Nick Fury
sh056 · Marvel Super Heroes
Avengers / Ultimate Spider-Man · 2013 - Debuted in the set Spider-Man: Spider-Cycle Chase at the start of the modern MCU-inspired LEGO era.
Figure ID
sh056
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2013 - Debuted in the set Spider-Man: Spider-Cycle Chase at the start of the modern MCU-inspired LEGO era.
Rarity
Uncommon - While this specific version was only in one set, Nick Fury is a recurring character. This version is more available than the 2012 Helicarrier variant.
Head
Reddish Brown head with print of a black eyepatch over the left eye, soul patch/goatee, and a stern expression. Solid brown on top (bald design).
Torso
Dark Blue torso with front printing: grey tactical utility belt, a black strap on the left shoulder (SHIELD harness), and light grey shirt piping. Back printing is minimal tactical lines.
Legs
Plain Black legs and hips, no printing.
Accessories
Includes a light bluish-grey double-barreled pistol (small blaster). The figure in the image is holding this standard weapon.
Color Scheme
A tactical Dark Blue and Black palette with Reddish Brown flesh tones and Silver/Grey accents in the belt printing.
Printing Details
Standard 2013-era pad printing. High detail on the torso and face, though it lacks the arm or leg printing seen on modern UCS or premium minifigures.
Variants
Distinct from sh034 (Avengers trench coat), sh184 (UC Helicarrier trench coat), and sh712 (Captain Marvel version). This is the 'Tactical Jumpsuit' version.
Condition Notes
Watch for 'arm cracks' at the elbows and torso sides common in early 2010s dark blue plastic. The head print for the eyepatch can occasionally rub off with heavy play.
Estimated Value
Used: $8.00 - $12.00 USD. New: $15.00 - $20.00 USD. Price fluctuates based on the popularity of the latest MCU projects.
Price (New)
Originally released in set 76004 which retailed for $19.99 USD in 2013.
Compatible Sets
76004 Spider-Man: Spider-Cycle Chase (2013).
Character Background
Based on the Ultimate Spider-Man animated series and MCU design of Nick Fury, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., played by Samuel L. Jackson.
Design Notes
This figure marks the transition from purely comic-book designs to the more grounded, tactical aesthetic popularized by the early Avengers films.
Similar Minifigures
Captain America (sh031), Black Widow (sh035), and later versions of Nick Fury such as sh635 from the Avengers line.
Collectibility
High for Marvel completists. As the first affordable Nick Fury minifigure, it remains a staple of many collections, though modern trench coat versions are often more sought after.
History
Followed the 2012 New York Toy Fair and Avengers sets; represented LEGO's push to include major Marvel leaders in low-price-point entry sets.
Interesting Facts
The face print for this figure was used for several years as the definitive LEGO Samuel L. Jackson face, appearing on Mace Windu variants later on.
Display Suggestions
Looks best placed on a SHIELD-themed MOC or standing alongside the original 2012 Avengers lineup on a stair-step display.
Modification Potential
Frequently used as a base for custom Mace Windu figures or other SHIELD agent MOCs due to the versatile Dark Blue tactical torso.
Overall Assessment
A solid, classic Marvel figure. While not the most expensive or rare, it is an essential piece of the early Marvel Super Heroes LEGO history. Rating: 7/10.