Lego didn’t give an official reason, but one look at the designers’ mockup photos and it’s pretty obvious. Nowak lives in Toronto and is the author of two books, including Humans 3.0: The Upgrading of the Species. In the interest of separating the best from the rest, here are the top Marvel Lego sets ranked by awesomeness—plus one that never actually saw the light of day. It’s hard to remember a time when there wasn’t a whole slew of Marvel Lego sets out there, but amazingly, the toy maker has only had the official license since 2012. The suit is piloted by a number of different individuals, but here in Legoland, it’s Justin himself who dons the purposely patriotic armor. In 2014, two individuals known as DarthKy and GlenBricker submitted a build of the X-Mansion to Lego Ideas, the Danish toy maker’s crowd-sourcing platform that sometimes takes suggestions from the public and turns them into products. That’s a pretty efficient use of space. movie, the Ultron Edition is easily the cooler one. There are 17101 items in the Brickset database. It is followed Eternals on February 12, 2021, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on May 5 2021, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness on November 5, 2021, Thor: Love and Thunder on February 18, 2022, Black Panther 2 on May 6, 2022, and Captain Marvel 2 on July 8, 2022. As a final touch, there’s also an Ant-Man micro-figure. LEGO is on a roll with new sets recently. Many sets have been released, some of which are based off of vehicles in the movie, and some based off minifigures based off of the characters in the movie. As a final touch, there’s also an Ant-Man micro-figure. Rather, it’s one of Iron Man’s newer foes come to life, or rather, to Lego. Considering Spider-Man is Marvel’s longest-running property with Lego, it’s no surprise that many of the comic company’s best sets feature Spidey. The X-Men have languished as far as Lego is concerned, thanks to their film rights being controlled by 20th Century Fox. As in the. Eternals has always been positioned as a new MCU franchise for Marvel Studios, and the movie is obviously going to be pretty epic if there’s enough material for four LEGO sets. But, that’s not all: The set also comes with Agent Coulson and his flying S.H.I.E.L.D. If you have a lot to tell us, use this contact form. On the Avengers side, there’s Doctor Strange himself, of course, Iron Man, and a tentacled Iron Spider-Man. The Avengers Quinjet City Chase qualifies because of how many nifty features it packs into a relatively small, 722-piece set. A lab truck with the Vision inside and a requisite Ultron mini-figure cap off what is ultimately a complete-but-compact Lego Avengers package. That’s why there have been virtually no Lego X-Men products to speak of, aside from this set and Wolverine’s Chopper Showdown in 2012. With Marvel Studios, now owned by Disney, coming to dominate the box office over the past decade, it opted not to promote competitors’ movies, hence the scarcity of licensed toys and other marketing efforts. That said, the playability-minded won’t be disappointed thanks to a detachable jackhammer arm, glow-in-the-dark elements, and a working chest light. The carrier itself is built to a larger scale than regular Lego models, so it’s staffed by a group of S.H.I.E.L.D. ; 474 people have joined this week. Now, they have more Marvel products on the way, most of which are centered around the Avengers characters and some Venom and Spider-Man sets, as well. But mini-figure fans also get a decent assemblage with Hawkeye, Maria Hill, Nick Fury, Captain America, and Black Widow, complete with their own S.H.I.E.L.D. The X-Men Mansion, formally known as the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, has never been made into a proper Lego set, but it did come close—sort of. And, oh yeah, there’s an Iron Man mini-figure too. All rights reserved. In the comic books, the Detroit Steel battle armor is created by Justine and Sasha Hammer in an attempt to get revenge for the death of their family patriarch, Justin. Marvel sold those rights, along with the Fantastic Four and Spider-Man, to Fox and Sony, respectively, decades ago when it was in dire financial straits. LEGO set database: Marvel Super Heroes . Now, the film has been delayed until February but the LEGO sets look to be hitting shelves in October, regardless. The building block brand recently revealed a handful of new Harry Potter sets which got fans riled up. However, a couple of sets scheduled to release later this year will fall in line with Marvel's The Eternals movie which was originally slated to be released in November. They range in size quite a bit. car, Lola. Tying into, A Lego set can be great for a number of reasons: size, faithfulness to source material, playability, and so on. Action sets aren’t any fun, though, without someone to put in peril—enter the Aunt May mini-figure. Even the most creative writer would have difficulty tying that cast together into a cohesive story. That said, the playability-minded won’t be disappointed thanks to a detachable jackhammer arm, glow-in-the-dark elements, and a working chest light. The new building has a pizzeria, two fire escapes, a rooftop water tower, and an apartment for Peter Parker. The bigger set, which also comes with an Iron Man mini-figure that can pilot the larger armor, is designed in the vein of Lego’s Ultimate Collectors series, meaning it’s more of a model than toy. eagle display stand. Now, they have more Marvel products on … Ant-Man (White Jumpsuit) Statuette / Trophy, Black Panther, Claw Necklace, Metallic Blue Highlights, Captain America - Detailed Suit - Dark Brown Eyebrows, Captain America - Detailed Suit - Dark Orange Eyebrows, Captain Marvel 'Vers' (Kree Starforce Uniform), Falcon - Light Bluish Gray and Dark Red Wings, Firefighter - Dark Red Fire Helmet, Reddish Brown Head, Reflective Stripes. He was the 2009 recipient of the Excellence in Science and Technology Reporting award from the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance. Originally, Wonder Woman 1984 was also supposed to release in June. There’s also a Quinjet and airport tower thrown in, plus Captain America, Winter Soldier, War Machine, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, and Agent 13 mini-figures. 