Assembling the LEGO Marvel street
Posted by CapnRex101,
LEGO has produced several Marvel modular buildings in recent years, which are certainly popular, but predictably expensive. Three sets offering smaller buildings have been launched this year, linking in various combinations.
This article shows a selection of those possible combinations, comprising 76311 Miles Morales vs. the Spot, 76317 Peter Parker's Apartment and 76324 Spider-Man vs. Oscorp, which have been reviewed separately in recent weeks.
The instruction manuals for the summer sets show a basic arrangement with the buildings in set number order, which looks fine, but does not take full advantage of the modular system. 76311 Miles Morales vs. the Spot is clearly designed for one of the other models to attach on top, for instance, so it looks awkward without a roof. In addition, Peter's apartment has no pavement in front, so breaks the otherwise consistent format.
Another simple configuration features 76317 Peter Parker's Apartment on top of the bodega from 76311 Miles Morales vs. the Spot. As mentioned in my review of Peter's apartment, I like how its rooftop grate doubles as a railing to turn the front door into a Juliet balcony, but this design still looks a bit strange to me, with the apartment building reaching the same height as Oscorp Tower.
However, I think the colours work better together when Miles' and Peter's apartments are swapped and I imagine this was the designer's intent, bringing the predominantly tan and dark red buildings together. Moreover, I like grouping the sections focused on Miles Morales, with the bodega under his apartment.
This configuration does not interfere with any of the functions either and I quite like the idea of Norman Osborn working on his Green Goblin technology right beside Peter Parker's home! Also, the gradual increase in height between the three larger structures works well.
The apartment building looks good without its middle floor too, if you wish. However, it is a shame that only two models are truly modular, so you can remove or rearrange their floors to some degree. Personally, I would always keep Oscorp together as a complete tower, but having the option to separate its floors would have been welcome and feels like it should have been practical, given the construction methods.
Two corner modules are provided and placing those at either end is probably the natural thing to do, although bringing them to the middle is effective as well, especially with Officer Morales' car between them to signal the presence of a road. Again, I like the gradual change in height, going from the centre to the outermost buildings.
Alternatively, the corner modules can change the direction of buildings and I find the below design interesting, avoiding the narrow alleyways between certain models and making the whole street look denser. There are lots of options for adding these sets to a city layout, though probably not anywhere near the bigger Super Heroes or Icons Modular Buildings, which seem overwhelmingly huge beside these.
While the individual sets are mixed in quality, I think the whole Marvel street looks great together. The level of detail is inconsistent between 76324 Spider-Man vs. Oscorp and the other sets, but that distinction bothers me less than I envisaged, particularly when the tower and bodega are separated as much as possible, which makes sense anyway.
That being said, the potential of this modular system will not be realised without additional sets. Eddie's apartment with the Mini Mart underneath is not currently compatible with anything, for example, at least without significant modifications. Similarly, you are limited to swapping floors between just two buildings, so adding just a couple more at the same size would greatly increase the possibilities.
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That has got to be the worst 245$ set I've ever seen.
Welcome to Brooklanhattueens, California.
This is a neat idea, and the final result of combining all three sets looks really good (especially once you add all the minifigs in); however, the final result is not worth the price. It's too bad that these sets weren't cheaper to make this even more accessible to more people.
It looks so empty and unfinished.
Deep, DEEP discount.
Now THAT looks like a $140 set!
Wait... Oscorp alone is $140!?!?
It's a nice idea, nice build style, but tbh ever since like 31141 Main Street, even 3-in-1 "street" sets feel overpriced (and now the overpriced buildings are creeping into Friends as well with sets like 42662 Hair Salon and Accessories Store)
Ironically, City has some sets that feel more money value now, not everything of course, but sets like 60422 Seaside Harbour with Cargo Ship , 60419 Police Prison Island or 60472 Scrapyard offer more "bulk" for the money. and can easily enough be used to make buildings with.
Combining them like that does make it look less like Oscorp Tower and more just an Oscorp outlet. Like whatever Green Goblin’s equivalent to an Apple Genius Bar is
Those three sets are €230 MSRP together, is it as good as a Tudor set (10350) or the medieval town square (10332) at the same MSRP? There are more €230 sets that I would prefer before this one (combined).
Maybe if it hits 40%+ off...
Thanks for showing all these configurations.
I think it needs a Daily Bugle set to make it feel like a complete Spidey street.
Unfortunately with 3 sets it's already too pricey as many have pointed out.
You're supposed to buy 2 Oscorp sets and make it taller (Barad-Dur joke).
@Cergorach said:
"Those three sets are €230 MSRP together, is it as good as a Tudor set (10350) or the medieval town square (10332) at the same MSRP? There are more €230 sets that I would prefer before this one (combined).
