Or, “How to Defend Sokovia in 135 Pieces or Less”
In the vast multiverse of LEGO Marvel, where heroes are plastic and gravity-defying armor comes in snap-together chunks, Set 76288 emerges like a miniature epic—a pocket-sized skirmish between good, evil, and whoever designed Hydra’s absurd headgear.
🧱 The Build – “Fortress Lite™: Now With More Lasers”
This isn’t a sprawling Helicarrier or a Stark Tower to touch the clouds—no, this is Sokovian Realism™. A modest, crumbling fortress wall with just enough weaponry to say, “We mean business, but also we blew the budget on minifigs.”
The build is quick, fun, and surprisingly textured. You get weathered bricks, rotating laser turrets, and stud shooters that gleefully eject their payload across the living room floor, never to be seen again. Perfect for recreating the climactic battle of Age of Ultron in a space no larger than a lunch tray.
🦸♂️ Minifigures – “Plastic Personalities With Purpose”
Let’s talk about what really sells this set: the minifig lineup.
- Iron Man (Mark 43): Back and shinier than ever. He’s got the trademark flip-up helmet, a dual-expression Stark face, and he practically oozes ego, despite being 1.5 inches tall.
- Iron Legionnaires (x2): Think of them as Iron Man’s robotic cousins who work in tech support. Their white-and-navy armor looks slick, with crisp Avenger logos. These are the unsung backup dancers of Tony’s solo show.
- Hydra Soldier: Equal parts menacing and fabulous, this villain sports metallic purple goggles and golden shoulder pads like he’s about to drop the hottest villain mixtape of 2025. And yes, he has a stud shooter. All real villains do.
💵 Value – “$19.99: Not Bad for a Slice of Sokovia”
At first glance, you might squint and ask, “$20 for this?” But then you see those minifigs, and suddenly it feels like you’re getting exclusive access to Tony Stark’s personal drone army. The price might be a touch high on a per-piece basis, but for Marvel fans and collectors, the value is in the characters, not the brick count.
🎯 Final Verdict:
Whimsy Score: 9/10
Collector Score: 8/10
Laser Cannon Rotation Satisfaction: Immeasurable
Whether you’re a child imagining your first Sokovian siege or an adult who justifies toy purchases as “display pieces,” this set is a delightful little showdown. It’s not the biggest build, but it packs a lot of Marvel magic into a small, sturdy package. Plus, you get to say “Iron Legionnaires assemble!” out loud, which is always worth it.
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