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Review: LEGO 5002946 – Silver Centurion Polybag

February 1, 2016 By Jay 15 Comments

LEGO 5002946 - Silver Centurion

LEGO Marvel Avengers, the new video game developed by TT Games was released last week on Thursday here in Australia. The release also includes a long-standing tradition of incentivizing preorders by giving fans an opportunity to own the exclusive new LEGO polybag – 5002946 Silver Centurion!

LEGO Marvel Avengers PS4 Box Art

The preorder bonus was an EB Games exclusive here in Australia, and in the US, I believe that it’s with Gamestop. I picked up a copy of the game (despite me not being much of a console gamer) so that I could get my hands on the Silver Centurion polybag. Here’s a short review and plenty of photos of the brand new LEGO Marvel Super Heroes polybag.

While I don’t play video games, the game seems to be reviewing quite well by game critics!

LEGO 5002946 - Silver Centurion Polybag

Here’s the photo of the polybag of 5002946 Silver Centurion. The Silver Centurion armour or Mark 33 featured quite briefly in Iron Man 3, where Tony Stark activates the “House Party Protocol” – you know, the scene where he summons all his Iron Man armours from his home. It was my favourite and most memorable scene of the movie, so it’s great that we’re getting yet another Iron Man suit.

Strangely enough, the polybag is branded with Avengers Age of Ultron which is odd since the Mk 33 Armour didn’t show up in that movie.

LEGO 5002946 - Silver Centurion Contents

Here are the contents of the polybag, 12 pieces that make up the Silver Centurion minifigure. Also included are some transparent studs for the repulsor effect from his palms, as well as two 1 x 1 round bricks for leg propulsion.

LEGO 5002946 - Silver Centurion Minifigure

The Silver Centurion minifigure is bound to excite LEGO Marvel Super Heroes fans as it’s the very first Iron Man minifigure with an additional piece of armour (the Hulk Buster suit doesn’t count obviously). The Mark 33 armour is defined by its angular polygonal shape, which is accentuated by the additional chest armour with the sharp shoulderpads that point outwards.

I also really like the crimson and silver colour scheme, it looks incredibly eye catching and is a nice variation from the usual red and gold Iron Man armours.

LEGO 5002946 - Silver Centurion Face Open Mask

As LEGO Iron Man armours go, the Silver Centurion is currently THE most insanely detailed one. The amount and intricate levels of printing just blew me away. Boasting ridiculously sharp printing on his torso, legs, sides of legs and arms – the Silver Centurion Mnifigure is just a treat for the senses.

Like all Iron Man minifigures, the Silver Centurion’s mask flips open to reveal Tony Stark’s dual-printed face.

LEGO 5002946 - Silver Centurion Torso Printing

Tony’s main face bears the usual quizzical smug expression with one eyebrow raised. Here you can also appreciate the printing on his torso and legs. LEGO have really stepped up their minifigure printing game and I love them for it.

LEGO 5002946 - Silver Centurion Back Printing Alternate Face

Here’s a look at the back printing, which has more armour details and also a look at Tony Stark’s alternate face which features a huge bruise on his left eye as well as some blood seeping out of his lips. It’s quite a fitting expression, as Tony Stark nearly got killed in Iron Man 3 when he was going up against Aldrich Killian.

LEGO 5002946 - Silver Centurion Back Printed Tile

The Silver Centurion’s armour piece is also quite notable for having two printed pieces, a 1 x 1 tile and a 2 x 1 tile that snap on to the studs on the armour. Here’s a look at the tile on the back. It’s a great little surprise, especially since printed pieces are quite a rarity these days, further adding to the Silver Centurion’s appeal.

LEGO Iron Man Armours

Here’s a look at the Silver Centurion and some other Iron Man minifigures and boy, does it stand out in a great way. 

I walked away very impressed by the Silver Centurion Minifigure and consider this a must-buy for LEGO Marvel Super Heroes and Iron Man enthusiasts. It’s a brilliant addition to your Iron Man collection, and those of you who are attempting to one day build your very own Hall of Armours will definitely want to own what is such a distinctive and wonderfully designed Iron Man suit.

Prices are insane on eBay Australia right now (3 have sold for AU$60, which costs more than the game itself) and I hope they stabilise a little once more of them flood the market. I’ve read several accounts in the US where people were able to walk into Gamestop stores, purchase the game and request the polybag (provided they have stock).

