Carnage - Short Appendages
sh187 · Marvel Super Heroes
Spider-Man · Released in 2015 as part of the Marvel Super Heroes line.
Figure ID
sh187
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
Released in 2015 as part of the Marvel Super Heroes line.
Rarity
Uncommon. It was released in a popular mid-range set, making it accessible at first, but highly sought after since the set was retired.
Head
Red head with white eyes outlined in black, featuring jagged black 'symbiote' teeth and veining. Single-sided printing.
Torso
Red torso with extensive black and dark red muscular vein/tendril detailing on the front. Plain red arms and hands.
Legs
Red legs with continuous black vining/tendril print onto the hips and front of the legs. No side or back leg printing.
Accessories
Includes a black neck bracket (973c00) with four dark red mechanical 'claws' or appendages to represent symbiote tendrils.
Color Scheme
Primary color is bright red with black and dark orange/dark red printing accents. Hands are solid red.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the head, torso, and leg fronts. The vining is intricate and aligned across the hip/leg joint.
Variants
This is the 2015 version. A later version (sh548) exists with more 'modern' back printing and a slightly different eye shape.
Condition Notes
Common wear includes friction marks on the neck bracket and cracks on the side of the torso from the arms. Check for heel cracks on the legs.
Estimated Value
Generally valued between $10.00 and $18.00 USD for a used complete specimen depending on condition. New/unplayed may reach $25.00 USD.
Price (New)
Included in set 76036 featuring 213 pieces for a retail price of $12.99 USD.
Compatible Sets
Set 76036 (Carnage's SHIELD Sky Attack).
Character Background
Cletus Kasady, a chaotic serial killer who merged with the offspring of the Venom symbiote to become one of Spider-Man's most lethal foes.
Design Notes
This figure marked the debut of Carnage in LEGO form, using the 'back-attachment' build to simulate his shifting biological mass.
Similar Minifigures
Venom (sh113), Carnage with larger tendrils (sh548), and Toxin (sh228).
Collectibility
High collectibility due to the popularity of the Carnage character and the limited number of sets he has appeared in.
History
First introduced in 2015. This specific mold/print design paved the way for subsequent symbiote characters like Toxin.
Interesting Facts
The dark red 'appendages' on his back are actually repurposed mechanical claw/arm elements used to represent organic tendrils.
Display Suggestions
Ideal for display in a 'Daily Bugle' scene or alongside a Venom minifigure to showcase the symbiote rivalry.
Modification Potential
Commonly modified with custom printed 'chaos' arms or translucent red flame pieces to enhance the symbiote effect.
Overall Assessment
An excellent mid-tier collector's item. It captures the chaotic nature of the character well and remains a favorite for Spiderman fans.