December 26, 2016 as Sneak Peek. It debuted on Teletoon in Canada on January 8, 2016. It debuted on Cartoon Network in Australia and New Zealand on February 6, 2016. It premiered on Cartoon Network in Africa on February 27, 2016. Kix and Pop debut in United Kingdom on March 4, 2017. The series was cancelled due to funding issues.
NEXO Knights: 4D Movie
The NEXO Knights: 4D Movie, "The Book of Creativity", debuted in all LEGOLand Parks in the Summer of 2016. It features an original story line and enhanced production in 3D and with physical effects designed for theaters in the LEGOLand Parks. The plot involved the Nexo Knights fighting Jestro and the Book of Monsters when they attack the village of Buildburg so that the Book of Monsters can consume the Book of Creativity.
Merchandise and other media
| Sub‑themes | Castle |
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| Subject | Sci-Fi/ Medieval Fantasy mashup |
| Licensed from | The Lego Group |
| Availability | 2016–2018 |
| Total sets | 104 |
| Characters | Aaron Fox, Ava Prentis, Ash Attacker, Axl, Beast Master, Bedrock Monster, Berserker, Burnzie, Book of Monsters, Book Keeper, Brickster, Bouldron, MechaByter, InfectoByter, MegaByter, VanByter No. 307, VanByter No. 407, CyberByter, Infection Critter, Cezar, Clay Moorington, Claybot, Cloud of Monstrox, Chef Eclair, Crust Smasher, Flama, Flame Thrower, Fred, Gargoyles, General Garg, Graveller, Globlin, Grimroc, King Halbert, Queen Halbert, Harpy, Infernox, Jestro, Lance Richmond, Lavaria, Lord Krakenskull, Macy Halbert, General Magmar, Merlok 2.0, Moltor, Monstrox, Pola, Robin Underwood, Roberto, Ruina Stoneheart, Rogul, Reex, Roog, Rumble, Royal Guard, Royal Soldier, Sparkks, Scurrier, Stone Colossus, Stone Stomper and Whiparella |
| Official website: http://www.lego.com/en-us/nexoknights/teaser | |
Lego Nexo Knights is a fantasy-based castle LEGO theme released in January 2016. Announced at New York Comic Con 2015, it incorporates thematic elements drawn from both earlier space and castle themes while adding a 21st-century digital spin. It replaced Legends of Chima, a theme released in 2013. The theme was discontinued after the January 2018 wave of releases.
Merchandising launch
Fourteen building sets were available for sale in January 2016, ranging in price from $9.99 to $99.99. Additional building sets were launched in August 2016. The first two sets were revealed at New York Comic Con.
Construction Sets
According to Bricklink, The Lego Group released a total of 104 Lego sets and promotional polybags as part of Lego Nexo Knights theme. It was discontinued by the end of 2014.
In 2016, 11 sets based on Season One were released on 2 January 2016. The 11 sets being released were Knighton Battle Blaster (set number: 70310), Chaos Catapult (set number: 70311), Lance's Mecha Horse (set number: 70312), Moltor's Lava Launcher (set number: 70313), Beast Master's Chaos Chariot (set number: 70314), Clay's Rumble Blade (set number: 70315), Jestro's Evil Mobile (set number: 70316), Fortrex (set number: 70317), Merlok's Library 2.0 (set number: 70324), Infernox Captures The Queen (set number: 70325) and The King's Mech (set number: 70327). Also included the six Ultimate sets being released were Ultimate Clay (set number: 70330), Ultimate Macy (set number: 70331), Ultimate Aaron (set number: 70332), Ultimate Robin (set number: 70333), Ultimate Beast Master (set number: 70334) and Ultimate Lavaria (set number: 70335). The two Battle Packs being released were Knights Army-Building Set (set number: 853515) and Monsters Army-Building Set (set number: 853516). In addition, the four polybag sets that were released as promotions are Knight's Cycle (set number: 30371), Robin's Mini Fortrex (set number: 30372), Knighton Hyper Cannon (set number: 30373) and The Lava Slinger (set number: 30374). Later, the seven sets based on Season Two were released on 1 August 2016, The seven sets released were The Glob Lobber (set number: 70318), Macy's Thunder Mace (set number: 70319), Aaron Fox's Aero-Striker V2 (set number: 70320), General Magmar's Siege Machine of Doom (set number: 70321), Axl's Tower Carrier (set number: 70322), Jestro's Volcano Lair (set number: 70323) and The Black Knight Mech (set number: 70326). Also included the four Ultimate sets being released were Ultimate Axl (set number: 70336), Ultimate Lance (set number: 70337), Ultimate General Magmar (set number: 70338) and Ultimate Flama (set number: 70339). These included five key chains attached to the minifigures of Aaron, Clay, Macy, Lance and Jestro.
