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LEGO Marvel Black Panther vs LEGO Marvel Thor's Hammer (Mjölnir)

Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.

By the numbers

The spec sheet.

Metric LEGO Marvel Black Panther LEGO Marvel Thor's Hammer (Mjölnir)
Rating 5/5WINS 4/5
Pieces 2,961WINS 979
MSRP $349.99 $119.99WINS
Price per piece $0.12 $0.12
Verdict Must buy Recommended
Best for Marvel fans, MCU collectors, and display-focused builders who appreciate sculptural LEGO over modular buildings. Thor fans, Marvel collectors expanding their sculpture display, and builders who want a smaller-footprint Marvel piece.

Pros & cons

What I actually noticed.

LEGO Marvel Black Panther

Pros

  • Iconic Black Panther suit silhouette in UCS-style bust scale
  • Wakandan throne base with detailed stone-pattern brickwork
  • Mask features the recognizable feline silhouette and silver claw detail
  • Retired since 2024 — secondary market up 60%+
  • Most sculptural Marvel display piece since the [Captain America Shield](/reviews/captain-america-shield)

Cons

  • Aftermarket has crossed $500 sealed
  • All-black colour palette demands strong lighting to read across a room
  • No included minifig (T'Challa or Killmonger)

LEGO Marvel Thor's Hammer (Mjölnir)

Pros

  • 1:1 scale Mjölnir with movie-accurate proportions
  • Norse rune-engraved display base
  • Includes a Thor minifigure with cape
  • Tesseract included as a small accessory
  • Smallest-footprint Marvel sculpture set — fits any shelf

Cons

  • Hammer head is hollow, not solid — feels lighter than expected
  • Display angle is fixed (you can't easily reposition the hammer)
  • Some sticker work on the rune base

Made up your mind?

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LEGO Marvel Black Panther

$349.99

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LEGO Marvel Thor's Hammer (Mjölnir)

$119.99

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Comparison generated from our individual reviews. Pros, cons, and ratings come from full hands-on builds — see each review for the complete take.