Hapori Tohu Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Long-rumored to be in production, LEGO has finally taken the wraps off the latest UCS set. 76042 The SHIELD Helicarrier seems like a great tie-in for the upcoming Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron movie coming out this May and features a ton of detail. The set itself will be available in March for $349.99 and contains 2,996 pieces. Read on to check out all the pictures and see the full press release. I'm loving the microfigures included in the set, but clearly the best part is that we get a Robin Scherbatsky Maria Hill minifigure! I'm definitely excited to see more of this set! View the full article Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I'm not much of a Marvel fan, but BOY IS THIS THING COOL! And those Microfigures are so ADORABLE!!! Although, interestingly enough, these aren't actual "Microfigures" by the original official term. A microfigure was the mini-characters from the Lego Games sets. These little figures are a different mold, first appearing as a trophy part in the Collectable Minifigures Series. They have sometimes been called Nanofigures by the community. But I'm ok if these are the new Microfigures from now on, because these are ADORABLE!!! Quote The artist formerly known as ŜﮞρЄЯ־GЄNіﮞŜ־CЯЄ▲Ŧ۞Я BBC#69 Entry: Roodaka - Master of Manipulation BFTGM entries: Zigben · Ventox · Deflecto “Hail Denmark.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 2,996 pieces? They couldn't throw in four more to make it 3,000? Joking aside, this is probably one the greatest Lego Marvel sets I've ever seen. And also one for the most expensive, because HOLY COW(!) that price is huge! 1 Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user-402520536 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 MY WALLET JUST EXPLODED. I need that Hawkeye Microfig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe victims Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) I'm not much for comics, so my first thoughts were "jesus christ that's huge.... and expensive" to me the real showstealers here are the ingenious microscale vehicles. the fighter jet is quite clever. edit: hold on, is that a translucent headlight brick in the micro forklift? that's the first time it's been in any translucent color, i think Edited January 29, 2015 by Wally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobber Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) I want it...But it's gonna cost an arm and a leg. Edited January 29, 2015 by Chasm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Six Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I want it...But it's gonna cost an arm and a leg.The US price is right there in the teaser and the rest of them are in the press release: US $349.99 - CA $399.99 - DE 349.99€ - UK £269.99 - DK 2999.00 DKK Quote Bio of a BZP Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobber Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I want it...But it's gonna cost an arm and a leg.The US price is right there in the teaser and the rest of them are in the press release:US $349.99 - CA $399.99 - DE 349.99€ - UK £269.99 - DK 2999.00 DKK Yeah, I saw that. Thanks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadalus Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Sweeeet. I've been waiting for an official announcement on a Helicarrer set. Can't wait to get it! Which is why the said it would cost an arm and a leg. I want it...But it's gonna cost an arm and a leg.The US price is right there in the teaser and the rest of them are in the press release:US $349.99 - CA $399.99 - DE 349.99€ - UK £269.99 - DK 2999.00 DKK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorahk1Panrahk2 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) "Long rumored to be in production"? Guess I've been living under a rock. The microscale figures are fantastic as are the microscale vehicles. And while the model itself is nice, I can't get too excited about it due to not being a comic book fan. But I'm sure loads of other people are stoked and I'm quite happy for them! Edited January 29, 2015 by Vorahk1Panrahk2 Quote BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I'm not much for comics, so my first thoughts were "jesus christ that's huge.... and expensive" to me the real showstealers here are the ingenious microscale vehicles. the fighter jet is quite clever. edit: hold on, is that a translucent headlight brick in the micro forklift? that's the first time it's been in any translucent color, i think Transparent headlight bricks originated in the Grand Emporium (where they were used in a jewelry case), and they've been in several other sets since. Tr. Flu. Reddish Orange ones also existed in Aquazone sets from the 90s. Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe victims Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I'm not much for comics, so my first thoughts were "jesus christ that's huge.... and expensive" to me the real showstealers here are the ingenious microscale vehicles. the fighter jet is quite clever. edit: hold on, is that a translucent headlight brick in the micro forklift? that's the first time it's been in any translucent color, i thinkTransparent headlight bricks originated in the Grand Emporium (where they were used in a jewelry case), and they've been in several other sets since. Tr. Flu. Reddish Orange ones also existed in Aquazone sets from the 90s. Huh, my mistake. Bricklink didn't show them when I looked them up. They appear to have a different design ID than solid headlight bricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xccj Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) I think I just might need to pick this one up. That cost IS up there tho, and it's never going to go on sale, but I think it would be worth the sacrifice of said arm and leg. (Is that the going price? Could I bargin for just two legs and keep my arms?) It's a fairly impressive build and would be a great display piece. However, I'm noticing a ton of clip-to-tile connections. I didn't think that was a legal connection, even though I know it exists (it's just pretty weak IMO.) Can't remember off the top of my head where another set has done that... unless you count minifigures holding onto 1x2 tiles, I guess. 