Head-to-head
LEGO Marvel Thor's Hammer (Mjölnir) vs LEGO Marvel X-Men: The X-Mansion
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
Set #76209
LEGO Marvel Thor's Hammer (Mjölnir)
Mjölnir. Display base. Tiny Thor. The Tesseract. The Marvel sculpture set that started the line.
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 Thor's Hammer (Mjölnir) | LEGO Marvel X-Men: The X-Mansion |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | 5/5WINS |
| Pieces | 979 | 3,097WINS |
| MSRP | $119.99WINS | $329.99 |
| Price per piece | $0.12 | $0.11WINS |
| Verdict | Recommended | Must buy |
| Best for | Thor fans, Marvel collectors expanding their sculpture display, and builders who want a smaller-footprint Marvel piece. | X-Men fans across all eras, comic completionists, and modular-building collectors expanding their Marvel display. |
Pros & cons
What I actually noticed.
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
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.