A new (and completely amazing) S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier LEGO set will include the iconic transport, as well as Marvel Avengers minifigures Nick Fury, Black Widow, Captain America, Hawkeye and Maria Hill, along with 12 minifigures.  The Helicarrier set will have 2,996 pieces, and will retail for $349.99.

Check out the full specs for this incredibly detailed set (which is based on the first Avengers film, and not the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron), and keep scrolling below to see over 20 images from the Marvel Super Heroes UCS S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier (click each for high-res).

76042 The SHIELD Helicarrier

Ages 16+.  2,996 pieces.

US $349.99 - CA $399.99 - DE 349.99€ - UK £269.99 - DK 2999.00 DKK

*Euro pricing varies by country.  Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.

 

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Take on the challenge of building this awesome LEGO® model of The SHIELD Helicarrier. Construct the flying aircraft carrier with 2 runways, microscale Quinjets, fighter jets and ground support vehicles. The set also comes with many of your favorite LEGO Marvel Super Heroes minifigures, plus 12 microfigures to display on deck and within the highly detailed interior. Includes 5 minifigures: Nick Fury, Black Widow, Captain America, Hawkeye and Maria Hill.

·         Includes 5 minifigures: Nick Fury, Black Widow, Captain America, Hawkeye and Maria Hill, plus an iconic SHIELD eagle stand to display them on

·         Features 3 microscale Quinjets, 3 fighter jets, a gasoline truck, 2 forklift trucks, 2 runways, 4 road blockades, armored exterior with translucent elements, detailed interior, plus 12 microfigures (Nick Fury, Hawkeye, Captain America, Iron Man and 8 SHIELD agents)

·         Also includes a detailed runway

·         Weapons include Hawkeye’s bow, Black Widow’s gun and Captain America’s shield

·         SHIELD Agent Maria Hill minifigure is new for spring 2015!

·         Includes a plaque with facts about The SHIELD Helicarrier

·         Add lights and spinning rotors to the Helicarrier with the 88000, 8883 and 8870 LEGO® Power Functions sets (sold separately)

·         Rotors can also be turned manually

·         Includes a display stand

·         Helicarrier measures over 11” (29cm) high, 31” (80cm) long and 17” (45cm) wide

·         Each Quinjet measures over 1” (3cm) high, 2” (7cm) long and 2” (7cm) wide

·         Minifigure stand measures over 4” (12cm) high, and 2” (6cm deep) and 6” (16cm wide)