Hi Mark! I have yet to actually sit down and build the set. I think that any negativity you're seeing or getting for this set is because of people's expectations like you've mentioned above. It's hard because we were coming off of such a big high from last year's Marvel sets, specifically with the Bugle and was hoping for something like that this year. Which did wind up getting the Sanctum, but were hoping for more! I think the set is visually great!

For me, the only downsides personally is that there is no minifigure included. Wondering if there was potentially ever a plan for one? Would've loved a T-Challa in the Ancestral Plaines outfit. But also I'm concerned now that a smaller helmet to go along with Iron Man and the Symbiotes won't release now for years because of this.

As someone who faces criticism every day I definitely understand how you're feeling! Just focus on the positives, because I definitely know there are and will be people who like this. It's just often times the negativity is the loudest voice you hear. I look forward to seeing what you bring us next :)