Parts review: January 2025 LEGO® DREAMZzz™ sets

January 2025 brings a new wave of LEGO® DREAMZzz™ sets, a theme that is known to often supply new moulds and printed and recoloured parts. With 7 sets in this wave ranging from a poly paper-based bag set with 53 parts to the largest set with 1006 parts,  there's plenty of new element-spotting to get on with.

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Page contents

1. New moulds
2. New prints
3. Recolours
4. Minifigures
5. In summary

30698 Cooper's Flying Controller Mini Build

• Release date: 1 January 2025
• Pieces: 53
• Price: unknown; not yet listed on LEGO.com.

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71487 Z-Blob's Robot and Vehicle Adventures

• Release date: 1 January 2025
• Pieces: 121
• Price: US$9.99/ £8.99/ 9.99€/ AU$14.99

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71488  Bunchu's Creative Animal Adventures

• Release date: 1 January 2025
• Pieces: 143
• Price: US$9.99/ £8.99/ 9.99€/ AU$14.99

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71489 Cooper's Gaming Controller Jet

• Release date: 1 January 2025
• Pieces: 266
• Price: US$19.99/ £17.99/ 19.99€/ AU$29.99

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71490 Izzie and Bunchurro the Gaming Bunny

• Release date: 1 January 2025
• Pieces: 252
• Price: US$19.99/ £17.99/ 19.99€/ AU$29.99

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71491 Mateo with the Z-Blob Action Race Car

• Release date: 1 January 2025
• Pieces: 485
• Price: US$49.99/ £44.99/ 49.99€/ AU$69.99

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71497 Cooper's Tiger Mech & Zero's Hot Rod Car

• Release date: 1 January 2025
• Pieces: 1006
• Price: US$99.99/ £89.99/ 99.99€/ AU$149.99

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New moulds

Exhaust smoke with bar ends (6958)

• Exhaust smoke with bar ends in Trans-Dark Blue (6530956 | 6958) in sets 71489, 71490, 30698, 71497.
• Exhaust smoke with bar ends in Trans-Bright Green (6510438 | 6958) in set 71491.

The exhaust smoke element has 3.18mm bars on each end with an overall length of 7 modules and nearly 4 modules across. When attaching by both of the bars, the connection is a half-module short in length, requiring a jumper plate to achieve the connection – note the 2x2 jumper I used at the top.

 

This is a large 'cloudy puff' piece, as you can see when compared with some of the other elements that fit into this category:

From left to right we have: 

• Flame / Vapor Trail 3 x 14 with Axle Hole (1995), 
• the new Exhaust Smoke with bar ends (6958) in both colours, 
• Cloud / Dust with bar (68547), 
• Plate Special 3 x 5 Cloud with 3 Centre Studs (35470), 
• Wave / Flame with Clip (80519) and 
• Smoke / Bubbles with Anti-Stud (5533). 

If you haven't read Kev's exploration of the smoke/bubbles element, then you are in for a treat.

Although the new exhaust smoke elements are used in a few of the LEGO DreamZzz sets, their role is summarised nicely by their use in set 30698 Cooper's Flying Controller Mini Build.

Frilled Dome Z-Blob

Frilled Dome with eye print in trans-bright green (6523330) appears in 3 sets: 71487, 71491, 71497. I've categorised this as a new mould, but note that it also appears in white (6525849) in 10342 Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet and Eero discussed this new piece in his review.

The new frilled dome joins the various iterations of Z-Blob, not forgetting the Dreamling-sized Z-Blob who is not in the photo above. There is a Z-Blob print of the Bionicle Barraki Eye in trans-bright green (6508924) but sadly I did not have one on hand. On the far right, Round 1 x 1 x 2/3 Light Bulb Cover (4770) is a retired element that is shown here in trans-green.

The great thing about the new Z-Blob is that they can be accessorised thanks to the 1.5mm pin hole at the top. Now he is ready for a day at Ascot, a Princess Party or the Z-Blob Christmas night out!

I'm not sure how Z-Blob feels about this but he also makes a nice flower, albeit in a slightly odd colour. This is the way the new mould is used in 10342 Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet, as Eero discussed in his 10342 review. 

Flexible cable with 3.18mm ends (6955)

There's yet another flexible cable in town, adding to quite a large variety of vines, cables, tails, ropes and whips throughout the LEGO catalogue of elements.

• Cable, Curved Flexible with Bars on Each End, in: 
• Magenta (6527625) in 71490,  71491 
• Dark Azure (6510358 | 6955) in 71489, 71497

The cable is interesting as, although it is flexible, it is also robust enough to hold some weight and resist flexing. The main section is also about 3.18mm, as you can see from the minifigure hand and the clip connected in position.