Maybe if it hits 40%+ off..."
Those were the exact 2 sets I thought of near the price point!
I think those sets being "modular" is making all of us AFOLs compare them to the real modular line, and that's bad. These are clearly playsets that happen to connect together. A kid would be super happy if theygot a few of those. Their imaginations can fill the holes while they have great fun playing.
For display value, the regular modular line is much more appropriate.
@Phoenixio said:
"I think those sets being "modular" is making all of us AFOLs compare them to the real modular line, and that's bad. These are clearly playsets that happen to connect together. A kid would be super happy if theygot a few of those. Their imaginations can fill the holes while they have great fun playing.
For display value, the regular modular line is much more appropriate."
Yeah yeah its us silly nostalgic biased AFOLs again...., nothing to do with the fact this costs $245 USD which very few if any kids can afford... (and if they could could spend that much they could buy a whole modular building for that price)
The detail here is quite lacking for play and display. As another commenter said for $140 maybe this would be cool, but the Oscorp set alone is $140....
These are anti-consumer practices.
We would need to buy 6 sets, two of each so that the backs are covered. Is it worth it for the city? NO. Would I buy it? Maybe...
Reminds me of those fake western towns where the ‘buildings’ are just facades with no or minimal depth.
Labelling these sets as ‘modular’ is insulting to the real non-facade based modular sets.
Each set is an easy hard pass.
@Phoenixio said:
"I think those sets being "modular" is making all of us AFOLs compare them to the real modular line"
Yeah, guys, I’m not sure modular means what you seem to think it does.
And remember, the beloved “modular” line was originally creator branded and came with modification suggestions. They weren’t meant to just be stared at on a shelf. Neither are these.
The convenience store one has already been discounted here, and I intend to get it. I think these are great buildings to moc and modify. Yeah they’re overpriced, but they just came out so I’ll watch for a discount.
And they’re going to be a lot easier to integrate with my modulars than the Daily Bugle, which has always looked silly among them and I’m currently disassembling for parts.
Thanks for this look at them, I think the corner arrangement you’ve done there is particularly appealing
@stefwaffles said:
" @Phoenixio said:
"I think those sets being "modular" is making all of us AFOLs compare them to the real modular line"
Yeah, guys, I’m not sure modular means what you seem to think it does."
Yeah. These sets don't hold a candle to the Modular Buildings Collection, but that doesn't make them not modular. Lego's been making modular sets since long before the MBC was a glint in Lego's eye.
The opening paragraph of this is incredibly confusing. The link in the very first sentence doesn't relate to these buildings at all.
@TheOtherMike said:
" @stefwaffles said:
" @Phoenixio said:
"I think those sets being "modular" is making all of us AFOLs compare them to the real modular line"
Yeah, guys, I’m not sure modular means what you seem to think it does."
Yeah. These sets don't hold a candle to the Modular Buildings Collection, but that doesn't make them not modular. Lego's been making modular sets since long before the MBC was a glint in Lego's eye."
I wanted to say something along the lines of "well, isn't ALL Lego modular in and of itself?", but I don't want to open the door for My Dad.
Even though I just have. Ah, Christian W. Gifts, I wish we could quit you.
@GirlWoman said:
"These are anti-consumer practices."
I don't understand. Care to elaborate on that?
@Rare_White_Ape said:
"The opening paragraph of this is incredibly confusing. The link in the very first sentence doesn't relate to these buildings at all."
I would say this as the author, but I do not think it is confusing. LEGO has produced a series of full-size Marvel Modular Buildings in recent years and now they have released some smaller and slightly more affordable ones in 2025, featured in this article.
I actually quite like the look of this. These layouts are to me some of the most interesting stuff that came out in years from Super Heroes as I don't have the budget or space for full modular buildings or skyscrapers.
And I might like the simplicity of playsets more than huge super detailed sets anyway.
It reminds me a lot of the Creator Mini-modulars, sets 31026 Bike Shop & Café, 31036 Toy and Grocery Store, 31050 Corner Deli and 31065 Park Street Townhouse. Later buildings of a similar size came out as well, but the ones above have backs if folded up and are sets I own.
Creating a street line-up is fun!
So to see this in the very vehicle-focussed SH theme is nice. This feels very New York, which is just awesome!
...shame about the price.
@Crux said:
"I wanted to say something along the lines of "well, isn't ALL Lego modular in and of itself?", but I don't want to open the door for My Dad.
Even though I just have. Ah, Christian W. Gifts, I wish we could quit you."
It's okay, he won't walk through that door. He's busy fighting Dreadflipper. That upstart tried to take his throne!
When the car is wider and longer than the building you know you're getting ripped off big time.
I really like the deli, because I really wish LEGO would produce more modern urban sets.
This should have been just one set for $199, or honestly $149.