Welcome to The Brick Stand’s weekly spotlight on retired LEGO sets! This week, we’re diving into the DC Comics Super Heroes theme with the now-retired set, Mighty Micros: Superman vs. Bizarro (Product Number: 76068). Released as part of the Mighty Micros series, this set faced retirement on January 4th and 5th, 2018, as well as on November 24th, 2017. Join us as we take a closer look at this action-packed set that captured the epic showdown between Superman and his imperfect duplicate, Bizarro.
Power-packed Showdown: A Closer Look at the Superhero Showdown Set
The Mighty Micros: Superman vs. Bizarro set is a part of the DC Comics Super Heroes theme and includes a total of 4124 pieces. This fun set pits Superman against Bizarro, each equipped with their own Kryptonite accessory element. The short-legged minifigures fit perfectly into their respective vehicles, which come with seating and big fists for fast-paced battling fun. Superman’s vehicle features a minifigure cockpit, Superman logo, and giant fists, while Bizarro’s reverse-built vehicle also includes giant fists. Both characters have their own unique translucent Kryptonite pieces. This set is designed for an age-appropriate build and play experience for children aged 5-12. As for the scale, Superman’s vehicle measures over 1” (4cm) high, 2” (6cm) long and 1” (5cm) wide, while Bizarro’s vehicle has the same dimensions. The set was priced at £8.99 / 9.99 € / $9.99 US / $12.99 CAD when it was first available. The set’s designer and other details about the development process were not available in the reference material.
Nostalgic Picks
The Mighty Micros: Superman vs. Bizarro set was introduced in 2016 as a sub-theme of LEGO Super Heroes, featuring DC and Marvel characters. The Mighty Micros sets included short-legged comical-styled Minifigures, allowing for wacky style races between the characters. This set was well-received for its innovative design and playability, with the vehicles and characters being cleverly and comically designed. It was deemed worth owning for those seeking a quick and entertaining building experience. However, it is no longer in production, making it increasingly challenging to find. Among Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs), the set still holds value for its unique depiction of the iconic DC Comics characters Superman and Bizarro.
Buzz About our Bricks
The Mighty Micros: Superman vs. Bizarro set received positive feedback for its fun and quirky design. The short-legged minifigures, such as Bizarro and Superman, were praised for their comical style, with Odeinoichus noting, “Mighty Micros sets include short-legged comical styled Minifigures. Great for folks who enjoy quirky characters or parts for trick-or-treating Halloween kids.” The unique design of the vehicles, with Superman’s car featuring giant fists and a printed Superman logo, and Bizarro’s reverse-built vehicle adding to the fun element of the set. Odeinoichus also highlighted, “Both vehicles are fun to roll around and play with and are very cleverly designed using the same base part for the wheels and creating something unique and fun.” Overall, the set was recommended for those seeking quick and entertaining hero vs. villain play experiences. Odeinoichus emphasized, “I would recommend these types of sets for folks who want a quick pair of models to build so you can have super hero vs. super villain fights within twenty or so minutes of building.” The review also cautioned against purchasing the set at higher secondary market prices due to their discontinued availability.
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Mighty Micros: Superman vs. Bizarro Reviews
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In this week’s retired set spotlight, we took a look at the Mighty Micros: Superman vs. Bizarro set, product number 76068, from the DC Comics Super Heroes theme. This set was retired on January 4th and November 24th, 2018, offering fans a fun and unique way to bring the epic battle between Superman and Bizarro to life. Be sure to check back next week as we continue to explore previously retired sets in our weekly series.
