Lego Dreamzzz
Lego Dreamzzz is a Lego theme about young builders on a journey from the waking world into an imaginative fantasy realm. The theme was first introduced in 2023. The toy line is accompanied by an animated television series, also called Lego DREAMZzz, which was released on Lego's YouTube channel in May 2023, as well as being available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.
Overview
The product line focuses on Mateo, Izzie, Cooper, Logan and Zoey who enter the Dream World and battle against The Nightmare King and The Grimspawn who want to corrupt all of the dream worlds and every dream creature contained within them.Development
Lego Dreamzzz was developed by The Lego Group in 2019. Cerim Manovi, creative director, said that the theme explores "what happens when dreams become real, ordinary kids become extraordinary and creativity is a superpower."Dreamzzz is a "big bang" Lego line, which are original themes intended to be produced across multiple years and accompanied by media such as books, video games, or TV series. Dreamzzz was likely inspired by five past "big bang" themes: Hidden Side, Nexo Knights, Vidiyo, Ninjago, and Elves.
Manovi said the theme was conceived to help children deal with bad things in their lives and he wanted the series to "inspire conversation" between children and their parents. He explained, "Because having seen these characters deal successfully with their nightmares, in this fantasy setting, might actually equip to be like, 'Okay, now I'm less afraid of it. Maybe I can face it head on'."
Launch
Lego Dreamzzz theme was launched on 1 August 2023. As part of the marketing campaign, The Lego Group released eleven sets based on the first season of the accompanying TV show, Lego Dreamzzz: Trials of the Dream Chasers. Each set features different dream creatures, buildings and vehicles. Minifigures including Mateo, Izzie, Cooper, Logan and Zoey were released as well. The sets were designed primarily for children with an age rating of 7+ or above.Characters
Dream Chasers
Mateo: A talented artist who has a sidekick named Z-Blob in the dream world. Voiced by Marcos "Macro" Cardenas.Izzie: A comedian and Mateo's younger sister. Voiced by Larissa Dias.Zoey: A new student of Francine Wooley Middle School, a musician and Mrs. Castillo's neighbour. Voiced by Sarah Jeffery.Cooper: Mateo, Izzie and Logan's best friend. Voiced by Mike Taylor.Logan: An athlete and gamer. Voiced by Vincent Tong.Allies
Mr. Oz: A high school science teacher at the Night Bureau. Voiced by Brian Drummond.Mrs. Castillo: An eccentric and wise old lady. Voiced by Maria del Mar.Dream creatures
Z-Blob: Mateo's goo-based creation who can transform into warriors and vehicles in the dream world. Bunchu: Izzie's plushie bunny who can transform into a ferocious beast in the dream world.Zian: Zoey's giant cat-owl hybrid in the dream world.Albert: Mr. Oz's type-A, engineering focused side manifests as a space-faring chimpanzee in the dream world. Voiced by Clay St. Thomas.Villains
The Nightmare King: The main antagonist of the series, the Nightmare King is the evil ruler of the Grim Realm who wants to corrupt all of the dream worlds and every dream creature contained within them. Voiced by Brian Drummond.Night Hunter: Nightmare King's second-in-command who is armed with Shadow Bolt arrows. Voiced by Alessandro Juliani.The Grimspawn: The Nightmare King's army.Construction sets
According to BrickLink, The Lego Group released a total of 41 Lego sets and promotional polybags as part of Lego Dreamzzz theme.Sets
In 2023, eleven sets will be released on 1 August 2023 based on the TV series titled Lego Dreamzzz. The eleven sets include the Crocodile Car, Stable of Dream Creatures, Mr. Oz's Spacebus, Fantastical Tree House and Nightmare Shark Ship. Each of the sets include a 2-in-1 ‘guided creativity’ experience similar to Lego Creator 3-in-1 sets. The instructions split into two parts that allow young builders to choose two different ways to build models. Cerim Manovi described it as a ‘choose your adventure moment’ and stated, "What we want is the kids to see they’re not just supposed to build the perfect model as it is on the box. They’re actually also okay to create something on their own… It’s just a simple tool to take away the fear of the blank canvas." In addition, a promotional polybag set namely Z-Blob and Bunchu Spider Escape was released as well.Television series
Lego Dreamzzz is an animated TV series based on the Lego theme of the same name, produced by Pure Imagination Studios. The series premiered on YouTube, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Sky and ITVX on May 15, 2023 in the United Kingdom. Its first season consists of twenty episodes, with a second season releasing on May 17, 2024, and a third season releasing on Netflix on June 5, 2025.The first two episodes were dedicated to series writer Nathan Shepherd and series animatic editor Karl Laundy, both of whom died during production.
Cast
Main
- Marcos "Macro" Cardenas: Mateo
- Larissa Dias: Izzie
- Mike Taylor: Cooper
- Vincent Tong: Logan
- Sarah Jeffery: Zoey
- Brian Drummond: Mr. Oz
- Nicole Anthony: Astrid
Ninjago
- Michael Adamthwaite: Jay
- Paul Dobson: Master Wu
- Andrew Francis: Cole
- Sam Vincent: Lloyd Garmadon
- Kelly Metzger: Nya
- Brent Miller: Zane
- Vincent Tong: Kai
Villains
- Brian Drummond: Migo/Nightmare King, Nightmare Oz
- Marcos "Macro" Cardenas: MadTeo
- Mike Taylor: Dooper
- Vincent Tong: Bogan, Cake, Cake Monsters
- Sarah Jeffery: Doey
- Nicole Anthony: Bad Astrid
- Brian Dobson: The Brain
- Paul Dobson: DR ZS
- Ian Ronningen: R Node
Minor
- Adam Nurada: Coach Jeffries, Delivery Boy, Construction Worker
- Adam Kirschner: Lance
- Barbara Kottmeier: Jasmin
- Belinda Metz: Old Lady Hologram
- Jesse Moss: Dallas
- Giles Panton: Mr. Sandman, Masked Hero
- Ian Prince: Phil the Manticore
- Laara Sadiq: Cooper’s mom
- Zion Simpson: Jayden
- Tabitha St. Germain: Baby Strick, Ms. Putnam
- Vincent Tong: Child, Cooper’s brother
- Travis Turner: Jan, Emil
- Jennifer Robertson: Maker
- Liza Huget: Unmaker
- Elyse Maloway: Sister Witch
- Kyra Leroux: Miya
- Katrina Reynolds: Hannah
- Ingrid Nilson: Scarlet
- Kathleen Barr: Frida
- Brian Dobson: Hans
- Ian Hanlin: Klaus
Supporting
- Stephen Lobo: José/D-Shock
- Belinda Metz: Strick
- Maryke Hendrikse: Nova
- Vincent Tong: Sneak
- Adam Nurada: Snivel
- Laara Sadiq: Susan
- Alessandro Juliani: Night Hunter/Beau, Excited Kid Peter
- Clay St. Thomas: Albert
- Ian James Corlett: Mr. Hopper, Guitarist
- Maria del Mar: Mrs. Castillo/Lunia
- Larissa Dias: Dallas’s friend, Dizzy
- Brian Dobson: Forgemaster, News Stand Guy, Sinister Trophy
- Brian Drummond: Jim, Speaker System, Radio Voice
- Jennifer Hale: Burrzerker
- Samantha Hum: Max
- Nicole Oliver: Never Witch
- Giles Panton: Claudius/Dream Smasher
- Elana Dunkelman: Dawn/One
- Christian Sloan: Nero/Zero
- Colleen Wheeler: The Undreamt