Great White Shark (New Style - Gills and Black Eyes)
bb0856 · Various (City, Creators, Friends, Batman)
Deep Sea Explorers / Coast Guard / Water Rescue · 2015
Figure ID
bb0856
Theme
Various (City, Creators, Friends, Batman)
Year Released
2015
Rarity
Common
Head
The upper body piece includes two black printed eyes, printed gills on the sides, and a pointed snout. It connects to the lower jaw via a hinge.
Torso
N/A - This is a creature/animal figure consisting of a top body piece with integrated fins and a lower jaw piece.
Legs
N/A - Standard tail piece integrated into the main body mold.
Accessories
None usually included, though it can 'consume' a standard minifigure inside its mouth.
Color Scheme
Light Bluish Gray (top) and White (bottom/belly).
Printing Details
Simple pad-printed black circular eyes and three vertical lines on each side representing gills.
Variants
Standard Light Bluish Gray version, a dark blue version (Deep Sea), and a version with red 'laser' eyes from The LEGO Batman Movie.
Condition Notes
Prone to loose jaw hinges over time and teeth wear/scuffing. Check for stress marks on the two studs on the shark's back.
Estimated Value
$3.00 - $6.00 USD (Used/New)
Price (New)
Included in sets ranging from $9.99 to $119.99.
Compatible Sets
60091 Deep Sea Starter Set, 60095 Deep Sea Exploration Vessel, 60266 Ocean Exploration Ship, 70909 Batcave Break-In.
Character Background
A generic Great White Shark used as a hazard or wildlife element across various LEGO action themes.
Design Notes
This modern mold replaced the 'Classic' shark mold from the 90s, adding more realistic gill prints and a more curved, aerodynamic snout.
Similar Minifigures
Classic Shark (shark01), Hammerhead Shark (60265), Sawfish.
Collectibility
High utility for dioramas but low investment value due to high production numbers.
History
Debuted in the 2015 Deep Sea Explorers line to replace the older, blockier shark design used since the Pirates era.
Interesting Facts
The gap in the mouth is precisely measured to allow a standard minifigure to be placed inside lengthwise, making it 'swallowed'.
Display Suggestions
Ideal for underwater MOCs or attached to a transparent bar to simulate swimming.
Modification Potential
The two studs on the back allow for 'Laser Shark' modifications or riding platforms for minifigures.
Overall Assessment
A staple LEGO animal; high quality and essential for any aquatic scene, though extremely common for collectors.