War Machine Buster

Name: LEGO War Machine Buster 76124
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76124
Rating: 4.33 (29 reviews)

76 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2019362 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

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Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"War Machine Buster earns its Recommended BrickScore of 76.2 as a fun, feature-packed mech that consistently exceeded expectations, though limited arm articulation keeps it from reaching the heights of the best Hulkbuster-style builds."

Reviewers across the board were pleasantly surprised by the War Machine Buster, with BrickQueen noting she liked it considerably more than expected. The gray-and-red armored mech earns solid marks for its design aesthetics (79.9) and robust play features, and the 29 owner ratings back this up with a 4.33 average and 88% recommending it. Value perception is the one soft spot, with owners rating value for money at 3.9 out of 5 and critics scoring it a modest 67.

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LOVED (6)

01Imposing War Machine color scheme and overall mech design
02Multiple functioning play features: stud shooters, flick-fire missiles, and rapid-fire cannon
03Innovative stud storage compartment inside the cockpit keeps extra ammo organized
04War Machine minifig helmet with lift-up mask revealing interior face detail
05Ant-Man Quantum Realm variant with new helmet design and optional hairpiece
06Good value at $35 for 362 pieces, drawing repeated praise from owners and BrickQueen

CRITICIZED (5)

01Elbow joints are fixed; arms cannot fully straighten, limiting posing options
02No true knee articulation in the legs
03Arm range of motion restricted to shoulder and wrist rotation only
04Outriders are considered generic, with many buyers already owning multiples from other sets
05Ant-Man and War Machine share identical quantum realm body prints, reducing figure uniqueness

What reviewers are saying

"I absolutely love it actually I did not think I would like this set before I got it but after buying the set and building it I liked it way more than I expected which i think is always a good thing when you like somethin…"

BrickQueen

"76124 War Machine Buster is an outstanding addition to the expanding pantheon of LEGO Hulkbuster models."

Brickset Reviews

"it's a play on the Hulk Buster that it's very similar to but then this is not for busting the war machine this is to be piloted by War Machine"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

76104 The Hulkbuster Smash-Up — War Machine Buster appears outwardly similar and shares numerous features with its predecessor. Both measure 14cm in height. War Machine Buster incorporates large Gatling gun and missile pod on shoulders. The most notable difference is elbow articulation: 76104 included full elbow articulation but 76124 cannot bend elbows, only rotating forearms, which is extremely disappointing. However, War Machine Buster's back is tidier and better finished using inverted curved slopes and tiles, representing improvement. The surrounding armour feels sturdier than predecessor.

previous Hulkbuster/Buster sets — one of the better looking mechs that Lego has done possibly even ever in terms of shaping around the back

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BUY

BrickQueen

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BUY

Key Pros

✓Exceeded expectations significantly
✓Great value at $35 for 362 pieces
✓Innovative stud storage inside cockpit

Key Cons

✕Elbow joints are fixed; arms cannot fully straighten
✕No true knee joints in legs

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Brickset Reviews

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BUY

"76124 War Machine Buster is an outstanding addition to the expanding pantheon of LEGO Hulkbuster models."

Key Pros

✓Distinctive dark bluish grey colour scheme looks fantastic
✓Heavy armament effectively integrated (Gatling gun, missile pod)
✓Rotating stud shooter provides superb play value

Key Cons

✕Absence of comprehensive elbow articulation is extremely disappointing and severely restricts display potential
✕Elbow joints cannot bend, only allowing forearms to rotate

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

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BUY

"it's a play on the Hulk Buster that it's very similar to but then this is not for busting the war machine this is to be piloted by War Machine"

Key Pros

✓Good mech design and back aesthetics
✓Decent articulation with ratcheted leg joints and ball joints for shoulders
✓Easy minifigure insertion into cockpit

Key Cons

✕Arm elbows only rotate on one axis rather than bending forward/back
✕Repetitive quantum suit torso print across all hero minifigures in the wave

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: War Machine in Quantum Realm suit with double-sided head, unique Ant-Man with updated helmet, and multiple Outrider variants

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Quantum Realm suit minifigures are exclusive to Avengers: Endgame subtheme. Pearl dark grey ingot elements rarely available elsewhere (only in 70834 Metalbeard's Heavy Metal Motor Trike).

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (8)

War Machine - White Jumpsuit with Shooter

$11

War Machine

$11

Ant-Man (Scott Lang) - White Jumpsuit

Ant-Man

Outrider - Shoulder Armor Pad

Outrider - Extended Arms, Torso with Long Dark Bluish Gray Tips at Neck

Outrider

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Stud shooters
Multiple stud shooters included that can attach to War Machine's hands and back; innovative stud storage solution inside the suit's cockpit
Flick-fire missiles
Classic flick-fire missiles with adjustable aiming capability
Rapid-fire cannon
Turnable rapid-fire cannon that can be activated by turning a piece
Pearl silver ingots
Form interesting details on either side of the War Machine Buster head
Pearl dark grey ingot elements
Only available elsewhere in 70834 Metalbeard's Heavy Metal Motor Trike
Printed dome head with metallic silver faceplate
Features metallic silver faceplate with red eyes and Mark 4.5 armour identification via sticker

What Owners Say · summarized from 29 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners praise the minifigures and weapons arsenal, but many criticize the fixed elbow joints that limit posability and find the price-to-size ratio steep for a small set.

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