Best LEGO Marvel sets for adults

Marius Boonzaier
An adult admiring their LEGO Marvel Avengers Tower. It's one of the best LEGO Marvel sets for adults

LEGO offers myriad marvelous Marvel-inspired sets. But which is best? We’ve rounded up the best LEGO Marvel kits for adults aged 18 and up and where you can buy each of them. 

LEGO’s Marvel-inspired collection comprises of myriad marvelous kits, each taking inspiration from iconic characters and scenes from the Marvel Universe. However, which LEGO Marvel sets are the best? Well, look no further. We have rounded up the best LEGO Marvel kits for adults. 

But what makes a LEGO Marvel kit one of the best LEGO Marvel models for Marvel enthusiasts aged 18 and up? Well, there are a few aspects that need to be considered. 

Firstly, the overall design of the completed build must be accurate. Yup, it has to be true to the Marvel character or scene from which it takes inspiration. 

Then there is the building experience. For a kit to be included as one of the best LEGO Marvel sets, it must provide an immersive and rewarding building experience. In addition, when all the kit’s bricks have been clicked together, it must elicit a feeling of accomplishment. 

Speaking about when the build is completed, the finished model must be worthy of centerpiece status. Indeed, it has to look magnificent on display, whether you place it in your home or office. 

But what about the playing experience? Surely that must be thrilling for a kit to be included in this list. You are correct. 

However, grownups are busy, incredibly so. So, they’ll most likely use their set for display purposes. As such, the latter, the building experience, and the design of each kit were taken into consideration before the playing experience. 

Of course, that’s not to say you can’t play with the set. Indeed, you are never too old to immerse yourself in the Marvel universe

1. LEGO Marvel Avengers Tower — 76269

The LEGO Marvel Avengers Tower on display

A LEGO-exclusive, the LEGO Marvel Avengers Tower will be the pièce de résistance among your Marvel memorabilia. It’s undoubtedly impressive. 

Featuring an array of authentic detailing and standing 36 inches tall, it’s worthy of being placed center stage (or shelf, for that matter) in your home or office. So, what are the highlights of this LEGO Marvel kit? 

Well, for starters, it comprises of 5201 bricks. Considering its brick count, this set is sure to provide adult LEGO builders with a rewarding building experience. 

However, there is much more to the LEGO Marvel Avengers Tower. With this set, you can recreate action-packed scenes that took place at the Avengers’ headquarters. 

Of course, to relive the moments, you’ll need the characters. This set has you sorted, and then some. It ships with a whopping 31, which includes minifigures of all the Avengers. “Avengers, assemble!”

What’s more, it features a Leviathan, a Quinjet, and a duo of Chitauri chariots. An array of authentic accessories are also present.

2. LEGO Marvel Hulkbuster — 76210

An adult with their LEGO Marvel Hulkbuster set

The largest LEGO mech ever created, the LEGO Marvel Hulkbuster has to make the list. However, there is more to this set than just its sheer size (it stands 20.5 inches tall if you were wondering). 

Yup, its design is accurate to the Hulkbuster MK44 suit worn by Tony Stark in Avengers: Age of Ultron. For example, this posable model features bricks that are finished in the original’s dark red hue. There are also gold-colored plates. 

In addition, this 4049-piece LEGO Marvel kit is equipped with a trio of light-up arc reactors (light bricks for each are included). Glow-in-the-dark elements are also present. As such, this set is sure to look great during the day and in the evening. 

So, are any minifigures included? Yes. The set ships with a single minifigure — Tony Stark, suited up in his Mark 43 suit. 

3. LEGO Marvel Daily Bugle — 76178

An adult admiring their LEGO Marvel Daily Bugle set

Featuring a cast of 25 characters, this LEGO Marvel set is sure to provide you with a thrilling playing experience. However, don’t feel obliged if you only have little time on your hands for play. 

Indeed, when on display, you can attach the Minifigures to the LEGO-reimagined Daily Bugle building to add a touch of “life” to the scene. So, what minifigures are included? 

Well, as mentioned there are a whopping 25, including five new minifigures. The latter includes Blade the vampire hunter, J. Jonah Jameson, the owner of the Daily Bugle, Black Cat, Daredevil, and Punisher. Of course, Peter Parker, Spider-Man, and an array of villains are also present. 

Comprising 3772 bricks, this LEGO Marvel kit is sure to provide adult Marvel enthusiasts with an immersive building experience. In addition, thanks to its authentic detailing and size (it stands 33 inches tall), it will make for a spectacular display piece. 

4. LEGO Marvel Captain America’s Shield — 76262

An adult admiring their LEGO Marvel Captain America's Shield set

With this set, you can wield Captain America’s shield. Of course, you can also display it. We’d recommend the latter, though, as you wouldn’t want LEGO bricks to go flying everywhere and step on one of them. Ouch. 

However, no matter, because the LEGO replica of Captain America’s iconic shield will look spectacular when displayed in your home or office. With true-to-the-original detailing and an authentic color scheme, it is worthy of centerpiece status. These aspects, together with its size (18.5 inches in diameter), make this 3128-brick LEGO Marvel kit eye-catching.  

5. LEGO Marvel Black Panther — 76215

LEGO Marvel Black Panther set on display

LEGO has recently released a host of new LEGO Marvel sets. Unfortunately, with the introduction of box-fresh kits, comes the retirement of older models. The LEGO Marvel Black Panther is one of the latter. However, fortunately, it is still available. As such, it currently remains one of the best LEGO Marvel sets for adults. 

The brick-built bust of Black Panther comprises 2961 pieces. It is sure to keep you preoccupied for hours and, when the building is done, elicit that feeling of accomplishment. 

What’s more, when you’ve done clicking together the bricks of this LEGO Marvel kit, you can pose it. Indeed, the arms can be adjusted to the distinctive “Wakanda Forever” pose. However, if you prefer displaying this near-life-sized bust by itself, you can remove the hands. 

No matter which you choose, this 18-inch tall LEGO Marvel model is sure to look great on display. In addition, there are several neat details, such as reflective black and silver accents, and blue hues emulating the power of Vibranium. 

Each of these LEGO Marvel sets are must-have. There is no doubt about it. Not only are their designs true to the characters and scenes from which it take inspiration. As such, each of these kits is worthy of centerpiece status. 

Of course, before you can display the finished model, you have to build it. Well, the building process will undoubtedly be an immersive and rewarding one, which will leave you with a feeling of accomplishment. 

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