In its relaxed state, the cable connects across 8 modules with one end set at about 45° to the other end.

 

The cables are flexible but want to return to their original position if not held in place, similar to other flexible elements like the classic whip or the vine we first saw in LEGO® Avatar sets back in 2022. They can be manipulated into positions but they don't particularly enjoy the forced bending!

Here are the new cables in position amongst other flexible elements. The most similar is the aforementioned Vine with Bar and Bar Hole shown above in bright light blue (6388510 | 1578), but this new element has bilateral bar ends and is thicker.

Cyber Brain

One 'Cyber Brain' brick, dual-moulded in trans-dark pink and white (6512375) appears in sets 71489, 71491, 71497. Used as an abdomen of the Cyber Brain Spiders, it's unquestionably a specialised shape, but upon further exploration it fits into LEGO® System better than it first appears.  

In terms of geometry, the element is 2 bricks high and the base has a 2x2 portion as the main attachment point, with a 1x2 rounded cutout that sits one plate higher at one end. However, the recessed studs extending from the other end widen the overall element length to 3.5 modules. 

Note that the side studs line up with the grid, while the stud on top is offset by half a module.

The white covering projects the side-studs out by half a plate, just like a bracket does. This makes the overall element width slightly wider than 2 modules.

They sit at the same height as the stud on SNOT bricks such as this 1x1 brick with one side stud.

The curve of the brain matches the 2-module radius of parts such as Arch 1 x 6 x 2 (15254) although there's a section missing at one end.

It's not easy to see in trans-dark pink, but the tube within the 2x2 portion is actually an axle hole, which adds another secure attachment point. This allows options such as a 2L axle or the 2L bar with stop shown above to connect two brains together.

Uniting two cyber brains does create a rather comical, huge brain... perhaps the potential for some alien MOCs here?

Plushie (6330)

The Plushie comes in set 71488 exclusively in medium lavender with a new print (6523334 | 6330), but the mould is not exclusive to LEGO DreamZzz. 

The Plushie is the same height as the Egg (24946) but is obviously a wider element, with little arms and an indented anti-stud on the base to give the impression of feet.

The plushie mould appears in the latest LEGO® Minifigures with the Plush Toy Collector, 71048 Series 27 due for release 1 January 2025. One more plushie variant has been discussed by Toby in his analysis of all the new-for-January 2025 LEGO® Friends parts.

Corner brick curved 2 x 2 x 1 with curved top (5846)

• 4x Corner Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 1 with Curved Top in White (6519991 | 5846)
• 4x Corner Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 1 with Curved Top  in Dark Azure (6529613 | 5846)

Both of these colours of the new mould come in set 71490.

The new Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 1 with Curved Top is basically Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top - Corner (67810) with its bottommost plate layer removed. Eero discussed the new Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 with Curved Top (5841) in his review of 10344 Lucky Bamboo and this mould follows the same pattern.

Its curve aligns with similar elements such as Curved Slope 1 x 2 x 1 (37352)  and Slope, Curved 3 x 2 with 4 Studs (6215). It makes sense to have this corner version to match the new Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 with Curved Top (5841), adding weight to the theory that these will replace the previous moulds over time.

Round 3 x 6 Half Circle (6957)

• Curved Slope Round 3 x 6 Half Circle with print in Medium Lavender (6523347 | 6957) in 71490

This curved slope is a new mould that has the same footprint as Round Half Plate 3 x 6 with 1 x 2 Cutout (18646).  The mould is POOP, in that it is the equivalent to the adjacent placement of 2 Brick Round Corner, Curved 3 x 3 x 1 Quarter Circle (76797), an element we first looked at back in 2021.  Presumably the single mould is required as a semicircle to allow printing of the face without any disruption.

Helmet with crest (6889)

• Helmet with White Crest in Flat Silver (6528261 | 6889) in 71490, 71497
• Helmet with Trans-Red Crest in White (6509654 | 6889) in 71497

The dual-moulded white pattern on these beautiful new minifigure/Dreamling parts echoes the design of the Cyber Brain. The crest resembles a mohawk and also a curved blade, and is decorated with square bumps and square holes to add to the techno feel of the design.

A picture of the figures wearing them is included later in this article.

Neckwear armour

• Neckwear in Trans-Red (6532230) 

This new shoulder piece is worn by Zero in set 71497.