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The Final Showdown between Spider-Man and his arch-nemesis the Green Goblin, based on the original 2002 Spider-Man movie, belongs on this list by virtue of being a progenitor to the current slew of Lego Marvel products. It’s the ultimate set that gets fans drooling. Lego didn’t give an official reason, but one look at the designers’ mockup photos and it’s pretty obvious. There are now 212250 members. Spidey gets some allies in the form of the Scarlet Spider and Spider-Girl. Since then, fans have been hit with a veritable flood of Marvel superhero Lego sets. With three levels and 1,004 pieces, it’s much bigger than the simple Sanctorum set released in 2016, which was basically just a single room with some tentacles coming out of the wall. Site Statistics. Of course, that may change now that Disney has acquired the, There probably hasn’t been a bigger spoiler in Lego history than the Super Hero Airport Battle, where the star attraction is the buildable Giant-Man figure. The 360-piece set, which features Spidey and the Goblin duking out over a New York City bridge, seems a bit primitive by today’s standards, but it was groundbreaking in 2003. Another new set, the updated version of Doctor Strange’s New York brownstone is an instant classic. Of course, that may change now that Disney has acquired the X-Men rights with the acquisition of Fox, but we’ll have to wait and see. Tied to the iconic fight scene in Captain America: Civil War, but released before the movie, this 807-piece set completely gave away one of the key moments in that battle—when Ant-Man grows himself into Giant-Man for the first time on-screen. The X-Men have languished as far as Lego is concerned, thanks to their film rights being controlled by 20th Century Fox. Editor’s note: This article is regularly updated for relevance. 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No, this isn’t a set that depicts out-of-work auto-plant workers. and Avengers micro-figures. There are no images of the sets just yet but a report from Promo Bricks reveals that there will be four sets in the Marvel: The Eternals line. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least 13 years of age, and have read and agree to the Comicbook.com Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, By Brandon Davis Spidey purists will be pleased since it’s the old Aunt May from the comics, not the sexy Marisa Tomei version from the latest film. There are now 212808 members. Fortunately for fans, this was just the first of many, as Marvel chose to continue promoting and licensing Spider-Man Lego sets despite not owning the movie rights. Add in a dumpster, an exploding window, a rooftop trapdoor, and a jet helicopter, and any kid is going to have hours of fun coming up with wacky scenarios. The X-Mansion reached the requisite 10,000 support votes needed to be officially considered by Lego, but it was ultimately turned down. If you have LEGO news, new images or something else to tell us about, send us a message. The Final Showdown between Spider-Man and his arch-nemesis the Green Goblin, based on the original 2002. movie, belongs on this list by virtue of being a progenitor to the current slew of Lego Marvel products. Hawkeye, Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk, and Moon Knight on the way. LEGO set database: Tagged 'Mcu' Site Statistics. Sets based on Doctor Who, Ghostbusters, and even The Big Bang Theory started out as this way. As for The Eternals in LEGO form, the movie has a stacked roster of cast members and characters, so it is not unlikely that the minifigures will be scattered across the set requiring a purchase of each to complete the team. Marvel sold those rights, along with the Fantastic Four and Spider-Man, to Fox and Sony, respectively, decades ago when it was in dire financial straits. Helicarrier is to the Marvel series. That’s because it was one of the first times collectors could get their hands on official Marvel mini-figures. The bigger set, which also comes with an Iron Man mini-figure that can pilot the larger armor, is designed in the vein of Lego’s Ultimate Collectors series, meaning it’s more of a model than toy. Peter Nowak is a technology reporter whose work has appeared in the Globe and Mail and the CBC. A "Venomosaurus" set is scheduled to release in June which would have been around the time Morbius hit theaters and leading into the Venom sequel's originally planned debut in October. If you’re looking for Magneto, Storm, and Cyclops mini-figures, this is the only place to get them all in one set. With 2,996 pieces that assemble into a nearly 3-foot-long model, complete with four working rotors, it’s quite simply a mammoth creation. That’s because it was one of the first times collectors could get their hands on official Marvel mini-figures. Despite the, ahem, big spoiler, the set itself is nevertheless cool because of the clever Giant-Man construction. A