Reversible_Sedgewick

Yes, you are probably right. But when folks suggested it earlier, it did get the imagination fired up. Three "mech" sets with similar piece counts (Iron Man / Thanos / Spiderman) is admittedly weird. Particularly with Thanos being in the mix; you could even just about re-use the BigFig Infinity Gauntlet(s) on a buildable figure without it looking weird! It's a shame, I think the designers were starting to hit their stride with the Star Wars ones, they just needed to solve that annoying gappy area around the kidneys on the non-robot characters. Until the Marvel sets get officially announced I think I'll keep a small flame alive that the style might be thrown a lifeline. Maybe they burned out by doing too many minor characters from the then-unreleased Star Wars Story films (and one odd-looking Han Solo) but are thinking that the big-name Marvel characters stand more of a chance on the shelves.

I think you've nailed it with "movie accurate"... It's probably unfair of me but if I'm honest, I'd be less excited if they were comics styled (the ones from 2012 didn't float my boat). Chewie was great, and the Speeder Bike was a blinding set, really enjoyable to build and perfect for display. That was a really interesting avenue for the line (more build, less figure) which it's a shame they didn't pursue. I know there were rumours about a Trooper walker but that never materialised. I can't think of many things from the Marvel films which would fit that vehicle/accessory slot, unfortunately. Just Loki's chariot and the occasional bike, I guess. Oh no. Black Panther surfing on a Lexus. Now I've pictured that that's all I'm going to want. Unlikely piece count be damned!

:) The more I think about it, the more this'll be worth the court time. Mask&goggles Winter Soldier with a big grenade launcher? YES. Ronan with a cape and a big hammer with an infinity stone in it? YES. Falcon with poseable wings? YES. Buildable figures are where it's at, you need to get on board!

Sue me if you have to, but I am completely down for the idea of these being buildable figures. If that's what they are then I hope they do well, because if a couple of movies down they line they do a Starlord (in helmet) buildable figure which is to the same standard as the best of the Star Wars ones, then I will crawl over all of you to get my hands on it. In fact, give me a full GotG buildable figure set. Tiny little Rocket perched on a General Grievous sized Groot? Yes please.