Doctor Octopus (Octobot arms)
sh0153 · Marvel Super Heroes
Ultimate Spider-Man · 2014
Figure ID
sh0153
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2014
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Dual-sided light flesh head with smiling/smirking expressions and reddish-brown swept-back hair piece with goggles printed directly onto the face/goggles accessory.
Torso
Green torso with white, yellow, and grey mechanical harness printing, yellow hands, and a black neck bracket used to mount mechanical arms.
Legs
Plain yellow legs.
Accessories
Four grey mechanical robot arms attached to a black neck bracket.
Color Scheme
Green, yellow, white, and grey with reddish-brown hair.
Printing Details
Detailed front torso printing with mechanical harness designs and face printing featuring red-lensed goggles.
Variants
Appeared in a few different Marvel sets with minor updates to printing across different waves.
Condition Notes
Check for looseness in the neck bracket and mechanical arms, along with potential scratching on the goggle and face printing.
Estimated Value
10.00 to 18.00 USD for used complete condition.
Price (New)
Came in sets retailing around 20.00 to 50.00 USD.
Compatible Sets
76015-1: Doc Octopus Truck Heist
Character Background
Doctor Octopus is a classic Spider-Man supervillain known for his four powerful mechanical tentacles and scientific genius.
Design Notes
Uses a standard neck bracket to mount four brick-built or bar-connected mechanical arms on the back.
Similar Minifigures
Other versions of Doctor Octopus from various Spider-Man sets and themes.
Collectibility
Moderately collectible for Spider-Man and Marvel Super Heroes completionists.
History
Released during the popular Ultimate Spider-Man sub-theme era of LEGO Marvel Super Heroes.
Interesting Facts
The goggle print is integrated into the face printing rather than being a separate physical visor piece.
Display Suggestions
Display dynamically with the mechanical arms spread out in a menacing action pose.
Modification Potential
Great for custom villain MOCs or upgrading the mechanical arms with more complex LEGO pieces.
Overall Assessment
A solid and iconic mid-era Marvel villain figure that brings great playability and classic character representation.