taxi cab and police ATV are included, as well as a host of villain mini-figures. Marvel Cinematic Universe is a subtheme released on 2012 as part of the Marvel theme. movie, the jet houses a concealed compartment—lower the ramp and out pops Captain America on his motorcycle. - April 30, 2020 04:22 pm EDT. The 476-piece Daily Bugle Showdown is also one of those increasingly rare Marvel sets that isn’t related to a movie, which is obvious given the mini-figure roster. If it’s playability you’re after, the Spider-Man Ultimate Bridge Battle can’t be beat. Marvel’s forays go back as far as 2003, when the first sets were released to tie into the 2002 Spider-Man movie, but it wasn’t until Disney started seeing mega-success with its Avengers characters that the toys started arriving in significant numbers. The smallest set is expected to list around $9.99 while the biggest set is landing around $99.99. It’s a good way for budding young comic book writers to get their start. One set at $10, another at $20, a $60 set, and finally a big $100 set. ; Brickset members have written 36408 set reviews. And for collectors who want the complete experience, there are separately sold upgrades that add working lights and automatic rotor functions. A Lego set can be great for a number of reasons: size, faithfulness to source material, playability, and so on. Tying into Avengers: Infinity War, Thanos’s Black Order is also represented via an Ebony Maw mini-figure and Cull Obsidian big figure. For one thing, it’s a lot bigger—1,363 pieces, compared to the 375-piece Hulkbuster Smash-Up set—which means it’s a lot more detailed and imposing. That’s why there have been virtually no Lego X-Men products to speak of, aside from this set and Wolverine’s Chopper Showdown in 2012. The "Helicarrier" set is set for release in June, as well, which would have been a great follow up to the release of Black Widow, especially seeing as it includes a Black Widow minifigure. The X-Mansion reached the requisite 10,000 support votes needed to be officially considered by Lego, but it was ultimately turned down. It’s big at 1,092 pieces and full of action-ready features, including a movable roadway, detachable suspension cables, and a secret lair. The Avengers Quinjet City Chase qualifies because of how many nifty features it packs into a relatively small, 722-piece set. There’s also a hiding spot under the wings for Black Widow, who can swing down on a rope, as well as a rear hatch for hiding Iron Man. , but released before the movie, this 807-piece set completely gave away one of the key moments in that battle—when Ant-Man grows himself into Giant-Man for the first time on-screen. The LEGO Cinematic Universe is a movie franchise based on construction toys. … ; 514 people have joined this week. In 2014, two individuals known as DarthKy and GlenBricker submitted a build of the X-Mansion to Lego Ideas, the Danish toy maker’s crowd-sourcing platform that sometimes takes suggestions from the public and turns them into products. Fortunately for fans, this was just the first of many, as Marvel chose to continue promoting and licensing Spider-Man Lego sets despite not owning the movie rights. There’s also a hiding spot under the wings for Black Widow, who can swing down on a rope, as well as a rear hatch for hiding Iron Man. Despite the, ahem, big spoiler, the set itself is nevertheless cool because of the clever Giant-Man construction. That’s a pretty efficient use of space. Unfortunately, both of those movies have been pushed back to 2021. ; Brickset members have written 36399 set reviews. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 (12) Iron Man 3 (11) Spider-Man Far From Home (8) Spider-Man Homecoming (6) Super Heroes Other (1) The Avengers (11) Thor Ragnarok (10) Choose a year 2019 (33) 2018 (29) 2017 (28) 2016 (17) 2015 (32) 2014 (11) 2013 (11) 2012 (12) Choose a year. The set would have been, Of the two Iron Man Hulkbuster sets releasing this year in conjunction with the upcoming. Disney+ also has The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, WandaVision, Loki, What If...? There are 17089 items in the Brickset database. ; 9327 members have logged in in the last 24 hours, 19765 in the last 7 days, 31930 in the last month. With three levels and 1,004 pieces, it’s much bigger than the simple Sanctorum set released in 2016, which was basically just a single room with some tentacles coming out of the wall. NOTE: DO … As in the Avengers: Age of Ultron movie, the jet houses a concealed compartment—lower the ramp and out pops Captain America on his motorcycle. What the Death Star is to the Lego Star Wars line, the S.H.I.E.L.D. Sets based on, started out as this way. While very little has been revealed about the movie, the images of these LEGO sets could eventually surface online and provide a bit of insight to Marvel's next big ensemble flick which will kick of 2021. The 360-piece set, which features Spidey and the Goblin duking out over a New York City bridge, seems a bit primitive by today’s standards, but it was groundbreaking in 2003. Meanwhile, Wonder Woman 1984 pushed its release date back to August and LEGO has a couple of sets scheduled to be released in June which are centered around the movie. Iron Man: Detroit Steel Strikes (2017) No, this isn’t a set that depicts out-of-work auto-plant workers. Lego mechs are always cool, so Detroit Steel is already neat. If you’re looking for Magneto, Storm, and Cyclops mini-figures, this is the only place to get them all in one set. ; 9186 members have logged in in the last 24 hours, 19820 in the last 7 days, 31797 in the last month.