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It looks like Lego is running a promotion in Europe and Australia for this set and throwing in a free Winter Soldier Polybag. I am hoping that they run a similiar promotion in the United States as well. This is a figure that I am still missing.
It looks like someone at PromoBricks already picked one up and did a review on it. I also posted a link to the YouTube video below. This looks like a very nice Minifigure.
I think that if it was Lego’s intention is to give this figure away with the Shield Helicarrier, then they should have just included it as the 350$ set does not contain very many minifigures to begin with. I do not think that it would have been too much to add this one in as well. Additionally, I just went and bought this set as a pre-release for VIP members in the US and they did not give this figure away with it. They really should be more consistent with this. I was very excited to get this set, but now it feels like I am missing a part. 🙂
Purchase The S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier before anyone else, at LEGO® Stores and LEGO.com/shop. Plus, as part of early access, get a FREE LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Winter Soldier Exclusive Minifigure. Only until 28th February!
Here is a pic of the PolyBag from someone on Flickr, so they finally exist!
I believe that this is already sold out in the states so it probably will not last long.
*Offer Details: Valid 19th to 28th February, 2015, or while supplies last. Offer applies to item 76042 only. A limit of one 76042 set per household applies. VIP Program membership required. See http://VIP.LEGO.com or inquire in a LEGO Store for details on free membership. At a LEGO Store, the offer applies only to current LEGO VIP Members upon presentation of a LEGO VIP Program member card to a Store Associate, or to newly joining LEGO VIP Members who enrol at the time of purchase. Members must be signed in with their LEGO ID to purchase this set. Newly joining customers to the VIP Program via LEGO.com/shop may incur a short delay accessing the 70642 LEGO.com/shop page. One Winter Soldier Minifigure (5002943) per household. Cannot be applied to previous purchases or combined with any other discount, offer or free gift. Winter Soldier Minifigure (5002943) cannot be exchanged or substituted for any other item or cash value Winter Soldier Minifigure (5002943) not available for purchase. Winter Soldier Minifigure (5002943) available for VIP Members in North America at a later date. Points will not be earned on any applicable taxes or shipping charges. Valid through phone orders, on LEGO.com/shop and at LEGO Stores. Offer not valid at LEGOLAND Discovery Centres or LEGOLAND Parks. The LEGO Group reserves the right to amend or cancel this promotion at any time without prior notice.