Head-to-head
LEGO Marvel Daily Bugle vs LEGO Marvel Thor's Hammer (Mjölnir)
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
Set #76178
LEGO Marvel Daily Bugle
The tallest Marvel building LEGO has ever made. 25 figures. Four full floors of Spider-Man scene staging. Retired and climbing.
Set #76209
LEGO Marvel Thor's Hammer (Mjölnir)
Mjölnir. Display base. Tiny Thor. The Tesseract. The Marvel sculpture set that started the line.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Marvel Daily Bugle | LEGO Marvel Thor's Hammer (Mjölnir) |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5WINS | 4/5 |
| Pieces | 3,772WINS | 979 |
| MSRP | $339.99 | $119.99WINS |
| Price per piece | $0.09WINS | $0.12 |
| Verdict | Must buy | Recommended |
| Best for | Spider-Man fans, modular-building completionists, and serious Marvel collectors hunting retired sets. | 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 Daily Bugle
Pros
- Tallest LEGO Marvel building ever made — 82cm with the rooftop water tower
- 25 minifigures including J. Jonah Jameson, Peter Parker, and most major Spider-Man villains
- Four floors of Spider-Man scene staging (newsroom, conference room, basement, rooftop)
- Retired since 2023 — secondary market up 50%+
- Pairs with the [Sanctum Sanctorum](/reviews/sanctum-sanctorum) and [Avengers Tower](/reviews/avengers-tower) for the definitive Marvel NYC display
Cons
- Aftermarket has crossed $500 sealed
- Building reads tall but narrow — not as visually dense as the Avengers Tower
- Some interior signage stickers
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
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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.