Brainiac
sh152 · DC Comics Super Heroes
Justice League · 2015
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Figure ID
sh152
Theme
DC Comics Super Heroes
Year Released
2015
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
A solid, highly thematic licensed minifigure that faithfully translates a classic comic book villain into LEGO form.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationApproximately $5.00 to $10.00 USD for a complete used figure depending on condition.
Original Retail
Originally came in set 76040 Brainiac Attack which retailed for around $34.99 USD in 2015.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Light flesh colored head with green alien skin pattern, white eyes, furrowed brow, and a determined/angry facial expression, with integrated metallic-styled mechanical headgear details.
Torso
Dark purple torso with intricate metallic green and black circuit board or cybernetic armor printing, chest control panel motif, green hands, and dark purple arms.
Legs
Plain dark green standard legs with no side or front printing.
Accessories
None present in the image, though typically associated with a blaster or spaceship build in its native set.
Printing Details
High quality pad printing on head and torso with precise metallic-green accents and sharp lines typical of mid-2010s licensed LEGO themes.
Color Scheme
Dark purple, bright green, light flesh, and black accents representing a classic sci-fi alien adversary aesthetic.
Known Variants
Brainiac has appeared in multiple versions across LEGO DC sets, including a large-fig version and different comic/animated series adaptations.
Condition Notes
The torso and head printing are well-preserved with minimal wear; standard checks should include looking for scratches on the metallic torso printing and fading on the flesh head.
Found In Sets
76040 Brainiac Attack
Character Background
Brainiac is one of Superman's most iconic and formidable adversaries, an extraterrestrial android/cybernetic intelligence known for shrinking and bottling cities from various planets to collect their knowledge before destroying the rest of the world.
Design Notes
Features unique head printing to capture his alien visage and high-tech mechanical collar integration.
History
Debuted in 2015 as part of the DC Comics Super Heroes line supporting the Justice League sub-theme wave.
Interesting Facts
The design is heavily inspired by Brainiac's appearance in modern DC animated media and comic books rather than classic silver-age depictions.
Collectibility
Moderately collectible for DC Super Heroes completionists and fans of Superman rogues gallery.
Similar Minifigures
Other DC cosmic villains such as Darkseid, Lex Luthor, and General Zod.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside Superman, Martian Manhunter, and other Justice League heroes on a dedicated DC display shelf.
Modification Potential
Great for purist custom sci-fi villains, space explorers, or custom cyborg characters in MOCs.