Welcome to this week’s spotlight on a retired LEGO set. Today, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to revisit the Avengers Hydra Showdown, set number 76030 from the Marvel Super Heroes theme. This set was officially retired on December 27, 2016, and it’s a great opportunity to reminisce about this exciting set and all the fun it brought to LEGO Marvel fans.
Unleash Epic Marvel Action with This Must-Have 412-Piece Set
The Avengers Hydra Showdown set is a thrilling addition to the Marvel Super Heroes theme, featuring a total of 4124 pieces. One of the unique elements of this set is the inclusion of three minifigures: Thor, Hawkeye, and a Hydra henchman, each equipped with their own assortment of weapons and accessories. The set also includes the Avengers 4×4 vehicle with a rotating turret and flick missiles, as well as the Hydra offroader with a stud shooter. Additionally, the set features Thor’s hammer and Hawkeye’s bow, adding to the authenticity of the characters. Designed for action-packed play, the Avengers 4×4 measures over 3” (9cm) high, 4” (12cm) long, and 2” (6cm) wide, while the Hydra offroader measures over 4” (11cm) high, 4” (12cm) long, and 2” (6cm) wide. This set originally retailed for £19.99 / 19.99 € / $19.99 US / $24.99 CAD and was first available in 2015.
Unleash the Legacy: Rediscovering Past Marvel Super Heroes Sets
The LEGO set, Avengers Hydra Showdown, was released in 2015 as part of the Marvel Super Heroes theme during the Age of Ultron wave. The set received positive feedback upon release due to its affordable price point and inclusion of iconic minifigures such as Hawkeye and Thor. The set featured two vehicles – an Avengers car and a Hydra buggy. Reviewers expressed mixed opinions about the vehicles, with some mentioning that they were good albeit not movie-accurate, while others found them to be unremarkable. The set contains three minifigures, including an updated Hawkeye and Thor, both of which were praised for their detailed designs. The Hydra soldier was also noted for its unique appearance. The overall reception from the LEGO community and adult fans of LEGO (AFOLs) has been positive, with the set being regarded as a decent addition to the Marvel Super Heroes collection. Despite some criticism of the builds, the set has been considered as a good value for its price point and for its collection of notable minifigures.
Buzz About the Set
The Avengers Hydra Showdown set has garnered mixed reviews among LEGO enthusiasts. Several reviewers appreciated the set’s appeal as an affordable option to collect the Avengers members. One reviewer, cyruste, particularly praised the vehicles and minifigures, stating that “it’s a great set” and commending the minifigure designs. Additionally, Echolord highlighted the set’s value, stating “I got this set specifically for Thor and Hawkeye, but I soon discovered that the rest of the set was just as awesome as the minifigures!” Moreover, reviewers commended the creativity of the designs and playability of the set. However, some critics like Odeinoichus expressed a desire for increased movie accuracy in the set’s builds although they acknowledged that it is a “fairly decent set for the price.” Similarly, the review by Faefrost praised the vehicles but had reservations about the figures. Lastly, the review by FowlerBricks complemented the vehicles and minifigures, describing it as “A Great Set For Anyone!” and highlighting the detailed assessments of the minifigures. Overall, the set received positive feedback for its affordability and the appeal of its minifigures and vehicles, making it a worthy addition to a LEGO collection.
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Avengers Hydra Showdown Reviews
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Join us next week as we continue our weekly spotlight on previously retired LEGO sets. This week, we’ve revisited the action-packed “Avengers Hydra Showdown” set, product number 76030, from the Marvel Super Heroes theme, which retired on December 27, 2016. Be sure to check back in next week as we feature another iconic retired set from LEGO’s incredible collection.
