Captain America - Dark Blue Suit, Brown Chin Strap
sh497 · Marvel Super Heroes
Avengers: Infinity War · 2018 (Released in March for the Avengers: Infinity War wave)
Figure ID
sh497
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2018 (Released in March for the Avengers: Infinity War wave)
Rarity
Common (Mass-produced and widely available in two sets)
Head
Light Flesh dual-sided head with determined/angry expressions, featuring blue mask printing and a distinct brown chin strap
Torso
Dark Blue torso with silver star, red/white stripes, and tactile webbing print detail; includes a printed brown utility belt
Legs
Solid Dark Blue unprinted legs, standard minifigure size
Accessories
Missing in image (originally came with two Wakandan 'Shield Gauntlets' in trans-light blue or pearl dark gray)
Color Scheme
Dark Blue, Red, White, and Silver with brown accents in the belt and chin strap
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on head and torso front/back; no printing on arms or legs
Variants
Several; sh177 (Dark Blue without chin strap), sh843 (updated modern prints), sh056 (The Avengers 2012)
Condition Notes
Watch for fading on the star print; chinstrap print on the head piece is prone to rubbing off over time
Estimated Value
New: $5.00 - $8.00; Used: $3.00 - $5.00 (Current BrickLink secondary market values)
Price (New)
Available in sets 76101 ($14.99) and 76108 ($99.99)
Compatible Sets
76101 Outrider Dropship Attack, 76108 Sanctum Sanctorum Showdown
Character Background
Steve Rogers during 'Avengers: Infinity War' while operating as a fugitive from the Sokovia Accords
Design Notes
First version to feature the brown chin strap on the mask print to highlight the grittier look of the film
Similar Minifigures
sh407 (Captain America - Pilot), sh016 (First Avenger), sh184 (Age of Ultron)
Collectibility
Moderate; essential for various MCU collectors but produced in high volume
History
Represents the transition of the character from a clean-cut hero to a bearded, darker-suited vigilante (though this figure remains clean-shaven)
Interesting Facts
The brown chin strap was a controversial print choice among fans who preferred the older blue-strap or no-strap designs
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Infinity War Avengers or in a recreation of the Battle of Wakanda
Modification Potential
Excellent for purist customs; legs can be swapped for dual-molded red/blue boots for a 'comics' style upgrade
Overall Assessment
A solid, standard-issue Marvel figure that accurately captures the 2018 film aesthetic with a 7/10 design rating