Outrider
sh505 · Marvel Super Heroes
Avengers: Infinity War · 2018; debuted in sets supporting the theatrical release of Avengers: Infinity War. Minifigure design at this time was emphasizing highly detailed torso and leg printing to match MCU concept art.
Figure ID
sh505
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2018; debuted in sets supporting the theatrical release of Avengers: Infinity War. Minifigure design at this time was emphasizing highly detailed torso and leg printing to match MCU concept art.
Rarity
Common. This figure was mass-produced across several sets to allow fans to build 'armies' of the alien creatures, similar to how Stormtroopers are distributed.
Head
Pearl Gold with intricate black and purple facial printing representing the multiple eyes and fanged mouth of the alien creature. It is single-sided and topped with a standard stud; it does not typically use a hairpiece.
Torso
Dark Stone Gray (Dark Bluish Gray) featuring highly detailed organic armor plating in gold and purple. The printing continues to the back. Arms are Light Stone Gray (Light Bluish Gray) with Dark Purple hands.
Legs
Dark Stone Gray (Dark Bluish Gray) with printing on the hips and front of the legs that continues the organic gold and purple armor pattern from the torso.
Accessories
The base minifigure often includes a black neck bracket with four additional arms (clip-on mechanical or molded claw arms) to represent the character's six-limbed appearance in the film. This specific photo shows the figure without its back attachment.
Color Scheme
A mix of Dark Bluish Gray, Pearl Gold, and Dark Purple. This scheme is designed to mimic the dark, iridescent, and biological-armor look of the Outriders seen in the Battle of Wakanda.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the head, torso (front and back), and legs (front). The alignment is usually very precise, capturing the complex symmetrical patterns of the armor.
Variants
There are minor print variations across different years (e.g., sh561), but they are largely identical. This version is the standard 2018 Infinity War release.
Condition Notes
The gold printing on the torso can be prone to scratching if played with heavily. Check for 'arm cracks' (stress marks) on the sides of the torso, common in figures from this era.
Estimated Value
$2.00 - $4.00 USD (Used/Complete). Because they were produced in high volume for army building, they remain very affordable on the secondary market.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $14.99 (Dropship Intervention) to $99.99 (Sanctum Sanctorum Showdown). Individual value was roughly $3-$5 at launch.
Compatible Sets
76101 Outrider Dropship Intervention, 76103 Corvus Glaive Thresher Attack, 76104 The Hulkbuster Smash-Up, and 76108 Sanctum Sanctorum Showdown.
Character Background
Outriders are genetically engineered humanoid creatures used by Thanos and the Black Order as expendable shock troops. They are most famous for the siege of Wakanda in the film Avengers: Infinity War.
Design Notes
The use of the neck bracket 42446 to add extra arms was a clever way to handle the creature's six limbs without creating a new, expensive specialized torso mold.
Similar Minifigures
Chitauri (sh030), General Outrider (sh506), and various Sakaaran warriors. These all serve as 'army builder' grunt characters for the Marvel theme.
Collectibility
Moderate. While not high in value, they are highly collectible in bulk. Fans of MOCs (My Own Creations) often buy these in quantities of 20 or more to recreate movie scenes.
History
First introduced in 2018. The design remained consistent until the Avengers: Endgame wave, where slight cosmetic changes were made to the armor printing.
Interesting Facts
Despite having six limbs in the movies, many LEGO versions are displayed with only four to save on piece count, though the neck bracket design is the 'official' configuration.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in large groups on a tan or green baseplate to simulate the fields of Wakanda, ideally facing off against Captain America, Black Panther, or a Hulkbuster.
Modification Potential
Excellent. The torso and legs are generic enough for 'space knight' or 'alien warrior' customs. The head can be swapped to create different alien species.
Overall Assessment
A solid, well-detailed 'grunt' minifigure. While it lacks the high investment value of a protagonist, its detailed printing and army-building potential make it a staple of the Marvel LEGO line.