Licensed themes

Licensed themes are any themes which is based upon a film, television show, or brand owned by a company other than LEGO. Notable examples include Star Wars and .
== History ==
The first licensed set was a Wooden toy named Wooden Pluto, being based of Mickey Mouse's pet dog.
The first movie and TV-based licensed themes were introduced in 1999, Star Wars and Winnie the Pooh. Lucasfilm's license with LEGO has lasted for quite some time, and is still ongoing. The Walt Disney Company has been quite on and off in terms of themes. 
After the success of these licenses, Warner Bros. decided to jump into the action. They introduced Batman in 2006.
Recently, Disney has introduced themes based off several movies, including Cars, Prince of Persia, and Pirates of the Caribbean.
== Table ==
=== Themes ===
Logo	License 	Years 	Notes
 	Avatar: The Last Airbender 	2006 	Based on the .
 	Disney's Baby Mickey 	2000 	
* A Baby theme.
* A System theme was released as "Mickey Mouse", and DUPLO sets was released under "Mickey Mouse and Friends" in 2012 and "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" in 2014.
 	Back to the Future 	2013 	A set (21103) based on the DeLorean from the was released after passing the LEGO Cuusoo review.
 	Batman 	2006-2008 	
* A video game was released. 
* The theme was later continued under "DC Universe Superheroes". 
* Sets based primarily on "".
 	Ben 10: Alien Force 	2010 	Constraction theme based on the .
 	Bob the Builder 	2001 - 2003, 2005 - 2009 	Sets based on the were released under the DUPLO and Explore lines.
 	Cars 	2010 - 2012, 2015 	
* Both System and DUPLO sets were released. 
* Based on the Pixar movies and . 
* Spin-off "Disney Planes" also had a theme.
 	DC Universe Super Heroes 	2012 - present 	
* Batman was previously released as a separate theme. 
* Both Juniors and DUPLO sets were released, as were two video games and a LEGO Game. 
* Based primarily on the , although sets based on , and were also released.
 	Discovery 	2003 	A line of branded space-sets was released in 2003.
 	Doc McStuffins 	2015 	Two DUPLO sets based on the are set for release in 2015.
 	Dora the Explorer 	2004 	This Explore theme included sets based on .
 	Ferrari 	2004 - 2009, 2012, 2014 - 2015	
* cars have been part of multiple themes, including Racers and 2015's Speed Champions. 
* A DUPLO theme produced two sets in 2004
* A promotional line with Shell was released in 2014.
 	Galidor 	2002 	Based on the .
 	Ghostbusters 	2014 	A LEGO Ideas set, based on the Ecto-1 from the was released.
 	Harry Potter 	2001 - 2005, 2007, 2010 - 2012	Based on the . Four videogames were released, as well as a LEGO Game.
 	The Hobbit 	2012 - 2014 	Based on the . A video game and a board game have been released. See also The Lord of the Rings.
 	Indiana Jones 	2008 - 2009 	Based on the four films. Two videogames were released.
 	Jake and the Never Land Pirates 	2013 - 2014 	A DUPLO theme based on the show.
 	Jurassic Park III 	 	Released under the Studios line; based on the . The sequel, Jurassic World, was also a theme.
 	Jurassic World 	2015- present 	Based on the . The previous film, Jurassic Park III, was also a theme.
 	Lamborghini 	2010 	Two sets based on cars were released under the Racers theme.
 	The LEGO Movie 	2014 - 2015 	Based on The LEGO Movie. A videogame and collectable minifigure series were released.
 	Little Robots 	2003 - 2004 	This theme, based on the , received a little release in the countries which aired it.
 	The Lone Ranger 	2013 	Based on the .
 	The Lord of the Rings 	2012 - 2013 	Based on the . A video game and LEGO Game was released, as well as a theme based on the related The Hobbit series.
 	Marvel Super Heroes 	2012 - present 	Spider-Man was previously released as a separate theme. A Juniors set was also released, as well as a video game. Includes sets based on the , and cartoon, and the films , , and . Sets based on and are scheduled for release in 2015.
 	Mickey Mouse 	2000 	Based on Disney mascot and related characters. A Baby theme called "Disney's Mickey Mouse" was also released. DUPLO sets were released under "Mickey Mouse and Friends" in 2012 and "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" in 2014.
