Evil Robot - Series 6
col083 · Collectible Minifigures
Series 6 · 2012 (January release, during the early golden era of the Collectible Minifigure line)
Figure ID
col083
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2012 (January release, during the early golden era of the Collectible Minifigure line)
Rarity
Uncommon. While not as rare as a convention exclusive, Series 6 was released over a decade ago and was sold in blind bags, making it harder to find in pristine condition today compared to modern sets.
Head
Yellow classic skin tone with a detailed 'cyborg' print. One half of the face features a metallic silver robotic plate with two glowing yellow optical sensors, a small red light on the forehead, and a jagged black mouth showing gritted teeth. The reverse is typically blank as it was intended to be worn with a helmet piece.
Torso
Sand Green with black and silver mechanical detail printing including chest plating and a power core. The arms are metallic silver; the hands are black.
Legs
Sand Green with printing continuing the mechanical plating and circuity seen on the torso. Includes black hip joints.
Accessories
A large metallic silver 'Robot-Style' helmet with an open faceplate area to reveal the head printing. A flat silver laser pistol weapon.
Color Scheme
Sand Green, Metallic Silver, Yellow, and Black. This is a classic 'retro-futuristic' sci-fi color palette.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing. The head features fine metallic ink and crisp lines around the optical sensors. Leg printing was fairly advanced for 2012, covering the front of the shin and thigh.
Variants
None for this specific series, though the 'Clockwork Robot' (Series 6) and 'Robot' (Series 1) share design DNA.
Condition Notes
Look for silver paint wear on the head piece and helmet. The metallic ink on the head is prone to scratching if stored loosely with other parts. Check the arm joints for small cracks.
Estimated Value
The full minifigure is valued at approximately $8.00 - $12.00 USD used, and $15.00+ for a sealed bag version. The head piece alone (shown in image) is worth roughly $2.00 - $3.00 USD.
Price (New)
Original blind bag retail price was $2.99 USD in 2012.
Compatible Sets
Collectible Minifigure Series 6 (8827)
Character Background
The 'Evil Robot' is the villainous counterpart to the Series 1 Robot. He is depicted as a mass-produced mechanical soldier designed for planetary conquest with a glitch that makes him particularly cranky.
Design Notes
This head print was a major step up in detail for the time, using multiple colors (silver, yellow, red, black) on a single surface. The metallic silver arms were a relatively premium inclusion for the CMF line.
Similar Minifigures
Series 1 Robot (col008), Series 8 Evil Robot (different design), Series 11 Barbarian (for the angry expression), and various Space-themed cyborgs.
Collectibility
High among CMF completionists. It represents a significant point in LEGO history when the CMF line began introducing more complex character archetypes and detailed prints.
History
Released as part of the 16-character Series 6 wave. It signaled a move away from generic characters toward more specific archetypes within the Space and Sci-Fi sub-genres.
Interesting Facts
Despite being labeled 'Evil,' fans often use this head in MOCs (My Own Creations) for scrap-yard robots or damaged androids because the expression is more comical than truly menacing.
Display Suggestions
Display in a tiered CMF display case or alongside and army of its 'brother' robots in a classic LEGO Space hangar scene. Use cool blue LED lighting to make the metallic silver parts pop.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'cyberpunk' theme MOCs. The head is frequently used by customizers to create 'Terminator' style figures or futuristic bounty hunters.
Overall Assessment
An iconic piece of the original CMF run. While the image only shows the head, this part is the 'soul' of one of the cooler sci-fi figures of its era. 8/10 for design and personality.