The Agents theme was introduced in 2008 and later re-branded as Agents 2.0 in 2009. The story line and sets were based on an elite team of secret agents using high-powered technology to thwart the plans of an international crime syndicate led by Dr. Inferno. The Agents theme was inspired by James Bond as well as action-packed spy movies. Each Agent set featured a short comic strip on the box showing the background to that set's action.
2009 LEGO Sets
2009 celebrated the 10th anniversary of LEGO Star Wars and the 50th anniversary of the LEGO brick. New themes included Space Police III, Power Miners, and a revival of Pirates, while Agents 2.0 continued the high-tech spy concept. LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 refined its robotics platform with enhanced sensors and programmability. The year also saw the conclusion of the original Batman line, Exo-Force, Mars Mission, and Belville, as LEGO phased out older themes in favor of new directions.