Rocket's Warbird vs. Ronan

Name: LEGO Rocket's Warbird vs. Ronan 76278
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76278
Rating: 4.81 (309 reviews)

66 · MIXED REVIEWSINVESTMENT GRADE: BB2023290 pcsHigh agreement · 96%

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LOVED (8)

01Impressive vehicle shaping
02Accurate colour scheme
03Easy to handle for play
04Well-realized Warbird design
05Heavy weapons look excellent
06Good play features with spring and six-stud shooters
07Rotation cannon mechanics work perfectly
08Solid and quick build

CRITICIZED (8)

01Only two minifigures
02Overpriced for set size
03Minifigures less detailed than 2014 predecessors
04Ronan's specialized shoulder armour piece not included
05Rocket's tail lacks printed stripes
06Canopy is too bulbous
07Spring-loaded shooters can fire accidentally
08Some Technic pieces behind cannons look awkward

What reviewers are saying

"Rocket's Warbird is an excellent return to Guardians of the Galaxy, but feels expensive"

Brickset Reviews

"While not the most detailed or feature-packed LEGO Marvel set released to date, does the model at least offer plenty of appeal for younger Guardians of the Galaxy fans?"

Brick Fanatics

Ecosystem

76081 The Milano vs. The Abilisk — The Milano from this set would be a good companion for the Warbird based on comparable sizes

76021 The Milano Spaceship Rescue — The original Ronan from this set featured a unique hood and shoulder armour piece that was superior; the new version uses a standard black hood but pairs better with the improved fabric cape

5002145 Rocket Raccoon — The Rocket design in this set is less detailed than the polybag version, but the sleeveless arms and colours are more movie-accurate

76021 The Milano (2014 set) — Both current minifigures are less detailed than their 2014 equivalents but more faithful to the movie

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Consensus

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Editorial Source

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"Rocket's Warbird is an excellent return to Guardians of the Galaxy, but feels expensive"

Key Pros

✓Impressive vehicle shaping
✓Accurate colour scheme
✓Easy to handle for play

Key Cons

✕Only two minifigures
✕Overpriced for set size

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Brick Fanatics

Expert Video Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"While not the most detailed or feature-packed LEGO Marvel set released to date, does the model at least offer plenty of appeal for younger Guardians of the Galaxy fans?"

Key Pros

✓Solid and quick build
✓Some exclusive new minifigure pieces
✓Won't easily break when played with

Key Cons

✕Lack of detail and functionality
✕Underside feels unfinished

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Ronan the Accuser minifigure (only second appearance); unique Ravager-gear Rocket Raccoon

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail release

Brick Fanatics: Wide retail (LEGO.com, LEGO Stores, third-party retailers)

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (2)

Ronan the Accuser

$17

Rocket Raccoon

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Spring-loaded shooters
Recreate weapons from the onscreen Warbird; integrated well but missiles can fire accidentally
Six-stud shooters
Mounted under the wings; recreate onscreen weapons
Rotary cannons with rotating dials
Reflect Rocket's high rate of fire in the film; mechanics work perfectly
Container end panels
Cleverly used as structural components to construct the characteristic 'beak' of the Warbird
Trans-light blue dishes
Opalescent elements complete the engines from above
Pearlescent 4x4 dish elements
Two pearlescent 4x4 dish elements give the primarily orange, dark blue and white exterior of the ship's hull a little bit of pop.