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THE LEGO GROUP UNVEILS “SAN DIEGO LEGO®-CON” AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2025

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THE LEGO GROUP UNVEILS “SAN DIEGO LEGO®-CON” AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2025


Booth #2829 gives Comic-Con attendees a brick-built celebration of fandom, creativity and pop culture, alongside multiple new product reveals, from July 24 through July 27

SAN DIEGO, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The LEGO Group is bringing the ultimate fandom experience to San Diego Comic-Con 2025 with “San Diego LEGO®-Con,” a tribute to all things fandom and Comic-Con, rebuilt through the playful lens of the LEGO brand. The centerpiece of this year’s booth is a stunning diorama recreation of the San Diego Convention Center itself, made entirely from LEGO bricks!

Caption: The LEGO Group’s “San Diego LEGO®-Con” booth features a brick-built recreation of the San Diego Convention Center at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 in San Diego, California, Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The booth’s centerpiece diorama, made with hundreds of thousands of LEGO bricks, celebrates Comic-Con’s 54+ year history and serves as the brand’s tribute to fandom culture. Attendees can explore new product reveals across beloved franchises and participate in hands-on building activities.

At “San Diego LEGO-Con,” visitors will discover product reveals across beloved franchises, celebrity appearances, hands-on building activities, in-booth signings and exclusive swag and giveaway items, all packaged up in a convention-inspired booth design that pays homage to Comic-Con’s unique style. Attendees can celebrate the enduring cultural relevance of Comic-Con through the imaginative lens of the LEGO brand from Thursday, July 24 to Sunday, July 27 at booth #2829 in Hall H.

“This year at San Diego Comic-Con, we wanted to celebrate this incredible convention and its fans in a way that’s never been done before,” said Beth McKenna, Head of U.S. Marketing at the LEGO Group. “San Diego Comic-Con embodies the spirit of play and imagination through fandom. ‘San Diego LEGO-Con’ is our love letter to SDCC as a cornerstone of fandom culture, having exhibited here since 2003. Ultimately, we believe that booth visitors will be able to see themselves and their experiences reflected in the diorama, all while experiencing everything else our brand has to offer at SDCC 2025.”

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Explore “San Diego LEGO®-Con” at SDCC

At “San Diego LEGO-Con,” attendees are invited to explore a one-of-a-kind, con-within-a-con experience with a booth design that captures the distinctive aesthetic of Comic-Con. Specially designed banners and custom life-sized LEGO builds give attendees an immersive backdrop for memorable photo opportunities. Features of the booth include:

  • An awe-inspiring SDCC diorama centerpiece featuring the San Diego Convention Center recreated entirely in LEGO® bricks. Made with over 200,000 brick elements and crafted over the course of more than 1,500 hours, the diorama celebrates Comic-Con’s 54+ year history and unique culture. Guests are invited to discover the iconic Comic-Con moments and hidden LEGO easter eggs woven throughout. From major annual events to nods to Comic-Con lore and callbacks to past LEGO booths, eagle-eyed fans will discover surprises and be able to see themselves and their experiences reflected in the build.

  • A build-your-own booth experience where guests are invited to build their own creative exhibitor “booths” out of LEGO bricks. At the end of each day, the builds may be added to blank spots on the San Diego Convention Center diorama.

  • An EXCLUSIVE “San Diego LEGO-Con” guidebook packed with custom LEGO content is available at the front desk for anyone who visits the booth.

  • A “LEGO Side Quest” Mobile Scavenger Hunt across the convention show floor invites attendees to complete photo-based tasks and fun riddles. Each day,

  • one lucky participant will win the daily grand prize, with an additional 20 randomly selected participants, who complete these tasks, scoring a premium swag pack featuring exclusive LEGO® product.

  • Product displays featuring new sets from popular franchises, including never-before-seen releases that celebrate beloved worlds, inviting enthusiasts to build on their passions for their favorite fandoms.

Unlock Your Inner Retro Gamer with the NEW LEGO Game Boy™

Making its global debut, the highly anticipated LEGO Game Boy (72046) brings a true icon to brick form for adult collectors. At a scale of near 1:1, this 421-piece collectible replica of the original Nintendo® Game Boy handheld game system is a testament to a classic era in gaming. The set design features the Game Pak slot and comes with interchangeable, brick-built The Legend of Zelda™: Link’s Awakening and Super Mario Land™ Game Boy Game Paks. Fans will also have the option to display their LEGO Game Boy model with a choice of screens; the classic Nintendo start screen or one from either of the interchangeable Game Paks. The nostalgic set, available for pre-order, offers fans the opportunity to build, display and relive their favorite gaming memories through LEGO bricks.

