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"A visually arresting collector's bust that lands firmly in Mixed Reviews at a BrickScore of 60.6 due to mediocre parts value and frustrating sticker use, but owners rate it 4.6 out of 5 and investment data shows strong aftermarket appreciation for patient buyers."
The Carnage Helmet (76199) sits at Mixed Reviews with a BrickScore of 60.6, reflecting a genuine split between its strengths and limitations as an 18+ collectible. Investment-focused reviewers from Wolf of Bricks praised the set enthusiastically and documented strong aftermarket appreciation, while the broader consensus flags a parts value and value-for-money that trail the set's striking visual appeal. Owner response tells a different story from the critics: 550 buyers across Amazon and LEGO.com average 4.6 out of 5, and 95% say they would recommend it, suggesting that fans of the character are largely delighted in person.
Where they split: The BrickScore of 60.6 reflects critic-level mixed sentiment, driven by the parts value and sticker complaints, while 550 owners rate it 4.6 out of 5 with a 95% recommendation rate. That gap is real: fans of Carnage who display it are far more satisfied than the aggregate expert score implies.
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"this is a beautiful helmet but again 9 months into retirement it really was not doing that well and I was super super nervous"
Wolf of Bricks
"This is a conversation starter, not a toy."
The Brothers Brick
"Spider-Man has encountered many threatening enemies and 76199 Carnage definitely captures the character's barbaric appearance."
Brickset Reviews
"The build was actually a lot of fun, more enjoyable than I thought it would be."
Jay's Brick Blog
"I'm glad to see LEGO has loosened the strict rules on the build process, at least for the 18+ sets, and added some more challenge for experienced builders."
Rebrickable Reviews
"Disembodied head."
JANG's LEGO Reviews"this is a beautiful helmet but again 9 months into retirement it really was not doing that well and I was super super nervous"
"This is a conversation starter, not a toy."
"Spider-Man has encountered many threatening enemies and 76199 Carnage definitely captures the character's barbaric appearance."
"The build was actually a lot of fun, more enjoyable than I thought it would be."
"I'm glad to see LEGO has loosened the strict rules on the build process, at least for the 18+ sets, and added some more challenge for experienced builders."
"Disembodied head."
Owners are highly satisfied with the Carnage bust as a striking display piece, with the vivid colors and detailed jaw drawing consistent praise, while stickers instead of printed pieces remain the primary gripe.
Amazon4.6
LEGO.com4.5
