Head-to-head
LEGO Marvel Daily Bugle vs LEGO Marvel X-Men: The X-Mansion
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 #76294
LEGO Marvel X-Men: The X-Mansion
The X-Mansion. Cerebro. The Danger Room. And eleven X-Men in one box. The most complete X-Men LEGO experience ever shipped.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Marvel Daily Bugle | LEGO Marvel X-Men: The X-Mansion |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 3,772WINS | 3,097 |
| MSRP | $339.99 | $329.99WINS |
| Price per piece | $0.09WINS | $0.11 |
| Verdict | Must buy | Must buy |
| Best for | Spider-Man fans, modular-building completionists, and serious Marvel collectors hunting retired sets. | X-Men fans across all eras, comic completionists, and modular-building collectors expanding their Marvel display. |
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 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
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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.