Welcome to this week’s spotlight on a retired LEGO set! Today, we’re focusing on the Marvel Super Heroes set, Thor’s Weapon Quest (76102), which retired in mid-2019. This weekly feature aims to celebrate and reminisce about iconic sets that have left a lasting impression on LEGO enthusiasts. Let’s dive in and explore the details of this action-packed set!
Unleash the Marvel Adventure!
This LEGO Marvel Super Heroes set, “Thor’s Weapon Quest,” is an exhilarating build with 4124 pieces. Join Thor, Rocket, and Groot on an Avengers mission as they embark on a thrilling adventure. The set includes an Escape Pod with an opening cockpit for 3 minifigures and 2 stud shooters, a space station with a cosmic power source, weapon, and features, the Infinity Stone element and stand, 3 minifigures, and 10 Power Burst elements. Notable features include Rocket’s gun, Groot’s extended vine arm element, and 10 assorted translucent-blue Power Burst elements to customize builds and minifigures. The set also offers the possibility to connect the Escape Pod to The Guardians’ Ship in 76107 Thanos: Ultimate Battle. Moreover, fans of the Marvel Super Heroes Avengers: Infinity War movie can recreate thrilling scenes with this set. Notably, the set includes 3 minifigures: Thor, Rocket, and a new-for-March-2018 teenage version of Groot. The Escape Pod measures over 2” (7cm) high, 5” (13cm) long, and 4” (11cm) wide, while the space station measures over 1” (5cm) high, 2” (7cm) wide, and 3” (8cm) deep. The set was first made available on March 4, 2018, with a price of £19.99 / 24.99 € / $19.99 US / $24.99 CAD.
Legendary LEGO: A Retrospective Spotlight
The set “Thor’s Weapon Quest” holds a significant place in LEGO history as it was released as part of the Marvel Super Heroes theme, specifically based on the Avengers: Infinity War movie. The set comprised an escape pod and the space forge where Thor creates his new weapon. It introduced new minifigure designs for Thor, Rocket Raccoon, and Teen Groot, making it the only set to feature characters in these specific looks from the film. The set also included the Power Stone, an important component in the Infinity Gauntlet. It garnered positive reviews for its playability, value for money, and particularly for the type of minifigures it included. Among AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO), the set maintains a standing as a desirable collectible due to its ties to the Marvel movie and its compatibility with other Infinity War themed sets.
Building The Buzz
The Thor’s Weapon Quest LEGO set has received a mix of positive and constructive reviews from various enthusiasts. Rypo2020, while acknowledging it isn’t perfect, praises the minifigures and their accessories, labeling this set as “awesome.” In contrast, I_am_Groot appreciated the minifigure selection, especially Thor’s new weapon, although he found the forge underwhelming. Renaissance_Ravensly exemplifies the inclusivity of the Infinity Stone, connects both the Escape Pod and the space station to the film, and suggests combining this set with the Thanos: Ultimate Battle for enhanced quality. Conversely, Oregondete81 expressed a positive view of the set, though they highlighted the build as somewhat plain and underwhelming, recommending it mainly for collectors. Finally, I_am_Groot described this set as a “nice, self-contained little Infinity War set offering must-have minifigs,” and emphasized its seamless attachment to the Guardian’s Ship set. These insights collectively showcase the set’s appealing minifigures, including a new teenage Groot and enhancements in detail. The compactness and ease of the build process are also evident, relating to playability and value for money, making this set a valuable addition to any LEGO Marvel collection.
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Thor’s Weapon Quest Reviews
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Join us next week for another exciting journey into the past with a spotlight on another retired LEGO set. This week, we delved into the Marvel Super Heroes theme with the now-retired set, Thor’s Weapon Quest (Product Number: 76102). As we bid farewell to this iconic set, be sure to check back next week for another trip down memory lane with The Brick Stand’s weekly spotlight on retired LEGO sets.
