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Aquaman: Black Manta Strike

Name: LEGO Aquaman: Black Manta Strike 76095
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76095
Rating: 4.67 (10 reviews)

81 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2018235 pcsHigh agreement · 99%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"Aquaman: Black Manta Strike scores 81 and earns its Highly Recommended tier on the strength of three standout minifigures and a handsome villain submarine, though buyers should expect to pay a modest premium relative to similarly sized Super Heroes sets."

Aquaman: Black Manta Strike earns a BrickScore of 81 and a Highly Recommended tier, driven primarily by an exceptional minifigure lineup and a sleek, manta-ray-inspired submarine design. Brickset praised the figures as the set's strongest element, while JANG highlighted how thoughtfully the build is designed for actual child play. Owner ratings back this up: 10 LEGO.com buyers average 4.67 out of 5, with 92% recommending it.

Where they split: The main split is on value: Brickset scored value for money at 55 and suggested waiting for a sale, while JANG was more comfortable with the asking price and recommended buying. Both experts and owners broadly agree on minifigure quality, so the disagreement is narrow and price-focused.

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LOVED (7)

01Superb minifigure trio: Aquaman with detailed scale printing and dual face, Mera with shimmering iridescent torso, and Black Manta with his distinctive black helmet
02Sleek Black Manta submarine with clear manta-ray silhouette and sturdy construction
03Versatile design that reads as submarine, aircraft, or spacecraft for imaginative play
04Movie-accurate color scheme of black and trans-red
05Spring-loaded shooters integrated neatly into the hull without breaking the profile
06Spacious cockpit with weapon storage compartment for Black Manta
07Shark model on seaweed stand adds a display-friendly side build

CRITICIZED (7)

01Price of $29.99 considered a premium for a set with three minifigures and a small vehicle
02Mera's dark orange hair piece is not a close match to her on-screen red hair
03Black Manta helmet shape does not perfectly replicate the movie version
04Black Manta has no separate head beneath the helmet and no leg printing
05Layered hull looks odd from certain low angles
06Base corners lack inverted tiles and can catch on carpet during play
07Absence of Ocean Master despite him being the film's primary antagonist

What reviewers are saying

"The recent unveiling of 76095 Black Manta Strike came as a pleasant surprise to many fans of the DC Super Heroes theme."

Brickset Reviews

"I think this looks really nice. And the thing about this is that yeah, it's supposed to be a submarine, but it looks like it could be a stealthbased aircraft. It looks like it could be a spaceship. So, I think this is go…"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

76027 Black Manta Deep Sea Strike — This set is better; it includes a new version of Black Manta with updated helmet in black, improved printing more faithful to source material, and overall feels like an improvement on the previous Black Manta set from 2015. Recommended particularly if you missed the 2015 set.

76085 Battle of Atlantis — This set's Aquaman is considerably more colourful than the minifigure from 76085 from 2017. This version features bright green trousers and pearl gold chest armour compared to the previous version. Recommended particularly if you missed the 2017 set.

DC Comics Super HeroesTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"The recent unveiling of 76095 Black Manta Strike came as a pleasant surprise to many fans of the DC Super Heroes theme."

Key Pros

✓Superb selection of new minifigures
✓Aquaman minifigure is perfect with great detail
✓Black Manta figure well-executed despite helmet inaccuracy

Key Cons

✕Price of £29.99 or $29.99 is higher than typical Super Heroes sets with three minifigures and small vehicle (usually £19.99 or $19.99)
✕Mera's hair piece could have been improved - dark orange not as appropriate as red or dark red would have been

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓Versatile design works as submarine, aircraft, or spaceship
✓Thoughtful construction with no small breakable pieces
✓Spring-loaded shooters more accurate and useful than stud shooters

Key Cons

✕Submarine has awkward protrusions visible from lower angles that look weird
✕Lowest corners of base lack inverted tiles and catch on carpet

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Black Manta figure and new Aquaman minifigure are primary value drivers. The Mera figure is also noted as a collectible.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Aquaman (Mera) figure with excellent iridescent scale print and Momoa likeness; Mera figure with rare turquoise color

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Target store exclusive in the US

JANG's LEGO Reviews: DC Superheroes movie tie-in

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Comments from users suggest the set will eventually be found at discount prices (around £20 in UK, or 20% off in US). One commenter notes Target exclusives like the Penguin roller car rarely go on sale.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (6)

Black Manta

$33

Black Manta - Black Helmet

$30

Mera

$24

Mera

$22

Aquaman

$20

Aquaman - Dark Brown Long Hair, Green Legs

$19

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Black helmet for Black MantaValue
New black colour variant of the helmet element from 76027 Black Manta Deep Sea Strike (previously pearl silver)
Aquaman torso and legs with scaly texture printingValue
Features beautiful scaly texture matching source material, with green scales on both torso and pearl gold chest armour
Mera torso and legs with metallic silver pattern
Features metallic silver pattern resembling Aquaman's scaly armour, in teal with distinct boots
Dark bluish grey shark
Moulded gill slits, printed eyes, and opening mouth with gold nuggets distributed around base for display
Printed 2x2 round tiles
Form the vehicle's thrusters with printed mechanical details
Trans red windscreen/front window piece
Used for submarine cockpit window

What Owners Say · summarized from 10 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the exclusive minifigures and movie-accurate submarine design, but note pricing concerns and wish for more playability features and minifigure variety.

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