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What does "type of thing" mean here? Is it describing the previous phrase?

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Rebecca

"Type of thing" here means "in the category of", and is referring to the previous phrase (Earth's Mightiest Heroes). He is saying that the "team" is in the category of "Earth's Mightiest Heroes". He is saying this phrase somewhat sarcastically because "Earth's Mightiest Heroes" sounds impressive, but he is acting like that title sounds normal.

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