New prints

The first two prints are exclusive to set 71488 and can be categorised as cute or terrifying, depending on your perspective of a massive bunny that can turn into an elephant, snail, shark, crab, bird, baby bird, whale, turtle, giraffe, cat, teddy bear, squirr...[trails off] 

• 1x Tile Round 3 x 3 with print in Dark Azure (6523333) in 71488
• 2x Tile Round 1 x 1 with print in Dark Pink (6528074)  in 71488

• Tile 1 x 2 with Groove with print in Trans-Red (6523340)  in 71489, 71491, 71497

• 1x Slope Curved 4 x 5 x 1 2/3 with Facial Sculpture with print in Black (6523365) in 71497
• 1x Large Figure Shoulder Cover, Armor, Round, Smooth with Bar with print in White (6523364) in 71497

Recolours

There are no new recolours in 30698, 71487 or 71488. There are some rarer elements, but we can look at those when the sets are reviewed.

Cooper's Gaming Controller Jet

• 4x Wedge Plate 4 Stud 45° Angle Plate in Red (6519440 | 15706)
• 2x Wedge Curved 4 x 8 No Top Studs in Red (6468176 | 5382) does exist with print in red

• 12x Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted in Dark Azure (6439745 | 99207)
• 2x Brick Special 1 x 2 Rounded with Center Bars in Medium Azure (6525399 | 77808) in 71489, 71491, 71497

• 2x Flag 2 x 2 Trapezoid with Clips in Neon Yellow (6527224 | 80324)  in 71489, 71491, 71497
• 1x Slope Curved 4 x 3 with 3 Layers in Neon Yellow (6527704 | 66955)
• 2x Brick Curved 10 x 1 in Neon Yellow (6527706 | 13731)

Izzie and Bunchurro the Gaming Bunny

• 4x Slope Curved 2 x 1 Inverted in Medium Azure (6529615 | 24201)
• 2x Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side in Dark Azure (6523387 | 11211) in 71490, 71491
• 2x Tile Round 3 x 3 in Dark Azure (6529284 | 67095)
• 1x Weapon Sword, Blade with Bar, Double Edge in Satin Trans-Light Blue (6530803 | 23860)

• 2x Brick Round 2 x 2 D. Tube with 45° Elbow and Axle Holes in Medium Lavender (6529611 | 5489). This is the newer, longer version of the earlier versions that Zach discussed in his analysis of changes to maxaroni.
• 2x Slope Curved 4 x 1 in Medium Lavender (6529614 | 11153).

• 4x Wheel 18 x 8 with Fake Bolts and Deep Spokes with Inner Ring in Neon Yellow (6529084 | 13971) in 71490, 71497
• 2x Brick Special 1 x 2 Rounded with Center Bars in Yellow (6529612 | 77808) in 71490, 71497

Mateo and the Z-Blob Action Race Car

• 4x Tyre 43.2 x 22 ZR in Trans-Bright Green (6516975 | 44309)
• 8x Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] in Trans-Bright Green (6530510 | 11477)
• 2x Brick Special 1 x 2 Rounded with Center Bars in Lime (6533506 | 77808)

Seeing wheels in a transparent – or at least translucent – colour is certainly a thrill, but as it happens, there has been one instance in the past. The two basketball sets from 2003, 3432 NBA Challenge and 3433 NBA Ultimate Arenaire, included Tire 17.5mm D. x 6mm with Shallow Staggered Treads (4213870 | 42611) in the colour Milky White, which The LEGO Group refer to as Colour ID 20 Transparent White, or "Nature" because it comprises of uncoloured ABS plastic.

• 3x Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side in Dark Azure (6523387 | 11211)
• 2x Brick Special 1 x 2 Rounded with Center Bars in Medium Azure (6525399 | 77808)
• 1x Minifig Neckwear Scuba Breathing Regulator in Dark Purple (6531805 | 24135)

• 4x Wheel 30.4 x 20 without Pinholes, with Reinforced Rim in Neon Yellow (6533006 | 56145)
• 3x Plate 1 x 6 in Neon Yellow (6525159 | 3666)
• 4x Wheel 18 x 8 with Fake Bolts and Deep Spokes with Inner Ring in Neon Yellow (6529084 | 13971) in 71490, 71497
• 4x Tile 2 x 2 Curved, Macaroni in Neon Yellow (6527654 | 27925)
• 1x Game Controller / Weapon Hilt with Black Buttons in Neon Yellow (6533752)
• 6x Flag 2 x 2 Trapezoid with Flared Area between Clips in Neon Yellow (6527224 | 80324)

