Review : LEGO Marvel 76126 Avengers Ultimate Quinjet

Today we are quickly interested in the LEGO Marvel set 76126 Avengers Ultimate Quinjet (838 pieces - 89.99 €) which allows us to obtain a new version of the Quinjet after the very (too) compact vintage version of the set 76127 Captain Marvel and The Skrull Attack marketed this year.

This is not the first Quinjet in LEGO sauce and collectors certainly remember the sets 6869 Quinjet Aerial Battle (2012) 76032 The Avengers Quinjet City Chase (2015) or 76051 Superhero Airport Battle (2016) who in their time offered more or less successful versions of the ship.

The version offered here can, as the title of the set specifies in the English version, be qualified as "ultimate": it is rather elaborate and is sufficient on its own in a set without additional frills. Even the slightly ridiculous motorcycle delivered in this box was probably not necessary.

Overall, we can indeed say that it is successful. The lines are there, we recognize the ship immediately and there is space inside to house the tricycle and some minifigs. LEGO has even thought about the youngest fans and has not forgotten to add a few machine launchers for maximum playability.

Nothing complicated during the assembly phase, we stack the pieces from bottom to top and we end with the wings, the various canopies and other hatches that allow access to the interior of the vessel, without forgetting to stick to the passage the seven stickers provided. The result is visually very pleasant even if by manipulating the ship one realizes its relative fragility in certain places.

The most annoying: the two black cones placed at the front of the cockpit which come off at the slightest contact. A little less annoying: the leading edge of the wings that can be easily detached if you are not careful. In fact, it is best to grab the ship from below, the lower part of the hull being the strongest of the build.

By the way, I note that LEGO has not even bothered to try to integrate even minimalist landing gear here. The vessel therefore rests on its flat bottom.

Do not be impressed by the orange Nexo Powers placed on the two rear reactors: They are only used as decoration and no ejection mechanism is provided. Fortunately, LEGO has integrated a large retractable rotating cannon that is stored in the cargo hold of the ship through the rear hatch.

It is this same hatch that allows the motorcycle to come and be sheltered from enemy fire. You have to re-enter the motorcycle before storing the barrel, otherwise it will not work.

Once is not customary, access to the interior space is facilitated by the opening of the upper canopy of the adjoining piece of cabin which will allow an adult hand to pass through. The cockpit can also accommodate any minifigure, without restriction in terms of the hairstyle worn by the character.

Seen in profile, this Quinjet reveals a clumsy and massive side which at least has the advantage of facilitating its handling. As I said above, I think the ship would have looked more convincing with a set of landing gears though.

The finishing of the wings is rather basic. Some will find that the presence of studs on the surface is not a problem since it is a LEGO product while others would have preferred a more complete finish of the upper wing area. I belong to this second category.

At the end of each of the wings, an adjustable element allows you to change the look of the ship a little. Too bad the connection points between the body of the wings and these meta parts are also visible.

The supplied tricycle is only of interest because it fits in the Quinjet hold. The rider's stance is ridiculous and will bring back memories for those who already own the Spider-Man motorcycle from the set 76113 Spider-Man Bike Rescue.

The minifig endowment is interesting even if many fans are a little disappointed by the presence of an absolutely identical outfit for Rocket Raccoon, Hawkeye, Thor and Black Widow. LEGO didn't even bother to adapt Black Widow's torso as a female version, it's the same Quantum Suit for everyone.

The usual pad printing defect at the junction between the thighs and the lower legs is once again very present with a gray mesh which reveals a very unsightly white mesh.

Rocket Raccoon is logically equipped with short legs and since there are no small savings, LEGO didn't bother to pad this part, at least on the front side of the character's feet. It's disappointing.

LEGO could also have applied a white tint to all three sides of the room with the tail that fits between the minifigure's torso and legs. The manufacturer knows how to do it, it is on the Picsou minifigure from Disney Collectible Minifig Series 2.

Double face for everyone (except Rocket Raccoon, of course), it's always taken. Thor is here equipped with the Stormbreaker to build with a few parts for a rather convincing result even if the weapon deserved in my opinion a molded version a little more accomplished.

In the box, you will also find two Chitauris which seem to me a little less successful than those seen in the sets 6865 Captain America's Avenging Cycle et 6869 Quinjet Aerial Battle marketed in 2012.

The absence of pad printing on the legs of these two identical minifigs is not unrelated to this feeling, even if the pretty torso and the head pad printed on two sides, two unpublished pieces, are acceptable. The armament of the two villains is a bit oversized and as usual with this type of part-based weapon, the balance of the minifig that holds it becomes very precarious ...

In short, forget all the previous Quinjets, this is the one you need to stage on your shelves. The ship is really successful and its playability is very correct. Add a few wheels to raise the cabin a bit and you're done.

89.99 €, it is as usual a little expensive especially for a lot of minifigs all dressed with the same outfit. Either you wait for Amazon to break the price of this box, or you take advantage from April 19 of the promotion which will allow from € 75 to purchase get the small set 40334 Avengers Tower on the LEGO Shop and in the LEGO Stores. In any case, I say yes for this beautiful box.

Note: The set shown here, supplied by LEGO, is included as usual. To participate in the raffle, simply post a comment on this article before April 23, 2019 at 23:59 p.m.. You have every right to disagree with me, this is not eliminatory.

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