Lego Avengers: Doomsday sets give us our best look at a major returning X-Men hero

At the San Diego Comic‑Con, Lego announced a suite of Avengers: Doomsday kits that double as teaser visuals for the upcoming film. The line includes a 379‑piece Doctor Doom bust (£44.99), an 846‑piece “Epic Battle” diorama (£89.99) featuring six minifigures (Mystique, Nightcrawler, Magneto, Thor, Mister Fantastic and Doom), a 954‑piece New Avengers Tower (£99.99) with six heroes, a 433‑piece Quinjet (£54.99) that adds The Thing, Cyclops and Sam Wilson’s Captain America, and a £34.99 BrickHeadz pack. The “Epic Battle” set is the only one that showcases Nightcrawler in his classic leather coat, marking the first concrete representation of Alan Cumming’s teleporting mutant since Disney’s acquisition of Fox. The sets are slated for release on October 4 2026, except the Doom bust, which arrives September 1.

The reveal underscores Lego’s deepening synergy with Marvel Studios, especially as the franchise expands to integrate X‑Men characters that have long been absent from the MCU. By offering a Nightcrawler minifigure before any on‑screen appearance, Lego not only fuels fan speculation but also positions itself ahead of Hasbro, whose Doomsday action‑figure line omits the mutant entirely. The pricing and piece counts suggest Lego is targeting both collectors and younger builders, a strategy that mirrors its recent Marvel releases that blend display value with playability. This move also reflects a broader industry pattern where licensed toy makers use upcoming film content to drive pre‑orders and sustain hype through tangible Easter eggs.

Looking forward, the Nightcrawler figure could become a barometer for the character’s eventual cinematic debut; if the film confirms his role, Lego may roll out additional variants or larger set pieces. Conversely, any delay or alteration in the movie’s X‑Men storyline could leave the Nightcrawler minifigure as an orphaned tie‑in, potentially affecting sales of the higher‑priced sets. Watch for Lego’s next wave of Marvel announcements later in the year, as well as any official Marvel Studios confirmation of Nightcrawler’s involvement, which would validate Lego’s early visual leak.