 	Mickey Mouse and Friends 	2012 	A DUPLO set was released. See also "Mickey Mouse", "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" and "Disney's Baby Mickey".
 	Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 	2014 - 2015 	A DUPLO set based on the show was released in 2014, with another set for 2015. See also "Mickey Mouse", "Mickey Mouse and Friends" and "Disney's Baby Mickey".
 	Minecraft 	2012-present 	Original set released under Ideas in 2012. Based on the video game.
 	Mixels 	2014 - 2017 	A joint venture between The LEGO Group and Cartoon Network, who air the . LEGO handle toy merchandising rights, while Cartoon Network handle other merchandise.
 	Phineas and Ferb 	Unreleased 	A LEGO Game, 3868 Phineas and Ferb, was planned for release, but cancelled. To have been based on the .
 	Pirates of the Caribbean 	2011 	Based on the . A video game was released.
 	Disney Planes 	2013 	The 2013 sets were based on the , while the 2014 set was based on its . The films themselves are a spin-off of "Cars".
 	Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time	2010 	Based on the .
 	Disney Princess 	2012 - present 	Both System and DUPLO sets were released, based on the Disney films Aladdin, Brave, Cinderella, Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, and Tangled.
 	Scooby-Doo 	2015 	Based on the .
 	The Simpsons 	2014 - 2018 	Based on the Fox . A collectable Minifigures series was released.
 	Speed Champions 	2015 	Based on cars by manufacturers including Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche. Ferrari have previously been involved in the Racers theme.
 	 	2002-2004 	Sets were released under each film name, as well as under the Studios and 4 Juniors themes. Based on the films Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2. Later revived as part of the Marvel Super Heroes theme.
 	 	2006-2009, 2011-2012 	Based on the .
 	Sofia the First 	2015 	DUPLO sets based on the are being released in 2015.
 	Star Wars 	1999 - present 	Based primarily on the , however sets based on the , The Yoda Chronicles and cartoons, and video games and other elements have also been released. Multiple LEGO Star Wars video board games have been released, as have TECHNIC sets and a LEGO Game.
 	Team GB 	2012 	A line of Minifigures wearing outfits were released to coincide with the 2012 Olympics.
 	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 	2013 - 2014 	Based on the and the .
 	Thomas & Friends 	2005 - 2009 	DUPLO sets based on the usually worked with the DUPLO Train rail system.
 	Toy Story 	2010 	Based on the . Both DUPLO and System sets were released
 	Winnie the Pooh 	2001, 2011 	Based on the .
=== Promotional ===
Logo	License 	Years 	Notes
 	Air Canada 	1987-1988 	Promotional branded helicopter and aeroplane sets were released in the late eighties.
 	BR 	2013 	A promotional minifigure for Danish toy store BR was released in 2013.
 	Coca-Cola 	2002 	A series of footballers with "" logos on their shirts were released in Japan as part of Coca-Cola's 2002 World Cup promotion.
 	Color Line 	1993 	A set based on a ferry was released.
 	DSB Ferries 	1995 	A set based on ship "Kronprins Frederik"
 	Finnline Ferries	1977 	A set was released based on a ferry.
 	Lufthansa 	2015 	A promotional set is to be released on fights.
 	Nesquick 	2001 	Two promotional Studios sets were released, which included the bunny, Quicky, as a minifigure.
 	Ramboll 	2008 	A set based on a oil platform was a promotional set in 2008, and not available through retail.
 	Shell 	2014 	Vehicles with branding have been commonly released, usually under cross-promotion with Shell. A Shell-Ferrari promotion was released in 2014, although due to complaints by groups such as Greenpeace, LEGO and Shell's partnership has now ended.
 	Silja Line 	1977, 1981, 1986, 1990	Multiple sets based on ferries were released.
 	Stena Line 	1991, 1998, 1999 	Multiple sets based on ferries were released.
 	Toys R Us 	2013 	A polybag of ' mascot was released in 2013.
 	Viking Line 	1982, 1985, 1989, 1992	Multiple sets based on ferries were released.
 	Williams F1 	2002 - 2003 	Two sets were released under the Racers theme.
