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Which LEGO Quinjet version is better?

If you are a LEGO Marvel Super Heroes fan you likely know already that there are two versions of the Quinjet. One was released in the #6869 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: The Avengers Quinjet Aerial Battle set in 2012, and the other in the #76032 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: The Avengers Age of Ultron Quinjet City Chase in 2015. I really liked the 2012 Quinjet, but then I also like the 2015 version, even though they are quite different in several ways. I have been trying to make up my mind which one is better, but couldn’t, so I was very happy to find the following helpful video from the BrickShow, where Stephen compares the two Quinjets side-by-side. I’m probably not the only one who contemplated the question of which of the two Quinjets is better, so I thought to share this comparison with you. 🙂

LEGO Quinjet Comparison

As mentioned above, the #6869 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: The Avengers Quinjet Aerial Battle was released in 2012. Here is the official description: Defeat Loki and his forces with the super fast Quinjet! Loki is up to no good and is planning to destroy the earth! As he flies into battle on board his chariot, help the Avenger’s defeat their nemesis using the supersonic Quinjet! Fire the missiles, release the mini-jet and imprison Loki in the prison pod! With the high-tech Quinjet, the Avengers can’t fail! Includes Thor, Iron Man, Black Widow, Loki and foot soldier minifigures. 735 pieces. Original Price: $69.99. While this set is no longer available directly from LEGO, you can still find it on the secondary market for around $60-$90. See listings here: Quinjet on eBay and Quinjet on Amazon.

LEGO Super Heroes #6869

The #76032 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: The Avengers Age of Ultron Quinjet City Chase was just released this year, along with other LEGO Age of Ultron sets (see: 2015 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Sets Reviews). Here is the official description: Launch a Quinjet pursuit of Ultron to set the Vision free! Launch a high-speed pursuit of Ultimate Ultron with the Avengers in the iconic Quinjet. Place Black Widow at the controls in the cockpit and soar into the sky. Fire the stud shooters and release Captain America on his super-cool bike to take the pursuit to the streets. Iron Man MK43 is flying alongside the Quinjet using his thrusters, ready to take on Ultimate Ultron. When the time is right, make the perfect jump onto the truck to explode the sides and reveal the precious cargo. Includes 5 minifigures with assorted accessories: Vision, Captain America, Black Widow, Iron Man and Ultimate Ultron. 722 pieces. Price: $79.99. This set is currently available at the Online LEGO Shop.

#76032 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes

The most obvious difference you will notice about the two Quinjets is the different color-scheme. The 2012 version is dark-gray and dark-blue with black tinted windshields, while the 2015 version is white and dark-blue, with transparent blue windshields. I think the dark-gray makes the first version look heavier and more menacing, while the new version looks lighter and faster. The 2012 version of the Quinjet is definitely larger, especially because of the much larger engines at the back. The shaping on the top and the engines is in fact the feature I like most about the 2012 Quinjet. The 2015 version has a very flat and streamlined look on top with some beautiful sculpting. Talking about sculpting, at least in my opinion, the 2015 Quinjet looks much better at the bottom, and the release function for the motorcycle (or whatever else you want to place into that bay) is a great feature. In the video-review below Stephen will show you all the other differences not just on the Quinjets themselves, but also the minifigs and other included accessories.

As you can see, both Quinjets have great designs and well thought out and executed features. Personally I like the color-scheme and the top section of the 2012 Quinjet and the back section and bottom area of the 2015 version. If I get really adventurous one day I may try to combine the two to make my own version of the ultimate Quinjet. 🙄

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What about you? Which one of the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Quinjets do you like better, and why? Do you have either or both sets? Would love to hear your opinion and analysis on them, so feel free to share your thoughts and discuss in the comment section below! 😉

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LEGO Creator Pet Shop close to retiring

There have been rumors circulating that the #10218 LEGO Creator Pet Shop is going to get retired soon. While LEGO usually doesn’t outright say that they are planning to retire a set, there are signs that indicate a set is soon going to be gone. In case of the LEGO Creator Pet Shop there are several indicators; the set has been around since 2011, and based on how long previous LEGO Modulars stayed around (two-four years), it is due to being retired this year. In addition, the only place you can still find the set is at the Online LEGO Shop (it shows as out of stock but you can still order it). So let’s talk about this before it’s to late. 🙂

#10218 LEGO Creator Pet Shop

As I have mentioned above, the #10218 LEGO Creator Pet Shop was released in 2011 and to this day it is considered one of the best sets in the LEGO Modular Buildings line. The most obvious feature of the set is that it is split into two buildings on two 16×32 stud baseplates. This makes the buildings extremely versatile; you can put them next to each other in two ways, and you can also mix them in between other buildings. Also, if your display-space is a bit short, you might still be able to squeeze in one half next to the other sets that are all on 32×32 baseplates.

