The one set everyone was waiting for ^^

Thanks for the tip, but hard pass.

Poor guy, looks so ugly and lame.

Hard pass.

And the crowd goes mild!!

Even the dust doesn’t want to be collected.

Oh dear. Someone's left the gate open, and the sheep have escaped again.

@sjr60 said:
"Oh dear. Someone's left the gate open, and the sheep have escaped again."
I’d rather it be goats escaping.

Even when Lego puts it on sale for 40% off (and they sure will) it is too expensive.

"Buy 76210 Hulkbuster at LEGO.com"

No, and you can't make me.

I can't wait to buy it.... in 6 months when it's 50%.

I didn’t even appreciate the fact it was now the biggest Super Heroes set. What a waste. You’d far rather try to get hold of the old Helicarrier or the 1989 Batmobile, even though they’re marked up a lot since they retired.

It's one of the sets of all time.

Another over-priced and unwanted November release.

Only a matter of time before it ends up like the queer eye set at 40% off and I feel the queer eye set is way better than this

Seriously I hope this sells so poorly that they never do something this I’ll-conceived again.

This could have been the most epic APRIL 1 announcement.

I can't wait to not pick it up.

It would be good to know how representative of the general population Brickset members are. Knowing this, we could do some statistical inference and have a better idea of potential future rebate.

Even if this set was perfect (correct proportion, no unsightly gaps everywhere, price, etc) this is not something I have either room nor interest to buy. The sole reason why I love sets like these: potential new parts and parts recolour (there has got to be a better choice of dark red and gold parts now!).

I'd rather have the £470+ in the bank thanks.

We should try to regularly inquire with our local store staff on how it’s doing.

@HOBBES said:
"It would be good to know how representative of the general population Brickset members are. Knowing this, we could do some statistical inference and have a better idea of potential future rebate.

Even if this set was perfect (correct proportion, no unsightly gaps everywhere, price, etc) this is not something I have either room nor interest to buy. The sole reason why I love sets like these: potential new parts and parts recolour (there has got to be a better choice of dark red and gold parts now!). "

The general population would not spend $500+ on a Lego set, Brickset users do. If Brickset users don't like the set, Lego haven't got much hope in selling the set to the general public.

@MegaBlocks said:
"The general population would not spend $500+ on a Lego set, Brickset users do. If Brickset users don't like the set, Lego haven't got much hope in selling the set to the general public."

That's not entirely true either. This set is clearly aimed at Marvel superfans, which is not the demographics here at all.

This set has flaws (like every set) and certainly is expensive, but what we're seeing here is the same thing that happened to Vidiyo. People are trashing an original idea, a tentative product, because the price is high and the product itself isn't for them.

I'm certain there are people out there who will be proud to own this. It'd be nice not to spoil the experience for everybody. Just don't buy it if you don't want it, but there's no need and no basis behind the "nobody asked for this" comments.

I would like to see this set paired with 75098, Assault on Hoth. Call it the Hothbuster. Can the rebels stop the giant armored walker, or can Tony Stark wipe out the mistakes of six years ago? In this ultimate battle of rejects, you decide!

@MegaBlocks said:
" @HOBBES said:
"It would be good to know how representative of the general population Brickset members are. Knowing this, we could do some statistical inference and have a better idea of potential future rebate.

Even if this set was perfect (correct proportion, no unsightly gaps everywhere, price, etc) this is not something I have either room nor interest to buy. The sole reason why I love sets like these: potential new parts and parts recolour (there has got to be a better choice of dark red and gold parts now!). "

The general population would not spend $500+ on a Lego set, Brickset users do. If Brickset users don't like the set, Lego haven't got much hope in selling the set to the general public."

I think it's quite the opposite. Experienced lego builder/collector (the type of people who write comments on brickset) know its a hard pass and poor value. But rich parents and rich friends will get this for their beloved ones who are into iron man/marvel. There are plenty of very rich people in the world who like to give premium, expensive gifts.

The set that will sell 1 Hulkbustillion boxes. Hulkbuster Sweep is coming.

@Phoenixio said:
" @MegaBlocks said:
"The general population would not spend $500+ on a Lego set, Brickset users do. If Brickset users don't like the set, Lego haven't got much hope in selling the set to the general public."

That's not entirely true either. This set is clearly aimed at Marvel superfans, which is not the demographics here at all.

This set has flaws (like every set) and certainly is expensive, but what we're seeing here is the same thing that happened to Vidiyo. People are trashing an original idea, a tentative product, because the price is high and the product itself isn't for them.

