Antic (Customized Mixed Figure)
Mixed Component Figure · Alpha Team / City / Custom
Alpha Team - Mission Deep Freeze (Torso) · 2004 (Torso Piece Origin)
Figure ID
Mixed Component Figure
Theme
Alpha Team / City / Custom
Year Released
2004 (Torso Piece Origin)
Rarity
Common (Base Parts) / Unique (due to modification)
Head
Light Flesh skin tone with red and yellow marker or tape covering the upper eyes and hair area. The visible mouth suggests a standard City/Licensed head.
Torso
Dark Blue/Black vest with silver zippers and red accents. This is the torso of ‘Antic’ from the Alpha Team Mission Deep Freeze line (Part 973pb0352c01).
Legs
Heavily modified with grey tape or fabric covering the original leg pieces, creating a skirt-like appearance.
Accessories
Includes custom red head wrap/blindfold made of tape or cloth and pink/red custom coloration on the arms.
Color Scheme
Black, Dark Blue, Light Flesh, with non-factory Red and Pink marker additions.
Printing Details
Factory printing is visible on the torso (detailed zippers and vest outlines); the rest of the figure has been obstructed by aftermarket coloring.
Variants
This is a one-of-a-kind hand-painted/taped custom based on authentic part components.
Condition Notes
Poor for a collector. The figure has been heavily modified with permanent marker and tape, which significantly decreases the value of the original parts.
Estimated Value
$0.50 - $2.00. The underlying parts are common, and the heavy modifications remove collector premium.
Price (New)
N/A (Custom). The torso originally appeared in sets ranging from $10.00 to $50.00 in 2004.
Compatible Sets
Torso is from 4743 Ice Blade, 4746 Mobile Command Center, or 4748 Ogel's Mountain Fortress.
Character Background
Originally Antic, a member of Ogel's team from Alpha Team. Current state represents a custom character, likely created for personal play or a MOC.
Design Notes
The 2004 torso printing was high-quality for the era, utilizing detailed silver 'zipper' prints that stood out in the Alpha Team sub-theme.
Similar Minifigures
Alpha Team Antic, Ogel Minions, custom 'Apocalyptic' style minifigures.
Collectibility
Very Low. Collectors of vintage LEGO typically seek mint-condition, unmodified parts.
History
Alpha Team was a major action theme in the early 2000s; this specific piece comes from the final 'Mission Deep Freeze' wave before the theme was discontinued.
Interesting Facts
The red tape blindfold suggests the creator was attempting to make a character similar to Marvel's Cyclops or Daredevil using available scraps.
Display Suggestions
Best kept in a 'customs' bin or used for spare parts. The tape should be removed carefully if attempting to salvage the torso.
Modification Potential
High for 'Purist' restoration. If the marker is dry-erase-soluble and the tape is removed, the torso could be returned to a used-good state.
Overall Assessment
This is a 'Played-With' custom minifigure. While it lacks financial value, it demonstrates the creative ways children modify LEGO to fit new roleplay scenarios.