LEGO 2014 / HERO Factory / Invasion From Below Sets

LEGO Hero Factory's Invasion From Below, released in 2014, marked the final chapter of the Hero Factory series. In this storyline, the heroes confront subterranean creatures emerging from beneath Antropolis City. To combat these new threats, the heroes pilot advanced Battle Machines, introducing a fresh play dynamic to the series. The Invasion From Below theme was accompanied by a range of LEGO sets, each featuring unique Battle Machines and creatures, allowing fans to recreate the underground battles.

2014 LEGO Sets

2014 brought The LEGO Movie to theaters, propelling LEGO to unprecedented mainstream success and spawning its own theme. LEGO Star Wars celebrated 15 years, while Ninjago—originally planned for retirement—was extended following strong sales and a hit TV series. The first minifigure-scale Minecraft sets appeared, and LEGO The Simpsons launched with The Simpsons House and a dedicated minifigure series. Other additions included LEGO Juniors and the digital-physical LEGO Fusion, while a fan-designed Ghostbusters Ecto-1 commemorated the film’s 30th anniversary. Galaxy Squad, The Lone Ranger, and The Lord of the Rings ended during this period.