Superman - Dark Blue Suit
sh077 · DC Super Heroes
Man of Steel · 2013, released to coincide with the Zack Snyder 'Man of Steel' film which marked a major shift towards a gritty, cinematic visual style in LEGO Super Heroes.
Figure ID
sh077
Theme
DC Super Heroes
Year Released
2013, released to coincide with the Zack Snyder 'Man of Steel' film which marked a major shift towards a gritty, cinematic visual style in LEGO Super Heroes.
Rarity
Common to Uncommon. While it appeared in three sets, these sets are discontinued. The figure is widely available on the secondary market but specific to this film's production run.
Head
Light flesh tone with a dual-sided face print: one determined/neutral expression and one angry expression with red 'heat vision' eyes. Features a black hair piece with the iconic 'spit curl' mold.
Torso
Dark blue torso with silver and black muscle definition printing. Features the cinematic 'S-shield' in red and dull gold. Reverse printing includes back muscle definition and the continuation of the suit's texture.
Legs
Dark blue legs and hips with printed silver/black lines on the front of the thighs representing the textured piping of the 'Man of Steel' Kryptonian suit.
Accessories
Red fabric cape (soft or spongy material depending on batch). In this specific image, the cape appears heavily frayed. He does not typically come with hand-held weapons.
Color Scheme
A muted primary palette consisting of Dark Blue for the suit, Red for the cape and logo, and Light Flesh for the skin. It uses silver/gray for texture highlights.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing. Notable for the 'mesh' texture print on the torso that mimics the chainmail-like look of the movie costume. Includes rare leg printing which was not standard for all 2013 figures.
Variants
This specific variant (sh077) has the red logo. Another variant (sh082) exists with a black and silver logo from the same movie line. Later DCEU versions (sh219) have slightly different muscle and belt printing.
Condition Notes
The cape in the photo shows significant fraying and edge wear, which is common for the older starched fabric capes. Common issues include neck cracks and torso side cracks from arm movement.
Estimated Value
Used (Good Condition): $5.00 - $8.00 USD. New: $15.00 - $20.00 USD. The example in the photo is considered 'Heavily Used' due to the cape damage and would value around $3.00 - $4.00.
Price (New)
Available in sets ranging from $12.99 (76002) to $49.99 (76003). It was the most accessible figure of the Man of Steel wave.
Compatible Sets
76002 Superman Metropolis Showdown, 76003 Superman Battle of Smallville, and 76009 Superman Black Zero Escape.
Character Background
This represents Henry Cavill's portrayal of Kal-El/Clark Kent from the 2013 film 'Man of Steel,' focusing on his discovery of his Kryptonian heritage and battle against General Zod.
Design Notes
The departure from 'Bright Blue' to 'Dark Blue' was a significant design choice to mirror the cinematography of the film. It uses the standard Kryptonian hair mold introduced for this line.
Similar Minifigures
Superman (sh003 - Classic), Superman (sh219 - BvS), and General Zod (sh078).
Collectibility
Moderate. It is a staple for any DC collector but lacks the ultra-high value of limited convention exclusives. Most collectors prefer a version with a pristine cape.
History
First released in May 2013. It was one of the first times LEGO heavily prioritized 'movie-accurate' texture printing over the simplified 'comic-book' style for the DC line.
Interesting Facts
Despite being an alien, this figure was the first 'Standard' Superman to include red laser eyes on the alternate face, a feature fans had requested for years.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside General Zod or Faora in a Metropolis wreckage vignette. Use a transparent flight stand to pose him in the air.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'Snyder-verse' MOCs. The head is frequently swapped onto classic Superman bodies for a more modern 'angry' look.
Overall Assessment
A solid, movie-accurate representation of the character. The figure in the image requires a replacement cape to reach collector-grade quality, but the torso and head prints appear well-preserved.