The Agents theme was introduced in 2008 and later re-branded as Agents 2.0 in 2009. The story line and sets where 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
In 2009, LEGO Star Wars celebrated its 10th Anniversary with the release of its 10th Anniversary sets. But even more important, LEGO celebrated its 50th anniversary of the LEGO Brick. A number of new themes were first introduced including BIONICLE Glatorian, Space Police III, Power Miners, Agents 2.0 and LEGO Pirates was re-introduced. Some themes that were retired in 2009 by LEGO included Mars Mission, the original and highly collectable Batman sets. Exo-Force and Belville where also discontinued in 2009.