LEGO dropped the Avengers Hydra Showdown (76030) in 2015 as part of the Marvel Super Heroes Avengers: Age of Ultron collection — a smaller set that's great for a quick session at 220 pieces with a retail price of $19.99. You get 3 minifigures in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
The price-per-piece works out to $0.091, which is solid for what you're getting.
Licensed Marvel Super Heroes sets like this tend to attract both LEGO fans and franchise enthusiasts, which keeps demand high even after retirement.
Key Features
220 pieces — Quick, focused build that's fun without the time commitment
3 minifigures — Collectible characters from Marvel Super Heroes
$0.091 per piece — Better value than the Marvel Super Heroes average
Avengers: Age of Ultron subtheme — A popular subcategory within Marvel Super Heroes
Released 2015 — Marvel Super Heroes sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Avengers Hydra Showdown falls under the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes theme, sitting in the Avengers: Age of Ultron subtheme — one of LEGO's most established and popular product lines. Launched in 2015 at $19.99, it sits in the accessible end of Marvel Super Heroes. The $0.091 price-per-piece makes it one of the stronger values in Marvel Super Heroes right now.
The Avengers: Age of Ultron subcategory within Marvel Super Heroes has its own collector base, and sets in this range tend to hold interest well after retirement. Worth keeping on the radar if you're building a Marvel Super Heroes collection.
Why This Set Is Special
This is a standard release in the Marvel Super Heroes lineup without standout collector characteristics based on current data.
Frequently Asked Questions
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