I'm gonna take this opportunity to talk about the most underrated LEGO theme of all time. Pharaoh's Quest is from that strange series of early 2010s LEGO themes that only had one above-average size wave and almost no story. Monster Fighters is another example. However, like Monster Fighters, this was a strong wave, playing off of the ancient Egypt plot that Adventures had tried in the 90s, though with a bit more fantasy. Half the sets were 1920s-styled adventurers pitted against giant stone statues (Anubis minifigure!), and the other half against revived mummies. It's all the good stuff from The Mummy (1999) with the bright colors and imagination Denmark has become known for.
Like all good things, unfortunately, it didn't last very long. Of course, it was only intended for one wave. However, it also had virtually no long-term legacy. The recent Creator Haunted Mansion set is a manor for Baron von Barron of Lego Adventures, so hopefully LEGO has shifted its eyes back towards the desert. I've still gotta pick that set up, and plan to do so if I can get some more things sold soon!
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