Spectator / Soccer Fan with Glasses
soc082 · Sports
Soccer / Football · 2006 context (part of the World Cup wave)
Figure ID
soc082
Theme
Sports
Year Released
2006 context (part of the World Cup wave)
Rarity
Uncommon. While not a limited edition, this specific torso and head combination appeared in only two sets during a specific era of the Sports theme.
Head
Yellow head with blue-rimmed glasses, black eyebrows, and a worried/panicked expression with an open mouth showing upper teeth. This specific expression is often associated with comedic or 'clumsy' characters.
Torso
White torso with a light blue and white track jacket design. It features a soccer ball logo on the left chest and a small gold trophy logo on the right chest, with light blue trim and black zipper/pocket details. Back is unprinted.
Legs
Plain Blue legs with a Blue hip piece. These are standard 2x1 bricks, non-molded and unprinted.
Accessories
The specific figure shown in the image is missing its original accessories, which typically included a megaphone or a soccer ball. It is wearing a black side-parted hair piece.
Color Scheme
Primary white and blue with yellow skin tones. The blue is the classic 'Royal Blue' used widely in the mid-2000s City and Sports lines.
Printing Details
Pad-printed torso with sharp linework for the zipper and logos. The head features high-contrast printing for the glasses. Typical mid-2000s quality which is durable but lacks the fine gradient detail of modern CMFs.
Variants
The torso appears on various players and fans (e.g., soc071, soc072). This specific combination with the black hair and nervous head defines 'soc082'.
Condition Notes
Prone to 'torso cracking' on the sides under the arms. Check for yellowing on the white torso piece if exposed to UV light. Inspect the hair piece for 'teeth marks' or bite damage common in play-used figures.
Estimated Value
$3.00 - $6.00 USD for used complete; $10.00+ for like-new condition. The value is driven more by the unique 'scared' head print than the body.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $10.00 to $50.00 USD (e.g., set 3538). Not sold as a stand-alone figure.
Compatible Sets
Set 3538: Snowboard Boarder Cross and Set 3537: Skateboard Vert Park (as a spectator).
Character Background
This character represents a generic sports fan or spectator. In the context of the 2006 Sports sets, he was often depicted as the comic relief—a fan who was overly anxious about the high-stakes sports action occurring.
Design Notes
The torso uses the 'Soccer Ball/Trophy' motif which was a staple of the mid-2000s Sports reboot. The hair piece is the classic 'Swept back with side part' mold used heavily in the Town and City themes.
Similar Minifigures
soc070 (Blue team player), soc071 (White team player), and various City civilians from the 2005-2008 era using the 'nervous' head mold.
Collectibility
Moderate for 'Sports' theme completionists. Low for general collectors. It is a nostalgic piece for those who grew up with the 2006 World Cup LEGO tie-ins.
History
Released during the transition from the older 'Technic-style' soccer figures of 2000–2002 to the more traditional minifigure-based sports sets of 2006.
Interesting Facts
The head print was highly versatile and was later repurposed for characters in the LEGO Studios and City lines to represent scared bystanders.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a stadium MOC (My Own Creation) or on a 'Sports' themed shelf alongside the 2006 bus or grandstands.
Modification Potential
Excellent for City dioramas. The torso is perfect for a modern 'athleisure' look or a coach for a custom soccer team build.
Overall Assessment
A charming example of mid-2000s LEGO design focusing on character expression. While not high-value, it has excellent personality and serves as a great 'background character' to add life to any LEGO scene.