LEGO Nexo Knights is a series of LEGO bricks that debuted in 2016. It combines the traditional themes of knights with futuristic technology and magic. The story is set in the Kingdom of Knighton, where five young knights, Clay, Macy, Lance, Aaron and Axl, led by Merlok 2.0 - a digital wizard - battle Monstrox and his army of monsters. The story also comes with an interactive mobile app where players can scan NEXO shields to unlock special powers for in-game characters. The series was a combination of classic stories about knights with modern technology, making it unique in the LEGO lineup.
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- Debut: LEGO Nexo Knights was launched in 2016 as a new and innovative LEGO product line, combining medieval and futuristic elements.
- Kingdom of Knighton: All the stories in the series center around the fictional Kingdom of Knighton, where knights defend their world against the forces of darkness.
- Main characters: The series focuses on five young knights - Clay, Macy, Lance, Aaron and Axl. Each of them has unique traits, weapons and abilities.
- Antagonists: The Knights' greatest enemy is Monstrox (formerly known as the Enchanted Prince), who uses an army of monsters to try to take control of the Kingdom of Knighton.
- Merlok 2.0: He is a digital wizard who assists knights in their missions by providing them with special abilities and weapons that can be used against Monstrox's forces.
- NEXO Shields: This is a key element of the series. Each shield gives the knight a special power that can be activated in battles. In the mobile app, these shields can be scanned to unlock powers in the game.
- Mobile application: LEGO Nexo Knights had a dedicated mobile app that allowed players to take on the role of knights, fight monsters and collect NEXO shields.
- Variety of sets: From small vehicles to large castles, the Nexo Knights series offered a variety of sets for fans of all ages.
- Television series: LEGO Nexo Knights also had an accompanying animated series that expanded on the story presented in the brick sets and app.
- End of series: Despite its initial enthusiasm and innovation, the Nexo Knights series ended after a few years, but left a lasting mark among LEGO fans as a unique fusion of medieval and futuristic themes.
Trivia
- Inspirations: The idea for Nexo Knights came from a desire to combine the classic themes of knights with a futuristic environment. It was a fresh approach to the medieval theme that LEGO had used before in other series.
- Duration: Although the series was popular, it only lasted for three years (from 2016 to 2018). Despite its short duration, it had a large number of sets and was widely promoted.
- Shields in reality: The physical NEXO shields that came with the sets could be scanned in the mobile app to unlock unique abilities for in-game characters.
- Plenty of power: In the three years of the series' existence, more than 250 different NEXO powers were introduced into the collection, making it one of the most extensive aspects of the series.
- Monstrox: Interestingly, the main antagonist, Monstrox, has undergone several transformations over the course of the series, including from human to ghost and then into a cloud of evil.
- Music: The theme for the LEGO Nexo Knights TV series was catchy enough to win many fans beyond the series' main target audience.
- Axl, knight 2.0: Axl, one of the main characters, had his "2.0" version, where he became more technologically advanced. It was an interesting interpretation of the classic figure of the knight.
- Castle on the move: One of the largest sets, "Fortrex Castle," was a mobile fortress that could move. It was an innovative approach to the classic knight's castle.
- Not just for boys: Although many chivalric themes tend to target boys, in Nexo Knights one of the main knights was Macy, proving that girls can also be brave knights.
- Completion of the series: Although Nexo Knights has officially ended, many of its innovative ideas and concepts are still cherished by LEGO fans, and the sets are popular with collectors.