Iron Man: Detroit Steel Strikes

Name: LEGO Iron Man: Detroit Steel Strikes 76077
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76077
Rating: 4.79 (579 reviews)

75 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2017377 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

579

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"A well-rounded Marvel set that earns its Recommended tier on the back of three genuinely exclusive minifigures, a standout Lola build, and a playable mech, with 579 owners giving it 4.79 out of 5 to confirm critics got it right."

Reviewers broadly recommend Iron Man: Detroit Steel Strikes as a strong value entry in the 2017 Marvel wave, praised primarily for three exclusive minifigures and the beautifully designed Lola flying car. The long-awaited Agent Coulson minifigure was the top draw, and the set earned an expert BrickScore of 75.2. Owners align closely with critics, awarding an average of 4.79 out of 5 across 579 ratings, with LEGO's own buyer pool showing a 100% would-recommend rate.

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LOVED (8)

01Agent Coulson minifigure, the first in nearly nine years
02Lola car design widely praised as one of LEGO's best minifig-scale vehicles, with printed license plate and grill
03Lola's wheel-rotation hover mode that works smoothly
04Detroit Steel mech's posability via CCBS ball joints
05Three exclusive minifigures at a $29.99 price point
06Rapid-fire six-stud gatling cannon on the mech
07Power Blast energy bolt elements as a fresh play feature
08Overall value per piece at under $0.08

CRITICIZED (7)

01Stickers applied to the inside of the wheel arch are notoriously difficult to place, called the worst part of the set by multiple reviewers
02Detroit Steel feels too small and skeletal compared to sets like the Hulkbuster
03Iron Man's simplified non-opening bucket helmet disappointed fans of the flip-visor design
04Justin Hammer minifigure design considered cluttered and unimpressive by some
05Buzzsaw attachment on the mech looks awkward and poorly proportioned
06Bright yellow bushing pieces break the realism of both Lola and the mech
07Gears and knobs visible on Lola's rear, though removable

What reviewers are saying

"It's been almost a 9-year wait (since the Original Iron Man movie) for us to get an Agent Coulson minifigure, but I'm mostly glad that they finally did it."

Jay's Brick Blog

"this is supposed to be a 1962 Corvette I the 1962 Corvette notes in the design and especially in the front the very front of it and particular particularly for me the area that looks best is right through here this curve…"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

Hulkbuster suit — Both are around the same size, but Hulkbuster is considered the gold standard of minifigure-scale mechs in recent times; Detroit Steel feels more skeletal and exoskeleton-like, lacking the mass and heft of Hulkbuster.

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Consensus

BUY

Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

BUY

"It's been almost a 9-year wait (since the Original Iron Man movie) for us to get an Agent Coulson minifigure, but I'm mostly glad that they finally did it."

Key Pros

✓Finally, an Agent Coulson minifigure
✓The new Iron Man look wasn't as bad as I was expecting
✓Lola is gorgeous and one of the most striking minifig-scale cars LEGO has ever designed

Key Cons

✕Those stupid damn stickers inside the wheel arch - extremely difficult to apply and poor design choice
✕Iron Man lacks leg and arm printing

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Key Pros

✓Specialized printed grill detail piece is a nice touch
✓Transformation feature works very well and easily
✓Mech design is faithfully taken from Iron Invincible Iron Man Comics with good proportions and stance

Key Cons

✕Wheels are too large for the Lola vehicle
✕Lack of working trunk on the Lola is a missed opportunity given the space available

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Value drivers

Jay's Brick Blog: Agent Phil Coulson is the primary value driver - long-awaited first appearance that allows collectors to complete the Avengers lineup; Invincible Iron Man Model 51 helmet is secondary driver for collectors of Iron Man suits.

Exclusivity

Jay's Brick Blog: Not exclusive to any single retailer; released in Australia early (ahead of USA March release); available on LEGO.com

Resale

Jay's Brick Blog: Not explicitly addressed, but the exclusive minifigures and long-awaited Coulson suggest strong collector demand.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (6)

Agent Coulson

$27

Invincible Iron Man

$26

Invincible Iron Man

$21

Agent Coulson

$19

Justin Hammer

$16

Justin Hammer

$11

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Invincible Iron Man bucket helmetValue
New solid-piece helmet design instead of traditional flipping faceplate; dramatically different look that challenges expectations but retains iconic red and gold colours.
Power Blast energy bolt elements
Transparent blue bolts with ingenious spring-loaded mechanism that presses inward and springs out of minifigure hands with strong force; new superhero play feature.
Lola license plate and grill
Printed pieces rather than stickers, which the reviewer notes is proof LEGO can print when they want to; elevates the vehicle design.
Curved windshield on Lola
Described as 'pretty damn stunning' and contributes to the overall striking design of the vehicle.
Printed 1x2x2/3 double curved part for grill and front license plate
Specialized printed piece that is not a sticker; surprising choice for such a specialized mold
Stickers on the insides of wheel wells
First time LEGO has done this according to reviewer; a good place for detail

What Owners Say · summarized from 21 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the exclusive minifigures (especially Agent Coulson) and appreciate the clever value of 377 pieces delivering three figures, a detailed car, and a mech, though some find the flying car mechanism awkward and wish for better design cohesion on smaller details.

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