The Hulk Buster Smash

Name: LEGO The Hulk Buster Smash 76031
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76031
Rating: 4.69 (930 reviews)

93 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AAA2015248 pcsHigh agreement · 93%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

930

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"A BrickScore of 92.7 reflects near-universal enthusiasm: 930 owners give it 4.69 out of 5 and 97% recommend it, and every reviewer points to the Hulkbuster armor as one of the most satisfying builds in its price class. The containment unit and Scarlet Witch accessory color are minor blemishes on an otherwise outstanding set."

The Hulk Buster Smash (76031) earns a BrickScore of 92.7 and a Highly Recommended verdict, with the Hulkbuster armor itself cited as the undisputed star of the set. Owner response across 930 ratings averages 4.69 out of 5 with a 97% recommendation rate, closely matching the expert consensus. The set's combination of four key Age of Ultron minifigures at a $29.99 price point was widely considered exceptional value at release.

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LOVED (8)

01Hulkbuster armor build praised across all reviews for detail, posability, and the ability to fit Iron Man inside the suit
02Four meaningful minifigures (Iron Man Mark 43, Hulk, Scarlet Witch, Ultron Prime) at a $29.99 price point seen as excellent value
03New Hulk design with darker olive green coloring appreciated as an improvement over prior versions
04Wrist cannon that fires barrel studs adds functional play value
05Iron Man print reflects an Age of Ultron-specific suit rather than a generic repaint
06Ultron Prime print distinct from other sets in the wave
07Clear, staged instruction manual suited to younger builders
08Posable arms, fingers, and legs on the Hulkbuster allow a wide variety of display and play poses

CRITICIZED (6)

01Hulk containment unit described by many reviewers as bland, fragile, and underpowered relative to the armor
02Scarlet Witch's power effect accessories are blue rather than the character's signature red, a pre-release accuracy issue
03Scarlet Witch face piece and hair criticized as reused and not character-specific
04Super jumper piece considered polarizing: fun but can cause minifigures to get stuck and potentially damage them on removal
05Hulk figure's legs do not move
06Iron Man Mark 43 suit appears in two other Age of Ultron sets, reducing its exclusivity

What reviewers are saying

"The Hulk Buster Smash is a must-buy set if you're a fan of Marvel Super Heroes. There's absolutely no reason to skip out on it thanks to its very affordable price point – availability issues aside."

Jay's Brick Blog

"this is really solid set I mean just the mech itself is good but the inclusion of the other figures to to go with it I feel only adds and doesn't detract"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

76029 Iron Man vs Ultron — Features Mark 45 Iron Man armour which the reviewer prefers as it looks sleeker, but both are among the best and most detailed Iron Man minifigures ever produced.

Ideas Exo Suit — The Hulk Buster isn't the largest LEGO mech but still manages to hold its own and look badass in comparison.

Previous Hulk bigfigs — New Hulk design has duller green and different styling but the reviewer prefers the older versions and feels this one is slightly inferior due to visible gaps and new purple pants design.

Marvel Super HeroesTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

100

BUY

Key Pros

✓Great bunch of exclusive minifigures in this set
✓Hulk Buster Armour is one of the most satisfying LEGO mechs ever built
✓An insane amount of value contained in this set

Key Cons

✕Visible seams in the Hulk bigfig look like sloppy manufacturing
✕New purple pants on Hulk with tacky geometric designs seem out of place

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

BUY

"this is really solid set I mean just the mech itself is good but the inclusion of the other figures to to go with it I feel only adds and doesn't detract"

Key Pros

✓Thick, powerful aesthetic design that conveys strength
✓Good articulation and posability with CCBS joints
✓Dual stud shooters add play value

Key Cons

✕Some movement angles require care and have limitations due to ball joint design
✕Asymmetrical: only one arm has stud shooters

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Value drivers

Jay's Brick Blog: Scarlet Witch and Ultron Prime are exclusive to this set, making them value drivers for collectors seeking complete Age of Ultron collections.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Mark 43 Iron Man with openable faceplate, Ultron Prime with extensive printing, and Scarlet Witch with power effects are likely value drivers

Exclusivity

Jay's Brick Blog: Scarlet Witch and Ultron Prime are exclusive to this set. Iron Man Mark 43 appears in two other Age of Ultron sets.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Unknown; LEGO Marvel Superheroes retail

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (4)

Hulk

$19

Ultron Prime

$14

Iron Man Mark 43 Armor

$12

Scarlet Witch

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Printed dome helmet for Hulk Buster
Brilliant decision by LEGO designers; wouldn't look good as a sticker. Described as the most gorgeous component and a piece of beauty.
Twin stud launchers on Hulk Buster's right arm
Launches transparent blue 1x1 round bricks, adds extra playability though they tend to pop out at the slightest touch.
Transparent light blue psi blades for Scarlet WitchValue
Represents her telekinetic powers, though the blue colour is odd since her powers manifest red in the movies.
CCBS large action figure pieces
Same pieces used in Bionicle and other themes; used for articulation in the mech's joints
Transparent light blue / frosted translucent skeleton arm pieces
Included as visual effects elements showing Stark's armor in the cockpit
Super jumper piece
New for 2015 series; allows minifigures to jump when pushed down; known to catch on figure legs that lack cylinders and potentially cause breakage if not careful

What Owners Say · summarized from 60 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners strongly praise the Hulkbuster armor, minifigure quality, and value for price, though some note the size ratio feels off and Scarlet Witch's energy effects should be red instead of blue.

COMMON PRAISE

+Hulkbuster armor design, articulation, and playability
+Excellent minifigure selection and detail (Iron Man Mark 43, new Hulk, Ultron, Scarlet Witch)
+Strong value for money at the price point
+High-quality build experience and durability

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Scarlet Witch's energy effects are blue instead of red to match the character
−Hulk's legs do not move or are not poseable
−Hulkbuster is disproportionately large compared to movie scale and Hulk minifigure
−Hulk containment unit feels unnecessary or boring

Great minifiguresImpressive Hulkbuster mechSolid valueColor accuracy issuesPlayability and display

Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.7

848 reviews

84%

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