
"A minifig-driven purchase that earns its "Skip It" score on build quality and movie accuracy, but buyers rate it nearly 5 out of 5 because Falcon, Crossbones, and a budget Black Widow in one $20 set delivered exactly what Marvel collectors wanted."
Reviewers land on this 2016 Civil War set primarily for its minifigures, particularly the MCU debut of Falcon and the first appearance of Crossbones, with Black Widow offered at a lower cost than most alternatives. The vehicles and builds are broadly considered basic and inaccurate to the film, keeping the set in "Skip It" territory with a BrickScore of 51.8. There is a striking split between critical consensus and owner sentiment: buyers give it an average of 4.79 out of 5 across over 1,100 ratings, with 96% recommending it, driven largely by the minifig value proposition rather than overall set quality.
Where they split: The gap between the BrickScore of 51.8 and the owner average of 4.79 out of 5 across 1,114 ratings is the defining split. Critics focus on build quality and movie inaccuracy; buyers overwhelmingly rate it highly because the minifig-to-price ratio satisfied their core purpose. The 96% recommendation rate from LEGO.com buyers sits far above what the expert score would suggest.

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"this splendid minifigure is worth the wait in my opinion"
Brickset Reviews
"Falcon is the set's strongest component thanks to the great care going into his overall design."
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"this splendid minifigure is worth the wait in my opinion"

"Falcon is the set's strongest component thanks to the great care going into his overall design."



Owners love the minifigures—especially exclusive Falcon, Black Widow, and Crossbones—and appreciate the affordable price, but many find excessive stickers annoying and the truck build uninspired or inaccurate to the Civil War film.
Amazon4.8
LEGO.com4.1