Best Lego Marvel sets 2024

Our round-up of the best Lego Marvel sets is the place to be, whether you're an X-Men enthusiast or an Avengers aficionado. We've picked out the very best that Lego Marvel currently has to offer, with something to suit all ages and price ranges.

The Lego Marvel range isn't as big as Lego Star Wars, but there are still plenty of sets to choose from. We have several Lego experts on our team and between them, they've built and reviewed most of the sets on this list, so you can trust us when we say they're worth your time.

We've included some big sets, like the Avengers Tower, some mid-priced sets such as Sanctum Sanctorum, and some budget-friendly builds, like Venomized Groot. Whether you're a collector wanting to add to a display or if you want a holiday gift for a youngster, you should find something suitable in our guide.

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Best Lego Marvel sets you can buy in 2024

The quick list

Below, you'll find a quick view of our picks of the best Lego Marvel sets currently available. For more information on any of the sets, scroll down.

Best overall

What can we even say about the Lego Marvel Avengers Tower? At nearly a meter tall this thing needs no introduction as it will dominate just about any shelf you place it on. It's going to be a huge talking point for any Marvel fan you invite over once it's built. But before you get there, you've got an epic — and varied and enjoyable — build on your hands.

At $500, this isn't a Lego set you can buy on a whim. It's a serious investment, but the good news is, like the vast majority of other large Lego sets before it, it's going to hold its value. (Just keep the box and instructions, whatever you do!) We think it's worth every penny though, whether you're a collector or a Marvel fan. There's so much to enjoy.

There are tons of little details packed in to the multiple floors of the tower, from Thor's hammer to the Tesseract. If you've seen the Avengers movies, you're going to get a kick out of everything as you build it.

Despite it having so much going for it, we think our favorite thing about the Lego Marvel Avengers Tower, and the main reason it's at the top of our list of the best Lego Marvel sets, is just how many minifigures it includes. There are no less than thirty one minifigures here, so you'll find plenty of familiar faces to deck out the tower with. There's Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hulk, Hawkeye, Wanda Maximoff and lots more.

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Best for Spider-Man fans

Is there anything more amazing than The Amazing Spider-Man? One of the best Lego Marvel sets you can buy, this is going to appeal to comic book fans more than any other, thanks to its classic comic book aesthetic. This isn't movie Spider-Man, but as long as that's not a problem, you're going to absolutely love this set.

It's fun to build thanks to its unique layering techniques, and having 2,099 pieces means it's not a huge undertaking either. Like Lego's 'Art' range, this one comes with a special soundtrack to listen to on your smartphone as you're building it — it's been tailor-made to enhance the building process.

Once it's finished you might have a little trouble getting it on the wall thanks to its Lego hanging piece, but it's secure enough when it's up there. The fact that it hangs on the wall is a huge boon, though, especially if (like us) you have so many sets you're running out of display space.

We love the colors and the way Spidey pops out of the frame: It's almost as if he's alive! There are some nifty Easter eggs here, too, like the fact that there are 15 spiders crawling off the frame — it's a homage to #15 of "Amazing Fantasy", where Spider-Man first appeared.

• Read our review of the Lego Marvel Amazing Spider-Man for the full lowdown.

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Best for Iron Man fans

Once you get over the eye-watering price, it's hard not to be impressed by Lego's Hulkbuster. This isn't the first Hulkbuster we've had of course: We've had a number of smaller ones over the years, but nothing on the scale of this behemoth. Is bigger better? Perhaps not always, but in this case, we think it's safe to say yes — no other Hulkbuster comes close.

In terms of the build, this isn't a Lego set you should undertake as an beginner. Serious Lego builders only, thanks to lots of complex sections and its eye-watering piece count of 4,409. You're looking at around 15+ hours of build time, and that's if you're experienced. So make sure you set aside several evenings before delving into this behemoth.

When it's built, the Lego Marvel Hulkbuster looks absolutely fantastic. It's hugely imposing, however, so you're going to need a lot of space to display this. At 21 inches tall and 19 inches wide, you'll need a big (and strong) shelf or an empty side table to place it on. It's going to look great wherever you put it, though.

We cannot overlook that price though, and we have to wonder if it's worth the asking price. It has been seriously reduced by up to 40% in the past, though, so if you can pick it up on a discount, it's well worth it.

