Cool Stuff: Lego's 3000 Piece S.H.I.E.L.D Helicarrier From 'The Avengers'

By Germain LussierJan. 29, 2015 7:37 am EST

Lego has just announced their most massive, epic Marvel set ever. It's the S.H.I.E.L.D Helicarrier, a 2,996 behemoth of a set featuring mini-figures of Nick Fury, Black Widow, Captain America, Hawkeye and Maria Hill. The Helicarrier hits shelves in March and will retail for $349.99. Below, see a bunch of images and more info about the Lego Avengers Helicarrier.The Brick Fan posted these images of the Lego Avengers Helicarrier. It'll be available for Lego VIPs starting on February 17 and everyone else March 1. Head there for more.

Here are the particulars:

76042 The SHIELD Helicarrier, 2,996 pieces.US $349.99 – CA $399.99 – DE 349.99€ – UK £269.99 – DK 2999.00 DKKBuild and display the huge SHIELD Helicarrier!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

And here's Lego's introduction video to this massive, gorgeous set.

The Wall Street Journal has even more on the Lego Avengers Helicarrier. Suffice to say, this is an absolutely beautiful Lego set that fans are going to be after. What do you think?