CORE HUNTER

Name: LEGO CORE HUNTER 6222
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 6222
Rating: 4.89 (15 reviews)

87 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA201251 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

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Highly Recommended

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LOVED (8)

01Excellent color scheme (red and black) that cannot go wrong for an evil character
02Very consistent color scheme throughout the entire build
03Great design coverage from most angles with good bulk

+5 more with Collector

CRITICIZED (7)

01Core removal tool breaks slightly with the color scheme (though reviewer finds this acceptable)
02Short arms that prevent proper cuffing and cause weapons to interfere when posing
03Core Remover pincers do not function as intended; cannot actually remove Hero Cores

+4 more with Collector

Build Facts what critics report

⏱ Build time

~5 minutes

🧩 Difficulty

beginner

🎯 Audience

kids

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

colorschemearmorcoredesignbackcannotgoodappearanceballremovaltoollooksheadmoldhero

What reviewers are saying

"this is just this is a really well produced set"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"Core Hunter is tall, spiky and massive. There are no annoying gaps and the only thing looking off is an exposed ball joint on the back. Overall, he looks very complete."

EuroBricks

Ecosystem

Rocka (Breakout series) — Both from Breakout series; mentions bandier piece from Rocka used in Core Hunter set.

Ultra Build Superheroes series — Armor pieces with two-pin attachment style were first introduced in Ultra Build Superheroes; now appearing in Hero Factory sets.

Voltix — Both are mid-sized villains from 2012, but Voltix is so different in design that choice depends on personal taste; reviewer recommends getting both

Splitface — Both are among the smallest mid-sized sets of 2012; Splitface has 50 pieces, Core Hunter has 51

HERO FactoryInvestment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

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JANG's LEGO Reviews 🇺🇸

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"this is just this is a really well produced set"

Key Pros

✓Excellent color scheme (red and black) that cannot go wrong for an evil character
✓Very consistent color scheme throughout the entire build
✓Great design coverage from most angles with good bulk

Key Cons

✕Core removal tool breaks slightly with the color scheme (though reviewer finds this acceptable)

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EuroBricks

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BUY

"Core Hunter is tall, spiky and massive. There are no annoying gaps and the only thing looking off is an exposed ball joint on the back. Overall, he looks very complete."

Key Pros

✓Fantastic color scheme
✓Solid and non-gappy design
✓Many rare, useful and recolored pieces

Key Cons

✕Short arms that prevent proper cuffing and cause weapons to interfere when posing
✕Core Remover pincers do not function as intended; cannot actually remove Hero Cores

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Hero main body armor with muscle detail
New style piece with no print in black; very useful for MOC making.
Armor pieces fitting onto knees and elbows (two-pin attachment style)
First introduced with Ultra Build Superheroes series; in black; probably in high demand.
Curved claw pieces in red
Six pieces included; used for Razor Spike armor on back; great design choice for adding bulk and visual interest.
Core Hunter head (transparent red/orange)
New head mold; features multiple eyes (spider-like); influenced by old Ferno, Bionicle, and Man in the Iron Mask designs.
Red ball and socket joint armor pieces
Unclear if released in red before; good for parts inventory.
Gunmetal multi-tool ice shield
Old piece from Ordeal of Fire series; repurposed here in full black.