LEGO Reviews DC Comics Super Heroes76044

Clash of the Heroes

Name: LEGO Clash of the Heroes 76044
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76044
Rating: 4.57 (611 reviews)

78 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A201692 pcsHigh agreement · 98%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

611

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"Clash of the Heroes earns a BrickScore of 77.6 and its Recommended rating through sheer minifigure quality: reviewers and 611 owners (4.57 stars, 92% recommend) consistently agree that Armoured Batman alone is worth the price of admission, making this a standout small set that punches well above its 92-piece count."

Reviewers overwhelmingly regard this 2016 DC set as exceptional value for its price, with Jay's Brick Blog calling it one of the most satisfying small sets they had put together and noting it "screams amazing value." The draw is twofold: an Armoured Batman minifigure with glow-in-the-dark head and exceptional torso-and-leg printing, and a movie-accurate Superman, both exclusive to this set within the Batman v Superman wave. Owner response is very positive across 611 ratings averaging 4.57 out of 5, with 92% recommending it and LEGO.com buyers rating value for money at 4.37 out of 5, closely matching the expert enthusiasm.

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LOVED (7)

01Armoured Batman minifigure with exceptional printed suit detail, glow-in-the-dark head, and silver clip-back armor piece
02Both main Batman v Superman characters included in one affordable small set
03Printed Bat-Signal piece, avoiding a sticker
04Rooftop vignette with multiple interactive play mechanisms: flick-fire Bat-Signal, tackle/super-jumper feature, and breakaway elements
05Strong price-to-figure ratio at $12.99 for two exclusive hero minifigures
06Superman's double-sided head with laser-eyes expression and new pompadour hairpiece
07Kryptonite elements in transparent green

CRITICIZED (6)

01Superman's legs have no printing, noted by multiple reviewers as a missed opportunity
02Bright orange antennae on the turret are visually jarring
03Bat-Signal mounted on a flick-fire missile makes it difficult to display cleanly
04Super Jumper play feature can damage minifigure legs and does not always work reliably
05Rooftop display feels slightly cluttered with multiple mechanisms competing for space
06Superman's grinning face expression feels tonally inconsistent with the film

What reviewers are saying

"Clash of the Heroes is the smallest Batman v Superman set, but don't let its diminutive size fool you, it packs quite a punch and is one of the most satisfying small sets that I've put together in recent times."

Jay's Brick Blog

"buy this set just for the figures I think you can do so with no guilt whatsoever and with minimal hit to your wallet it's a really good value"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

76046 Heroes of Justice: Sky High Battle — The purchase value of 76044 depends entirely on whether the buyer is also purchasing 76046. If purchasing both, 76044 only offers value in the exclusive armoured Batman minifigure and Batsignal dish and is not worth its price point. If not purchasing 76046, then 76044 is well worth having for the exclusive minifigures alone.

Man of Steel Superman set from 2013 — Superman's suit in this set has been brightened and updated with more patches of blue printing, reflecting the updated design from the Batman v Superman film compared to the darker design from the 2013 Man of Steel set.

DC Comics Super HeroesTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓You get both main characters of Batman v Superman
✓Batman's sick printing on his suit
✓Vignette style makes for a good albeit small display piece

Key Cons

✕Lack of printing on Superman's legs and arms
✕Rooftop seems a little cluttered

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BUY

"buy this set just for the figures I think you can do so with no guilt whatsoever and with minimal hit to your wallet it's a really good value"

Key Pros

✓Both major DC characters (Batman and Superman) included in one inexpensive set
✓Newest versions from upcoming Dawn of Justice cinematic universe
✓Glow-in-the-dark Batman head with glowing eyes

Key Cons

✕New Bat Symbol design is less distinct than preferred older versions
✕Action features are somewhat gimmicky and don't function very effectively (piston launcher doesn't propel Batman far)

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Value drivers

Jay's Brick Blog: Batman and Superman minifigures are the clear value drivers, particularly Batman's exceptional armoured suit version with glow-in-the-dark head and detailed printing. Both are exclusive to this set relative to the wave.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Glow-in-the-dark armored Batman and latest Superman variant from upcoming film

Exclusivity

Jay's Brick Blog: Not exclusive to any retailer (N/A noted in original review details)

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Set appears to be a tie-in to the incoming Dawn of Justice cinematic release; exclusivity tier unclear

Resale

Jay's Brick Blog: Limited commentary, but reviewer notes that Bat Signal pieces should be cheap on BrickLink soon, suggesting parts will have good resale value.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Batman Armored

$18

Batman Armored

$11

Superman

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Glow-in-the-dark Batman headValue
New unique effect that glows in the dark, designed to recreate the shining eyes look from the movie.
Bat Signal printed piece
Printed piece bearing the Bat logo, not a sticker. Swivels around and is attached to a flick fire missile.
New Batman hairpiece/cowlValue
New head look that does away with the silly headband, looks more like a Stormtrooper with only a small portion of face revealed.
Superman's new pompadour hairpiece
Contemporary messy looking pompadour hairstyle that eschews the iconic hair curl, mimics Henry Cavill's look from the movie.
Kryptonite Bazooka
Batman's weapon featuring a trans-green stud and stud blaster piece attached to the handle.
Cloth cape material
New fabric material with heavy texture and feel, used for Superman's red cape.

What Owners Say · summarized from 41 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners praise the set's excellent value and highly detailed minifigures, especially armored Batman, though the build itself is basic and quality control issues with missing capes and malfunctioning features disappoint some buyers.

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