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Best for X-Men fans

The newest set on this list of best Lego Marvel sets just happens to be one of the biggest. Lego Marvel X-Men: The X-Mansion is based on the animated X-Men series from 1997, giving it plenty of color and personality. There's no denying this is a fantastic set for X-Men fans, even with a few little niggles.

We can't help but think that the front of the mansion could be a bit more detailed — but since it's based on how the mansion looks in the animated series, it's not all that surprising. It's the interior of the building where the real magic happens, though. There are tons of Easter eggs that X-Men fans will get a kick out of, and plenty of rooms you can place your minifigures in.

There's a Danger Room where your X-Men minifigs can practice their powers in, for example. And you'll also find various classrooms and a library for those extra study sessions. One of our favorite touches is that you can recreate the popular Wolverine Crush meme, which is simply hilarious.

This is a pricey set, however, costing $329.99, and with measurements of 10.5 x 16 x 10 inches, you're going to need a lot of space to display it. Providing you've got the budget and display space, though, it's hard to be disappointed with this offering from Lego — even accounting for the annoying stickers included in the build.

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Best for Guardians of the Galaxy fans

Rocket & Baby Groot sits in that sweet spot between pocket-money sets and the more expensive adult builds. At $59.99, we think it offers great value, and being aimed at builders aged 10 and over, it's not too complex that kids won't be able to enjoy putting it together.

That said, it does have some fiddly sections, thanks to Rocket's posable limbs, so we perhaps wouldn't recommend this set for complete Lego beginners. As long as you've put a few sets together before, though, we don't think you'll have too much problem, and the finished model is well worth any frustrations. We think it's far nicer than it looks in pictures — they just don't do it justice.

Rocket's no slouch: This set is 8.5 inches tall, so makes a great display piece. Its moving parts make it useable as an action figure for younger fans, too, although we'd advise using caution as it's not the most stable build in the world.

There's only one minifigure included here - an adorable Baby Groot. It's designed to sit on Rocket's shoulder, and so there's a dedicated space for it to attach. We'd have liked to see a Rocket minifigure for display purposes too, but it's certainly not a dealbreaker.

• Read our full Rocket & Baby Groot review for more information.

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Best for Avengers fans

It's a fairly expensive set for what it is — $100 for 794 pieces isn't exactly great value. But it's the minifigures you're paying for here, if anything: There are seven figures, including a large 'big fig' of Thanos. Also included are Captain Marvel, Okoye, Wanda Maximoff, Shuri, Valkyrie and The Wasp. It's an excellent selection, and lots of minifigures we don't frequently see, making it a great choice for collectors.

But there's far more to like about Lego Marvel Avengers Endgame Battle than just its minifigures. If you're a movie fan, you'll undoubtedly spot lots of little details based on Avengers: Endgame. Look around and you'll find Captain America's shield hidden in the rubble, for example, and there's also Thor's Hammer, the time stone and a magical rat to be found. These little touches really bring the set to life, especially for kids who'll be using it as a playset.

We like it even as a display piece, though. Its non-standard shape really catches the eye, and Lego designers have done a great job of capturing the look and feel of chaos and destruction.

We'd perhaps recommend waiting for a sale on this one, though. While the minifigures do offer good value (big figs alone tend to be worth $15-$20), a 20% or so discount will make this set a much more tempting offer.

• More details can be found in our Lego Marvel Endgame Final Battle review.

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Best for minifigures

At $350, the Lego Marvel Daily Bugle isn't a purchase to make lightly — but do it, and it's one you're most likely not going to be disappointed with. It measures over 32 inches (82cm) tall, making it tower over most other Lego sets. It's quite the imposing model, then, but it looks absolutely fantastic.

There are four storeys in the Daily Bugle, each one is filled with lots of fun little details. Whether you're a comic book or movie fan, you'll find little Easter eggs to make you chuckle, all nestled between the usual office equipment like desks, photocopiers and computers. The walls can be removed, too, so you can peer into any floor whenever you feel like it.

It looks absolutely fantastic from the outside, too. It's teeming with life thanks to the clever positioning of all the minifigures. A full 'glass' (well, plastic) frontage looks fantastic, as does the realistic fire escape and that absolutely excellent signage on top of the building. The set also comes with a traditional yellow New York cab that helps give it a sense of location.

The best thing, though? All the minifigures: There are 25 of them here. It's been beaten by the Avengers Tower recently, but it's still a huge number of minifigs, and there are some fantastic characters here. Including Spider-Ham, Gwen, Mysterio, Venom, Carnage, Dr. Octopus, The Punisher, and more, it really is the ultimate collection for Spider-Man fans.

