In this week’s spotlight, we will be revisiting a retired LEGO set from the DC Comics Super Heroes theme. The set in focus is the Aquaman: Black Manta Strike, product number 76095, which was retired in December 2019. Join us as we take a closer look at this set and revisit the excitement it brought to LEGO fans during its availability.
Undersea Adventure Unleashed!
The Aquaman: Black Manta Strike set, part of the DC Comics Super Heroes theme, boasts a substantial piece count of 4124. This set features Black Manta’s submarine, complete with an opening minifigure cockpit, 2 spring-loaded shooters, a 6-stud rapid shooter, and 2 engines. Additionally, it includes a buildable underwater scene with 2 detachable treasure elements, as well as 3 minifigures equipped with tridents, swords, and Power Blast weapons. Notably, the set introduces new LEGO DC Super Heroes minifigures for Aquaman, Mera, and Black Manta, along with a shark figure for immersive role-play experiences. The designer intricately crafted Black Manta’s submarine to measure over 1” (4cm) high, 9” (25cm) long, and 9” (25cm) wide. This comprehensive set allows fans to recreate thrilling underwater scenes from the Aquaman movie and embark on their own imaginative Atlantis adventures.
Diving into LEGO Legacy: A Look Back at a Unique Set
The Aquaman: Black Manta Strike set, released in 2018 as part of the DC Comics Super Heroes theme, holds a unique place in LEGO history as the only set based on the 2018 Aquaman film. The release of this set marked the first time the Black Manta submarine was introduced as a LEGO model, showcasing the sleek and aerodynamic design inspired by the movie. This set received mixed reviews upon its release, with some praising the impressive minifigure selection and faithful representation of the Black Manta character, while others expressed disappointment in the choice of vehicle sets for the Aquaman movie. Despite the varying opinions, the set remains sought after by Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs), particularly for its unique minifigures and the sleek design of the Black Manta submarine.
Fan Buzz
The “Aquaman: Black Manta Strike” set has received a variety of reviews from different perspectives. One reviewer from Brickset expressed their satisfaction with the set, stating, “I was very impressed when this set was first revealed and after building it, it doesn’t disappoint at all. The minifigure selection is fantastic and the sub looks really awesome and faithful to the character of Black Manta” (Renaissance_Ravensly). Another reviewer praised the design, mentioning, “The sub itself is sleek and cool looking, armed to the teeth with a rapid stud firing mechanism and flick missiles. The black colouration again suits the build and the design as well as matching the Black Manta” (losinglemo). However, a cautious recommendation came from a different reviewer, who noted, “This is a very good set, the price however seems a bit high. It might be better if the set had been 25$ instead of 40$ CND, the set doesn’t seem to have many more parts compared to some of the 25$ price range of Super Heroes sets, if they’d included a more substantial side build it might have felt worth it” (Odeinoichus).
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Aquaman: Black Manta Strike Reviews
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Join us next week for another thrilling retired set spotlight on The Brick Stand as we continue to showcase beloved sets of the past. Remember to check back in next week to see which LEGO gem we’ll be diving into. This week, we explored the action-packed Aquaman: Black Manta Strike set, product number 76095, from the DC Comics Super Heroes theme. The set retired on December 27th and December 6th, 2019.
