LEGO 2012 / Ninjago / Rise of the Snakes Sets

The theme Rise of the Snakes contained sets based on the first season of Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu which was preceded by the pilot episodes wave. Sets focused on the four original ninja, against Pythor and the Serpentine villainous faction. Rise of the Snakes sets were released in two waves and depicted ninja vehicles and Serpentine vehicles, along with builds often depicting shrines. The second wave included the addition of translucent spinners, translucent vipers, the NRG ninja, and the Green Ninja.

2012 LEGO Sets

2012 was a very important year for LEGO license themes, namely, the contract with Lucasfilm was renewed to extend Star Wars sets until at least 2022. The LEGO Group also celebrated its 80th anniversary in August of that year. 2012 also marked the year for one of the largest number of new and important themes being released which included The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, Marvel Super Heroes, DC Super Heroes, Monster Fighters, Friends and LEGO Friends. With the introduction of all these new themes LEGO did discontinue a number of beloved themes in 2012 which included Alien Conquest, Atlantis, Pharaoh's Quest, Kingdoms and Harry Potter which did make a return six-years later, thankfully.