REVIEW: 76232 The Hoopty

[Pchan1983]

Here is my review on LEGO Marvel 76232 The Hoopty based on The Marvels:

THE GOOD:

• At its size, the Hoopty is a nice spaceship with great finish and somewhat different building experience compare to your usual spaceship.
• Great minifigures despite missing some leg prints as per usual.
• Surprisingly packed interior details.
• Never say no more LEGO cats.

THE NOT SO GOOD:

• Ridiculously overpriced.
• The opening mechanism means it needed to leave a gap at where the roof connects.
• The closing of the roof doesn't work as smooth.

It's really hard to review this set because without discount, the price is ridiculous.  Before I start, anyone actually bought this set full price?  So put the pricing aside, assuming this is a $50-$60 NZD range set, it's a decent spaceship with an unique building experience, great exterior finish, surprisingly packed interior and great minifigures.  I particularly like the engine thrust and the back window created using orange transparent pieces.  Despite the small size, it has a very busy interior with some nice sticker utilising both stickers and mini builds.  The scientific equipment builds are simple and great to be reused.  It does lack play features as it only has 2 studs shooter and the opening mechanism for you to access the interior.  This also leave a gap before where this connects and the rest of the roof, I accept that a some kind of vent.  The opening works well but the closing of it is not smooth as the side of the front can sometimes hinders the canopy, and needed some intervention for it to close.  The minifigures are great and the main reason I bought this set.  As usual not all minifigures have legs print except Ms. Marvel.  Both Carol and Monica are great update except I wish both has an 2nd face to show their power.  Ms. Marvel is definitely the best of the 3 with detailed print on both torso and legs.  Unfortunately, mid size legs might makes more sense but doesn't deny the fact the minifigures on its own is excellent.  By including 2 kitten and 1 cat (Goose) as the Flerkens is great as I would never say NO to more LEGO cats.  Now, back to reality, despite a 40% off deal, it still felt expensive.  I just don't know how LEGO put a RRP tag of NZD$170 on a set of this size, they even use a BIGGER size box to makes it feel like a more expensive set lol.  Because of the ridiculous price, I just can't find reason to recommend this.  Even you are a MCU fan like me, the only time I recommend you to buy this set is when you get a very good clearance deal.  No doubt the minifigures will be getting more expensive (especially Ms Marvel) as it's very unlikely we will see these characters in upcoming sets until any Secret Wars tie-ins. So if you are really into the minifigures and manage to find a good deal, then better get it now.

[LegendaryArticuno]

Get the X-Jet instead... both are ridiculously overpriced, but the X-Jet is actually really well designed and way more iconic.

[icm]

I'd say get both, but only if you can get them without minifigs for half price each. I got the X-Jet without minifigs for $20 plus tax, and the Hoopty without minifigs for $40 overall. I was able to get the 2019 Captain Marvel and the CMF Photon minifigs for about $5 each, which gave me the Hoopty for $50 in total - still overpriced for a 420-piece set, but not egregiously so. I think they're both pretty well-designed, solid swooshy ships with big fun color windscreens and lots of room for minifigs, but they both cost over twice as much as they reasonably should.

[Pchan1983]

On 9/7/2024 at 5:21 AM, LegendaryArticuno said:

Get the X-Jet instead... both are ridiculously overpriced, but the X-Jet is actually really well designed and way more iconic.

it really depends on which properties you like more.  As a fan of the MCU and never really watched the X-Men series, this would be my preference.

 

On 9/7/2024 at 6:15 AM, icm said:

I got the X-Jet without minifigs for $20 plus tax, and the Hoopty without minifigs for $40 overall.

that's a very good deal =)