Thursday, March 02, 2017 While at my local Target today I came across a few of the new 2016 Lego sets. These will officially be on sale tomorrow. There were new Star Wars build-a-character sets, new Marvel sets and there were two new Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice sets… which MIGHT CONTAIN SPOILERS. It’s cool to see we are getting some “deeper cuts” for minifigure characters. In 2015 we saw some of the Legion of Super Heroes in the DC line, now we get characters like Captain Marvel and Hyperion in the Marvel line. Check out the pictures below. Dive to rescue Scuba Captain America from Iron Skull! Iron Skull has trapped him in his awesome Iron Skull Sub! Go deep underwater with Scuba Iron Man to save your fellow Avenger. Fend off attacks by the Hydra diver on his underwater jet and dodge the Sub’s stud shooters. Then face off against Iron Skull and defeat him to free Scuba Captain America! Includes 4 minifigures: Scuba Iron Man, Scuba Captain America, Iron Skull and a Hydra diver.
The Iron Skull Sub features a red skull logo, opening cockpit, cage with translucent-red opening door and chain attachment to drop down and trap Scuba Captain America, 4 stud shooters and a storage compartment for Iron Skull’s gear. The Hydra diver’s underwater jet features 2 harpoons. Find a way into the Iron Skull Sub and help Scuba Captain America escape from evil Hydra. Accessory elements include Scuba Iron Man and Iron Skull’s thrusters for their hands and feet, Scuba Captain America and Hydra diver’s oxygen tank and flippers, plus Scuba Captain America’s shield. Also includes a comic book. Iron Skull Sub measures over 3” (9cm) high, 9” (23cm) long and 4” (12cm) wide. Hydra diver’s underwater jet measures over 1” (4cm) long, 1” (4cm) wide and under 1” (2cm) high. Stop Thanos invading planet Earth with the 2-in-1 Avenjet! Mighty Thanos and Hyperion are preparing to attack Earth! Help Iron Man, Captain Marvel and Captain America stop them with the super-fast Avenjet!
Attack with the flick missiles, then separate the mini-jet and fire its stud shooters. Can the Super Heroes save the planet? Includes 4 minifigures: Captain Marvel, Space Iron Man, Space Captain America and Hyperion, plus a Thanos big figure. The 2-in-1 Avenjet features an opening main cockpit, 4 flick missiles, opening hatch and a detachable mini-jet with an opening cockpit and 2 stud shooters. Detach the mini-jet and fire the stud shooters to defeat Thanos and Hyperion. Weapons include Thanos’ buildable stud-shooting boots Accessory elements include Space Iron Man’s thrusters for his hands and feet andSpace Captain America’s breathing device, shield and jetpack. Space Iron Man comes with a spacesuit. Space Iron Man fits inside the Avenjet underneath the detachable mini-jet. Avenjet measures over 3” (8cm) high, 10” (27cm) long and 10” (27cm) wide. Detachable mini-jet measures over 1” (4cm) high, 4” (11cm) long and 7” (20cm) wide.
Intercept the Kryptonite with the armored Batmobile! Speed down to the docks with Batman™ where LexCorp henchmen are busy storing the Kryptonite. Fire the Batmobile’s stud shooters and swerve the forklift’s flick missiles. Open the doors of the Batmobile and attack with Batman’s silver Batarang. Explode the Kryptonite from the forklift and dodge shots from the Henchman’s bazooka. Can Batman escape with the toxic cargo? Includes 3 minifigures: Batman and 2 LexCorp henchmen. The Batmobile features an opening cockpit for Batman, big wheels and 2 stud shooters. Fire the flick missiles of the forklift and activate the spring-loaded explode function. The back of the forklift can also be detached as the battle hots up. Weapons include Batman’s silver Batarang and the LexCorp henchman’s stud-shooting bazooka. Also includes a comic book! Batmobile measures over 1” (5cm) high, 7” (18cm) long and 3”(10cm) wide. Forklift measures over 3” (8cm) high, 3” (10cm) long and 2” (7cm) wide.
Pilot the Batwing to rescue Lois from Lex Luthor’s helicopter! Join forces with Super Heroes to take on Lex Luthor™ in thrilling battle high above Metropolis. Launch the Batwing with Batman™ in the cockpit and fold out the wings. Fly with Superman™ and Wonder Woman™ to stop Lois falling. Dodge the LexCorp helicopter’s Kryptonite flick missiles and fire back with the Batwing’s awesome rapid shooter. Then take the battle down to the streets with Batman’s grapple hook gun. Includes 5 minifigures: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Lex Luthor and Lois Lane. The Batwing includes an opening cockpit, foldout wings for flight and landing modes, and a six-shooting rapid shooter. Lex Luthor’s LexCorp helicopter has an opening cockpit for Lex Luthor, spinning rotors, 8 Kryptonite flick missiles and an attachment point for Lois Lane to hold onto underneath. Continue the battle on the ground with Batman’s grapple hook gun, Wonder Woman’s sword and shield, and Lex Luthor’s gun.
Lois Lane’s camera is also included. Batwing measures over 1” (4cm) high, 9” (23cm) long and 11” (30cm) wide. LexCorp helicopter measures over 3” (9cm) high, 6” (16cm) long [10” (26cm) long including rotors] and 3” (10cm) wide. Fight for the Resistance with Poe Dameron™! Set Poe in a battle pose, load the shooter and launch a Resistance attack! There’s even spare ammo and a blaster pistol, so get ready to come out fighting. Buildable and highly posable Poe Dameron™ figure features flight suit with life vest detailing, a spring-loaded shooter with extra ammunition and a blaster pistol. Fire the spring-loaded shooter and reload with the extra ammunition. Move the limbs into any battle pose. Sturdy and durable design for intense action play. Play out exciting combat scenes with this iconic character from the blockbuster Star Wars™: The Force Awakens movie. Figure stands over 9” (24cm) tall. Practice your warrior skills with Finn!