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LEGO Marvel Black Panther vs LEGO Marvel X-Men: The X-Mansion

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 X-Men: The X-Mansion
Rating 5/5 5/5
Pieces 2,961 3,097WINS
MSRP $349.99 $329.99WINS
Price per piece $0.12 $0.11WINS
Verdict Must buy Must buy
Best for Marvel fans, MCU collectors, and display-focused builders who appreciate sculptural LEGO over modular buildings. X-Men fans across all eras, comic completionists, and modular-building collectors expanding their Marvel display.

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 X-Men: The X-Mansion

Pros

  • 11 X-Men minifigures including Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Jean Grey, Beast, Rogue
  • Cerebro chamber with Professor X's iconic equipment
  • Danger Room training simulator with target rigs
  • Two full levels lift apart for interior access
  • Most architecturally accurate X-Mansion LEGO has ever produced

Cons

  • $330 is the highest Marvel modular-building MSRP to date
  • Doesn't include Magneto or other notable villains
  • Some sticker work on the Cerebro interior

Made up your mind?

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LEGO Marvel Black Panther

$349.99

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LEGO Marvel X-Men: The X-Mansion

$329.99

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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.