Hobgoblin
sh231 · Marvel Super Heroes
Spider-Man · 2016
Figure ID
sh231
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2016
Rarity
Rare
Head
Dual-sided yellowish-orange head with menacing white-and-red eyes and a wide grin on one side and a furious expression on the reverse, covered by a bright orange hood piece.
Torso
Dark blue torso with orange overlay, detailed printing featuring a brown diagonal strap, belt buckle, and pouches; orange arms and yellow hands.
Legs
Dark blue legs with printed orange boots/wrappings extending onto the lower legs.
Accessories
Bright orange fabric cape that fits around the neck bracket and an optional brick-built or glider accessory depending on the set (typically includes a pumpkin bomb).
Color Scheme
Bright orange, dark blue, yellow, and red accents.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso front and back, leg printing with dual-molded or printed boot covers, and detailed facial expressions on the head.
Variants
This is the classic 2016 comic-based version of Hobgoblin; no major alternate production variants exist outside of generic counterfeit versions.
Condition Notes
Check for fraying on the fabric cape, fading or scratching on the torso printing, and bite or stress marks on the neck bracket and hood.
Estimated Value
15.00 USD to 30.00 USD depending on condition and inclusion of accessories like the glider.
Price (New)
Came in a set retailing for approximately 19.99 USD in 2016.
Compatible Sets
76067 Spider-Man: Tanker Truck Takedown (2016)
Character Background
Roderick Kingsley, wealthy fashion designer turned criminal mastermind who stole Norman Osborn's Goblin formula and equipment to become the fearsome Hobgoblin.
Design Notes
Features a specialized soft fabric cape and a distinct orange hood mold that effectively captures the comic book appearance of the character.
Similar Minifigures
Green Goblin (sh090), Spider-Man variants, and other classic Marvel villains from the 2016 wave.
Collectibility
High demand among Spider-Man and Marvel Super Heroes completionists due to appearing in only one mid-sized retail set.
History
Debuted in 2016 as part of the Civil War/Spider-Man tie-in wave and remains the definitive LEGO version of the comic Hobgoblin.
Interesting Facts
Unlike many LEGO villains who use standard hair or helmets, the Hobgoblin uses a specialized hood piece that incorporates the cape attachment slot.
Display Suggestions
Display on a clear acrylic stand alongside Spider-Man and other classic rogues gallery members with a brick-built goblin glider.
Modification Potential
Parts can be easily repurposed for custom fantasy rogues or upgraded with third-party fabric capes and gliders.
Overall Assessment
An excellent, highly detailed villain minifigure that is a must-have for Spider-Man fans and holds solid secondary market value due to its single-set exclusivity.