Which character does the bust depict?

It depicts Venom, the well-known symbiote antagonist from the Spider-Man stories.

Does the set include a minifigure?

Yes, set 76356 comes with one minifigure.

How many pieces does the set have?

It contains 413 pieces across 153 unique part types.

Super Heroes Marvel

Venom Bust

The Venom Bust recreates the head and upper torso of the Marvel symbiote Venom, known from the Spider-Man comics and films, as a display model. With 413 pieces, one minifigure and 153 unique parts, it belongs to a range of large Marvel busts built for the shelf.

Set number: 76356
Year: 2026
Pieces: 413
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Super Heroes Marvel
Different parts: 153

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 153

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 (21)

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

Minifigures 1

Venom fig-0179043 pieces × 1

Description

Building a display bust

Black clearly dominates the model, matching Venom's characteristic black symbiote skin, while tan, light bluish grey and dark bluish grey cover the stand and internal support structure that give bust sets their stability and shape. Unlike vehicles or buildings, the focus here sits entirely on sculptural shaping, especially in the striking face with its sharp teeth and long tongue. The slightly tensed posture of the stand also supports the imposing overall impression the bust is meant to convey.

Shape variety despite one colour

With 153 unique parts across 413 pieces, it becomes clear that even a largely single-coloured model can demand a lot of shape variety, since Venom's organic curves and muscle detailing need many distinct special pieces in similar shades of grey and black. That makes the bust more technically demanding to build than its colour palette might initially suggest. The fluid transition between face and symbiote mass counts among the more technically difficult sections, since it calls for organic transitions rather than clean, simple edges.

A minifigure as a bonus

Alongside the bust, the set includes a minifigure, likely representing a character from Venom's wider story, that can be used independently of the main model for small play scenes. That gives the set a bit of extra play value on top of the pure collector's bust that other, minifigure-free bust sets do not offer. Even the tongue is built from several individual segments that only form the character's signature curved shape when combined.

A dark counterpoint on the shelf

Compared with more colourful Marvel busts, Venom stands out through its almost entirely black appearance, contrasting clearly with brighter collector pieces nearby. For fans who collect villains alongside heroes, this bust fills a gap within a growing collection of Spider-Man characters. Its compact size compared with larger armoured figures also makes it space-efficient without sacrificing detail in the face. In a display cabinet with mixed lighting, the dark colouring also creates a strong contrast against brighter neighbouring models.

FAQ

Which character does the bust depict?: It depicts Venom, the well-known symbiote antagonist from the Spider-Man stories.
Does the set include a minifigure?: Yes, set 76356 comes with one minifigure.
How many pieces does the set have?: It contains 413 pieces across 153 unique part types.