I'm certain there are people out there who will be proud to own this. It'd be nice not to spoil the experience for everybody. Just don't buy it if you don't want it, but there's no need and no basis behind the "nobody asked for this" comments.
"

It’s more than just the price. I’m sure it would be far better received if it just looked nicer and more accurate, along with some poor construction techniques

@Phoenixio said:
" @MegaBlocks said:
"The general population would not spend $500+ on a Lego set, Brickset users do. If Brickset users don't like the set, Lego haven't got much hope in selling the set to the general public."

That's not entirely true either. This set is clearly aimed at Marvel superfans, which is not the demographics here at all.

This set has flaws (like every set) and certainly is expensive, but what we're seeing here is the same thing that happened to Vidiyo. People are trashing an original idea, a tentative product, because the price is high and the product itself isn't for them.

I'm certain there are people out there who will be proud to own this. It'd be nice not to spoil the experience for everybody. Just don't buy it if you don't want it, but there's no need and no basis behind the "nobody asked for this" comments.
"

Every set has flaws, sure. This one just happens to have much more than it's fair share. That high price should also bring a higher standard of quality for the product, imo.

@ao_ka said:
"The set that will sell 1 Hulkbustillion boxes. Hulkbuster Sweep is coming."

I would buy this set, but I spent all my money to get 30 copies of Morbius on Blu-Ray.

@Phoenixio said:
"That's not entirely true either. This set is clearly aimed at Marvel superfans, which is not the demographics here at all.

This set has flaws (like every set) and certainly is expensive, but what we're seeing here is the same thing that happened to Vidiyo. People are trashing an original idea, a tentative product, because the price is high and the product itself isn't for them.

I'm certain there are people out there who will be proud to own this. It'd be nice not to spoil the experience for everybody. Just don't buy it if you don't want it, but there's no need and no basis behind the "nobody asked for this" comments.
"

Hasbro release a lot of mega Star Wars toys for the figures at premium prices. They don't say "this isn't for Hasbro fans, it's for the people who don't buy Hasbro".

I'm a SW fan, but have no interest in buying any of the premium Hasbro items, but I will buy the premium SW Lego, because I like Lego and SW.

If the buyers aren't Brickset users and aren't Lego fans, how is the experience being spoilt by Lego fans on Brickset saying that they're not buying the set?

Can't speak for anyone else, but if I was a "superfan" of something, I wouldn't buy a clearly mediocre representation of the thing I'm a fan of.

@DearMisterLegoBreaker said:
"The one set everyone was waiting for ^^"

I just saw it in Brussels Lego Store and it is not that bad. Not quite good but not bad also. And the size really is impressive.

What looked super cheap was the mini soccer table. Seriously the pricing is just crazy for this one.

And I also saw the collector Hogwart Express and it was meh too IMO. I was surprised as it looked good on the pictures. Huge set too.

@Phoenixio said:
"I'm certain there are people out there who will be proud to own this. It'd be nice not to spoil the experience for everybody. Just don't buy it if you don't want it, but there's no need and no basis behind the "nobody asked for this" comments.
"

I'm with you here mostly. The set is not for me, and it's overpriced. But as a model, it's fine. Not great, but fine. I do think it's a little confused over what it wants to be: a toy with fun play features (in which case price hurts it), or a display piece (in which case the play features compromised it). But I agree--if this thing were to go on sale, there'd be some very happy TFOLs, etc.

I heard from more than one TLG employee that the company is moving from AFOLs to adults. The difference is of course that "adult" may not be a fan LEGO bricks in general. He may find them cool, but he will never buy mountains of bricks and sets like we do. But he may be able to buy nice big figure of his favorite hero for his living room. Of course not many "normal" people will give 500€ for LEGO set, but even 0,000001 % of hundreds of millions (or even few billions) may be enough. And it represents completely new market for LEGO. They already "have" us, AFOLs. No need to do much about us. So all those rich "adults" are new customers, that come as "extra", cream on the top. So lets not trouble ourself too much about such sets, since we are really not target audience.

Right now on the day of release, Brickset says that 15 people own this set and 485 want it.
Just posting those numbers here for posterity so it can be compared with another set in the $500 range on its release day.

@VintageDude said:
"This set costs as much as one months rent for my apartment!

