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Awesome Toy Picks: Superman, Batman & Wonder Woman LEGO

The DC Universe has been given the LEGO treatment.

Everyone loves LEGO. It seems more so these days than ever before. The guys over at Tested.com are busy working on their Amazing Test LEGO series, but they're not the only ones building them. I have recently built some Star Wars and Harry Potter sets with my daughter. With the recent DC Universe line of LEGO, there's no way we could resist showcases a couple of the smaller sets.

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I decided to go with some of the smaller sets to see how they hold up to past LEGO sets before jumping into some of the bigger ones like the Batcave or Joker's Funhouse.

The Superman Vs. Power Armor Lex is pretty impressive for what's contained. It only has 207 pieces but those pieces come together in a great way. The age is supposed to be in the 6-12 category and you can definitely have it built in way less than an hour.

This set comes with a "comic book" but it's not really much of an actual comic. It's more of a mini-comic (in size) and has some pages that show you the other DC sets and figures.

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There are some custom pieces to this set. There is also quite a bit of articulation in Lex's armored suit. You can position it in different ways due to the ankle, legs, shoulders and arm joints. The center also swivels around. The fingers of the suit can be adjust if you want to grab any of the heroes. The little touches, like the Kryptonite crystals in the suit's gun is a really nice touch. It's a little weird that Wonder Woman was included here but who cares if it means getting another LEGO hero?

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After safely transporting Lex's suit back home (discretely) on the ferry, I thought this was screaming for some outside shots. It was a really great day outside as well. Check out that blue sky. You gotta love California.

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Okay, that's probably enough of Lex, Superman and Wonder Woman. But remember, you can get this set for about $20. It's a great deal. It's also funny how LEGO Lex can look like such a jerk.

The second set I went with was the Catwoman Catcycle City Chase. This is a way smaller set, only 89 pieces and in the 5-12 age category.

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This is definitely a quick build. While it's not much of a "city chase," it has Batman and Catwoman. That right there makes it really cool. Batman has a...Bat-Jetpack and Batarang. Catwoman has her whip and her cycle is actually really cool.

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This set will cost you about $12. It's hard to pass at that price. Now that these sets are built, can I restrain myself from buying one of the bigger DC Universe sets? Perhaps we'll see how this feature does this week. Be sure to check back for the next installment to see what toys we get our hands on next.

Update

Here's Wonder Woman in her "Invisible Jet." Uh huh...

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Edited By Wonder Princess

I want a clear LEGO jet to go with Wonder Woman. :)

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@G-Man: if not getting whiskey media to buy them for you be sure to at least mark them off on your taxes.

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@leosol said:

Oh Lego. you so awesome

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Not a big fan of lego,i dont collect them as they are way too expensive.These are pretty cool as far as lego goes.

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Cute

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How much does Wonder Woman and the invisible jet cost? We saying $100 to $1,000 or what? A price for the jet must be made!!!

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The invisible jet was a good touch!

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Awesome, I miss Lego

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I've never understood why they stopped making the original Lego Batman stuff when it used to fly off the shelves. The new stuff does too. It's really cool that they are making Superman and Wonder Woman and the Marvel ones are on the way as well. GO LEGO!

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I have the "Fight Over Gotham City" set. I really, really want that Batcave set though. If only I had $70....

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I wanna see Lego figure sets for Green Lantern, The Flash, and Aquaman :D

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@G-Man: Love it! Cheapest set and less to bricks to build from.

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@fables87 said:

Wonder Woman looks cool, but I would love them do the Invisible Jet set instead for her.

They did........

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Legos and comics books, finally two of my favorite things come together.

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Love me some Lego! These are some awesome toy picks i can get behind!

Looking forward to hopefully seeing images of the the Lego Avengers sets @ nyc toy fair next sunday!

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D'aww so cute, I looove Legos maybe with the come of TDKR some Lego Batman arrive where I live :D

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Perhaps a spring-loaded street set for the Flash's super speed.

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These look pretty sweet. Darn it...I feel like I'm too old for Legos but part of me wants to pick one up...

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We should be sponsored by LEGO for this and what Tested is doing. It was sort of a coincidence with us and Tested. Obviously they're going all out (and you don't even want to know what Norm and Will have spent on them).

@RigorMortis: There are bigger Batman sets available that don't just focus on the character. I'm a little more hesitant when it comes to spending money so I just started with these. But I most likely will get the Batcave or Joker Funhouse. I really want the Star Wars Milenium Falcon.

@happypup70: These are indeed sweet podracers!

@longbowhunter: I noticed a $30 difference with the Batcave between Target and Toys R Us!! Not sure why TRU has raised their prices. Really unfortunate and not cool.

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Now I think we all know who is going to be a boss in Lego Batman 2.

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Wonder Woman looks cool, but I would love them do the Invisible Jet set instead for her.

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I have both of these. I think the Batman and Catwoman one is okay, but the Superman and Wonder Woman is much better. I really like how they have two faces you can have. Awesome toy picks and I'm glad that I got these.

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omgwant. I didn't realize they were already out! I wish there'd been some kind of advertising or announcement that'd hit my radar. I'm sure that there was something... but I'm part of the target audience, they need to grab me on this already. Wal-Mart is the cheapest you say?

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So wish I had some extra cash to get this! :(

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I've got these on pre-order for when they are released in my area. It's great that they have the license of both Marvel and DC now.

LEGO has been diversifying the mini-fig for years now, since that's what adult collectors want most. It's pretty crazy how they're selling the Star Wars sets now, every set now comes with 4-8 unique figs. It does take a bit away from the building, but they still offer more pure 'build' sets, so it's just a sort of balance in their overall line.

Nice photos!

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Wonder how long until we see a Doomsday or Darkseid Lego?

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Wal-Mart has the Batman & Catwoman set for around $12. Toys R Us is selling the same set for $20.

The Joker's Funhouse set looks like alot of fun.

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Awesome. Can't wait for a GL themed one

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Two things, first Lego is the best. Second, i only need a Green Lantern lego minifigure, a Flash minifigure and a Aquaman minifigure. Justice League assemble!

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I want it all! Oh boy, Lego Comics and Lego LOTR all in one year, my inner child's going to explode!

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Lego Batman looks just like he does in the video game. LEGO RULES!

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I got the Lex Armour set purely for the minifigs but was surprised at how cool that armour actually is, it was really fun to build and is super articulated!

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Those are some sweet pod racers.

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ah good one but you forget two-face's set and joker's set 

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Whiskey media - sponsored by Lego!

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Really enjoyed this article! As much as I enjoy the other toy picks articles there's just something about lego that really tickles my fancy. The idea of a complete lego superhero universe is alluring and I hope you keep it up! Btw how awesome would a Green Lantern Corps set be!?

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I really like that first one with Lex Luthor, Superman and Wonder Woman :)

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Gotta love LEGO's willingness to get on the superhero bandwagon. Fun stuff!

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@RigorMortis said:

When did Lego shift its focus away from the building and onto the characters? I can get action figures anywhere else and with much more detail. It just seems like strange marketing, shifting slowly away from what should set them apart, but hey, they still make buckets of money so who am I to say?

That's a good point actually. hmmmm.

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When did Lego shift its focus away from the building and onto the characters? I can get action figures anywhere else and with much more detail. It just seems like strange marketing, shifting slowly away from what should set them apart, but hey, they still make buckets of money so who am I to say?

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Awesome. Not sure if I can pass up Superhero lego, it is mighty cool...

Both those sets are appealing, but it is unfortunate that they threw Wonder Woman into the Supes set as opposed to giving her her own one.

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Oh Lego. you so awesome

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Nice.