2,996 pieces? They couldn't throw in four more to make it 3,000? Odds are they're going to have enough extra pieces of things like 1x1 studs, tiles, cheese slopes, ext, that it'll put us over 3K. Edited January 29, 2015 by xccj 1 Quote My BZPower Stories Dark Core--Kulagi's Kanoka--A Shadow's Contrivance--Mystery on Keli-Nui--BZ-Koro: To Bring Back Bionicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user-402520536 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 It's a fairly impressive build and would be a great display piece. However, I'm noticing a ton of clip-to-tile connections. I didn't think that was a legal connection, even though I know it exists (it's just pretty weak IMO.) Can't remember off the top of my head where another set has done that... unless you count minifigures holding onto 1x2 tiles, I guess.Clip-to-tile. Ugh. One thing I can't understand is why they still didn't give Hawkeye a quiver. It's not like he's driving anything this time, and the back printed quiver is just cheap and annoying. Besides that, this would be the perfect set to 'Assemble' with friends after watching Age of Ultron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektris Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) Those microfigures are genius and I love them. The Helicarrier is amazing alone, though just far outside anything I'll be looking to purchase. ~|ET|~ Edited January 29, 2015 by Ektris Quote E-T... Phone home. "He walks among us, but he is not one of us." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobber Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Those microfigures are genius and I love them. The Helicarrier is amazing alone, though just far outside anything I'll be looking to purchase. ~|ET|~I feel the same way. I'll probably buy it secondhand on Amazon or something, or wait tell it goes on sale. (if that ever happens.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidhiki of the Shadows Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Micro-figures? Interesting. Really, really cool set though. I'm sure my friend who is a huuuuuge Marvel fan will be picking this up, and maybe I can build it with him. xD -NotS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pohatu: Uniter of Stone Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 SO MUCH WANT. But I have to save for Switzerland... Quote I HATE SCORPIOS ~Pohatu Master of Stone, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-14 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Those microfigs look fantastic! Very good set planning Quote BZPRPG: Akamu, Toa of Ice Talk to me about Destiny! Ask me about stuttering and speech impediments!//Feel free to talk about Dungeons and Dragons with me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shockwave~ Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) This is glorious. But way out of my price range. But so glorious. Edit: Oh my goodness I didn't see those little figures in the post I saw earlier. Those are really cool. Edited January 29, 2015 by ~Shockwave~ Quote 3DS Freind Code: 1693-0634-1082 Name: Joey I also have Mario Kart 7, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokemon Y and Kid Icarus: Uprising PM me to add me. Steam profile Click here for the BZP Destiny Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyclonatorZ Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Dat premium licensing markup. It's like fifty dollars more than it should be. For that price, I would have at least expected another exclusive figure. We still don't have Agent Coulson. That said, the kit looks fantastic, and the microfigs are absolutely brilliant. Quote I have slept for so long. My dreams have been dark ones. But now I am awakened. Now the scattered elements of my being are rejoined. Now I am whole. And the Darkness can not stand before me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSkeletonMan939 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I'm not impressed by those microfigures at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballom Nom Nom Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) I'm not impressed by those microfigures at all.Why, exactly? They're a clever way of incorporating smaller scale figs into the set, which otherwise would not have them to scale with it. MOCists have already been doing this with the monochromatic trophy piece, of which the microfigs are a recolor, for some time. ~B~ Edited January 29, 2015 by Ballom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banana Gunz Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Oh man, that set's rad! The little figs are super cute! Quote tumblr: it's a lovely place to be if you've gone madflickr: mah yummy gross pics mmmPew Pew Pew Pew Pew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSkeletonMan939 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I'm not impressed by those microfigures at all.Why, exactly? They're a clever way of incorporating smaller scale figs into the set, which otherwise would not have them to scale with it. MOCists have already been doing this with the monochromatic trophy piece, of which the microfigs are a recolor, for some time. I know it would just increase the piece count, but I was excited when I first saw this because I though it would be able to hold a good number of minifigs inside... looks like they decided to reduce the overall size by intending for microfigs to be used instead. The microfigs just look ugly to me too. Is that a new mold for Black Widow's hair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ta-metru_defender Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Look at all this money I don't have to buy it with.*sob* 1 Quote Hand-drawn, bespoke avatar by none other than Mushy the Mushroom. a body adrift in water, salt, and sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Looks cool, and the microfigs were a nice touch. I wish it had Hulk's containment cell in the interior, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J46 Nui Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I prefer the Lego Board Game versions of the microfigures better than the Trophy ones, but this is really cool. Too bad I can't afford it. Quote PSN ID: darthlegoGamertag: SPARTAN J46Steam name: jumpy46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Now that I've watched the video, I am even more impressed with this set. Being able to move all the turbines at one time is really neat. Plus, its cool seeing how big it is next to someone. I'm definitely considering picking this up. Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobber Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Now that I've watched the video, I am even more impressed with this set. Being able to move all the turbines at one time is really neat. Plus, its cool seeing how big it is next to someone. I'm definitely considering picking this up. Me too. But it'll take me a couple of months to save up for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybre Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 My best friend would love this. He's a big fan of Marvel, especially the Cinematic Universe. I'd get him this set for his birthday this year, but I'm not made of money. Plus, it would take forever for me to save up. Quote mindeth the cobwebs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user-402520536 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I think they used the other variety of Microfigs/Nanofigs to make them slightly more in-scale with the carrier, although this can be seen better when you compare them to the micro vehicles like the Quinjet and fighters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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