Defy Gravity with NEW LEGO Wicked sets

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Comic-Con is where special moments are created and this year, the LEGO Group and Universal Products & Experiences are unveiling six new LEGO Wicked sets inspired by Universal Pictures’ upcoming film, Wicked: For Good, in theaters November 21. Builders can look forward to more imaginative role-play and fun brick-building as they relive unforgettable moments from the film.

Newly revealed LEGO Wicked sets (available September 1) include:

Spread Your Wings with a NEW LEGO DC Batman™ Set

Step inside Arkham Asylum™ with the detailed LEGO DC Batman Arkham Asylum (76300) set. A collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, this 2,953-piece superhero collectible for adult enthusiasts is packed with recognizable features and thrilling surprises. The set comes with 16 minifigures, including iconic DC Super-Villains The Riddler™, Poison Ivy™, Harley Quinn™, Bane™, The Joker™, The Penguin™, Killer Croc™ and more.  Unveiled for the first time at SDCC and available for pre-order at reveal, this set bridges the gap between comics and buildable creativity and perfectly captures the dark, complex storytelling that Comic-Con fans love about the world of Batman.

Travel to the Upside Down with NEW Stranger Things LEGO BrickHeadz™

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Everyone’s favorite Demogorgon-battling best friends come to life through the new Stranger Things LEGO BrickHeadz: Mike, Dustin, Lucas and Will Figures (40801). This 542-piece collectible features the beloved Stranger Things characters Mike Wheeler, Dustin Henderson, Lucas Sinclair and Will Byers. As the popular Netflix series nears its epic fifth and final season, these detailed characters deliver a nostalgic building adventure driven by storytelling and are fun to build, play with and put on display.  This set will be available for pre-order on LEGO.com starting July 23.

Beyond the Booth: Panels and More

The “San Diego LEGO-Con” experience extends beyond the booth with buzzworthy panels and special programming:

  • The LEGO NINJAGO® Adventure Continues panel (Thursday, July 24, 2:15-3:15 p.m. PT) offers fans insider access to the continuing NINJAGO saga.

  • The LEGO Masters: Back Behind the Brick panel (Friday, July 25, 4:30-5:30 p.m. PT) provides behind-the-scenes insights into the popular competition series.

  • Meet Ashley Eckstein & Dan Hernandez from LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy (Friday, July 25, 4:00-5:00 p.m. PT), as the two host a special in-booth meet and greet!

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All products on display at the show, including first time reveals, can also be found at LEGO.com/san-diego-comic-con. For more information on the LEGO Group activities at San Diego Comic-Con, contact press@america.lego.com.

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Notes to Editor 
About the LEGO Group

The LEGO Group’s mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play. The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine.

The LEGO Group was founded in Billund, Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, its name derived from the two Danish words Leg Godt, which mean “Play Well”.

Today, the LEGO Group remains a family-owned company headquartered in Billund. Its products are now sold in more than 130 countries worldwide. For more information: www.LEGO.com.

Fans can visit lego.com for more information on LEGO products.

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Product Information

LEGO® DC Batman™ Arkham Asylum™ (76300)

  • Age Grade: 18+

  • MSRP: $299.99

  • Piece Count: 2953

  • Global Launch Date: Sept. 12, 2025 (Sept. 9 Early Access for LEGO® Insiders)

  • Description: Step inside Arkham Asylum™ with this highly detailed 2,953-piece model. Measuring over 12.5 in. (32 cm) high, the legendary institution is packed to the rooftop with recognizable features and thrilling surprises. The set comes with 16 minifigures, including DC’s most iconic villains and added treats such as an inmate delivery van, opening prison cells and 65 stickers referencing Batman™ lore.

