Aquaman - Classic / Justice League Variant
sh526 · DC Comics Super Heroes
Justice League · 2018
Figure ID
sh526
Theme
DC Comics Super Heroes
Year Released
2018
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Light flesh tone with detailed angry expression, brown eyebrows, facial hair, and sideburns.
Torso
Yellow torso with intricate scaled armor texture pattern in gold and brown, flesh-colored hands and arms.
Legs
Green legs with printed gold and green scaled armor detailing on the hips and thighs.
Accessories
Pearl dark gray trident weapon.
Color Scheme
Green, yellow, gold, and light flesh, reflecting the classic comic book color palette.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on torso and legs featuring intricate golden scale patterns over a vibrant base color.
Variants
Appears in multiple comic and cinematic universe variants, including the movie-based versions featuring Jason Momoa's likeness.
Condition Notes
Prone to minor scratching on the gold printing of the torso and legs if rubbed against hard surfaces.
Estimated Value
5.00 USD to 10.00 USD for a used complete figure in good condition.
Price (New)
Originally available in a set retailing around 20.00 USD to 30.00 USD.
Compatible Sets
76095 Black Manta Strike Depths
Character Background
Arthur Curry, the half-human, half-Atlantean ruler of Atlantis who can communicate with marine life and wields the powerful Trident of Neptune.
Design Notes
Balances classic comic book aesthetics with modern LEGO minifigure printing techniques to create a vibrant superhero design.
Similar Minifigures
Aquaman from the LEGO Batman Movie series and various DC Super Heroes cinematic universe versions.
Collectibility
Moderate demand among DC Super Heroes collectors, especially fans of the classic comic book look rather than the cinematic iterations.
History
LEGO has released several iterations of Aquaman since the DC theme launched, evolving from early simpler comic designs to highly detailed modern prints.
Interesting Facts
The trident accessory used for this figure is a standard LEGO mold frequently repurposed across various themes including Atlantis and Ninjago.
Display Suggestions
Display on a transparent stand holding his trident, ideally alongside other members of the Justice League like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.
Modification Potential
Great for purist custom superhero builds, custom Atlantean guards, or integrating into custom Justice League MOCs.
Overall Assessment
A solid, highly recognizable superhero minifigure with striking colors and great shelf presence, highly recommended for DC fans.