=== 1999 ===
* A new DUPLO license, Winnie the Pooh, starts.
* Star Wars starts.
* Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace sets released.
=== 2000 ===
* Mickey Mouse sets were released.
* Disney's Baby Mickey sets were released.
* First licensed Key Chains were released.
* First Star Wars TECHNIC set was released.
=== 2001 ===
* Bob the Builder had its first DUPLO release.
* Harry Potter was released.
* LEGO Creator: Harry Potter was released on PC.
* Studios subtheme Jurassic Park III was released.
=== 2002 ===
* DUPLO Winnie the Pooh was discontinued.
* became part of Explore.
* Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones sets were released.
* First Star Wars Mini set was released.
* LEGO Creator: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was released on PC.
* Williams F1 sets were released.
* Galidor was released, then later discontinued.
* Spider-Man was released as a Studios subtheme.
=== 2003 ===
* Little Robots was released.
* Spider-Man became an independent theme.
* Sports Basketball was released, and included licensed players and shirts.
* Discovery started, based on NASA space missions.
* Williams F1 was discontinued.
=== 2004 ===
* Ferrari was released in DUPLO form, however, it lasted only a year.
* Ferrari was released under Racers.
* Dora the Explorer was released, part of Explore. This theme included sets based on Dora the Explorer and Go Diego Go.
* Spider-Man was released in 4 Juniors.
* Little Robots was discontinued.
=== 2005 ===
* returned to DUPLO from Explore.
* Thomas and Friends started as part of DUPLO Trains.
* Little Robots was discontinued.
* Spider-Man was discontinued.
* Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith sets were released.
* LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game was released on GameCube, XBOX, GameBoy Advance, Playstation 2 and PC.
=== 2006 ===
* Batman started.
* Avatar: The Last Airbender was released and later discontinued.
* SpongeBob SquarePants is released.
* LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy released on GameCube, Playstation 2 GameBoy Advance, Nintendo DS, XBOX, XBOX 360 PlayStation Portable and PC.
=== 2007 ===
* Last release until 2010.
* LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga was released on Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 and Nintendo DS 
* First Star Wars Battle packs were released.
* The Star Wars license was scheduled to end, but got renewed.
=== 2008 ===
* Harry Potter was discontinued for the first time.
* Indiana Jones started.
* Speed Racer was introduced.
* Star Wars: The Clone Wars started.
* LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures was released on Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, Playstation 2, Xbox 360 PC and Nintendo Wii.
* LEGO Batman: The Video Game was released on Nintendo DS, PC, Playstation 2, PlayStation Portable, Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii.
=== 2009 ===
* ended.
* SpongeBob SquarePants was discontinued.
* First Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom sets were released.
* LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues was released.
* LEGO Rock Band was released.
=== 2010 ===
* LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 was released.
* Ben 10: Alien Force was introduced and later discontinued.
* Cars DUPLO was introduced.
* Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time was introduced and ends.
* Toy Story was introduced and later discontinued.
* Harry Potter was re-introduced.
* Indiana Jones was discontinued.
=== 2011 ===
* License with Star Wars was originally scheduled to end, but was renewed.
* Pirates of the Carribean was introdiced.
* Cars was released in System form.
* Promotional pre-release Super Heroes sets were available. 
* SpongeBob SquarePants was re-introduced.
* LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars was released on Wii, Nintendo DS, Playstation 3, PSP, Xbox360 and PC.
* LEGO Pirates of the Carribean: The Video Game was released on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, PC, Nintendo DS and PSP.
* LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 was released on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, PC, Nintendo DS and PSP.
=== 2012 ===
* Super Heroes was introduced with three subthemes: Marvel, DC Universe, and Ultrabuild.
* LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes was released in June.
* A new DUPLO subtheme, Disney Princesses, was introduced.
* The Lord of The Rings was introduced in June, and The Hobbit was introduced in November.
* Harry Potter (Theme) was discontinued.
=== 2013 ===
* Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was introduced officially in January.
* The Lone Ranger was introduced in April.
* Jake and the Never Land Pirates was introduced in August.
* Planes was introduced in August.
* LEGO Marvel Super Heroes was released in October on the Playstation Vita, 3DS, DS, Wii U, PS3, PC, and Xbox 360.
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