Guardians of the Galaxy Advent Calendar

Name: LEGO Guardians of the Galaxy Advent Calendar 76231
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76231
Rating: 4.68 (2279 reviews)

75 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA2022268 pcsHigh agreement · 100%

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LOVED (8)

01Great tradition of daily surprise builds
02Lots of neat little builds with deep-cut Guardians references
03Complete collection of main Guardians characters (except Gamora)
04Ecologically friendly heavy-duty egg carton-like tray material
05Themed packaging with video monitor-style doors
06Includes five microscale vehicles (Milano, Benatar, Yondu's Laser Drill pod, etc.)
07Holiday-themed accessories and builds for each character
08Deep-cut MCU references throughout

CRITICIZED (8)

01Gamora is noticeably absent
02Most minifigures reuse existing parts; only Drax head and sweater prints are new
03May lack appeal for general MCU fans looking for broader character representation (no Iron Man, Thor, etc.)
04Limited novelty in minifigure pieces
05One door dedicated to seasonal weapon rack feels out of place and wasted
06Gamora missing as playable minifigure despite other team members included
07Focus on Easter eggs and references limits appeal to non-MCU fans
08US pricing ($44.99) feels too high for content provided

What reviewers are saying

"I just love Mech sets and they're very very collectible and fans just love collecting all the different mechs that you can get"

Brick Bucks

"Taking five minutes out of your day to enjoy a surprise build is a great tradition, and this set doesn't disappoint in that regard."

The Brothers Brick

"If this was the goal, LEGO Marvel 76231 Guardians of the Galaxy Advent Calendar is a clear success, though there's still room for improvement as certain LEGO advent calendar tropes seemingly can't be ignored."

Brick Fanatics

Ecosystem

76193 The Guardians' Ship — Many minifigures (Rocket, Groot, Mantis, Star-Lord head/torso) are identical or reused from this set, though advent calendar provides holiday variants

Star Wars Advent Calendar — Reviewer suggests considering this as an alternative if buying for a more general fan who might prefer Star Wars or City themes

City Advent Calendar — Reviewer suggests considering this as an alternative if buying for a more general fan who might prefer Star Wars or City themes

76196 The Avengers Advent Calendar — 76231 raises expectations by being MCU-inspired rather than broadly Marvel, offering more specific team focus with deeper references.

Marvel Super HeroesTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 3

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BUY

Brick Bucks

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BUY

"I just love Mech sets and they're very very collectible and fans just love collecting all the different mechs that you can get"

Key Pros

✓222% ROI achieved
✓Mech sets are very collectible
✓Got 40% off MSRP

Key Cons

✕Close to 2-year hold time, though reviewer considers it worthwhile

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The Brothers Brick

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BUY

"Taking five minutes out of your day to enjoy a surprise build is a great tradition, and this set doesn't disappoint in that regard."

Key Pros

✓Great tradition of daily surprise builds
✓Lots of neat little builds with deep-cut Guardians references
✓Complete collection of main Guardians characters (except Gamora)

Key Cons

✕Gamora is noticeably absent
✕Most minifigures reuse existing parts; only Drax head and sweater prints are new

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Brick Fanatics

Expert Video Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓Deep-cut MCU references throughout
✓Rare new Drax minifigure variant
✓Seasonal minifigure designs (festive sweaters) well-executed

Key Cons

✕One door dedicated to seasonal weapon rack feels out of place and wasted
✕Gamora missing as playable minifigure despite other team members included

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Dimensional Analysis

Investment Layer

Investment score 88

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Value drivers

The Brothers Brick: Complete Guardians roster with exclusive holiday variants and new Drax head

Brick Fanatics: Drax seasonal variant with festive sweater; has been one of the rarest Guardians members in minifigure form.

Exclusivity

The Brothers Brick: Advent calendar exclusive; limited annual release

Brick Fanatics: Limited seasonal release (September 1, 2022). Exclusive minifigure variants available only in this set.

Resale

Brick Fanatics: Good secondary market potential for MCU collectors, especially the rare Drax variant.

Brick Bucks: 222% ROI; average sale price $73.50 vs cost $17; strong collector demand for mech sets

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (6)

Groot

Mantis

Rocket Raccoon

Drax

Star-Lord

Nebula

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Drax minifigure headValue
Entirely new minifigure piece for this set
Drax and Nebula Christmas sweater printsValue
New printed torsos featuring holiday-themed designs (Drax has Baby Groot, Nebula has Thanos)
Music-themed tile prints
New tile prints on stereo and portable radio representing Star-Lord's mixtapes
Gold roller skates
Used as jet components for Star-Lord's boots
Purple Infinity Stone (Power Stone) spur
Microscale representation of the Power Stone from the first Guardians film
Holiday speeder componentsValue
Final advent calendar days combine into larger model, referencing 2011 LEGO CITY Advent Calendar approach