Welcome to the weekly spotlight on retired LEGO sets! This week, we’re taking a look at the Tech Wizard Showdown, set number 72004 from the Nexo Knights theme. The Tech Wizard Showdown set was retired on July 24th and December 17th, 2018. It’s time to journey back and explore the fantastic features of this set and the memorable moments it brought to LEGO fans.
Tech Wizard Showdown: An Epic Battle of Knights and Monsters
The LEGO Nexo Knights 72004 Tech Wizard Showdown set is a spectacular addition to any collection. With 4124 pieces, this set features a highly posable mech that pits Pitch Monstrox against Merlok 2.0 and Clay. The mech includes a cockpit for Clay’s battle suit, buildable sword, 6-stud rapid shooter, Combo NEXO POWER shield, and a detachable Merlok 2.0 hologram figure attached to a flyer with a sword and shield holder. Additionally, the Monstrox hologram is mounted on a critter base with 4 legs and 2 critter shooters. What’s more, the set includes 2 minifigures: Clay and InfectoByter, a CyberByter figure, and hologram figures of Merlok 2.0 and Monstrox. The attention to detail in this set is remarkable, with weapons such as buildable swords, Clay’s sword, an axe, and a scythe. The set also allows for creative play, as the Merlok flyer can be detached and attached to Clay’s battle suit, and Monstrox can be attached to Clay’s mech to inject the tech infection. With the ability to upgrade your knight or vehicle in the battle against the bad guys, this set offers endless possibilities. Clay’s mech stands over 9” (24cm) high, Clay’s battle suit stands over 3” (9cm) tall, the Merlok flyer with sword, and shield measures over 3” (10cm) high, 4” (12cm) long and 2” (7cm) wide, and the Monstrox base measures over 3” (10cm) high, 2” (7cm) wide, and 2” (6cm) deep. The set was first available on 2017-11-26 and the price was £39.99 / 49.99 € / $39.99 US / $54.99 CAD.
The Legacy of Tech Wizard Showdown
The Tech Wizard Showdown set from the Nexo Knights theme holds a special place in LEGO history for its innovative design featuring a mech within a mech concept. This set received positive reviews upon its release, particularly for its modularity and playability. It is notable for being one of the few sets to feature a mech-within-a-mech design, showcasing LEGO’s commitment to creative and versatile building experiences. Among adult fans of LEGO (AFOLs), the set continues to hold a strong standing due to its unique play scenarios, modular components, and the tech infection theme, which allows for diverse and engaging play possibilities. With its rare and intricate design, the Tech Wizard Showdown set remains a highly sought-after and collectible item among both LEGO enthusiasts and collectors.
Knightly Reactions
The Tech Wizard Showdown set from the Nexo Knights theme captivated the attention of discerning LEGO enthusiasts eager for a robust play experience and an impressive build. The set, showcasing a mech within a mech and a knight within a knight, garnered praise for its parts selection, with a variety of unique elements like the exclusive ‘Sword of Merlok shield’ and the Merlok 2.0 and Monstrox hologram parts. Reviewer Binnekamp remarked, “The components work really well together, and with other compatible sets. The ‘tech infection’ works really well for this set, as you can use one mech on the side of good and the other on the side of evil by using the Monstrox hologram and tech infection spiders (bugs?). And it ‘out-hulkbusters’ the Hulk Buster sets in its look and suit-within a suit style!” The playability and modularity of the set were also commended, offering a plethora of play scenarios and customization options. While the pricing was a point of consideration, the set’s captivating design and play potential outweighed this factor for many enthusiasts. (Binnekamp, 2018)
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Tech Wizard Showdown Reviews
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Don’t miss out on next week’s spotlight as we dive into another retired LEGO set. If you’re a Nexo Knights fan, you won’t want to miss out on the Tech Wizard Showdown, set number 72004. Join us next week for another nostalgia-filled trip down memory lane!
