General Zod - Black Armor, Red Eyes
sh078 · Super Heroes
DC Universe: Man of Steel · 2013 following the release of the Man of Steel motion picture
Figure ID
sh078
Theme
Super Heroes
Year Released
2013 following the release of the Man of Steel motion picture
Rarity
Common to Uncommon; it was widely available during its production run but is now retired.
Head
Light flesh tone with dual-sided printing: one side features an angry expression with glowing red eyes, the other side a stern grimace with regular eyes and a goatee.
Torso
Black with intricate silver and grey Kryptonian armor printing. Includes the House of Zod crest (backward 'S' shape) on the chest. Plain black back printing with continued armor lines.
Legs
Black legs with silver printing on the front of the hips and upper legs to represent the continuation of the Kryptonian bodysuit.
Accessories
Missing in image. Originally included a black Kryptonian armor breastplate piece and a black cape. Some sets included a firearm-pistol accessory.
Color Scheme
Primary black with silver, light grey, and dark grey accent tones. Features red eyes on the head print.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing typical of 2013-era licensed themes. The silver ink has a slightly metallic sheen to simulate alien alloy armor.
Variants
Standard version (sh078) has the facial hair and red eyes. Another version (sh082) features the full armor/helmet but has the same base head/torso.
Condition Notes
The silver printing on the torso and legs is prone to rubbing off with heavy play. Check for 'neck cracks' on the torso and stress marks on the light grey hands.
Estimated Value
Used: $5-$8 USD | New/Mint: $12-$15 USD. Note: The figure in the image is missing its armor and cape, lowering value to approximately $4.
Price (New)
Included in sets ranging from $12.99 (76002) to $19.99 (76003).
Compatible Sets
76002 Superman Metropolis Showdown, 76003 Superman: Battle of Smallville, and 76009 Superman: Black Zero Escape.
Character Background
General Dru-Zod is a Kryptonian military leader and the primary antagonist in the 2013 film Man of Steel, portrayed by Michael Shannon.
Design Notes
This version capture the 'darker' aesthetic of the DCEU. The red eyes represent his heat vision capability while under the yellow sun.
Similar Minifigures
Superman (sh077), Faora (sh079), and General Zod with Cape (sh082).
Collectibility
Moderate. While common, he is a necessary component for any DC villain collection or Man of Steel enthusiast.
History
Part of the first and only wave of sets specifically dedicated to the Zack Snyder Superman era.
Interesting Facts
The 'House of Zod' symbol on his chest is actually the LEGO representation of the Kryptonian symbol for 'Rebellion' or 'War'.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside sh077 Superman in a mid-flight battle pose using transparent bar elements.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom Sith Lords or futuristic soldiers due to the highly detailed black armor printing.
Overall Assessment
A solid, movie-accurate figure that captures the intensity of the character. Loss of accessories in this specific photo reduces its collector appeal.