Brainiac Henchman / Android
sh158 · Marvel Super Heroes
DC Super Heroes (commonly categorized under Super Heroes) · 2015, released as part of the DC Comics Super Heroes wave tying into the Brainiac theme and Brainiac Attack set.
Figure ID
sh158
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2015, released as part of the DC Comics Super Heroes wave tying into the Brainiac theme and Brainiac Attack set.
Rarity
Uncommon, limited to a single larger retail set, making it moderately hard to find loose.
Head
Metallic silver conical head with red circular eyes, a mechanical mouth grill, and detailed tech printing representing a robotic/android drone.
Torso
Medium lavender torso with intricate mechanical printing, chest insignia featuring a purple skull-like Brainiac icon, and black arms with black hands.
Legs
Plain solid black standard legs and black hips without any printing.
Accessories
Typically comes with standard blasters or none depending on the exact set configuration; none are present in this specific image.
Color Scheme
Metallic silver, medium lavender, black, and red accents, giving it a classic sci-fi villain aesthetic.
Printing Details
Pad-printed on head and torso front with high detail; lacks back printing and leg printing, standard for henchman figures of this era.
Variants
Appears in sets alongside other Brainiac variants; shares structural design with other standard DC robot henchmen.
Condition Notes
Check for scratching on the metallic silver head piece and fading or scratching on the lavender torso printing. Black arms and legs are prone to typical micro-scratches.
Estimated Value
$5 to $10 USD for a complete used figure depending on market conditions.
Price (New)
Originally obtained in set 76040 Brainiac Attack which retailed for approximately $49.99 USD in 2015.
Compatible Sets
76040 Brainiac Attack (2015)
Character Background
Represents one of Brainiac's robotic drones or foot soldiers utilized in his conquests across the DC Comics universe.
Design Notes
Utilizes a unique metallic silver head mold combined with standard torso and leg pieces to create an instantly recognizable robotic army builder.
Similar Minifigures
Brainiac (sh157), LexCorp Henchmen, and various other DC Comics robotic or sci-fi henchmen.
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility among DC Super Heroes completists and army builders looking to flesh out a Brainiac display.
History
Introduced in 2015 as part of the Justice League vs. Brainiac wave, representing a key expansion of the DC Super Heroes rogues gallery.
Interesting Facts
The metallic silver head gives it a distinct reflective finish that stands out from standard flat grey or light bluish gray LEGO pieces.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside the main Brainiac minifigure and members of the Justice League in a classic comic book battle diorama.
Modification Potential
Great for custom sci-fi military or cybernetic army building, MOC space battles, or futuristic cyberpunk builds.
Overall Assessment
A solid, uncommon army-builder figure with appealing metallic and lavender coloring, making it a great pickup for DC Super Heroes fans.