Alpha Team Mission Deep Sea - Dash (Sub-Diving Suit)
alp014 · Alpha Team
Mission Deep Sea · 2002 - Released during the transition from classic to modern printing styles, specifically for the second wave of the Alpha Team series.
Figure ID
alp014
Theme
Alpha Team
Year Released
2002 - Released during the transition from classic to modern printing styles, specifically for the second wave of the Alpha Team series.
Rarity
Uncommon - Not released since 2002; exclusive to specific sets within the short-lived underwater sub-theme of Alpha Team.
Head
Yellow head with a stern expression, featuring a communication headset printed on the side; crowned by an Earth Blue helmet with a large Trans-Black visor.
Torso
Dark Blue with a detailed print of an underwater suit featuring Light Bluish Gray armor plates, silver accents, and a distinctive lime green 'A' logo on the chest; back printing is present showing oxygen tank harnesses.
Legs
Flat Silver legs with a Dark Blue hip piece; features no printing on the legs themselves, which was standard for the era.
Accessories
Commonly included flippers and a harpoon gun (not shown in image). The figure shown is missing the oxygen tank piece and hand accessories.
Color Scheme
Dominant Earth Blue and Flat Silver with Lime Green accents used for the Alpha Team branding.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso and head; includes subtle metallic silver highlights on the torso to simulate mechanical gear.
Variants
Several versions of Dash exist, including the original covert ops version, the Arctic version, and the Ogel's Mountain version. This is specifically the Sub-Diving variant.
Condition Notes
The Flat Silver legs are prone to scuffing and losing their metallic sheen over time. Check the neck and torso for hairline cracks.
Estimated Value
Complete: $4.00 - $7.00 USD; Incomplete (as shown): $2.00 - $3.00 USD.
Price (New)
Included in sets ranging from $5.00 (7030) to $50.00 (4795) in 2002.
Compatible Sets
7030 Squad Dash, 4791 Alpha Team Sub-Surface Explorer, 4795 Ogel's Underwater Base and Shack.
Character Background
Dash Justice is the field leader of the Alpha Team, an elite organization of agents tasked with stopping the world-conqueror Ogel. This suit was used for missions in the deep ocean.
Design Notes
Notable for the use of the 'Flat Silver' color, which was gaining popularity in the early 2000s for mechanical and sci-fi themes.
Similar Minifigures
Other Mission Deep Sea agents like Radia (alp016) and Crunch (alp015), as well as classic Divers theme minifigures.
Collectibility
Medium - High nostalgia value for those who grew up in the early 2000s, though Alpha Team is niche compared to Star Wars or City.
History
Alpha Team was a spiritual successor to themes like Agents, providing a story-driven experience for LEGO fans before Ninjago became the dominant narrative theme.
Interesting Facts
The lime green accents on Dash's suit in this wave were designed to contrast with Ogel's transparent red and black color scheme.
Display Suggestions
Ideal for an underwater diorama featuring transparent blue bricks or alongside other early 2000s themes like Life on Mars or Rock Raiders.
Modification Potential
The torso and legs are excellent for building custom space-marines or high-tech divers due to the neutral but detailed tactical printing.
Overall Assessment
A solid example of early 2000s action-theme design. While not highly valuable, it is an essential piece for completing an Alpha Team collection.