Welcome to this week’s spotlight on a retired LEGO set! Today, we’re diving into the world of Marvel Super Heroes with the Mighty Micros: Scarlet Spider vs. Sandman set, product number 76089. This set was officially retired on December 26, 2018. Join us as we take a closer look at this action-packed set in our special feature.
Action-Packed Features
The Mighty Micros: Scarlet Spider vs. Sandman set from the Marvel Super Heroes theme boasted a piece count of 412 and featured Scarlet Spider’s Spider Jet and Sandman’s Sand Loader. This set included the Scarlet Spider and Sandman minifigures with mini legs. Additionally, it featured Scarlet Spider’s Mighty Micros Spider Jet with jet wings and booster, as well as Sandman’s Mighty Micros Sand Loader. Notably, Sandman’s sand mallet and Scarlet Spider’s spade element enhanced the role-play battle. Designed for children, the set offered an opportunity for immersive superhero play. Multiple Mighty Micros sets were part of the collectible series, demonstrating LEGO’s commitment to providing an array of options for young builders. With dimensions of over 1” high, 1” long, and 1” wide for each vehicle, this set was compact and suitable for imaginative play.
Retire Spotlight: Nostalgic Marvel Fun
The Mighty Micros: Scarlet Spider vs. Sandman set was part of the Marvel Super Heroes theme, a sub-theme which is no longer producing new Mighty Micros sets as of 2019. This set marks one of the final products from this particular sub-theme. Upon release, the set received positive feedback for its impressive vehicles and well-designed minifigures, earning high ratings for playability and value for money. Although the Mighty Micros series may not be actively continued, the set is still highly regarded among Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs) for its fun and imaginative play features.
Brick Stand Buzz
The Mighty Micros: Scarlet Spider vs. Sandman set has received positive reviews, with a particular focus on the detailed minifigures and the unique vehicles. Odeinoichus, from The Brick Stand, praises the minifigures, stating “The villain of the set is a short-legged version of Sandman with Mighty Micros typical details of over-exaggerated expressions. He’s got a huge wide open-mouthed smile with a tooth missing and part of his torso has some sand detailing.” Additionally, the review highlights the impressive design of the vehicles, with the Scarlet Spider’s jet described as “a Spider-Man inspired jet of some kind as a Mighty Micro. It has three jet engines in the back and large tailfins on the back.” The overall opinion of the set is positive, with the reviewer recommending it to fans of such sets, emphasizing that it offers “two great vehicles to build and play with.”
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Mighty Micros: Scarlet Spider vs. Sandman Reviews
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Don’t miss out on the chance to revisit some of the retired LEGO sets in our new weekly series, as we take a closer look at the Mighty Micros: Scarlet Spider vs. Sandman set. This action-packed set, product number 76089, from the Marvel Super Heroes theme was retired in early January 2019, but its impact continues to be felt among LEGO and Marvel enthusiasts. Be sure to check back in next week for another exciting spotlight on a classic retired set!
