The Flash - Chrome Gold (San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive)
sh0152 · DC Comics Super Heroes
Promotional / San Diego Comic-Con · 2013
Figure ID
sh0152
Theme
DC Comics Super Heroes
Year Released
2013
Rarity
Ultra-rare
Head
Flesh-toned head with dual-sided printing featuring a smug/smirking expression on one side and an alternate expression on the reverse, underneath a specialized metallic gold helmet piece with attached red lightning bolts.
Torso
Chrome gold torso featuring intricate red lightning bolt and wing emblem details matching the standard Flash design, combined with bright red hands.
Legs
Chrome gold dual-molded or printed legs featuring bright red boot prints at the feet, showing significant wear on the chrome finish.
Accessories
None standard beyond the built-in helmet ear pieces, though occasionally packaged with a standard LEGO promotional black display stand.
Color Scheme
Reflective chrome gold primary body with bright red hands and boot accents, giving it a high-end, reflective metallic finish.
Printing Details
Pad-printed details overlaid directly onto a highly reflective chrome gold plating process, prone to chipping and scratching over time.
Variants
Only exists as a single official SDCC promotional variant, though standard non-chrome versions of The Flash exist in multiple sets.
Condition Notes
Highly susceptible to chrome flaking, scratching, and fingerprint staining. The specimen shown exhibits visible wear and red paint chipping on the legs.
Estimated Value
$1,000 - $3,000+ USD depending heavily on condition and presence of official SDCC backing card.
Price (New)
Distributed for free via a raffle exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con 2013.
Compatible Sets
San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Promotional Draw
Character Background
Barry Allen, the silver-age Flash, is a founding member of the Justice League who gains superhuman speed after being struck by lightning, famously represented here in a commemorative solid gold look.
Design Notes
Utilizes standard minifigure molds electroplated with a reflective gold chrome finish, a technique LEGO used sparingly for exclusive convention figures.
Similar Minifigures
Chrome Gold C-3PO, SDCC Exclusive Spider-Man, SDCC Exclusive Phoenix, and other rare convention-exclusive variants.
Collectibility
Extremely high among completionist DC Super Heroes and high-end LEGO investors due to the extremely limited production numbers.
History
Released during the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con alongside a few other DC and Marvel characters as part of LEGO's promotional giveaway strategy.
Interesting Facts
Only 200 copies of this specific chrome gold Flash minifigure were produced, making it one of the rarest DC Super Heroes figures ever made.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in an acrylic UV-protected case away from direct sunlight to prevent further chrome degradation or fading.
Modification Potential
Modification is strongly discouraged due to the extreme rarity and high collector value of the original chrome components.
Overall Assessment
An ultimate grail piece for LEGO DC Super Heroes collectors, highly valuable despite condition wear due to its extreme scarcity.