Pay my rent to remain living in my apartment or buy this set - hmm, tough choice - or not....
" Do they have any more available $550 apartments in that complex? Asking for a friend. :o)

And if Lego had instead decided to offer Galactus at a smaller scale, and include Marvel’s First Family and a few heralds, maybe a classic Fantastacar while I’m dreaming, a $500US-ish price point would seem a little less ridiculous.

@Phoenixio said:
"People are trashing an original idea, a tentative product, because the price is high and the product itself isn't for them."

I wouldn't exactly call _another_ Hulkbuster an "original idea," and I'm not sure what you mean by "tentative product," as it's available now, today. But you're right that _someone_ will enjoy this set. And I wish that person well.

@Phoenixio said:
"This set has flaws (like every set) and certainly is expensive, but what we're seeing here is the same thing that happened to Vidiyo. People are trashing an original idea, a tentative product, because the price is high and the product itself isn't for them."

The people who trashed Vidiyo were 100% vindicated.

AFOLs have a vested interest in seeing overpriced bad products fail. It ensures that better products will be made in the future, and they will be priced at a level more conducive to the furtherance of our hobby.

Imagine the implications for AFOLs if Jack Stone and Galidor had been wild successes and served as a roadmap for all future products, instead of flaming disasters the company had to move away from.

@ForestMenOfEndor said:
" @Phoenixio said:
"People are trashing an original idea, a tentative product, because the price is high and the product itself isn't for them."

I wouldn't exactly call _another_ Hulkbuster an "original idea," and I'm not sure what you mean by "tentative product," as it's available now, today. But you're right that _someone_ will enjoy this set. And I wish that person well."

It's not that difficult to understand how this Hulkbuster is a new idea due to its size, and an attempt at a new market due to that. Even if the subject matter has been depicted before...

I swear people are using this comment section to vent out their frustration about unrelated matters. It's a toys company trying to expand its market. We should be happy that they're trying to reach out to new audiences.

@Phoenixio said:
" @ForestMenOfEndor said:
" @Phoenixio said:
"People are trashing an original idea, a tentative product, because the price is high and the product itself isn't for them."

I wouldn't exactly call _another_ Hulkbuster an "original idea," and I'm not sure what you mean by "tentative product," as it's available now, today. But you're right that _someone_ will enjoy this set. And I wish that person well."

It's not that difficult to understand how this Hulkbuster is a new idea due to its size, and an attempt at a new market due to that. Even if the subject matter has been depicted before...

I swear people are using this comment section to vent out their frustration about unrelated matters. It's a toys company trying to expand its market. We should be happy that they're trying to reach out to new audiences."

A larger, more expensive version of an existing product may be aimed at a new market, but that doesn't make it original. The Black Panther bust is original, and it looks amazing in person. I still won't buy it, because it doesn't fit in our family's collection. But I'm glad they are making it!

I have zero frustration when it comes to LEGO. I say let them make all the sets they want to sell. I'll buy some of them.

@AllenSmith said:
" @Phoenixio said:
"This set has flaws (like every set) and certainly is expensive, but what we're seeing here is the same thing that happened to Vidiyo. People are trashing an original idea, a tentative product, because the price is high and the product itself isn't for them."

The people who trashed Vidiyo were 100% vindicated.

AFOLs have a vested interest in seeing overpriced bad products fail. It ensures that better products will be made in the future, and they will be priced at a level more conducive to the furtherance of our hobby.

Imagine the implications for AFOLs if Jack Stone and Galidor had been wild successes and served as a roadmap for all future products, instead of flaming disasters the company had to move away from."

Imagine if TLG were afraid to try anything new! They'd never have switched from wooden toys to plastic, and then where would we be?

@Phoenixio said:
" @ForestMenOfEndor said:
" @Phoenixio said:
"People are trashing an original idea, a tentative product, because the price is high and the product itself isn't for them."

I wouldn't exactly call _another_ Hulkbuster an "original idea," and I'm not sure what you mean by "tentative product," as it's available now, today. But you're right that _someone_ will enjoy this set. And I wish that person well."

It's not that difficult to understand how this Hulkbuster is a new idea due to its size, and an attempt at a new market due to that. Even if the subject matter has been depicted before...

I swear people are using this comment section to vent out their frustration about unrelated matters. It's a toys company trying to expand its market. We should be happy that they're trying to reach out to new audiences."

I don’t know if it’s really reaching a new market though. It’s not like the typewriter or guitar, which cater to fans of those objects, not just Lego fans. This seems like it would only interest Lego fans, especially since it interacts with that iron man set released already (which I guarantee this “new” audience doesn’t have). It’s just a bad set.