Captain America and Hydra Face-Off

Name: LEGO Captain America and Hydra Face-Off 76189
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76189
Rating: 4.7 (2897 reviews)

75 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB202149 pcsHigh agreement · 97%

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LOVED (8)

01unique minifigures that look marvellous
02Captain America combines best qualities of previous and modern designs
03Hydra Agent achieves much greater accuracy than 2015 equivalent
04motorcycle proportions well-suited to minifigures for a 4+ set
05printed elements including decorated 4x3 wedge slope with yellow headlight and Avengers emblems
06interesting new wheel molds with golden hubs and yellow Technic pins
07pearl gold and trans-purple Chitauri weapon pieces
08removable gun that can be carried separately

CRITICIZED (8)

01Captain America's legs remain plain, detracting from the minifigure
02printing error on the reviewer's shield (off-centre decoration)
03Hydra Agent body armour camouflage does not continue across torso and legs as would be ideal
04motorcycle is bulky compared to standard LEGO motorcycle
05relatively simple design reflecting 4+ age recommendation
06Pad printing burrs and defects visible on minifigures, especially around Captain America's civilian face
07Motorcycle color scheme (black) could have been blue
08Rough assembly on the motorcycle

What reviewers are saying

"Unique minifigures appear throughout the new Infinity Saga series. 76189 Captain America and Hydra Face-Off contains two such figures, which definitely appear interesting and originate from Avengers: Age of Ultron. Super…"

Brickset Reviews

"This is a toy for very young fans of the Marvel Universe and so logically don't expect an out of the ordinary building experience or exceptional level of detail."

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Ecosystem

76172 Spider-Man and Sandman Showdown — The 4+ motorcycle chassis was introduced in 76172 but appears more effective in this set. Yellow Technic pins and new wheel molds also appear in both sets.

previous Captain America minifigures (2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron) — Captain America combines the best qualities of previous and modern designs. The torso appears similar with only subtle refinements to the metallic silver star and reddish brown belt, but the new removable headgear is a significant upgrade.

2015 Hydra Agent — The Hydra Agent achieves much greater accuracy than its 2015 equivalent with realistic snow camouflage and better detail.

standard LEGO motorcycles — The motorcycle is notably larger and bulkier compared to standard LEGO motorcycles, which some collectors found less preferable, though the reviewer appreciates the proportions for minifigures.

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Key Pros

✓unique minifigures that look marvellous
✓Captain America combines best qualities of previous and modern designs
✓Hydra Agent achieves much greater accuracy than 2015 equivalent

Key Cons

✕Captain America's legs remain plain, detracting from the minifigure
✕printing error on the reviewer's shield (off-centre decoration)

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BUY

"This is a toy for very young fans of the Marvel Universe and so logically don't expect an out of the ordinary building experience or exceptional level of detail."

Key Pros

✓Two new minifigures with unique pad printing
✓No stickers; all details are pad printed
✓Recognizable motorcycle build despite simplicity

Key Cons

✕Pad printing burrs and defects visible on minifigures, especially around Captain America's civilian face
✕Motorcycle color scheme (black) could have been blue

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: both the updated Captain America with removable headgear and the detailed Hydra Agent in snow camouflage

Hoth Bricks: New Captain America torso printing and new HYDRA soldier with superb chest printing

Exclusivity

Hoth Bricks: Wide retail

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (4)

Captain America - Dark Blue Suit with Reddish Brown Belt and Harness, Reddish Brown Hands, Helmet

Hydra Agent

Captain America

Hydra Agent

Standout parts (per reviewers)

decorated 4x3 wedge slope
Integrated into motorcycle with yellow headlight design and printed Avengers emblems on flanks
new wheel molds with golden hubs
Uncommon wheels where tyres cannot be removed from their golden hubs, reflecting the young age recommendation
yellow Technic pins
Uncommon colour-coding, returning from 76172 Spider-Man and Sandman Showdown, used for motorcycle assembly
trans-orange flames
Two positioned at rear denoting exhausts, creating distinctive visual element
pearl gold and trans-purple pieces
Distinguish Chitauri weapons featured in the disc launcher
white component supporting flames
Looks great and supports the trans-orange exhaust elements