Antigravite Guy / Alpha Team Agent Dash (Variant)
alp001 · Alpha Team
Mission Deep Sea · 2002
Figure ID
alp001
Theme
Alpha Team
Year Released
2002
Rarity
Common to Uncommon. While Alpha Team was a mass-retail line, the specific Mission Deep Sea wave is now over 20 years old, moving it from common to a collector niche.
Head
Classic yellow skin tone. Features a printed black eyepatch over the left eye, a determined smirk with a small tooth gap, and a single eyebrow. This head is topped with a black knit cap (beanie) piece.
Torso
Orange torso with black arms and light flesh hands. The print features a prominent black zipper on the left side and the Alpha Team 'A' logo inside a circular crest on the right chest.
Legs
White unprinted legs with a black hip piece. Note: The figure in the image appears to have slightly soiled or worn white legs, which is common for this color.
Accessories
The figure is pictured with a black bandanna/neck scarf and a black harpoon gun. Officially, the harpoon is correct for the Deep Sea sub-theme, while the bandanna is a common addition or variant for this character.
Color Scheme
High-contrast palette of Orange, Black, and White. This was the signature color branding for the Alpha Team protagonists during the 2002-2003 era.
Printing Details
Pad printed. The torso features front-only printing with crisp lines on the zipper and logo. The head print is robust but prone to fading on the eyepatch area over time.
Variants
Dash is the most common Alpha Team character. Variants include his original 2001 'Mission' outfit, this 2002 'Deep Sea' version, and the 2004 'Mission Deep Freeze' version with a blue/white parka.
Condition Notes
The white legs are highly susceptible to 'yellowing' from UV exposure and visible dirt. Check the arm-to-torso joints for stress fractures and the neck for bandanna-induced paint wear.
Estimated Value
Used: $3.00 - $6.00 USD. New/Mint: $10.00 - $15.00 USD. Value is driven largely by nostalgia rather than extreme rarity.
Price (New)
Originally included in sets ranging from $3.00 (polybags) to $50.00. The figure was very accessible during its retail run.
Compatible Sets
Set 4790 (Alpha Team Robot Diver), Set 4795 (Ogel Underwater Base), and various Mission Deep Sea polybags/collection boxes.
Character Background
Dash (also known as Dash Justice) is the leader of the Alpha Team, a group of secret agents tasked with stopping the villainous Ogel from mind-controlling the world.
Design Notes
Represents the transition period from 'Classic' LEGO faces to more character-specific designs. The use of an eyepatch was a distinct choice to make the protagonist look 'edgy' for the early 2000s.
Similar Minifigures
Agent Charge, Agent Radia, and Agent Crunch from the same theme. Also comparable to early 2000s Dino Island or Res-Q figures.
Collectibility
Moderate. It is a staple for collectors focused on 'System' era original IPs, but lacks the high-value explosion of licensed themes like Star Wars.
History
Alpha Team was LEGO's bridge between the 90s action themes and the more complex story-driven themes like Ninjago. This 2002 iteration refined the character designs significantly.
Interesting Facts
The 'A' logo on his chest was later reused in various LEGO City sets as a generic 'Adventure' or 'Alpha' logo, showing the lasting legacy of the theme's graphic design.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed with the 2002 Trans-Blue underwater equipment or alongside his arch-nemesis Ogel for a classic hero-vs-villain stand-off.
Modification Potential
Excellent. The orange torso is popular for MOC (My Own Creation) astronauts or construction workers. The black beanie is a versatile piece for generic city criminals.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential piece of 2000s LEGO history. While not financially valuable, it is a high-quality, durable figure that represents the peak of LEGO's original action-adventure era.