The Flash - Chrome Gold (SDCC 2013 Exclusive)
sh087 · Super Heroes
DC Comics Super Heroes · 2013. Released exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2013, coinciding with the peak of DC and Marvel superhero sets in LEGO's modern era.
Figure ID
sh087
Theme
Super Heroes
Year Released
2013. Released exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2013, coinciding with the peak of DC and Marvel superhero sets in LEGO's modern era.
Rarity
Ultra-rare. Limited to a tiny production run distributed via a random lottery at San Diego Comic-Con.
Head
Flesh tone with standard LEGO superhero angry/determined expression, standard male features, and dual-sided printing (smirk on the reverse). Covered by a unique chrome gold helmet with molded side bolts.
Torso
Chrome gold torso featuring a customized Flash lightning bolt emblem inside a white circle, with subtle muscle detailing and red accents, paired with bright red hands.
Legs
Chrome gold legs with red boot printing at the base of the feet and red hip piece.
Accessories
Standard chrome gold Flash helmet piece with the characteristic lightning bolt ear attachments.
Color Scheme
Primary reflective chrome gold with accent colors of bright red and white pad-printed chest details.
Printing Details
High-end vacuum-metallized chrome gold finish on standard ABS plastic components, with crisp pad printing layered over the reflective surface for the chest emblem.
Variants
Standard dark red/bright red standard release Flash (sh087), and the ultra-exclusive SDCC 2013 Chrome Gold variant shown here.
Condition Notes
Chrome gold pieces are exceptionally prone to micro-scratching, fingerprint oils, and flaking of the metallic coating around high-friction areas like leg joints and hand sockets.
Estimated Value
Valued between $1,500 to $3,000+ USD depending on overall condition, presence of authentication, and completeness.
Price (New)
Not applicable for direct retail; distributed for free to winning lottery participants at SDCC 2013.
Compatible Sets
SDCC2013-1 (San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive The Flash)
Character Background
Barry Allen, the silver-age Flash, is a founding member of the Justice League who gained superhuman speed after being struck by lightning.
Design Notes
Utilizes the specialized Flash helmet mold first introduced in 2014 sets, cast in a special custom chrome finish exclusive to the convention run.
Similar Minifigures
SDCC 2013 exclusive Green Lantern, SDCC 2012 exclusive Bizarro and Shazam.
Collectibility
Extremely high. Highly sought after by completionist DC Super Heroes collectors and convention exclusive hunters.
History
Part of a tradition of extremely limited promotional minifigures given away by LEGO at San Diego Comic-Con during the early 2010s.
Interesting Facts
Only 200 copies of this specific minifigure were produced, making it one of the rarest official LEGO DC Super Heroes figures ever made.
Display Suggestions
Display in a UV-protected acrylic case away from direct sunlight to preserve the delicate chrome coating.
Modification Potential
Due to its extreme rarity and high value, modification or swapping parts is strongly discouraged.
Overall Assessment
A holy grail item for LEGO Super Heroes collectors, featuring stunning visual appeal paired with extreme scarcity and a massive aftermarket value.