LEGO, Nike unveil 1st set for release on July 1
The Lego Nike Dunk set will be available on July 1 (Credit: Lego, Nike)
Nike and LEGO Group are teaming up this summer and will release co-branded products designed to inspire kids to "embrace the joy of active and creative play."
According to the companies, a collection of products, including LEGO sets and Nike footwear, apparel and accessories will be available for purchase.
LEGO, Nike set coming July 1
The first LEGO product, which goes on sale on July 1, is the LEGO Nike Dunk set.
The 1,180-piece set, for LEGO fans ages 10 and up, features a Nike Dunk, rotatable brick basketball toy and a "Dunk" slogan that sports fans can build, rebuild and display.
Inspired by the iconic sneaker, first born and worn over 40 years ago, this set is a celebration of sneaker culture and LEGO creativity that blends the worlds of building and basketball, according to Lego and Nike.

Nike products will go on sale on August 1 with the Nike Air Max Dn x LEGO Collection. (Credit: Nike, Lego)
Additional LEGO sets will go on sale in September, with more information to be released this summer.
What they're saying:
"Play has the incredible ability to inspire and spark creativity in every child, and at the LEGO Group, we truly believe in that power," Federico Begher, the SVP of Product Group, New Businesses, LEGO Group, said in a statement. "We’re excited to kick off the first chapter of our partnership with Nike, blending the joy of basketball with the magic of imagination."

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LEGO, Nike apparel to be released
Nike products will also go on sale on August 1 with the Nike Air Max Dn x LEGO Collection as well as a line of apparel and accessories, followed on September 1 by a Nike Dunk Low x Lego Collection.
How to buy LEGO Nike set
What you can do:
The LEGO Nike Dunk set is now available for pre-order at LEGO.com/nike and will be available for all at LEGO.com/nike and LEGO Stores beginning July 1.
The Source: The information for this story was provided by LEGO and Nike. This story was reported from Los Angeles.