Photo: Engadget (A report from my son and Lego maniac GeekTeen John.) Last month saw the release of Hero Factory Recon, a subtheme of the popular "Design byME" service on the Lego website.

The toy line, which comprises about 55 sets, debuted in 2010 as a replacement to Lego’s Bionicle line. The Hero Factory line includes not only the toys but comics, a computer app and a theme park.