LEGO® Game Boy™ (72046)

  • Age Grade: 18+

  • MSRP: $59.99

  • Piece Count: 421

  • Global Launch Date: Oct. 1, 2025

  • Description: To celebrate a revolutionary time in video game history, the LEGO Group is bringing a true icon to brick form, the original Game Boy™ system from Nintendo®. At a scale of near 1:1, the LEGO Game Boy model building kit is a testament to a classic era in gaming and with authentic details and much-loved features is a nostalgic throwback to the classic system. This collectible 421-piece brick-built replica of the original Game Boy handheld game system comes with all the memorable features, the +Control Pad, A and B Buttons, and SELECT and START, alongside other iconic Game Boy details, such as the contrast adjustment and volume dial.

LEGO® BrickHeadz™: Mike, Dustin, Lucas and Will Figures (40801) 

  • Age Grade: 10+

  • MSRP: $39.99

  • Piece Count: 542

  • Global Launch Date: Oct. 1, 2025

  • Transport yourself to the Upside Down with a LEGO® BrickHeadz™ collectible featuring Netflix’s Stranger Things characters, Mike Wheeler, Dustin Henderson, Lucas Sinclair and Will Byers. Standing on sturdy baseplates, these authentically detailed characters are fun to build, play with and put on display. They also look great alongside other buildable figures from the LEGO BrickHeadz range (sold separately).

LEGO® Wicked Emerald City Wall Art (75685)

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  • Age Grade: 18+

  • MSRP: $159.99

  • Piece Count: 1518

  • Global Launch Date: Sept. 1, 2025

  • Bring the magic of the world of Wicked to your home with this colorful wall art. Use the bricks to create a colorful artwork full of movie moments that’s a rewarding treat for yourself, or a gift for any Wicked fan. Build with friends or family and enjoy social time with loved ones as you create this eye-catching display, which can be wall-hung or placed on a shelf.

LEGO® Wicked Elphaba’s Retreat (75687)

  • Age Grade: 7+

  • MSRP: 27.99

  • Piece Count: 228

  • Global Launch Date: Sept. 1, 2025

  • Step inside Elphaba’s magical woodland retreat. Hold the candle as she studies her map. Make plans with her and Fiyero round the fireplace and work out how to thwart The Wizard. Study the Grimmerie and escape from her enemies. Make friends with the rabbits, feed them a carrot and relax with nature in the beautiful woodland hideaway.

LEGO® Wicked Glinda’s Wedding Day (75688)

  • Age Grade: 8+

  • MSRP: $39.99

  • Piece Count: 476

  • Global Launch Date: Sept. 1, 2025

  • Take your front row seat for Glinda’s big moment. She looks stunning in her tiara and gown, ready to marry Fiyero. Part the butterflies to reveal the wedding scene. But something is wrong! Use the animal figures to play out how Glinda’s wedding joy suddenly changes. When the play is over, close the butterflies to make a super cool display.

LEGO® Wicked Emerald City & Kiamo Ko Castle (75689)

  • Age Grade: 9+

  • MSRP: $79.99

  • Piece Count: 860

  • Global Launch Date: Sept. 1, 2025

  • Join Elphaba and Glinda for the dramatic final scene of the Wicked: For Good movie. Build the detailed Emerald City and Kiamo Ko Castle and act out how the story ends for these two iconic characters. Explore the buildings’ secret compartments and uncover familiar details from the film. Read the Grimmerie with Glinda and use it as a force for good. Help Elphaba disappear and follow her destiny.

LEGO® Wicked Glinda & Elphaba Visit Munchkinland (75690)

  • Age Grade: 9+

  • MSRP: $69.99

  • Piece Count: 744

  • Global Launch Date: Sept. 1, 2025

  • Welcome to Munchkinland. Join in the celebrations as Glinda announces her engagement to Fiyero. Press the pedal to surround her in her bubble and let her fly above Munchkinland. On the other side of town, catch up with Elphaba, who has flown to Boq’s family cottage on her broomstick. Explore his home, from his cozy bedroom to the cute kitchen and recreate magical scenes from Wicked: For Good.

LEGO® BrickHeadz™ Wicked Elphaba & Glinda Figures (40794)

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  • Age Grade: 10+

  • MSRP: $19.99

  • Piece Count: 325

  • Global Launch Date: Sept. 1, 2025

  • Join Elphaba and Glinda for magical adventures and creative fun as you conjure up spellbinding scenes from Wicked with this authentically detailed pair of collectible LEGO® BrickHeadz™ figures. This buildable toy looks great displayed alongside other BrickHeadz characters (sold separately). You can even combine elements to create hybrid characters of your own.

