How many pieces are in the Spider-Man and Sandman Showdown?

Spider-Man and Sandman Showdown contains 45 pieces.

What age is the Spider-Man and Sandman Showdown recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 4+.

When was the Spider-Man and Sandman Showdown released?

Spider-Man and Sandman Showdown was released in 2021.

LEGO Spider-Man and Sandman Showdown set 76172

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🏛 Spider-Man

Set #76172

Spider-Man and Sandman Showdown

Spider-Man and Sandman Showdown is a brilliant entry point for young builders taking their first steps into the Marvel universe.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 4+ · Beginner build Perfect for young children aged 4 and up who are just starting their LEGO building journey.
Build: 45 pieces · about 0.1 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $9.99 list price · 22.2¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.4 community rating from 53 ratings

Parents and young kids love the sturdy design and quick building experience, though advanced collectors find it far too simple and light on unique parts.

$9.99

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📝 Our Take

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Spider-Man and Sandman Showdown is a brilliant entry point for young builders taking their first steps into the Marvel universe. With a low 45-piece count and clever Starter Brick elements, it strips away complexity to deliver instant gratification and confident play for pre-schoolers.

This set is perfect for parents, guardians, and young kids looking for a quick, accessible superhero fix. The build takes just a few minutes, making it ideal for short attention spans while offering a rugged vehicle and antagonist setup for immediate storytelling adventures.

Skip this if you are an older builder or experienced collector seeking a detailed display model or complex techniques. At this scale, advanced fans will find the build far too basic, though the printed Spider-Man elements might still catch the eye of minifigure completionists.

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🧱 Building Experience

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Pieces

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0.1h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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4cm × 9cm × 6cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Special Starter Brick chassis for instant assembly
Fun catapult mechanism for dynamic action play
Sturdy vehicle design built to withstand rough play
Includes two iconic Marvel characters right out of the box

📈 Investment Analysis

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Not enough price history for a trend

C+

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

As a retired 4+ junior set with a low piece count, Spider-Man and Sandman Showdown occupies a unique niche in the secondary market. While 4+ sets are rarely targeted by serious adult investors due to their simplistic parts and builds, licensed Marvel sets featuring popular characters like Spider-Man always retain a baseline nostalgic and collectible appeal for casual fans and completionists. Given its original modest MSRP of $9.99, the appreciation ceiling is inherently limited compared to larger modular buildings or UCS sets. However, sealed copies can still experience modest gains over time purely driven by parents hunting for vintage-style starter sets or completionists tracking down every Spider-Man minifigure variant.

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Compared to standard LEGO Marvel sets aimed at older audiences, 76172 prioritizes chunky, durable elements and large Starter Bricks over intricate part variety. While sets like the Spider-Man Mech Armor offer much higher piece counts and articulation for a slightly higher price, this 4+ showdown is uniquely tailored for younger siblings and absolute beginners.

2 Minifigures Included

Spider-Man, Printed Arms

3 parts

B+

Sandman, Swirling Dirt Lower Body with Green Sweater

4 parts

A-

The set includes two great characters: Spider-Man featuring printed arms and Sandman with a unique swirling dirt lower body and green sweater print, making them a fun grab for young fans.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 45
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 21 unique parts, 38 pieces
Minifigures: 2

The official piece count includes the 7 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 3× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 2432 1× White

Part #: 32530 1× Black

Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 7× Yellow

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× Light Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 1× Light Bluish Gray

Wheel 18 x 14 wit...

Part #: 55981 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 6003 1× Dark Tan

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 60477 2× Blue

Wave / Flame Roun...

Part #: 6126b 1× Trans-Orange

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 64225pr0007 1× Red

Part #: 88289 1× Black

Tyre 24 x 14 Shal...

Part #: 89201 4× Black

Insect Accessory,...

Part #: 90981 1× White

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 98100 1× Light Bluish Gray

The parts inventory consists mostly of large basic bricks, wheels, and a specialized vehicle chassis tailored for quick assembly, offering limited utility for advanced MOC builders outside of the printed Spider-Man hood element.

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💎 Notable Parts

Red Brick Wedged, Curved 4 x 3 No Studs with Spider-Man Logo and Headlights Print (1x) $1.50

White Insect Accessory, Spider Web, Hanging (1x) $0.50

Red Vehicle Body, Motorcycle / Quadricycle Frame (2x) $1.20

Trans-Orange Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Rim (1x) $0.35

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$3.55

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Custom mini-buggies and micro-scale Marvel pursuit vehicles

🏙 Compact street-level vignettes using the included vehicle frame and slope pieces

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Inventory Statistics

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Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 7 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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