Captain America's Shield
This set recreates Captain America's iconic round shield from the Marvel films, without any minifigures. Built from 259 pieces using only 6 unique parts, it forms a display-only model in red, blue, white and dark bluish grey. This page lists every fact and colour used.
- Set number
- TRUSHIELD-3
- Year
- 2014
- Pieces
- 259
- Minifigures
- 0
- Theme
- Captain America
- Different parts
- 6
Parts list 6
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Plate 1 × 1
× 104
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Plate 1 × 1
× 80
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Plate 1 × 1
× 72
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Baseplate 16 × 16
No longer produced · last seen 2014
× 1
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Tile 2 × 4 with Half White Star print
No longer produced · last seen 2014
× 1
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Tile 2 × 4 with Half White Star print
No longer produced · last seen 2014
× 1
No part matches this colour selection.
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Description
A shield rather than a vehicle
Unlike most LEGO® Marvel sets, this model contains neither a vehicle nor a scene, focusing entirely on Captain America's round shield as a standalone build. It was released as a promotional and collectible model recreating the shield's familiar look from the Marvel films, without minifigures or extra accessories. The „TRU" prefix used in catalogue data for sets like this one typically marks a limited retail-partner promotion, which adds to how uncommon the model is. That narrow focus on a single object sets it apart from the vehicles and scenes that make up most of the wider Marvel line.
A large shape from few parts
With only 6 unique parts across 259 pieces, the shield takes shape almost entirely through repetition, with the same few shapes arranged in circular rings. That building technique differs sharply from typical vehicle or building sets, where many specialised parts handle the fine detail. Here, the appeal lies instead in the precise, symmetrical arrangement of a handful of bricks into one large, round shape that closely matches its comic-book source, rewarding a steady, repetitive building rhythm.
The shield's colours
Red, blue and white form the shield's concentric rings, while dark bluish grey most likely covers the rim or reverse side, adding structural support to the model. This colour combination is instantly tied to Captain America across the Marvel universe, making the model recognisable without any additional labelling. The full list of all 6 parts and colours used sits further down this page.
A piece built for collectors
Since the set includes no minifigures or play scene, this shield model is aimed mainly at collectors and Marvel fans after a wall-display or shelf piece. The build itself finishes quickly given the small number of unique parts, keeping the focus firmly on the finished result. Alongside other Captain America or Marvel sets, the shield works well as an extra decorative piece on a shelf.
FAQ
- How many pieces does this set contain?
- The model is built from 259 pieces spread across just 6 unique parts and colours.
- Does the set include any minifigures?
- No, this set consists only of the shield build itself, with no minifigures or additional accessories.
- What colours make up the shield?
- Red, blue and white form the recognisable rings, while dark bluish grey most likely covers the rim or reverse side.
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