There, I fixed the new Spider-Man polybags
A LEGO community member on Reddit has proposed a clever thematic fix for upcoming Spider-Man polybag sets, arguing that the current inclusion of symbiote characters contradicts established Marvel lore. Pointing out that characters like Venom and Anti-Venom do not traditionally engage in petty heists, the user suggests that swapping these characters would create a much more logical and appealing set for collectors.
The core critique focuses on the absurdity of Venom stealing museum valuables or Anti-Venom, a heroic figure, stealing money. Instead, the community proposal recommends replacing them with Black Cat, whose signature criminal M.O. involves museum heists. Furthermore, this adjustment would provide fans an accessible way to acquire a typically expensive minifigure usually locked behind a massive Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) set, especially given the recent retirement of the massive Daily Bugle set.
While this fan pitch remains purely speculative and highlights a conceptual fix rather than an official LEGO product announcement, it demonstrates the creative ways builders engage with theme continuity. For fans who enjoy collecting and displaying these smaller Marvel sets, organizing your growing collection is essential, and you might want to pick up a LEGO storage box to keep your spare parts and minifigures organized.
Symbiotes don't steal things, they eat people. Both of these polybags don't make sense to have Venom or Anti-Venom in context. What is Venom gonna do with valuables from a museum? And Anti-Venom is supposed to be a hero, why would he be stealing money? Black Cat would be perfect for these polybags. Museum heists are literally her thing. It'd be a great way to get an expensive minifig from a D2C in a cheap polybag too. And the Bugle just retired, so the 2026 polybag would be even better. ...
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