Merchandise has long been an integral element of the run-up to Hollywood blockbusters as they generate insane amounts of additional revenue. But creating those products is no easy task when it comes to the likes of Marvel and DC which shrouds their latest releases in such intense secrecy. Show Prior to the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home, LEGO revealed the "Spider-Man at the Sanctum Workshop" set, supposedly based on the upcoming movie. The set featured Spider-Man, MJ, Doctor Strange, and Wong, doing battle with a big screen monster. something which obviously wasn't included in the movie itself. LEGOThe basement-inspired set was the only one of the batch to even slightly adapt No Way Home. Another set from the line took inspiration from Spider-Man's fight with Michael Keaton's Vulture from Homecoming but instead donning his inside-out black and gold suit that recently debuted in No Way Home. LEGOOne more entry in No Way Home's LEGO releases drew from Far From Home as it depicted Spider-Man and Nick Fury fighting Mysterio and his drones. Each of these sets drummed up speculation of the villains returning for No Way Home, despite clearly being labeled as inspired by past releases. LEGONow, a LEGO designer has opened up about why the toy manufacturer took such minimal inspiration from No Way Home for its merchandise line. LEGO Designer Explains Spider-Man: No Way Home SecrecySpeaking to MiniSuperHeroesToday, LEGO Designer Mark Stafford explained why the toy manufacturer deceived fans with its Spider-Man: No Way Home sets. Stafford revealed the level of secrecy was "really similar to Endgame" as LEGO was given "almost nothing" to work with as they were eager to prevent leaks:
The designer also noted they weren't allowed to use "any of Spider-Man's regular roster of villains" and were forced to invent one, which led to the creation of this "vague Lovecraftian-like monster" for Doctor Strange's basement: LEGO The LEGO veteran went on to explain how they were sent a "concept of the teens laying around in the basement" with only a slight view of the crypt in the background - which eventually hold Spider-Man's Multiversal villains:
Upon asking for further information, Stafford was sent "60 photos from the set," which was being built at the time, featuring close-ups of lots of details, many of which were never showcased in No Way Home's final cut:
Stafford also shared his belief that the "set designers are doing a great job on Marvel" as the basement was "beautiful" and filled with small details:
After the interviewer jokingly asked to see the photos they were sent of the set, Stafford revealed they are "confidential" and hidden in "LEGO secure stuff:"
The designer ended off by summarizing the limited LEGO coverage came from the fact, as expected, that they got "so little information" to preserve secrets:
Is There More Spider-Man: No Way Home LEGO Coming?The DirectLEGO was placed in an impossible position with Spider-Man: No Way Home, just as it previously was with Avengers: Endgame. The sets released to coincide with the cultimination of the Infinity Saga either avoided the events of the flick altogether, or only vaguely adapted them to keep things spoiler-free. But in the years since Endgame hit theaters, LEGO has begun an Infinity Saga range to adapt the events of past flicks, including more closely revisiting the spoilery Avengers blockbusters. Perhaps something similar may soon be on the cards for the Multiverse Saga that touches more closely on No Way Home. From the three Spider-Man fighting on the Statue of Liberty to Doc Ock's bridge attack, No Way Home leaves LEGO countless opportunities that may be worth revisiting. After all, many LEGO collectors would be elated to add new figures based on the three Spider-Men and their classic villains to their collection. According to one LEGO insider - via Brick Fanatics - the legendary toy manufacturer may be aiming to release more No Way Home sets and even some based on Tobey Maguire's original trilogy in 2022. Granted, that's all just rumors for now, but the thought certainly is exciting. Spider-Man: No Way Home is available now for at-home purchase. Are there going to be more SpiderLEGO Spider-Man sets based on No Way Home and Raimi trilogy rumoured for 2022. New LEGO Spider-Man sets based on No Way Home and Sam Raimi's original trilogy – starring Tobey Maguire – may be on the way in 2022.
What was that Lego piece at the end of No Way Home?The set in question is LEGO's Spider-Man and the Sanctum Workshop set, which went on sale in October 2021, just before No Way Home's release in theaters.
Did No Way Home leak?Speaking with TheWrap, the actor reveals how he reacted to seeing leaked images of the movie online. He says did freak out, but when he asked Sony, they told him that they wouldn't do anything about it and recommended he continued denying his involvement when asked.
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