A leaked LEGO Marvel bust (76356) promises a 413‑piece Venom display paired with the first ever Tom Hardy‑styled minifigure, slated for a July 1 2026 launch. The article breaks down what’s new, how it stacks against the Iron Man and Iron Spider‑Man busts, and which collectors should care.
What’s new
A new LEGO Marvel bust has surfaced on the leak site Brick Tap, identified as set 76356 Venom Bust. The model contains 413 pieces and will retail for $59.99 when it arrives on July 1 2026. The headline feature is a Tom Hardy‑styled Venom minifigure – the first LEGO minifigure to depict the symbiote as it appears in Sony’s film trilogy. The figure is expected to have an all‑black torso, printed organic tendrils, and vein‑like detailing on the arms, matching the movie’s look.
How it compares
| Feature | Venom Bust (76356) | Iron Man MK‑4 Bust (76327) | Iron Spider‑Man Bust (76326) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piece count | 413 | 436 | 379 |
| Retail price | $59.99 | $59.99 (discounted to $48 on Amazon) | $59.99 |
| Launch window | July 2026 (summer) | 2025 (spring) | 2025 (spring) |
| Minifigure inclusion | Tom Hardy Venom (first movie‑accurate) | Iron Man minifigure (standard) | Iron Spider‑Man minifigure |
| Theme focus | Sony’s Venom film trilogy | MCU Iron Man (film) | MCU Spider‑Man (film) |
The Venom bust follows the formula LEGO introduced with the Iron Man and Iron Spider‑Man busts: a display‑grade bust paired with a complementary minifigure. Compared with its predecessors, the Venom set has a slightly lower piece count but a higher visual complexity due to the organic tendril prints. The price aligns with the earlier busts, keeping the line in the $60 bracket that appeals to both casual fans and serious collectors.
Who it’s for
- Marvel film collectors – If you own the Venom movies or the broader Sony‑Marvel crossover, the dedicated Tom Hardy figure fills a gap that LEGO’s previous Venom sets (based on comics or Spider‑Man movies) never addressed.
- Minifigure enthusiasts – The new printing technique for the symbiote’s veins shows LEGO pushing its mould‑printing capabilities, a point of interest for those tracking the evolution of minifigure detail.
- Display‑oriented builders – At 413 pieces the bust is a manageable build that still offers a striking presence on a shelf, especially when paired with the glossy black minifigure.
- Budget‑conscious fans – Priced at the same level as the earlier busts, it won’t break the bank for a collector who already owns the Iron Man or Iron Spider‑Man versions.
What the community is saying
Early reactions are mixed. Some fans praise the move to a movie‑accurate Venom, calling the tendril printing a “welcome step forward” for LEGO’s minifigure realism. Others worry that the all‑black color scheme may clash with existing Marvel display sets, and a few collectors question whether a single‑character bust justifies another $60 spend so soon after the 2025 releases.
The broader Marvel bust line
LEGO’s Marvel bust series launched in 2025 with two entries, both tied to the MCU. A Doctor Doom bust is rumored for September 2026, suggesting LEGO plans a steady cadence of one or two releases per year. The Venom bust therefore serves as the summer anchor, keeping the line active while the company explores non‑MCU properties.
Bottom line
The leaked 76356 Venom Bust brings a fresh, movie‑accurate minifigure to LEGO’s Marvel lineup and maintains the price point set by its 2025 siblings. Collectors who value accurate film representation and enjoy the display‑plus‑minifigure combo will likely add it to their shelves, while those who prefer broader Marvel themes may wait to see how the Doctor Doom bust fits into the series.
No official confirmation from LEGO or Sony has been released yet.
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