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Best for modular fans

This 2,708 piece model of Doctor Strange's iconic Sanctum Sanctorum is just delightful. So delightful, in fact, that we'd possibly even say it's one of our favorite Lego Marvel sets ever, just missing out on the top spot due to the recent release of the Avengers Tower.

That said, Sanctum Sanctorum is half the price of the Avengers Tower, and still packs in a wonderful amount of detail and some fantastic minifigures. There are nine here, including Doctor Strange himself, Iron Man, Spider-Man and plenty more. Each one of them comes with various authentic accessories, and can be posed in numerous ways across the grand house.

Across the three floors of Sanctum Sanctorum, you'll get to enjoy lots of details. There are hidden portals, bookcases, weird and wonderful trinkets — and even the odd tentacled monster. Lego really have gone all out when it comes to designing the interior of this set: It's clear they've had a lot of fun with it.

Despite being a Lego Marvel set, we love that the Sanctum Sanctorum is built to the same scale as Lego's popular 'Modular' range (like the Boutique Hotel or Jazz Club). That means if you have a Lego street on display, you can slip the Sanctum Sanctorum in to look like any other inconspicuous building. You know, just how the real thing is meant to appear in the movies. Yes, it's a pricey set, but if you have $250 to spend on a Lego set, you won't regret choosing this one.

• Read our full Lego Marvel Sanctum Sanctorum review.

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Best set under $100

The Lego Marvel Infinity Gauntlet stands out thanks to the sheer amount of gold bricks used in its construction. They’re typically quite rare in Lego sets, and so the number of them here makes this set an attractive purchase for Lego collectors, regardless of how they feel about Marvel.

However, if you are a Marvel fan, you hopefully won’t be disappointed with this replica Infinity Gauntlet, either. The set looks fantastic when finished, with each finger bejeweled with one of the infinity stones.

This is designed to be a display set, and it comes on a display stand making it easy to show off on a shelf or on your desk. While it isn't a play set by any stretch of the imagination, each finger on the gauntlet can be posed and bent. We wouldn't dare suggest you arrange the fingers into lewd hand gestures. But it is a thing you can do if you want to...

The price tag feels a little high at $79.99, considering there are only 590 pieces in the set, but the finished model feels adequately detailed. It's worth the asking price in gold bricks alone for a collector, so that's certainly something to keep in mind.

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Best set under $50

$49.99 doesn't sound like a bargain, but in the world of Lego, it pretty much is. You're getting a lot of Lego here for the price, being that Venomized Groot is made up of 630 pieces. You won't necessarily use them all, though: Groot can be built in one of two ways. One is half-Groot, half-Venom; the other is primarily Venom.

With posable limbs, you can stand Groot in a number of ways and his arms can move too. With these joints, however, he can be a little fiddly to build so you'll want to be delicate and take care. He can also be a bit tricky to stand up, so you can't get too creative with your poses to ensure he doesn't topple over.

There are a lot of cool little touches here, like the Venom 'mouths' coming off Groot. And if you choose to built the half-and-half model, you'll get to enjoy his face having one Groot eye and one Venom eye. A seriously nice touch.

The main downside? Lego Marvel Venomized Groot contains a fair few stickers, some of which go on Groot's face. It's annoying, but forgivable — especially at this price point.

• Read our full review of Lego Marvel Venomized Groot for more information.

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Best for kids

While the bright, bold colors and shapes of Lego Marvel Team Spidey Web Spinner Headquarters are undoubtedly eye-catching, be warned that this is a very basic set. This isn't one for adult builders: It carries Lego's 4+ age rating, meaning it's designed with the youngest builders in mind. It's basically the first step up from Duplo.

Like most sets in Lego's 4+ range, you'll find large pieces here to promote easier building. Vehicle bodies will be moulded whole, for example, with just a few bits of detail added on as separate pieces. That's why there's only 193 pieces in this set, which doesn't sound much at all for a $55 set.

You are getting a good amount of fun included, though, and kids are going to love this, particularly if they're existing Spider-Man fans. We love the colors here, and there's a great selection of minifigures. You'll find Spider-Man, Iron Man, Miles Morales, Ghost-Spider and Zola as part of the set. Zola even has a large mech that she can sit in, which is particularly cool.

The whole set is based around a simple but fun "headquarters build", which is laden with fun accessories and topped off with a large, printed Spider-Man head — undoubtedly the star of the whole set.

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