LEGO Hidden Side Theme

Launch Year: 2019

In 2019, LEGO introduced the Hidden Side theme, which brought a fresh twist to the building experience by combining traditional LEGO Hidden Side sets with a spooky, ghost-hunting narrative. This theme allowed builders to dive into a world filled with haunted locations, mysterious events, and supernatural adventures. The engaging storyline and detailed sets made Hidden Side a unique and captivating addition to the LEGO universe.

LEGO Hidden Side Iconic Sets

LEGO Set – Newbury Haunted High School (2019):

The Newbury Haunted High School (set number 70425) was the flagship set of the LEGO Hidden Side theme, offering a richly detailed and interactive haunted experience. This large set featured a two-sided design: a normal high school and a haunted alternate version revealed through interactive play features and the Hidden Side app. The school included hidden rooms, secret passages, moving furniture, ghostly apparitions, and a host of spooky surprises. Minifigures of students, teachers, and ghost hunters, along with the dog figure Spencer, enhanced the immersive play and allowed builders to engage with the augmented reality features of the Hidden Side app, uncovering hidden ghosts and solving mysteries within the school.

LEGO Set – Shrimp Shack Attack (2019):

The Shrimp Shack Attack (set number 70422) brought the Hidden Side theme to the coast, adding a nautical twist to the ghost-hunting adventures. This charming seafood restaurant transformed into a haunted eatery, complete with ghostly apparitions, hidden secrets, and spooky surprises like a possessed sign and a ghostly chef. The set included minifigures of restaurant staff, ghost hunters Parker and Jack, and a ghostly pirate captain, along with a small, haunted shrimp boat. The combination of everyday setting and supernatural elements created a unique and engaging play experience.

LEGO Set – Wrecked Shrimp Boat (2019):

The Wrecked Shrimp Boat (set number 70419) extended the Hidden Side experience onto the water. This dilapidated shrimp boat was infested with ghosts and hidden secrets, offering a different environment for ghost-hunting adventures. The boat featured interactive elements, such as a hidden cannon and a ghostly figurehead, and could be explored using the Hidden Side app to reveal more supernatural surprises. Minifigures of ghost hunters and a ghostly captain, along with details like fishing nets and crab pots, added to the storytelling potential and the immersive, spooky atmosphere.

LEGO Set – Paranormal Intercept Bus 3000 (2019):

This set (70423) provided a mobile ghost-hunting headquarters for Jack, Parker, and J.B.. The Paranormal Intercept Bus 3000 featured a laboratory area, a detachable drone, and a pull-out command center, along with interactive elements that worked with the Hidden Side app. Its mobile nature allowed for ghost-hunting adventures in various locations.

LEGO Set – Graveyard Mystery (2019):

This set (70420) offered a smaller, more accessible entry point to the Hidden Side theme. The Graveyard Mystery set included a graveyard scene with interactive elements like a hidden skeleton and a moving tree, along with minifigures of Jack and Parker. It provided a compact and engaging playset for ghost-hunting adventures.

Why Hidden Side Stands Out

LEGO Hidden Side was more than just a building experience; it was an adventure into the supernatural. The LEGO Hidden Side theme’s rich narrative and detailed sets provided endless opportunities for imaginative play and storytelling. Builders could team up with friends to hunt ghosts, solve mysteries, and explore the hidden side of Newbury.

The combination of traditional LEGO building and a captivating ghost-hunting storyline made Hidden Side a groundbreaking theme that continues to inspire creativity and innovation. For fans of ghost stories, mysteries, and interactive play, LEGO Hidden Side remains a beloved theme that pushed the boundaries of what LEGO sets could offer. Each set was a portal to a world of supernatural adventure, where builders could create their own ghost-hunting tales and uncover the secrets lurking in the shadows.