Sonic the Hedgehog
son001 · LEGO Ideas / Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog - Green Hill Zone · 2022
Figure ID
son001
Theme
LEGO Ideas / Sonic the Hedgehog
Year Released
2022
Rarity
Common
Head
Custom molded blue Sonic head with large quills, tan muzzle, green eyes, black nose, and non-removable design unique to the character.
Torso
Blue torso with a peach/tan patch on the front, standard yellow/flesh arms, and white hands representing gloves.
Legs
Dual-molded or printed blue and red legs with white printing to mimic Sonic's iconic red and white sneakers.
Accessories
None visible in the image, though the set typically includes a golden ring and display stands.
Color Scheme
Bright blue, tan, white, and red with green eye accents.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the eyes, torso patch, and shoe details, perfectly aligned.
Variants
Appears in the 2022 LEGO Ideas set and later evolved into the standard Sonic theme minifigures with slight eye and expression variations.
Condition Notes
Inspect for paint wear on the red shoe printing and scratches on the molded plastic quills.
Estimated Value
$5.00 to $10.00 USD for a complete used figure.
Price (New)
Came in set 21331 which retailed for $69.99 USD.
Compatible Sets
21331 Sonic the Hedgehog - Green Hill Zone
Character Background
Sonic the Hedgehog is SEGA's iconic mascot, a blue hedgehog capable of running at supersonic speeds, famous for battling Dr. Eggman and collecting golden rings.
Design Notes
Features a specialized molded headpiece replacing the standard LEGO minifigure head to accurately capture the character's proportions.
Similar Minifigures
Tails, Dr. Eggman, and Amy Rose from the subsequent LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog wave.
Collectibility
High demand among video game fans and LEGO Ideas collectors.
History
Debuted as a fan-designed project on LEGO Ideas before spinning off into a full dedicated retail theme.
Interesting Facts
The original concept was submitted by Viv Grannell via the LEGO Ideas platform, winning over fans worldwide.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a Green Hill Zone MOC baseplate alongside golden rings and other video game characters.
Modification Potential
Great for custom SEGA dioramas and video game crossover builds.
Overall Assessment
An essential and well-executed figure for gaming fans with a unique molded head piece.