No idea if Australia’s EB Games stores would allow this, but it’s always worth a try if you’re desperate and unwilling to pay extortionist prices on the secondary market.

Thanks for reading my review! Let me know what you think about the Silver Centurion minifigure in the comments!

Rating: 5/5

For more, be sure to check out the Review Hub to read more Marvel Super Heroes set reviews.

Filed Under: LEGO Reviews, Marvel Super Heroes, Promotional Polybags Tagged With: 5002946, eb games, mark 33 armour, marvel, mk 33, polybag, review, silver centurion

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  1. FowlerBricks says

    February 11, 2018 at 2:19 AM

    Aren’t you glad this guy wasn’t a comic con exclusive? 😀

    Reply
  2. Sgoteam says

    November 13, 2016 at 8:56 PM

    Wow! I really want this… but I guess I’m too late now… again…

    Reply
  3. Michael says

    February 4, 2016 at 5:54 PM

    I missed out, which annoys me, but it looks very cool. Thanks for the review!

    BTW: A lot of the February stuff was in Big W this afternoon. Lots of Nexo Knights, and the Batman v Superman including the very cool $20 set that includes Batman, Superman and the BatSignal! Plus Batman’s eyes glow in the dark!

    Reply
    • Jay says

      February 4, 2016 at 10:02 PM

      You’re welcome!

      Yeah I saw a few of them in Myer. Expect reviews soon!

      Reply
  4. Chris says

    February 4, 2016 at 9:54 AM

    Ok this might seem a bit dodgy…. but could you just pre-order, pickup the game, keep the polybag and then return the game?

    Reply
    • Michael says

      February 4, 2016 at 5:52 PM

      Probably – EB have a 7 day return window.

      Reply
    • Jay says

      February 4, 2016 at 10:01 PM

      Some people do that. EB Games have a pretty lenient return policy and I don’t believe that they mandate the return of preorder bonuses.

      I do think you’ll be put on some list if you abuse it tho

      Reply
  5. Nick says

    February 3, 2016 at 9:54 PM

    “I’ve read several accounts in the US where people were able to walk into Gamestop stores, purchase the game and request the polybag (provided they have stock)”

    Do you mean request EXTRA polybags? Are they getting more than one per purchase?

    I love LEGO, don’t get me wrong, but buying a video game that you won’t play just for the minifig is a bit past what I’d be into. I suppose chasing down sales and getting other sets cheaply offsets the cost of this minifigure purchase! Seriously though, we need retailers selling polybags in Australia – all kinds, not just minifig polybags. It’s a bit of a joke.

    Nice review – if you hadn’t bought it, I wouldn’t even know this existed let alone got a detailed look at this new iron man up close. Cheers.

    Reply
    • Jay says

      February 4, 2016 at 9:59 PM

      Oh, those were incidents where they got the polybag without preordering.

      It’s just a clever way to make LEGO fans buy games and DVDs. I’m guilty of being suckered in. I’ve bought The Hobbit Blu Rays despite not owning a Blu Ray player!

      Well with the new Legoland Discovery Centre opening in Melbourne next year.. I certainly hope that we get more polybags and exclusives. Last year’s C-3PO with red arm was a good sign.. So maybe 2016 we’ll get better treatment!

      Reply
  6. starwarsfolder12 (IRON MAN IRON MAN IRON MAN MOBILE) says

    February 2, 2016 at 10:26 PM

    I have no words. Most. Detailed. Iron. Man. Minifigure. Ever.

    OHMYFREAKINGGODINEEDTHISTHING

    Reply
    • Jay says

      February 4, 2016 at 9:55 PM

      Go get him!

      Reply
      • starwarsfolder12 (MOBILE) says

        February 4, 2016 at 10:24 PM

        Didn’t preorder!

        …maybe I could ask next time I go to eb games I can just get the polybag…

        Reply
  7. Duncan says

    February 2, 2016 at 12:15 AM

    Wow, I kinda that minifigure is amazing, its a shame you have to buy a videogame just to get it.

    Reply
    • Jay says

      February 4, 2016 at 9:54 PM

      Yeah, LEGO have been bundling exclusive Minifigures with games and DVDs for awhile now. It’s a really clever strategy to sell more!

      Reply
      • Duncan says

        February 6, 2016 at 1:13 PM

        Yeah, I just don’t have the money to buy things just for a minifigure. I hope I can someday though….

        Reply

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