FURNO XL

Released in 2013 as part of the Lego Hero Factory Brain Attack series, FURNO XL marked a significant evolution for the protagonist character, William Furno. This iteration was designed to reflect a heavily armored, high-stakes combat upgrade suitable for the series' narrative shift toward a large-scale invasion of Makuhero City. The design emphasizes a larger, more imposing silhouette consistent with the XL-class figures in the line, utilizing the CCBS (Character and Creature Building System) to balance intricate mechanical detailing with the articulation required for action-oriented play.

The set was conceived by the Lego design team to provide a flagship character experience, featuring a prominent color scheme of flame orange and silver that signaled Furno's transition into a seasoned leader. Critics and fans noted its robust build quality compared to earlier, leaner versions of the character. While the Hero Factory theme functioned as the successor to Bionicle, this specific model served as a pivotal point for the brand's exploration of larger, modular action figures before the eventual pivot toward the transition into newer themes.