Collecting Gold Bricks in Lego Marvel Superheroes is one of the most rewarding challenges for players aiming to achieve 100% completion in the game. With a total of 250 Gold Bricks scattered across story levels, hub worlds, and bonus missions, tracking down every single piece requires patience and strategy. Understanding where to look and which abilities to bring will save you considerable time during your superhero journey.
Story Levels and Free Play Collectibles
Every main story level contains multiple Gold Bricks that can be earned through specific milestones. You automatically receive one brick for completing the level, another for achieving True Avenger status, and a third for rescuing Stan Lee in Peril. Additionally, collecting all ten minikits within a single stage rewards you with an extra Gold Brick upon completion.
Many areas inside main levels are inaccessible during your initial playthrough because they require specific character abilities. Returning to these stages in Free Play mode allows you to swap between characters with telekinesis, magnetism, or thermal powers to unlock hidden chambers. Completing all story-related objectives will account for a massive chunk of your total brick collection.
Exploring the Manhattan Open World Hub
The vast open-world map of Manhattan holds the highest concentration of Gold Bricks waiting to be discovered. These collectibles are often hidden on rooftops, inside alleyways, underwater, or within timed aerial checkpoints across the city skyline. Utilizing flying characters like Iron Man or Thor makes traversing the cityscape and spotting distant puzzles significantly easier.
Many open-world bricks are tied to environmental puzzles that require solving brief challenges within a specific time limit. You may need to destroy a set number of objects quickly, repair damaged machinery, or use mind control on non-playable characters. Keeping a versatile team of heroes available ensures you can tackle any street-level puzzle you encounter.
Hub Side Quests and Citizen Encounters
Interacting with citizens and iconic Marvel characters throughout Manhattan triggers numerous side quests that reward Gold Bricks. These missions range from escorting citizens safely through dangerous streets to defeating waves of enemy thugs. Participating in mini-games like remote-control car races or rooftop obstacle courses also yields valuable brick rewards upon victory.
Some characters will ask you to help them locate lost items or defeat specific mini-bosses roaming the city. Completing these requests not only grants a Gold Brick but often unlocks new playable characters or vehicles for purchase. Checking your mini-map frequently helps highlight nearby quest givers who are ready to offer new tasks.
Unlocking Helicarrier and Bonus Missions
The S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier serves as an essential hub containing several Gold Bricks hidden inside its interior rooms and flight deck. Exploring areas like the medical bay, bridge, and Deadpool's room reveals interactive puzzles that reward thorough exploration. Flying around the exterior of the massive airship also reveals hidden challenges and target shooting games.
Collecting specific totals of Gold Bricks unlocks access to Deadpool's bonus side missions located across New York City. These comedic interior levels offer unique storylines and additional Gold Bricks for completion and achievement of True Avenger status. Reaching higher brick thresholds opens up the remaining bonus stages, bringing you closer to full completion.
