Why We Are Overdue For a UCS LEGO Avengers Tower
The LEGO Avengers Tower deserves justice! With the proliferation of the Ultimate Collector Series (UCS) LEGO Sets, the Avengers Tower has yet to be a recipient. Currently, there are only three LEGO Avengers Tower sets. (Four if you count the 2021 Advent Calendar). And these are really sorry versions of what the Avengers Tower could be. None of them are minifigure scale, and all of them have lost potential. It is for these reasons that, in my opinion, the LEGO Avengers tower would look great as a UCS set.
To come to this conclusion, let’s first take a look at some of the current UCS sets and the LEGO Avengers Tower sets. This will show you why the I think the Avenger’s tower has been overlooked.
Current Ultimate Collector Series (UCS) LEGO Sets
We won’t list all of them here, but let’s consider some of the current UCS sets and see how the Avengers Tower might fit in.
In fact, except for the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 76042 The SHIELD Helicarrier, there have been no other LEGO Marvel sets to receive the UCS treatment. Of note, this set made our list of the Top 10 Best LEGO Black Widow Sets.
Interestingly, most of the current Ultimate Collector Series LEGO Sets are from the Star Wars theme. These sets are truly impressive, such as the LEGO Star Wars 75313 UCS AT-AT. And who can forget about the best LEGO Millennium Falcons, LEGO Star Wars 75192 Millennium Falcon Ultimate Collector Series (2nd edition) and LEGO Star Wars 10179 Ultimate Collector’s Millennium Falcon. Finally, we also have to mention the LEGO Star Wars 75252 UCS Imperial Star Destroyer. All four of these sets make the list of the largest LEGO sets ever and it’s not too surprising to see why. These UCS sets are epic in size and scale, and are awe-inspiring for any fans of the franchise.
Considering the popularity of the Marvel brand, you would think that the LEGO Group would consider this theme for more UCS sets. The LEGO 76178 Marvel Spider-Man Daily Bugle set comes close, but it is not an official UCS set. Furthermore, the Avengers Tower is an iconic backdrop for many moments in the Marvel films. Now, lets take a look at the current state of the Avengers Towers.
Current LEGO Avengers Tower Sets
Next, we will evaluate each tower in the order they were released.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 76038 Attack on Avengers Tower
This set was released in 2015. The Avengers Tower suddenly comes under attack from the inside by Ultron while the Heroes are enjoying a celebration. In the lab, Evil Ultron Mark 1 has assembled and is bursting through the glass. Assist Thor and Iron Man in taking down Ultron Mark 1 and his two Iron Legion henchmen. Plan in the JARVIS control room. And in the sick bay, tend to injured Super Heroes. An Iron Legion is blowing out the ground-floor robot bay’s doors and windows. The Loki Scepter is missing from the analysis lab. Thor should be used to pursue him as you use the covert drone and stud shooters to take aim from the tower’s roof. Ultron Mark 1 must be stopped, and you must reclaim the Scepter. This build measures over 14 inches high, 7 inches wide, and 4 inches deep.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 40334 Avengers Tower
We have to wait all the way until 2019 for this next set. This tower was part of a gift with purchase (GWP) promotion that ran from 04/19/2019 to 05/02/2019. A qualifying purchase of $75 or more in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes products was required. This LEGO Avengers Tower commemorates Marvel Studios’ tenth anniversary. It includes a unique Iron Man collector minifigure and has 211 pieces. To be fair, this set is a gift with purchase so it is not meant to be that large. And the best part about the set is the collectable minifigure. However, this set does show that there is still untapped potential to create a really amazing Avengers Tower.
LEGO Marvel 76166 Avengers Tower Battle
In the following year, this set was then released in 2020. This set has superhero fight action both inside and outside the 5-story Marvel Avengers Tower. Iron Man and Black Widow face up against the diabolical Red Skull and his A.I.M. Agents in an epic battle. The building opens up to allow simple access to seven fantastic chambers where kids may have infinite imaginative adventures: blow out the energy core, bust open the jail, collapse the balcony, or launch a rocket strike. This famous New York tower is brimming with role-playing opportunities involving legendary Marvel heroes. At 17 inches tall, there are a variety of intriguing elements to explore. For more information and photos, check out our full review of this set here.
LEGO Marvel 76196 The Avengers Advent Calendar 2021 (Day 19) – Avengers Tower
This final build was released as part of the 2021 LEGO Marvel Advent Calendar. You can see the tower in the front row, the second from the left. Behind each of the calendar’s 24 doors are daily goodies for kids to discover during the month of December leading up to Christmas. There are 7 minifigures – Iron Man, Spider-Man, Black Widow, Thor, Captain Marvel, Thanos, and Nick Fury. Additionally, there are intriguing products and wonderful Marvel Universe accessories that kids will enjoy, like as a Quinjet, Helicarrier, Spider-Man drone, Avengers Tower, and more. As the big day comes, kids may mix and match their presents to create a limitless number of amazing Super Hero experiences. You can use this amazing assortment of construction toys with other LEGO Marvel playsets to provide imaginative play opportunities that last all year.
Conclusion
As you can see, the LEGO Avengers Tower still has a lot of untapped potential. The best way to make it into a truly great set is by providing it with the Ultimate Collector Series label. This would allow it to achieve the appropriate size, scale, minifigures, playability, and uniqueness that this iconic Marvel building deserves.
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