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Set SDCC2015-3 Action Comics #1 Superman
Super Heroes DC Superman

LEGO® Action Comics #1 Superman

SDCC2015-3 recreates the famous cover of Action Comics #1 featuring Superman. It comes with 145 pieces and one minifigure, and dates from 2015.

Set number
SDCC2015-3
Year
2015
Pieces
145
Minifigures
1
Theme
Superman
Different parts
59
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Parts list 59

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Minifigures 1

Description

Why this cover matters

Action Comics #1 is the issue in which Superman first appeared in 1938, so building its cover is a nod to comic history rather than to a film. The SDCC part of the set number points to San Diego Comic-Con in 2015. For collectors, it is a compact tribute that takes up far less room than a framed original, yet the scene is still easy to recognise from across the room. The pairing of comic history and bricks is exactly what gives it its charm.

A small build with 145 pieces

At 145 pieces this is a short project, the kind you can finish in a single evening with no experience of larger models. The palette is led by green, tan, black and yellow, which feels closer to aged comic paper than to a typical superhero set. There are 51 different part types in the box, so even a small model uses plenty of special shapes. The instructions guide you step by step, and the result is a compact model that will not gather much dust.

One minifigure, mostly for display

A single minifigure is included, representing the hero from the cover. Play value is not the point here: this is a shelf piece, best placed where people can see it, perhaps beside other DC figures. The figure can of course be taken out of the model and mixed into other sets whenever you like, which makes it a useful extra for a wider collection. That way the cover can turn back into a single figure for the display cabinet when you want it to.

Reusing the bricks later

If you would rather not keep the model assembled, the complete parts list on this page shows exactly what is in it. Compare it with your own collection to see what you already own and what is missing. The “What can I build?” tool then suggests other sets that your bricks, including these, could make, so a small collectible can also become a stock of green and tan parts. That is handy if you want to save space or rebuild something else.

FAQ

How many pieces does Action Comics #1 Superman have?
The set contains 145 pieces, made up of 51 different part types, plus one minifigure.
Which year was it released?
It dates from 2015 and belongs to the DC Super Heroes theme, in the Superman sub-group.
Is it more of a display piece or a toy?
It is mainly a collectible to display. With only 145 pieces it fits easily on a shelf or desk.

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