Welcome to The Brick Stand’s weekly spotlight on retired LEGO sets. This week, we’re taking a closer look at the exhilarating Guardians of the Galaxy Advent Calendar, set number 76231 from the Marvel Super Heroes theme. This sought-after set was retired on various dates in early 2023 and late 2022, making it a valuable and collectible item for LEGO enthusiasts and Marvel fans alike. Join us as we reminisce about this out-of-this-world advent calendar and explore its unique features and minifigures.
Holiday Surprises for Marvel Fans
The Guardians of the Galaxy Advent Calendar is a Marvel Super Heroes themed set with a piece count of 4124. Released on August 19, 2022, this advent calendar is designed to be an exciting holiday treat for Marvel fans aged 6 and up. With 24 doors to open, each day reveals a surprise gift, including 6 minifigures like Star-Lord, Rocket, Groot, and Mantis. The set also features mini builds and accessories inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Disney+ original TV series. Designed for imaginative play, the calendar includes builds such as a drone, a blaster, the Guardians’ spaceship, and even a snowman in Thanos’s armor. The set is versatile, allowing kids to mix and match gifts to recreate their favorite scenes and Marvel adventures. It’s priced at £29.99 / 34.99 € / $44.99 US / $59.99 CAD, and is compatible with other LEGO Marvel building toys, providing endless creative possibilities.
Cosmic Celebration
The Guardians of the Galaxy Advent Calendar, part of the Marvel Super Heroes theme, made its debut offering a festive and superhero-themed build experience for fans. The set was received with mixed reviews, with some criticism focused on the price point not reflecting the overall value in terms of builds and minifigures. However, the inclusion of unique minifigures such as Rocket and Groot were praised, making it a desirable set for fans of the Guardians of the Galaxy series. Among AFOLs, it holds a place as a collectible due to the exclusive minifigure selection and tie-in with the popular Marvel Super Heroes theme.
Critical Corner
The review of the LEGO Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Advent Calendar (76231) by GBP_Chris was quite critical. They mentioned, “this is a perfectly mediocre advent calendar, but lacks creativity and costs far too much to feel worthwhile. ” Their criticism extended to the minifigure selection and the retail price, stating, “For all the talk about prices on this site, I can confidently state that I do not think a handful of minifigures and tiny models are worth $45, especially not in this capacity.” While acknowledging the interesting parts selection, they ultimately did not recommend this calendar unless on sale. The review provided a comprehensive analysis of the set’s features and brought attention to the value for money aspect, which might be insightful for potential buyers. (GBP_Chris)
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Guardians of the Galaxy Advent Calendar Reviews
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Join us next week for another installment of our Retired LEGO Set Spotlight as we explore a new set from the past. Be sure to check back in for more detailed reviews and product information. This week, we delved into the Marvel Super Heroes theme with the Guardians of the Galaxy Advent Calendar, set number 76231, which retired on various dates in 2022 and 2023. Stay tuned for more retired set highlights in the coming weeks!
