This is the second part in my 2017 LEGO DC retrospective. Part 1 covered the sets that were inspired by the movie Justice League. Although I was supposed cover all three sets of Justice League, my clever mouth chose to talk about the minifigures as well as the builds. These sets were pretty cool back then. Over the years, I have grown to appreciate the three Justice League sets, especially the Snyder Cut. The movie was released and I found myself longing for the minifigures in this line. You can’t blame me.
Each minifigure we discussed in the part 2 sets had leg printing. Yes, I will continue to gushing about the work that designers put into these sets. Each figure in the past two sets was a hard hit. The builds were also above average, in comparison to typical superhero sets.
We will be looking at the Flying Fox, the largest set in the wave. This set was my first. This was likely because I couldn’t afford it at the time. The builds were also very ugly to me. As time passed, I began to like the $130 USD set and am now willing to buy it. Let’s get to the review!
Flying Fox Batmobile Airlift Attack (76087).
Let me begin by saying that the Batman in this set is a beautiful. The cowl that Batman figures usually have is the one he received. His faceprint was unique – it was not the same as the Knightcrawler. Yes. Yes. His torso print was entirely new and I loved the accents in gold. The incredible printing continued onto the hip and legs, which were also dual-molded. This Batman figure was perfect LEGO could make in a retail set. He was also given a black Batarang as well as a grappling weapon.
The next figure was Superman. He was a exact copy of the 2016 Batman vs Superman model. He got the exact same crew cut hairpiece and great torso. But, LEGO did not give him dual-molded boots. His 2016 Batman vs Superman Batwing counterpart came with dual-molded legs in red and blue. This figure was too expensive for the set so it was disappointing that he did not receive the treatment. Each Justice League figure had some kind of detail on their legs. This figure was the only one to break the trend, which was disappointing.
Wonder Woman was the third figure in this set. She was the re-release of her 2016 Batman vs Superman counterpart. Her hairpiece was flawless and her beautiful, dual-sided expression was stunning. Her torso detail was exactly like her film appearance. It carried on to her hips and then onto her legs. She also came with dual moulded legs. Oh, yeah. Did I mention that her legs and arms were covered in printing? Yeah. This LEGO figure was a huge success in 2016. Many people were happy that she was released in 2016 as Justice League had a similar appearance and didn’t need a new figure.
This set’s final hero is Cyborg. This is the best LEGO version of this figure. Yes. That was his genius. He used the same hearing aid as previous Cyborgs. It was not necessary to modify it so LEGO chose the obvious option. It was very cool. Half of the moulded piece was his hair and half was robot. His face print was quite average.
This figure is a great example of how he uses his legs and torso to lift him up. It was amazing how his torso looked. The printing was amazing. It was intricate and extended to his waistline and legs. The best part of the figure was the specially designed arm piece. It could hold a stud and allows you to attach a shooter. This figure was truly a masterpiece and the driving force behind me purchasing this set.
The Parademons were the final figures – both were duplicates of the Justice League sets previously discussed. The Battle of Atlantis set included the yellow figure. This face print was amazing, and the detailing continued on to the beautifully designed legs and torso. LEGO didn’t stop there. These details were further extended to the wings. LEGO included two versions of each wing in the set, totaling four.
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The Knightcrawler Tunnel Attack set released the green version. As stated, the face print was amazing. The figure’s look was enhanced by every line and dot detail. Both the beautiful light and dark colors complimented each other perfectly. Similar printing was used on the torso as in the yellow version. It was just as detailed and had the same amount of detail, but it was largely made up of green. This effort was carried over to LEGO’s legs, making these figures extremely collectible. Both Parademons came with four pieces of wing each and a stud gun as weapons.
Let’s get to the set. The first steppenwolf figure was made from bricks. The moulded head was amazing, especially with his chin and horns. Although the armour printing on his torso was great, the figure was a bit lacking in detail. It was easy to pose via the ball joints. However, it looked very cluttered and messy. The designers should have spent more time smoothing out the build.
The upgraded Batmobile was another medium-sized model in the set. The basic design was the same as the 2016 model, but it had more weapons and armor. It featured two stud shooters at its hood, and one near the main turret. It was possible to lift the windshield of the driver up in order to place Batman. It was an impressive build.
The Flying Fox is finally here. This thing must have a lot of interior space. Nope. It was hollow. It was made to transport the Batmobile. There were simple Technic mechanisms that locked the vehicle in place once it was driven inside. This prevented it from falling during flight. There were some stickers on the interior, however. Two hidden spring-loaded shooters were located under the main wings, while two stud shooters were on the top. The cockpit can be opened to accommodate two minifigures. Although it was disappointing that the interior didn’t have enough space to accommodate Justice League members, it could be easily modified to allow for figures. It was an interesting build but nothing to be proud of. The set also included the third Mother Box in red.
This concludes this week’s article. I hope you guys enjoyed! Now, as I look back at the set I feel conflicted. It was clear that I wanted it. As I began to peel back the layers, I realized that I wanted the Cyborg and Batman exclusives. Wonder Woman and the green Parademon would both be great, but I don’t have either. Even though I like the builds, they aren’t necessary. So I might just order the figures online and forget about the rest. We’ll see what happens. I feel quite tired so I am going to bed. Good night!
