German Soldier (Custom / MOC)
Custom / Unknown · Custom Military (Non-Official LEGO Theme)
World War II / Army MOCs · N/A - This is a modified figure using components from various eras and custom makers
Figure ID
Custom / Unknown
Theme
Custom Military (Non-Official LEGO Theme)
Year Released
N/A - This is a modified figure using components from various eras and custom makers
Rarity
N/A - As a custom-painted and assembled figure, it is unique to the creator, though many components are standard
Head
Standard LEGO Classic Smile head with yellow skin tone, modified with a smudge or mark on the left cheek. The helmet is a third-party accessory (likely BrickArms or Brickmania) mimicking a Stahlhelm.
Torso
Bright Green LEGO torso that has been custom-marked with black ink or paint to simulate camouflage or webbing. Hand colors are standard LEGO yellow.
Legs
Bright Green LEGO hip and leg piece with black paint or ink applied to the lower sections to simulate boots.
Accessories
A black third-party injection-molded weapon, likely representing an MG34 or similar WWII-era machine gun, common in military enthusiast sets like Brickmania.
Color Scheme
Primary color is Bright Green. Accents in black (ink/paint and helmet/weapon). Skin is standard yellow.
Printing Details
The head uses standard factory pad printing for the smile. The torso and legs feature hand-drawn or hand-painted details (custom) which lack professional pad-printed alignment and precision.
Variants
In the custom world, thousands of variations exist. This specific version uses a more 'primitive' ink-drawn style compared to high-end UV-printed customs.
Condition Notes
The figure shows heavy signs of custom modification (ink/paint). Permanent marker tends to fade or bleed into the plastic over time. The helmet and weapon appear to be in good used condition.
Estimated Value
$3.00 - $8.00 USD. The value resides mostly in the third-party accessories (helmet and weapon). Custom-drawn figures usually have lower resale value than official or professional UV-printed ones.
Price (New)
Original parts roughly $4.00; third-party accessories usually retail for $1.00 - $1.50 each.
Compatible Sets
None (Official LEGO does not produced WWII realistic military sets). Compatible with MOCs from Brickmania, United Bricks, or Citizen Brick.
Character Background
A generic representation of a World War II frontline soldier, created by a fan to fill a gap in LEGO's official product line regarding historical warfare.
Design Notes
This figure uses the 'Purist+' technique, combining genuine LEGO base parts with third-party accessories and hand-applied camouflage details.
Similar Minifigures
Indiana Jones German Soldiers (ia034, ia007), which are the only official LEGO soldiers with similar helmets, though with different printing.
Collectibility
Low for high-end investors; high for personal play or diorama building. It represents a hobbyist's entry into military customization.
History
Military customization of LEGO grew in the late 90s and early 2000s, leading to the rise of companies like BrickArms because LEGO refuses to make modern military sets.
Interesting Facts
The helmet is a highly accurate 1:40 scale replica of a M35 Stahlhelm, a piece LEGO officially refuses to mold due to its policy on realistic modern weapons and war.
Display Suggestions
Place in a forest or trench-themed MOC (My Own Creation) alongside other green-clad military figures.
Modification Potential
High. Being already customized, it can be further detailed with decals or professional paint without devaluing a rare official figure.
Overall Assessment
This is a fan-made custom assembly. While not a 'collector's item' in the official sense, it is a classic example of the WWII MOC community's creativity.