70435 Newbury Abandoned Prison

*Not to be confused with the location.*

**70435 Newbury Abandoned Prison** is a *LEGO Hidden Side* set that was released on June 1, 2020. It was released on August 24, 2020 in the U.S.

## Official Description

*In the LEGO® Hidden Side universe, physical and digital worlds merge to provide an incredible single or multiplayer augmented reality (AR) experience. This Newbury Abandoned Prison (70435) playset combines the open creative play of LEGO building toys with an app so that interaction with the model triggers events in the digital world.*

*Cool interactive building toy for kids Scan the digitally interactive Newbury Abandoned Prison model with a smart device, equipped with the free Hidden Side ARapp, to reveal an amazing digital world. Here, kids can explore and solve mysteries, hunt ghosts and battle boss ghost Bart Chaney. Kids can also transform the model to ‘possessed mode’ and enjoy hands-on LEGO play with the 3 minifigures and 2 dog figures.*

*An ever-changing digital play experience The LEGO Hidden Side universe is set in the fictional town of Newbury, where ghosts haunt people and buildings. The augmented reality play experience is constantly enhanced through new content, ghosts and special events.*

* *Children aged 7 and up can enjoy an immersive, single or multiplayer, augmented reality (AR) experience with this LEGO® Newbury Abandoned Prison playset, which cleverly combines physical and digital LEGO play.*
* *This augmented reality (AR) playset includes a digitally interactive Hidden Side prison model with ‘possessed mode' function, plus Jack, Rami, El Fuego, Nate Lockem minifigures and Spencer and Maximus dog figures.*
* *The Newbury Abandoned Prison model reveals an amazing digital worldwhen viewed through a smart device equipped with the Hidden Side AR app. Kids can then hunt ghosts, solve mysteries and battle boss ghost Bart Chaney.*
* *Looking for an ideal birthday or any-other-day gift for kids aged 7 and up? This LEGO® Hidden Side augmented reality toy makes a great gift for LEGO building fans and kids who love virtual reality and video games.*
* *When built, the multifunctional LEGO® Hidden Side Newbury Abandoned Prison (70435) model measures over 7" (19cm) high, 11" (30cm) wide and 5" (15cm) deep.*
* *Battery-free building toy. The Hidden Side AR app is compatible with selected iOS and Android devices. Please check compatibility at www.LEGO.com/devicecheck. Children should ask parents' permission before going online.*
* *Getting started with this LEGO® Hidden Side augmented reality building kit is child's play. You'll find easy-to-follow building instructions in the box and online. Just tear open the brick bags and let the fun begin!*
* *The LEGO® Hidden Side universe is set in the fictional town of Newbury, where ghosts haunt people and buildings. The augmented reality play experience is constantly enhanced through new content, ghosts and events.*
* *LEGO® Hidden Side AR toys meet the highest industry standards and quality criteria to ensure that the LEGO bricks and pieces are consistent, compatible and continue to connect and pull apart easily – every time.*
* *At the LEGO Group, we drop, heat, crush, twist and analyze our building bricks and pieces to make sure every playset meets the highest global safety and quality standards.*

## Trivia

* This set was originally called "Abandoned Prison of Newbury".
* The dragon graffiti that was originally from 70421 El Fuego's Stunt Truck now appears in every set.
	+ Additionally, in the digital build of the prison, the Stunt Cannon (with El Fuego himself in it) can be seen to the right.
* Tentacles similar to Captain Archibald’s can be found in one of the watchtowers in the digital build as well.