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Please start your review below this line, leaving the code above as it is, otherwise your review may not be properly added to the site.-->Hello, welcome to my review of the new Marvel set: [[76031 The Hulk Buster Smash]]. This is one of six new sets, based on the film Avengers: Age of Ultron, that comprises this [[Marvel]] wave. Both films have produced similarly appearing waves, including a Quinjet and an army builder, though this set seemingly has no comparison. Soon after seeing images of it and the film, I knew that this set could be the best of the wave. So, let us see if this lives up to, or even exceeds, my expectations! '''NOTE: Spoilers may be mentioned throughout the review!'''

* '''Theme:''' [[Marvel]]
* '''Pieces:''' 248
* '''Minifigures:''' 4
* '''Price:''' $29.99 USD
* [[76031 The Hulk Buster Smash|Brickipedia]] / [http://brickset.com/sets/76031-1/The-Hulk-Buster-Smash Brickset]

== Box/Contents ==
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The box is not very unique, besides its seemingly incomparable dimensions. The box art, alike every other Age of Ultron set, displays the set upon a realistic background and bordered by a red outline. On the packaging's back, the various play features are demonstrated, predominantly occupied with instructions for the '''''ever popular''''' Super Jumper piece. Inside the box, there are 3 bags, an instruction manual, and a small comic book that is present within every [[Super Heroes]] set. Along with these, a surprisingly small sticker sheet (not pictured).

== The Building Process ==
Beginning with the exciting minfigures, I was soon let down by the frustrating manner of the Hulk cage, which includes a few bricks, stickers, and a transparent piece, intended for Scarlet Witch, that constantly falls down with the model's movement. Thankfully, the next two bags within the box provided for an overall positive, unique experience. Throughout the hour or so that I spent building this set, I often enjoyed the techniques used to build the Hulkbuster armor itself, especially the legs and knee articulation. While building the head and the chest, I occasionally utilized the feature of revealing the chest's interior, which allowed for a process of assembly that is shown in the film.

== Minifigures ==
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Found within a few Marvel sets, an exceptional lineup of minifigures are found. The Hulk Buster Smash is no exception to this feat. Printing and execution are amazing upon these three figures, including the Hulk big-figure that gains dominance over the inaccurate form released in 2012.

'''Iron Man''':

'''Ultron''':

'''Scarlet Witch''':

'''The Hulk''':

== The Model ==
The two models included within this set contrast each other quite drastically.

=== Bag 1: Hulk Containment Unit ===
This structure (contraption perhaps?) has appeal through its unique piece set. Otherwise, the use of stickers and the simplistic manner of the thing is unnecessary to the overall build. It is likely that such a worthless component was included for the positive reinforcement of the Super Jumper piece! Considering the unit appears as a fully enclosed structure for a minute in the film, it seems useless to include an open, destructible platform for The Hulk angrily stand upon. Discarding the pieces into the titular build or at least designing a full cage would have been desirable.

=== Bag 2 & 3: Hulkbuster Armor ===

== Final Verdict ==
Overall, this set recreates the scene to an accurate degree and thus will appeal to fans, such as myself. The detailed minifigures are quite welcome to the build, a further incentive for purchasing this set. But, I believe that the Hulkbuster suit could have been condensed to be to scale with [[The Hulk]] and fitted with bulkier arms to match the torso, retrieving pieces from the lacking containment unit. Besides the small issues, I would highly recommend this set to Marvel fans, as well as those who have preferred the finer mech sets of the past.
{{StarTable|Price/Value|4.5|Playability|4|Minifigures|5|Model|4|Overall|4.5|}}