#10218 LEGO Creator Pet Shop Details

The LEGO Creator Pet Shop has another major advantage; it is the easiest building to duplicate to create row-houses. In other words, if you get multiple sets you can put several of the apartment side of the buildings next to each other to make a row of apartments, and you can also duplicate the pet shop side to create a row of small stores. I have also seen people rebuilding both sides on a full 32×32 baseplate, thus making both buildings wider. While others add an additional second story to make the buildings taller. And you can also rebuild both buildings in different colors (the sand-blue side of the buildings looks particularly nice in sand-green). The point is that this is one of the most versatile of all the LEGO Modular Buildings.

#10218 LEGO Creator Pet Shop View

The inside of the LEGO Creator Pet Shop also has a lot of options. The pet shop side of the building can be turned into other type of small stores (I converted mine into a little grocery store). You can also play with the lettering above to the shop to make out different words and learn the art of lettering with LEGO. And the little split-story apartment above the pet shop is absolutely lovely. The other side with the big three-story apartment is originally quite bare, with just a couch, small tables, moving boxes and a minifig painting the walls – all indicating a family just moving in. Some LEGO fan’s didn’t like that this building is not finished on the inside, however I think this increases the playability, and allows you to tinker with the set long after you finish building it. (I should add here that all of the first LEGO Modular Buildings were unfinished on the inside. It is a fairly new development that now they have a fully furnished.)

As you can see, the LEGO Creator Pet Shop is very modular and very creative in so many ways. While the other sets in the LEGO Modular Buildings line are a lot more specific, and would take quite a bit of effort and money to make them into something else, the LEGO Creator Pet Shop can easily be duplicated, modified, refurnished, redecorated in so many different ways. It is truly the most adaptable of the entire collection. And it also looks really sweet as it is. A lot of people consider the LEGO Creator Pet Shop as their most favorite LEGO Modular Building to this day. I myself count the set in my top three favorite LEGO Modulars – especially the sand-blue side (photo below: Pet Shop Steet by cimddwc).

LEGO Modular Pet Shop Street by cimddwc

Going back to how this set is rumored to be retired soon, if you have ever considered getting it, please don’t wait. I remember last year when the #10224 LEGO Creator Town Hall was retired suddenly and ahead of schedule. The LEGO Creator Town Hall is the most expensive in the collection and a lot of people felt that it was a bit too big, too expensive, and not too interesting compared to the other ones, but still, when the set disappeared from the shelves there were so many frantic people trying to get one. It was just really sad. The LEGO Creator Pet Shop is much more desirable than the LEGO Creator Town Hall, and it is also much cheaper. Once the set is gone though, expect prices to skyrocket on the secondary market, like we have seen with all other LEGO Modular Buildings. So even if you are not fully ready for it, just get it now and put it away until you are.

LEGO Modular Buildings Series

The #10218 LEGO Creator Pet Shop is listed as out of stock at the Online LEGO Shop, however this simply means that you can still order it, but may need to wait a bit until you receive it. Although the listing says it will ship in 30 days, in my experience out of stock items ship much-much faster than that. There is a limit of five sets per household, so you have the option to get extra ones for customizing and expanding, like we talked about before. Also, remember that this set qualifies for free shipping even if this is the only item you get, and also right now we are still in the Double VIP Points period (expires in just four days), so you can earn 299 points on this set, which is basically like a $15 discount. You can find the LEGO Creator Pet Shop, as well as the more recent LEGO Modular Buildings at the Online LEGO Shop.

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So what do you think? Do you have the LEGO Modular Pet Shop already? Or are you considering getting it while it is still available? Are you planning to get just one, or get some extras as well? Feel free to share your thoughts and discuss in the comment section below! 😉

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