Assemble the Avenger!
Build your own Iron Man sketch!

Capture the iconic hero in a unique brick-built portrait. Perfect for Marvel fans and collectors of all ages.

🏛 Brick Sketches
Set #40535

Iron Man

Iron Man Brick Sketch is a fun, stylized tribute to the iconic Marvel hero.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for casual LEGO fans and Marvel enthusiasts ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 200 pcs 🎂 Ages 8+
★★★★☆ 4.1

Fans appreciate the unique Brick Sketches style and the recognizable Iron Man design, but some find the build too simple and the final result lacking in detail compared to larger LEGO models.

📝 Our Take

Iron Man Brick Sketch is a fun, stylized tribute to the iconic Marvel hero. This set offers a unique building experience, translating the character's recognizable features into a mosaic-like display piece.

This set is perfect for casual LEGO fans, Marvel enthusiasts, and those looking for a quick and affordable build. It's a great desk decoration or small gift.

Skip this if you prefer minifigure-scale models or complex builds. Consider larger Iron Man sets or other Brick Sketches for variety.

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🧱 Building Experience

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200
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
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13cm × 9cm × 3cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Unique mosaic-style building technique
  • Clever use of tiles to create Iron Man's features
  • Quick and satisfying build
  • Display stand included

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Iron Man Brick Sketch set offers limited investment potential. As a retired set in a popular theme, it may see some appreciation over time, but its low price point and piece count limit significant gains. While Marvel LEGO sets tend to hold value reasonably well, this set lacks unique elements or high demand that would drive substantial price increases. The initial price decreases further dampen its investment prospects. It's more of a fun collectible than a serious investment.

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📖 About This Set

LEGO® Brick Sketches™ Iron Man (40535) lets Iron Man fans aged 8+ create their own buildable artwork of the iconic Super Hero. Display it on a surface or use the built-in hook to hang it on the wall. A 12x16 baseplate holds all the LEGO bricks firmly in place. It’s a great gift for kids’ birthdays and holidays and an impressive addition to any collection of LEGO Brick Sketches character portraits.
  • Iron Man artwork – Young Super Heroes and LEGO® builders can construct and display this collectible Brick Sketches™ portrait of the famous armored Avenger
  • Gift for kids aged 8 and up – This 214-piece creative construction set is part of the LEGO® Brick Sketches™ range, which features buildable 3D illustrations of iconic characters on 12x16 baseplates
  • Put it on display – Measuring over 5 in. (13 cm) high, 3 in. (9 cm) wide and 1 in. (3 cm) deep, this LEGO® brick artwork will bring fun and color to any kid’s room

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Iron Man sets, this Brick Sketch offers a completely different building and display experience. It's smaller and simpler than minifigure-scale models like the Iron Man Helmet (76165-1) but provides a unique artistic interpretation. Consider this if you want a quick build and a stylized display piece rather than a detailed replica or playset.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 54 unique parts • 200 total pieces

Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Tan
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Dark Red
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Yellow
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Dark Red
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Yellow
Panel 1 x 4 x 1 with Rounded Corners [Thin Wall] Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...
Part #: 15207 Yellow
Technic Axle 11 Technic Axle 11
Part #: 23948 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Black
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Dark Red
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 24299 Yellow
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 24307 Yellow
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 24307 Medium Azure
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Blue
Brick 1 x 16 Brick 1 x 16
Part #: 2465 White
Brick Round 1 x 1 diameter Tube with 90 Degree Elbow (2 x 2 x 1) and Axle Holes (Crossholes) at each end Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 25214 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Dark Red
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 White
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 26601 Dark Red
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 26601 Yellow
Tile 2 x 2 Curved, Macaroni Tile 2 x 2 Curved...
Part #: 27925 Dark Red
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29119 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29119 Yellow
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29120 Yellow
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29120 Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Red
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Medium Azure
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Black
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Yellow
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 White
Plate 4 x 12 Plate 4 x 12
Part #: 3029 White
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Yellow
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Yellow
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Dark Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Blue
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Black
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Dark Red
Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 3176 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 Yellow
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Red
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 33909 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 White
Tile 45° Cut 2 x 2 (Triangle) Tile 45° Cut 2 x ...
Part #: 35787 White
Tile 45° Cut 2 x 2 (Triangle) Tile 45° Cut 2 x ...
Part #: 35787 Dark Azure
Tile 45° Cut 2 x 2 (Triangle) Tile 45° Cut 2 x ...
Part #: 35787 Yellow
Tile 45° Cut 2 x 2 (Triangle) Tile 45° Cut 2 x ...
Part #: 35787 Medium Azure
Tile 45° Cut 2 x 2 (Triangle) Tile 45° Cut 2 x ...
Part #: 35787 Dark Red
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Dark Red
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 White
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Yellow
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove [New Underside] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 41740 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43722 Dark Red
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43722 Yellow
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43723 Dark Red
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43723 Yellow
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 White
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 Dark Red
Wedge Plate 2 x 4 Wedge Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 51739 Dark Red
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger and Axle Hole On Ends [No Side Slots] Hinge Cylinder 1 ...
Part #: 53923 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Yellow
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers On End, without Groove, 7 Teeth Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 54657 White
Brick 1 x 10 Brick 1 x 10
Part #: 6111 White
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 6134 Black
Plate Special 4 x 6 with Studs on 3 Edges Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 6180 Black
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Dark Red
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Yellow
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Medium Azure
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 99563 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Black
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 Dark Red
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 Blue
This set contains a good selection of Dark Red and Dark Azure tiles, useful for MOC builders needing these colors in smaller quantities. The variety of slopes and curved pieces also provides interesting options for detailing.

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💎 Notable Parts

Dark Azure Tile 45° Cut 2 x 2 (Triangle) (8x) $1.20
Dark Red Tile 45° Cut 2 x 2 (Triangle) (8x) $1.20
White Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs (7x) $0.70
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$3.10

💡 MOC Potential

🤖 Rebuild into other Iron Man armor variations
🤖 Create a larger mosaic of the Avengers logo
🧙 Design a stylized portrait of Doctor Strange

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📖 Building Instructions 2

Iron Man Instructions
BI 3102, 64+4, 40535 V29
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Iron Man Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

54
Unique Parts
200
Total Pieces
0
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1