Spider-Man vs. Sandman: Final Battle

"With a BrickScore of 57.2, Spider-Man vs. Sandman: Final Battle lands as a polarizing companion piece — loved by Brickset community reviewers for its build and playability, but criticized more harshly by expert reviewers who see it as an overpriced, incomplete extension of 76261 that only truly shines when combined with its $110 sibling."

76280 Spider-Man vs. Sandman: Final Battle is a small 347-piece Marvel diorama that functions primarily as a companion/extension to 76261 (Spider-Man No Way Home – Statue of Liberty). Reviewers broadly agree it is best understood as a "DLC" set rather than a standalone offering, and its value depends almost entirely on whether you already own or plan to buy 76261. The articulated Sandman half-figure and the Lizard minifigure are its most distinctive features, though opinions diverge sharply on their execution and whether the set justifies its ~$38/€38 price tag.

Where they split: Reviewer opinions split notably on overall quality and value. Brickset community reviewers rated the set highly (80–100), praising the build experience and playability. MandRproductions gave a mixed take (80 verdict but "wait" recommendation), calling it a fun companion set with caveats. Hoth Bricks was the sharpest critic (35 verdict, "skip"), dismissing it as a cynical upsell with poor execution on the Sandman figure and insufficient standalone merit. The Sandman pad-printed face in particular divided opinion — praised for detail by MandRproductions, called a "carnival mask" by Hoth Bricks.