Lego has unveiled an exciting new range of sets inspired by the upcoming live-action film, "A Minecraft Movie," starring Jack Black as Steve. These sets offer a sneak peek into the mobs and scenes that fans can expect to see in the movie. As reported by Games Radar, two new sets have been announced: the Woodland Mansion Fighting Ring and The Ghast Balloon Village Attack, which will complement the existing lineup of regular Minecraft Lego sets.
The Woodland Mansion Fighting Ring set, priced at $49.99 and consisting of 491 pieces, hints at a thrilling gladiator-style battle scene in the film. This set features Jason Momoa's character, The Garbage Man, battling a zombie riding a giant chicken, which may represent a baby zombie on a regular-sized chicken but stands about twice as tall as The Garbage Man. The set also includes figures of Steve, his friend Henry, and a giant zombie pigman, along with a fighting ring, a chest filled with gold, and a small viewing stand equipped with weapons.
Meanwhile, The Ghast Balloon Village Attack set, priced at $69.99 with 555 pieces, confirms the appearance of the Nether's iconic marshmallow-like villain, the Ghast, in the film. This set portrays a large battle scene in an overworld village and includes a village minifigure, two piglin, Steve, Natalie, Dawn, and an iron golem. Both sets will be available starting March 1, just a month before "A Minecraft Movie" premieres in theaters on April 4.
The film, which was officially revealed in September, faced immediate backlash from fans due to the contrast between live-action characters and the CGI-generated animated world. One fan even recreated the trailer in a fully animated style to express their dissatisfaction. In response, the director and producer acknowledged the criticism in a November interview with IGN, stating they were prepared for any challenges and were committed to delivering a memorable cinematic experience.