76170-1
Iron Man vs. Thanos is LEGO set 76170-1. It doesn't have a score so far. The set is recommended by 0 reviews, based on 1 scored review and 6 reviews total. We know this set was released in 2021, and it is categorised in Marvel Super Heroes.
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While a recommended age of even 7+ or 8+ can still translate into a LEGO set that adult fans will happily snap up, the 4+ range has a much narrower appeal. These are sets you're only really going to bother buying if you're gifting them to the target audience, or you want the minifigures for yourself. 76170 Iron Man vs. Thanos isn't strong enough to warrant picking up for the latter reason, but if you know a young Marvel fanatic just leaving behind DUPLO, you can't really go wrong with this.
Despite the simple focus of these 4+ sets, they have some decent elements, especially with decorated parts all being printed. As with many of the recent Spider-Man/Marvel sets, they are focused towards younger builders and will have limited appeal to adults. Whereas other sets have had interesting Minifigures which AFOLs would be drawn to, that's not the case here. Iron Man has appeared in other sets and Thanos is a little rarer in this form but lacks the detail of previous versions. As a 4+ set goes, this is a great way to introduce younger kids to the world of LEGO, especially if they are fans of Marvel or superheroes.
76170 Iron Man vs. Thanos was designed for younger Marvel Super Heroes fans and satisfies that requirement. These models comprise basic construction techniques and their appearance does therefore suffer somewhat, albeit not to the dramatic degree sometimes seen elsewhere! The integration of the functions is particularly impressive, especially on Thanos' cannon where the unsightly launcher is well hidden.
I try and keep the intended audience for a set in mind. In this case, this is a 4+ set aimed at younger builders. And, from that perspective, it's not bad. You get enough stuff to create a battle scene, a couple of good looking minifigures, and a simple but fun building experience. The main sticking point is the one that plagues all the 4+ sets, though – it's far too expensive for what you get.
