![]() ![]() This has inspired several sets with unusual connections to the movies that inspired them. Almost every Marvel movie since Avengers Assemble has received at least one tie-in set. However, the steady pace of Marvel movies has also demanded some outside-the-box thinking. Iconic vehicles such as the Quinjet and Milano have received multiple versions over the years, while Tony Stark has a veritable arsenal of Hulkbusters and similar models. That said, some have proven a little more resilient. The ever-shifting nature of Marvel movies – new characters, vehicles and locales regularly appear – has given us a diverse selection of models. While many are explicitly aimed at a younger audience, the range has made a few forays into the adult market as well. Marvel LEGO sets have inspired fans from across the LEGO Group’s age range. With the Marvel Cinematic Universe in full swing, it’s likely we’ll see new Marvel Super Heroes sets for some time to come. In recent years it would even double back on itself, producing sets for some of the early Marvel movies it missed out. The LEGO Marvel range would continue along a similar trajectory for several years after Avengers Assemble was released. Other fan-favourites such as the X-Men would also make sporadic appearances, albeit without a direct link to the movies they inspired. Cartoons like Ultimate Spider-Man and Avengers Assemble soon inspired further sets, bringing the likes of Spider-Man to a new generation of fans. While the MCU would serve as primary inspiration for Marvel sets, it wasn’t the only one. The 2011 New York Toy Fair and San Diego Comic-Con also received exclusive minifigures, released as prizes for attendees.Ī set of Avengers tie-in sets came out the same year, bringing a range of Marvel minifigures to a mass audience for the first time. These followed a similar format to the LEGO Group’s Hero Factory range, although they would prove short-lived. Instead of conventional LEGO sets it launched a trio of action figures, depicting the Hulk, Iron Man and Captain America. The LEGO Group’s first dive into a broader Marvel theme took an interesting direction. The result was a range that drew inspiration from many more characters and vehicles than the initial Spider-Man range did. ![]() ![]() The 2012 Marvel range, however, took a broader look at the Marvel universe it had to, considering the interconnected world Marvel Studios was creating. Sam Raimi’s movie trilogy inspired a number of tie-in sets, which drew inspiration from the first and second movies in the series. It had actually touched upon the world of Marvel almost a decade ago, thanks to 2002’s Spider-Man. Marvel Super Heroes wasn’t the first time the LEGO Group had made Marvel merchandise. ![]()
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