Is Thor's Hammer a play set or a display model?

With only one minifigure and a stand, it's clearly built as a display model rather than for open play.

How many pieces does the set have?

Set 76209 contains 979 pieces and comes with one minifigure.

What colours dominate the model?

Light and dark bluish grey define the hammer head, while reddish brown adds contrast on the handle.

The Infinity Saga

Thor's Hammer

Thor's Hammer is a large-scale display model of Mjolnir from the Infinity Saga range, released in 2022 to mark ten years of Marvel films. With 979 pieces and just one minifigure, the focus is clearly on the model itself rather than a play scene. The parts list on this page shows exactly what the hammer is built from.

Set number: 76209
Year: 2022
Pieces: 979
Minifigures: 1
Theme: The Infinity Saga
Different parts: 126

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 126

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (14)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 1

Thor, Tan Hair, Black Armor, Red Cape fig-0123295 pieces × 1

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

76209 Thor's Hammer Display Stand Alternate Build 138 pieces by Nick3c

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What can I build with it?

Description

A display piece, not a play set

Unlike many other Marvel sets, Thor's Hammer is built primarily as a collector's display model rather than for open play. With 979 pieces and only a single minifigure, it stands well apart from figure-heavy action sets and suits anyone after a detailed showpiece. A matching stand comes with the model, allowing it to be displayed upright on a shelf or desk. That makes the set aimed squarely at older fans who value detail over play value.

Detail in the head and handle

The hammer head is built from a large number of small pieces that together form a solid, textured surface, matching its look in the Marvel films. The handle is modelled with a wrapped texture and built in dark reddish brown, creating a clear contrast against the grey metallic parts of the head. That level of detail explains why a pure display model with just one figure still needs nearly 1,000 pieces. Small surface irregularities are worked in deliberately, echoing the look of a forged weapon.

Grey metallic look with accents

Light and dark bluish grey cover most of the surface, giving Mjolnir its familiar metallic look, while black handles the darker areas and transitions. Reddish brown appears mainly on the handle, breaking up what is otherwise a restrained, metallic palette. With 126 unique parts among 979 pieces total, the shape variety is lower than in many play sets, which is typical for a model built around texture and surface detail. This restrained colour choice reinforces the model's character as a display piece rather than a colourful toy.

For collectors and display shelves

Since the set is built primarily for display, it pairs well with other sets from the Infinity Saga range released for the Marvel anniversary. The included minifigure adds a small extra link to the character of Thor without turning the set into a play scene. Anyone looking for a specific piece after building, or wanting a replacement, can find it through the full parts list on this page. That makes the model easy to display alongside other large Marvel builds on a shelf.

FAQ

Is Thor's Hammer a play set or a display model?: With only one minifigure and a stand, it's clearly built as a display model rather than for open play.
How many pieces does the set have?: Set 76209 contains 979 pieces and comes with one minifigure.
What colours dominate the model?: Light and dark bluish grey define the hammer head, while reddish brown adds contrast on the handle.

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