In 2017, the six sets based on Season Three were released on 2 January 2017. The six sets released were King's Guard Artillery (set number: 70347), Lance's Twin Jouster (set number: 70348), Ruina's Lock & Roller (set number: 70349), The Three Brothers (set number: 70350), Clay's Falcon Fighter Blaster (set number: 70351) and Jestro's Headquarters (set number: 70352). Also included the two Combo NEXO Powers sets being released were Combo NEXO Powers Wave 1 (set number: 70372) and Combo NEXO Powers Wave 2 (set number: 70373). The two Battle Packs being released were Accessory Set (set number: 853676) and Stone Monsters Accessory Set (set number: 853677). In addition, Nexo Knights: Build Your Own Adventure parts (set number: 11913) polybag set was released as a promotion. Later, the eight sets based on Season Four were released on 1 August 2017. The eight sets being released were The Heligoyle (set number: 70353), Axl's Rumble Maker (set number: 70354), Aaron's Rock Climber (set number: 70355), The Stone Colossus of Ultimate Destruction (set number: 70356), Knighton Castle (set number: 70357), Aaron's Stone Destroyer (set number: 70358), Lance vs. Lightning (set number: 70359) and Macy's Bot Drop Dragon (set number: 70361). Also included the five Battle Suit sets being released were Battle Suit Clay (set number: 70362), Battle Suit Macy (set number: 70363), Battle Suit Aaron (set number: 70364), Battle Suit Axl (set number: 70365) and Battle Suit Lance (set number: 70366). In addition, the five polypag sets have been released as a promotions are Knighton Rider (set number: 30376), Motor Horse (set number: 30377), Shrunken Headquarters (set number: 30378), Crafting Kit (set number: 5004911) and Armour Pod (set number: 5004914).
In 2018, the six sets based on Season Five were released on 2 January 2018. The six sets being released were Lance's Hover Jouster (set number: 72001), Twinfector (set number: 72002), Berserker Bomber (set number: 72003), Tech Wizard Showdown (set number: 72004), Aaron's X-bow (set number: 72005) and Axl's Rolling Arsenal (set number: 72006). These are the final sets that were released before Season Five was canceled. The series acted as a thematic replacement for the popular Lego Castle theme, featuring many of the same elements. Most of the sets are similar to the Lego Castle theme. It's also designed primarily for children aged 7 to 14 years old. Later, it was announced that the theme has been discontinued and no longer available at LEGO Store or online shop.
Books
Lego has also released several books about the Lego Nexo Knights.
One particular book is called "Lego Nexo Knights: The Book of Monsters" which talks about the different evil spellbooks, the Book of Monsters' crush on the Book of Love, the bios of the Nexo Knights with vandalized pictures, the bios of the Lava Monster Army, the bios of the as-yet-unintroduced Forest Monster Army, and the bios of the as-yet-unintroduced Sea Monster Army.
On September 27, 2016, Scholastic released "Lego Nexo Knights: The Knights Code", a guidebook for all knights-in-training.
On January 31, 2017, Scholastic released "Knights Academy: The Forbidden Power" a Nexo Knights spin-off book series following Fletcher Bowman, an orphan from the countryside, and Izzy Richmond, little sister to Lance Richmond, on their adventures at the Knights Academy. A sequel has been confirmed by Lego.com and it will be titled "Knights Academy: The Secret Classroom".
Mobile game
| Lego NEXO Knights: Merlok 2.0 | |
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| Publisher(s) | The LEGO Group |
| Platform(s) | iOS, Android |
| Release date(s) | December 19, 2015 |
Lego NEXO Knights: Merlok 2.0 is a discontinued action battle mobile game was released for Android and iOS on December 19, 2015. The users has to play through the game to "Save the Kingdom". Each of the five knights has an accompanying shield. Each shield unlocks a Nexo Power for the user to play with, the more powers that are unlocked the more powerful they become. Later on, Combo Powers were added when using the battle mech suits. Shields could be found in Lego sets, blindbags, and even pictures could be found in the tv series, mini movies and magazines.
See also
In Spanish: Lego Nexo Knights para niños
