General Zod
sh078 · Super Heroes
DC Universe - Man of Steel · 2013
Figure ID
sh078
Theme
Super Heroes
Year Released
2013
Rarity
Uncommon; part of a discontinued licensed line but widely produced at the time.
Head
Double-sided; one side with a goatee and stern expression, the other with glowing red heat-vision eyes. (Note: Missing from image)
Torso
Blue with Kryptonian silver and black armor plating, featuring the House of Zod crest. Back printing includes continuation of the armor plating. Blue arms and black hands.
Legs
Blue with silver and black armor printing on the front. (Note: Missing from image)
Accessories
Typically includes a black cape or Kryptonian armor / helmet in specific sets. (Note: Missing from image)
Color Scheme
A palette of Blue, Silver, and Black, reflecting the cinematic aesthetic of the Man of Steel film.
Printing Details
Highly detailed pad printing on the front and back of the torso, including mechanical textures and the iconic Zod crest.
Variants
sh078 (Armor/Capeless version from 76002), sh084 (Armor/Helmet version from 76003/76009). This torso belongs to the armor-printed variant.
Condition Notes
The image shows only a headless, legless torso. Common wear includes silver paint fading or torso cracks at the arm joints.
Estimated Value
Full Minifigure: $5.00 - $8.00 USD. Torso only: $1.00 - $2.00 USD.
Price (New)
Included in Superman: Metropolis Showdown (76002) for $12.99 retail.
Compatible Sets
76002 Superman: Metropolis Showdown (2013)
Character Background
General Dru-Zod is a Kryptonian military leader and Superman's adversary, exiled to the Phantom Zone. This design is based on Michael Shannon's portrayal in the 2013 film 'Man of Steel'.
Design Notes
LEGO moved away from comic-book styling to more muted, metallic tones to match the Snyderverse film aesthetics.
Similar Minifigures
Superman (sh077), Faora (sh085), General Zod - Combat Armor (sh084).
Collectibility
Moderate; essential for DC movie enthusiasts, but value is capped due to high volume production of the entry-level set.
History
Released during the launch wave of Man of Steel products; it was one of the first more 'gritty' iterations of DC figures.
Interesting Facts
The 'House of Zod' symbol is often colloquially called the reversed 'S', though it is a distinct Kryptonian glyph within DC lore.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a battle scene against the Man of Steel Superman figure (sh077) on a City-themed baseplate.
Modification Potential
Excellent for military-style Sci-Fi MOCs due to the detailed silver tactical armor printing.
Overall Assessment
The torso in the image is in good printing condition but incomplete. As a fragment, it holds little collector value unless used for parts restoration.