Brainiac
sh139 · Super Heroes
DC Comics Super Heroes · 2015
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Figure ID
sh139
Theme
Super Heroes
Year Released
2015
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
A solid, well-designed villain minifigure that faithfully represents a classic DC character with excellent torso and head printing.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationBetween $5.00 and $12.00 USD depending on condition and completeness.
Original Retail
Came in a set retailing around $24.99 USD in 2015.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Bright light orange with green skin tone printing covering the face area, showing an angry expression with a metallic tech hexagon design on the forehead. Bald with molded ears.
Torso
Dark purple torso with vibrant green and metallic-style mechanical chest plate printing, black lines, and tubes connecting to the sides. Green hands.
Legs
Plain green standard legs.
Accessories
None included in this specific view, though the set version typically includes a shrink ray or spaceship build.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on head and torso with detailed metallic green mechanical linework.
Color Scheme
Dark purple, bright green, bright light orange, and black.
Known Variants
Appeared in a few different iterations across DC Comics sets, including a comic-book version and a larger big-fig version.
Condition Notes
Check for scratching on the unique printed head and torso, as well as fading on the purple and green plastics.
Found In Sets
76040 Brainiac Attack (2015)
Character Background
Brainiac is one of Superman's most iconic and formidable adversaries, an extraterrestrial cyborg intelligence known for shrinking and bottling cities to collect all knowledge before destroying the parent planets.
Design Notes
Uses a standard minifigure body with a uniquely printed head piece that simulates his alien cranial structure and green skin over a flesh-toned base.
History
Released in 2015 as part of the DC Comics Super Heroes wave tying into classic comic interpretations of the character.
Interesting Facts
This version of Brainiac draws heavy inspiration from his classic comic book appearance with the iconic skull ship aesthetic found in the accompanying set.
Collectibility
Moderately collectible for DC Super Heroes completionists and fans of Superman's rogues gallery.
Similar Minifigures
Lex Luthor, General Zod, and other Superman villains from the DC Comics Super Heroes theme.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside Superman, Supergirl, and other members of the Justice League on a dedicated DC Super Heroes shelf.
Modification Potential
Great for custom DC villain lineups or sci-fi MOC creations utilizing the mechanical torso printing.