A.I.M. Agent (Advanced Idea Mechanics) with Large Jetpack
sh636 · Marvel Super Heroes
Avengers (Based on the 2020 Square Enix Video Game designs) · 2020. This year marked a pivot for LEGO Marvel from MCU-heavy designs to video game-inspired comic aesthetics, particularly emphasizing 'A.I.M.' as the central antagonist force.
Figure ID
sh636
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2020. This year marked a pivot for LEGO Marvel from MCU-heavy designs to video game-inspired comic aesthetics, particularly emphasizing 'A.I.M.' as the central antagonist force.
Rarity
Common. This figure appeared in four different sets during the 2020-2021 period, making it a mass-produced 'army builder' figure that was very easy to acquire.
Head
Pearl Dark Gray Minifigure, Headgear Helmet with Oxygen Mask and orange translucent visor printing. The face underneath is usually a standard A.I.M. agent face with a black head wrap and orange goggles.
Torso
Yellow torso with dark bluish-gray tactical vest printing. Features the 'A.I.M.' logo on the chest, belt, and strap details. Arm colors are yellow with black hands.
Legs
Dark bluish-gray legs with no printing. In the provided image, the legs show significant damage (scratches/dent marks) that is not part of the original design.
Accessories
Dual turbine Jetpack assembly. It is built using a neck bracket, light bluish-gray round 2x2 plates with holes, and large dark bluish-gray wheel/rim pieces serving as jet turbines. The figure in the image is missing its hand weapons (usually blasters or wrenches).
Color Scheme
A distinctive 'Hazard' color palette of Yellow and Dark Bluish Gray (Gunmetal), consistent with the 'Beekeeper' aesthetic of A.I.M. in Marvel comics.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front and back) and the helmet/head piece. The torso print is highly detailed with small text reading 'A.I.M.' and mechanical harness outlines.
Variants
There are several A.I.M. variants released in the same wave, including some with different headgear, neck attachments (breather apparatus), or different jetpack builds. This specific variant (sh636) is defined by this specific torso paired with the heavy helmet.
Condition Notes
The figure in the image shows severe 'chew' or impact damage on the legs and torso edges. Commonly, these figures suffer from hairline cracks in the sides of the torso and loose neck brackets. Print wear on the silver 'A.I.M.' logo is also frequent.
Estimated Value
Used (Good Condition): $3 - $5 USD. Used (Damaged, as shown): <$1 USD. New/Mint: $6 - $8 USD. The value is low due to High volume supply.
Price (New)
N/A (Individual figure). It was included in sets ranging from the $30 Avengers Speeder Bike Attack (76142) to the $90 Avengers Helicarrier (76153).
Compatible Sets
76142 Avengers Speeder Bike Attack (2020), 76143 Avengers Truck Take-down (2020), 76153 Avengers Helicarrier (2020), 76166 Avengers Tower Battle (2020).
Character Background
A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) is an organization of brilliant scientists and hired guns dedicated to the overthrow of government through technology. Traditionally led by MODOK, they are classic Marvel villains recognizable by their yellow suits.
Design Notes
The 2020 design moved away from the 2013 'Iron Man 3' version of A.I.M., opting for a more tactical, armored look inspired by the Marvel's Avengers video game.
Similar Minifigures
sh066 A.I.M. Agent (2013 version), sh735 A.I.M. Agent (Flat Silver Mask), and Hydra Henchmen.
Collectibility
High for army builders who want to create large dioramas of villainous bases, but low as an individual investment piece because of how common it remains on the secondary market.
History
First debuted in the initial January 2020 Marvel wave. This version of the agent was the primary foot soldier for LEGO Marvel for nearly two years before being rotated out for newer designs.
Interesting Facts
Despite being based on a video game (Marvel's Avengers), the minifigures actually outlived the game's popularity in some regions. The turbine build on this figure is one of the largest jetpacks ever attached to a standard minifigure.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a group of 5-10 to simulate an invasion force. Works perfectly alongside a MODOK figure (set 76153) or lab-themed MOCs.
Modification Potential
The turbine parts are excellent for Sci-Fi MOCs. The torso is frequently used by customizers for 'Hazard Suit' workers or futuristic mining crews.
Overall Assessment
This is a solid, well-designed army-building figure. While the specific figure in the image is heavily damaged and has lost its collector value, the design remains a staple of modern LEGO Marvel history.