We have heard plenty of rumours about a UCS Helicarrier, and now we have official details of the largest Super Heroes set to date.
The model is based on the appearance of the Helicarrier in the first Avengers film, and includes minifigures from that particular film; Hawkeye, Nick Fury, Black Widow, Captain America and Maria Hill.
The set also includes a selection of new “microfigures” which are printed versions of the trophy piece seen in several sets.
Check out the full press release and designer video below. More images can be found at brickset.com
Note: We don’t currently have an Australian price for this set. As soon as we know one we will let you know. Based on the state of the Australian dollar our estimate would be between $599.99 and $649.99.
76042 The S.H.I.E.L.D Helicarrier, 2,996 pieces.
US $349.99 – CA $399.99 – DE 349.99€ – UK £269.99 – DK 2999.00 DKK
Build and display the huge SHIELD Helicarrier!
Take on the challenge of building this awesome LEGO® model of The SHIELD Helicarrier. Construct the flying aircraft carrier with two runways, microscale Quinjets, fighter jets and ground support vehicles. The set also comes with many of your favorite LEGO Marvel Super Heroes minifigures, plus 12 microfigures to display on deck and within the highly detailed interior. Includes 5 minifigures: Nick Fury, Black Widow, Captain America, Hawkeye and Maria Hill.
- Includes 5 minifigures: Nick Fury, Black Widow, Captain America, Hawkeye and Maria Hill, plus an iconic SHIELD eagle stand to display them on.
- Features 3 microscale Quinjets, 3 fighter jets, a gasoline truck, 2 forklift trucks, 2 runways, 4 road blockades, armored exterior with translucent elements, detailed interior, plus 12 microfigures (Nick Fury, Hawkeye, Captain America, Iron Man and 8 SHIELD agents).
- Also includes a detailed runway.
- Weapons include Hawkeye’s bow, Black Widow’s gun and Captain America’s shield.
- SHIELD Agent Maria Hill minifigure is new for spring 2015!
- Includes a plaque with facts about The SHIELD Helicarrier.
- Add lights and spinning rotors to the Helicarrier with the 88000, 8883 and 8870 LEGO® Power Functions sets (sold separately).
- Rotors can also be turned manually.
- Includes a display stand.
Not sure what to think of this just yet. Price point will be the obvious determinant for purchase that been said I don’t see this selling well if they set the price at $600-$700 au especially after the Sand Crawler had more pieces and only cost $400-$450. All in all it does look quite incredible but the price just can’t justify this set.
It is now listed on Shop@Home! The price is $500AUD and it says it is released on the 19th of February!
$500.00 AUD is such a tempting price point. I wonder if we will get the double VIP points in March…