Cooper's Tiger Mech & Zero's Hot Rod Car

• 10x Brick Special 1 x 2 Rounded with Center Bars in Medium Azure (6525399 | 77808) in 71489,  71491, 71497
• 1x Windscreen 2 x 4 Half Dome in Trans-Dark Pink (6545481 | 81911)

• 3x Brick Special 1 x 2 Rounded with Center Bars in Olive Green (6533506 | 77808)
• 3x Brick Special 1 x 2 Rounded with Center Bars in Yellow (6529612 | 77808) in 71490, 71497

• 4x Flag 2 x 2 Trapezoid with Flared Area between Clips in Neon Yellow (6527224 | 80324) in 71489, 71491, 71497
• 4x Wheel 30.4 x 20 without Pinholes, with Reinforced Rim in Neon Yellow (6533006 | 56145) in 71491, 71497
• 4x Wheel 18 x 8 with Fake Bolts and Deep Spokes with Inner Ring in Neon Yellow (6529084 | 13971) in 71490, 71497

Minifigures

For each of the sets, the new minifigure prints have been listed here.

Z-Blob's Robot and Vehicle Adventures

 The only new minifigure print in this set is the fantastic torso with slimey Futuron print (6529270).

Bunchu's Creative Animal Adventures

The only new printed element for Izzie is her Torso with print in yellow (6529279).

Cooper's Gaming Controller Jet & Cooper's Flying Controller Mini Build

The Cooper minifigure used in both 71489, 71497 and 30698 is the same for all three sets. The new printed elements are as follows:

• 1x Torso with print in White (6529259) in 71489, 71497, 30698
• 1x Legs with print in Red (6523339) in 71489, 71497, 30698
• 1x Minifig Head with print in Yellow (6523337) in 71489, 71497, 30698

Izzie and Bunchurro the Gaming Bunny

Izzie

• 1x Legs with print in Medium Lavender (6537303)
• 1x Torso with print in Coral (6529016)

Cyberling

• 1x Minifig Head  with print in Black (6523345) in 71490, 71497
• 1x Cyberling body with print in Black (6523346) in 71490, 71497
• Helmet with White Mohawk in Flat Silver (6528261 | helmet) in 71490, 71497

Mateo and the Z-Blob Action Race Car

Mateo

• 1x Hair Short Long Curls / Mop Top with print in Reddish Brown (6523477) - not the colour splotches are only Lime on this version of Mateo's hair.
• 1x Torso with print in Dark Azure (6531587)
• 1x Legs with print in Flat Silver (6523353)

D-Shock

• 1x Minifig Head with print in Black (6523356)
• 1x Torso with print in Neon Yellow (6531807)
• 1x Legs with print in Dark Purple (6523358)
• 1x Hair, Mohawk Wavy in Neon Yellow (6531802)

VR Dreamling

• 1x Minifig Head with print in Light Aqua (6523359)

Cooper's Tiger Mech & Zero's Hot Rod Car

Zero

• 1x Torso with print in Red (6532363)
• 1x Legs with print in Black (6523363)
• 1x Minifig Head with print in Black (6523361)

The same Cooper minifigure is used in 71489, 71497 and 30698. The new prints are listed earlier under those sets.

Dreamer

• 1x Minifig Head with print in Yellow (6523366)
• 1x Torso with print in Light Aqua (6537299)

Cyberlings

• 2x Minifig Head  with print in Black (6523345) in 71490, 71497
• 2x Cyberling body with print in Black (6523346) in 71490, 71497

The new Helmet with Mohawk elements are worn by Zero and the two Cyberlings in this set:

• Helmet with White Crest in Flat Silver (6528261) in 71490, 71497
• Helmet with Trans-Red Crest in White (6509654) in 71497

In summary

Phew! Well that summarises all the new elements in the upcoming LEGO DreamZzz sets in terms of new moulds, new prints and recolours. It's quite the list but there are some real gems in there and while not everyone will care for LEGO DreamZzz sets, the beauty of them is that I'm sure there's something new in there to please all builders. I'm still working on my love for neon yellow, but it fits with the futuristic, cyberpunk vibes in the LEGO DreamZzz theme!

I certainly found a few interesting new elements in there, in particular the Cyber Brain and my own personal favourite; the new Z-Blob.  I just can't stop playing and accessorising this new Z-Blob character, he's the perfect size for fun photos!

READ MORE: Also coming 1 January: 10355 Blacktron Renegade remake

Set 71490 on LEGO.com
Set 71491 on LEGO.com
Set 71497 on LEGO.com
Set 71487 on LEGO.com
Set 71488 on LEGO.com
Set 71489 on LEGO.com

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