The LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theme was based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise that ran from 2012 to 2014 and included sets based on both the animated series from Nickelodeon and the 2014 movie. The theme was discontinued when rival Mega Bloks received the license for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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.