The Flash - Red Suit with Yellow Lightning Bolt Symbol
sh015 · Marvel Super Heroes
DC Super Heroes · 2013
Figure ID
sh015
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2013
Rarity
Rare
Head
Red head with white mask outlines, large eyes, and black/red detailing, missing helmet/hairpiece in the image.
Torso
Red torso with yellow lightning bolt inside a white circle chest emblem, and two yellow lightning bolts printed at the lower waist area.
Legs
Plain red legs with red hip piece, lacking any side or front printing.
Accessories
Missing the standard dual-molded red and yellow helmet piece, and any other accessories.
Color Scheme
Bright red as the primary color, with yellow and white as accent colors for the lightning symbols and facial printing.
Printing Details
Simple early-era DC super heroes pad printing with clean vector-style lines on the torso and a custom-style head print.
Variants
Appeared in a few early sets with slight variations in cowl piece colors and comic-accurate designs.
Condition Notes
Heavy play wear with missing helmet piece, minor scuffs on the torso, and slight smudging or damage near the mouth printing on the head.
Estimated Value
Approximately $15 to $25 USD complete, but worth significantly less in the current incomplete state due to missing helmet.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets retailing between $20 and $50 USD during the 2013 wave.
Compatible Sets
76012 The Riddler Chase (2014)
Character Background
The Flash is a iconic DC Comics superhero possessing superhuman speed, which allows him to break the laws of physics and travel through time.
Design Notes
Represents the classic comic book version of Barry Allen before more detailed arm printing and dual-molded helmets became standard.
Similar Minifigures
LEGO Batman, Superman, Green Lantern from the 2012-2014 DC Super Heroes waves.
Collectibility
High demand among classic DC superfans, though this specific piece is diminished in value due to the missing helmet.
History
Debuted in the early expansion of LEGO's dedicated DC Super Heroes line which brought major comic characters into standard minifigure form.
Interesting Facts
The unique printed head without the dual-molded helmet makes it heavily dependent on the specific headgear piece to achieve the proper look.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a standard black LEGO baseplate inside a dust-free acrylic case alongside other members of the Justice League.
Modification Potential
Can be upgraded using custom or modern LEGO Flash helmets and updated modern arms/legs for a modernized purist custom.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and important early DC Super Heroes minifigure, but heavily penalized in value and display quality due to missing the crucial helmet component.