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On Thursday, the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County recorded its largest increase since Sept. 28, 2023, rising 8.7 cents to $4.894, its highest amount since Nov. 13.

The average price has increased 15 consecutive days, rising 28.7 cents, including 7 cents on Wednesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It is 22.4 cents more than one week ago, 38.6 cents higher than one month ago and 14.5 cents greater than one year ago.

The average price has dropped $1.541 since rising to a record $6.435 on Oct. 5, 2022.

“Gas prices are rising primarily due to a recent surge in crude oil following strikes on Iran by the U.S. and Israel,” Kandace Redd, the Automobile Club of Southern California’s senior public affairs specialist, told City News Service. “Any conflict with Iran can send oil prices higher, as Iran is a major oil producer and about a fifth of the oil consumed globally travels through the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman.

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“Gas prices are increasing because of seasonal factors too. Refineries are beginning the switch to more expensive summer-blend fuel, and demand is picking up as we head into the spring break season with more people on the road.”

The national average price rose 5.3 cents to $3.251, its highest amount since Sept. 11, 2024. It has risen five consecutive days, increasing 26.9 cents, including 8.9 cents on Wednesday.

The national average price is 26.8 cents more than one week ago, 36 cents higher than one month ago and 14.4 cents greater than one year ago. It has dropped $1.765 since rising to a record $5.016 on June 14, 2022.



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UNLV Rebels (16-14, 11-8 MWC) at San Diego State Aztecs (19-10, 13-6 MWC)

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BOTTOM LINE: UNLV faces San Diego State after Kimani Hamilton scored 24 points in UNLV’s 92-65 victory over the Utah State Aggies.

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The Aztecs have gone 13-2 in home games. San Diego State is eighth in the MWC with 9.0 offensive rebounds per game led by Miles Heide averaging 2.0.

The Rebels have gone 11-8 against MWC opponents. UNLV ranks eighth in the MWC shooting 34.4% from 3-point range.

San Diego State averages 79.1 points per game, 0.6 more points than the 78.5 UNLV gives up. UNLV averages 7.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.9 fewer made shots on average than the 9.1 per game San Diego State allows.

The teams play for the second time in conference play this season. San Diego State won the last meeting 82-71 on Jan. 24. Miles Byrd scored 23 points points to help lead the Aztecs to the win.

TOP PERFORMERS: Reese Dixon-Waters is shooting 35.9% from beyond the arc with 1.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Aztecs, while averaging 13 points. Byrd is averaging 10.2 points and 5.1 rebounds over the past 10 games.

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Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn is shooting 50.9% and averaging 20.6 points for the Rebels. Hamilton is averaging 1.4 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Aztecs: 5-5, averaging 74.9 points, 28.9 rebounds, 13.7 assists, 6.9 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.0 points per game.

Rebels: 6-4, averaging 84.1 points, 32.3 rebounds, 14.7 assists, 6.4 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 50.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.8 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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SAN DIEGO (CNS) – Military bases in San Diego County and nationwide have increased security measures due to last weekend’s U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, prompting traffic delays near base entrances, enhanced ID checks and access restrictions.

The Naval Air Station North Island on Coronado ports three aircraft carriers, including the San Diego-based USS Abraham Lincoln, which led some of the first-wave attacks on Saturday.

Naval Base Coronado warned motorists of possible traffic delays at all base entry points due to the increased security measures.

Targets included Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command and control facilities, Iranian air defense capabilities, missile and drone launch sites and military airfields.

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The U.S. operation, dubbed “Epic Fury,” and Israeli operation, “Raging Lion,” began striking targets at 1:15 a.m. Eastern Time Saturday.

As of Tuesday, at least six U.S. service members had been killed in action.

The strikes also killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei, who had been Iran’s supreme leader since 1989, making him the longest-serving head of state in the Middle East.

Iran’s offensive forces claimed to have struck USS Abraham Lincoln with ballistic missiles, but according to an X post from U.S central Command, “The Lincoln was not hit. The missiles launched didn’t even come close. The Lincoln continues to launch aircraft in support of CENTCOM’s relentless campaign to defend the American people by eliminating threats from the Iranian regime.”

Those with concerns regarding the heightened security can contact San Diego County’s Office of Emergency Services at 858-565-3490 or oes@sdcounty.ca.gov.

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