Welcome to this week’s spotlight on a retired LEGO set! This week, we turn our attention to the lively clash between good and evil with the Mighty Micros: Nightwing vs. The Joker set, product number 76093, from the DC Comics Super Heroes theme. This set was retired on December 27, 2018, making it a sought-after collector’s item. Let’s take a closer look at the playful and action-packed world of the Mighty Micros!
Dynamic Duo Delight
The Mighty Micros: Nightwing vs. The Joker set is a thrilling addition to the DC Comics Super Heroes theme, consisting of an impressive 4124 pieces. The set features Nightwing’s sleek car and The Joker’s quirky ice cream truck, complete with an opening trunk and an ice cream element. Additionally, Nightwing comes equipped with 2 Escrima Sticks, adding an extra element of role-play battle fun. The set includes both Nightwing and The Joker minifigures with mini legs, as well as Nightwing’s 2 Escrima Sticks. Nightwing’s Mighty Micros car is adorned with a rear wing and transparent windshield elements, while The Joker’s Mighty Micros ice cream truck boasts a smile decoration and translucent-green headlight elements. The designer expertly crafted this set to provide fans with an engaging and imaginative play experience.
Blast from the Past
The Mighty Micros: Nightwing vs. The Joker set was released as part of the DC Comics Super Heroes theme. It featured Batman’s arch-nemesis, The Joker, facing off against the first Boy Wonder, Nightwing, in their miniature vehicles. The set received positive feedback upon release, with praise for the fun and playful nature of the characters and their vehicles. The set is known for its enjoyable pick-up-and-play models and is recommended for fans of the Super Heroes line. Among AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO), the set still holds a standing as a highly enjoyable and collectible addition to the Super Heroes theme.
Fan Buzz
The Mighty Micros: Nightwing vs. The Joker set has received positive reviews since its release. Odeinoichus, from The Brick Builder’s Review, praises the set, stating “This is one of the best looking sets yet and I can’t recommend it enough, both characters and their little vehicles make for some excellent pick-up and play models and while they aren’t as detailed as larger sets you can have a lot of fun with every Mighty Micros set.” Furthermore, Odeinoichus appreciates the design of Nightwing’s car, noting its resemblance to the character’s usual color scheme and emblem. Additionally, The Joker’s ice cream truck is described as a “fantastic build and very fun to play with”. Overall, the set is recommended for its playability and value for money.
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Mighty Micros: Nightwing vs. The Joker Reviews
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Join us next week for another installment of our weekly spotlight on retired LEGO sets. Be sure to check back for more details on another beloved set from the past. In the meantime, we hope you’ve enjoyed revisiting the action-packed world of DC Comics Super Heroes with the Mighty Micros: Nightwing vs. The Joker set (Product Number: 76093), which retired on January 24, 2019.
