The Flash - Chrome Gold (DC Comics Super Heroes Exclusive)
sh0108g · DC Comics Super Heroes
Promotional / Sweepstakes Exclusive · 2013
Figure ID
sh0108g
Theme
DC Comics Super Heroes
Year Released
2013
Rarity
ultra-rare
Head
Light flesh skin tone with standard Flash face printing featuring white eyes, black eyebrows, and a smirk. Wears the special shiny reflective chrome gold helmet piece matching the body.
Torso
Chrome gold torso featuring the iconic circular Flash red and white lightning bolt emblem on the chest and subtle lightning detail printing, paired with vibrant red hands.
Legs
Chrome gold legs with printed red boot sections at the lower feet, featuring a reflective metallic finish.
Accessories
None included standard, though the helmet features the attached red lightning bolt side pieces characteristic of the standard Flash helmet mold.
Color Scheme
Shiny reflective chrome gold as the primary metal finish, complemented by vivid red hands, boots, and lightning bolt accents.
Printing Details
High-end vacuum-metallized chrome gold coating applied to standard ABS plastic parts, featuring detailed pad printing overlaid on the metallic surface.
Variants
Standard dark red Flash, standard New 52 Flash, and various convention or promotional chrome variants.
Condition Notes
Chrome finish is exceptionally prone to scratching, flaking, and fingerprint oil degradation. The pictured figure shows visible paint wear on the red boot sections of the legs and potential micro-abrasions on the gold chest.
Estimated Value
$500 to $1,500+ USD depending heavily on the condition of the fragile chrome finish and whether packaging or official certificates are present.
Price (New)
Not applicable for retail sale; limited to contest winners and exclusive promotional giveaways.
Compatible Sets
Not available in standard retail sets; exclusively distributed via a 2013 promotional sweepstakes or toy fair event.
Character Background
Barry Allen is the second and most famous DC Comics superhero known as The Flash, possessing the power of the Speed Force allowing him to run at superhuman speeds.
Design Notes
Utilizes the specialized vacuum-metallization process that LEGO occasionally uses for extremely limited-edition promotional minifigures, creating a mirror-like reflective gold finish.
Similar Minifigures
Chrome Gold C-3PO, Chrome Darth Vader, Chrome Stormtrooper, and other DC promotional chrome figures like Superman or Batman.
Collectibility
Extremely high collector demand due to the extremely low production run and holy-grail status among DC Super Heroes completionists.
History
Released during the peak of LEGO's DC Super Heroes theme expansion in 2013 as an ultra-exclusive prize, making it one of the rarest superhero figures ever produced.
Interesting Facts
Only a strictly limited number of these chrome gold Flash minifigures were ever produced, making authentic copies notoriously difficult to verify and acquire.
Display Suggestions
Display in an acrylic, UV-protected enclosed case away from direct sunlight and handling to prevent scratching the delicate chrome coating.
Modification Potential
Due to extreme rarity and high financial value, modification, painting, or mixing parts is heavily discouraged by collectors.
Overall Assessment
A stunning centerpiece for any high-end LEGO DC collection, marred only by the extreme fragility of the vintage chrome-plated plastic finish.