The LEGO DC Super Hero Girls collection was based on the superhero action figure franchise and web series created by Warner Bros. The premise of the show and LEGO collection was based on Super Hero High School where well-known DC heroes attend challenging classes and deal with all the awkwardness of growing up with the added stress of having unique superpowers.
The LEGO collection is based on characters and concepts from the DC Comics animated series but aimed at young girls. In addition to sets, there have been two LEGO animated specials including LEGO DC Super Hero Girls Brain Drain and LEGO DC Super Hero Girls Super-Villain High.