The LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Comic Con sets are exclusive LEGO sets or minifigures released in conjunction with major comic conventions, such as San Diego and New York Comic-Con. These limited-edition releases often feature unique designs or characters not found in the standard retail sets. Targeted mainly at collectors and convention attendees, these sets provide a distinctive and rare LEGO offering tied to the Marvel universe.
2013 LEGO Sets
2013 introduced Legends of Chima, a heavily promoted fantasy line positioned as Ninjago’s successor, complete with a companion TV series. Licensed debuts included Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Lone Ranger, and new DUPLO tie-ins for Jake and the Never Land Pirates and Mickey Mouse. Collectors pursued the ultra-rare Mr. Gold minifigure from Series 10, limited to just 5,000 worldwide. This year also marked LEGO’s shift from 4-digit to 5-digit set numbering as Monster Fighters, SpongeBob SquarePants, Cars, and Dino concluded.