6867 Loki's Cosmic Cube Escape

 

  • 6867 Loki's Cosmic Cube Escape

    Posted by Huw, 06 Apr 2012 14:47. Filed under Set review.

    6867 Loki's Cosmic Cube EscapeWhile I had my camera set up to photograph Iron Man I thought I might as well shoot the rest of the set.

    The main reason for buying this set, and I suspect most of the Marvel sets, will be for the minifigs, as it certainly doesn't disappoint in the minifig department. As well as Iron Man we get Loki and Hawkeye, too. Loki's helmet is excellent and Hawkeye has what I believe is a new hair piece and a new style of bow.

    6867 Loki's Cosmic Cube EscapeThe set is bulked up with some sort of armoured jeep, which actually is pretty good, although I am not familiar with the Avengers to know whether it looks like what it's supposed to. 

    6867 Loki's Cosmic Cube Escape The body is almost all built from dark blue, in fact there are around 50 dark blue parts in the set, so if you don't like the vehicle the set makes a good 'parts pack'.

    I'll conclude this short review by saying the set has surpassed my expectations and I look forward to building the rest of the Marvel sets, which the postman kindly delivered this morning, on Good Friday of all days. Stay posted over Easter for more mini-reviews and photos!

     


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Posted by LukeSkywalker in Ireland, 06 Apr 2012 15:16

I think Hawkeye's hair piece was used before in the Harry Potter sets (Draco Malfoy and Fenrir Greyback), and Bruce Wayne in the new Batcave, but this is the first time it's available in what I like to call caramel-brown. :)

Posted by JohnnyB in United Kingdom, 06 Apr 2012 15:25

That keep looks awesome. Would make a great city piece.

Posted by refriedbeans in United States, 06 Apr 2012 16:00

Huw do you plan to photograph the rest of the PotC minifigs?

Posted by CapnRex101 in United Kingdom, 06 Apr 2012 16:02

No stickers Huw? Do you not use stickers in sets? There are a couple of new parts in this set which hold the lights on top of the roof which I am surprised you did not mention given their usefulness.

Posted by Echo212 in United States, 06 Apr 2012 16:38

This is AWESOME! As soon as it comes to my Walmart i'm gonna get it, at least I have 20 bucks!?

Posted by homelesshomie in United States, 06 Apr 2012 16:38

the only reason i'm buying this set is for the alternative iron man minifig, this one is a mark VI and the one in quinjet is a mark IV, and because i collect all superheroes sets.

Posted by BrickBob09 in United Kingdom, 06 Apr 2012 17:02

I've order this set from Argos and will be picking it up tomorrow. Money's tight for me at the moment so I could have gone with the X-Men set or this.
I really want Iron Man, but I equally want Wolverine. However, this review helped me decide on which to pick.

@Huw; Will you be doing similar reviews of the other Marvel sets? Also, would it be possible to have this under the 'reviews' tab of the set page, perhaps as an official Brickset review?

Posted by dragon_teenager in United States, 06 Apr 2012 17:33

This is my favorite set from the entire Marvel line. I may even buy two of them for the minifigs alone.

Posted by Andhe in United Kingdom, 06 Apr 2012 18:48

@Jacob wilson I'll have the figs if you want the truck... :D
Hawkeye looks kind of goofy, the hair is an odd choice of style and colour compared the actual actor. But that new bow looks great. Be interested to see whether Loki's actual staff looks anything like a PQ staff with ninjago sai attached :p Guess this is the cheapest way to get Iron Man without stumping up for the Quinjet though.

Posted by LDM in United States, 06 Apr 2012 19:48

This review doesn't really show anything the box art doesn't. Any chance we could get a parts breakdown picture?

Posted by charfdorn in United States, 06 Apr 2012 20:12

That new bracket... will be a huge boon to SNOT building. WOW.

Posted by llanowarsoldier in United States, 06 Apr 2012 20:46

When are these available in the US?

Posted by sarlacc98 in United Kingdom, 06 Apr 2012 22:52

Hawkeye looks ridiculous. Loving the jeep though. Also I like how ironman has the blue things. Is that in the actual set or did you just add them?

Posted by Isabella and Lego Liker in United States, 06 Apr 2012 23:44

If anyone wants the set for the truck, it looks like it could be good for police chases with that big bumper on it.

Posted by BrickBob09 in United Kingdom, 07 Apr 2012 02:57

@sarlacc98; The blue things come with iron man. You can see him 'wearing' them on the front of the box. They're designed to make him look as if he's flying.

Posted by brix in United Kingdom, 07 Apr 2012 04:41

I'm getting this for my birthday in 16 days and this review's made me even more excited :)

Posted by TheConverter15 in United Kingdom, 07 Apr 2012 09:55

Got this set on order and waiting for it to arrive :) Minifigures are great, and I'm pretty much getting it for Iron Man, who in my opinion is the best avenger. The truck is really nice too, I'm hoping they release more Marvel sets before the year is out, and of course some Dark Knight Rises sets (which looks unlikely but I can dream!)

Posted by legoDad42 in United States, 07 Apr 2012 16:30

Loki's helm and staff are great...as well as Hawkeyes Bow. Great for customizin' figs.
Iron Man looks awesome!
With jeep Huw, it's from the movie (nothing is established in the comics for this vehicle) so it's probably fairly close enough. The jeep has an 'Agent's' feel to it.

Posted by CapnRex101 in United Kingdom, 07 Apr 2012 16:53

The truck, which I wasn't that struck on previously, now I have it in my hand, is just superb!

Posted by TekkamanRaiden in Canada, 07 Apr 2012 20:53

Loki and Ironman look good but Hawkeye looks more like Scott Summers (Cyclops of Xmen).

Posted by PopehatXI in United States, 08 Apr 2012 17:03

I am disappointed with the "Cosmic Cube" given in this set. A clear brick wasn't very creative, and not a real collectible.

Posted by CapnRex101 in United Kingdom, 09 Apr 2012 12:23

My review is here: http://www.brickset.com/reviews/?ID=43705

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