Custom-Modified / Non-Production Minifigure (Likely 'Venom' or 'Black Suit Spider-Man' aspiration)
Custom · Unknown / Fan-Made Modification
Point-of-Origin: Unknown (Customized Parts) · Unknown (Hand-modified after release)
Figure ID
Custom
Theme
Unknown / Fan-Made Modification
Year Released
Unknown (Hand-modified after release)
Rarity
Unique (One-of-a-kind due to amateur hand-painting)
Head
The head appears to be a light-grey or white element that has been heavily marked with dark ink/marker to represent a mask, possibly mimicking a symbiote character like Venom.
Torso
The torso is an unknown base piece covered in white and black permanent marker or paint in a 'V' shape pattern. One hand is black, the other is light bluish grey.
Legs
Standard leg elements that have been colored with black marker on the upper half/hips and white/silver on the lower half, indicating a crude attempt at dual-molding or boot printing.
Accessories
None present in the image.
Color Scheme
Black, White, and Light Bluish Grey (Marker-based application).
Printing Details
No official LEGO factory printing is currently visible; the figure is entirely covered by hand-drawn markings which obscure any original designs.
Variants
This is a custom modification and does not represent a factory variant.
Condition Notes
Poor / Damaged. The figure has been heavily altered with non-LEGO materials (permanent marker/paint), which significantly degrades the plastic and professional value. Typical for 'Sharpie' custom figures found in mixed bulk bins.
Estimated Value
$0.10 - $0.50 USD (Bulk/Scrap value only).
Price (New)
Not applicable as this is a custom-modified item.
Compatible Sets
None (Individual parts may have originated from various City or Star Wars sets prior to modification).
Character Background
Likely intended to represent a symbiote from the Marvel Universe (Venom or Anti-Venom) or a generic 'Dark' hero created by the owner.
Design Notes
Amateur hand-drawn design using permanent markers over existing LEGO parts.
Similar Minifigures
Official Venom (sh113), Anti-Venom (sh213), or Black Suit Spider-Man (sh115).
Collectibility
Zero for serious collectors. This is considered a 'damaged' figure in the secondary LEGO market.
History
Represents the common 'childhood modification' phase where builders use markers to create characters LEGO did not yet produce or that they did not own.
Interesting Facts
The use of permanent marker on LEGO is often reversible with 91% isopropyl alcohol or the 'dry-erase marker trick,' though it may leave staining on light-colored plastic.
Display Suggestions
Not recommended for display in a professional collection; best used for play or as a base for further custom painting/restoration.
Modification Potential
High; the figure is already modified and can be used to practice painting techniques or parts-swapping.
Overall Assessment
This is not an official LEGO production figure in its current state. It is a heavily played-with, hand-painted 'custom' that has no market value as a collectible but serves as a sentimental example of creative play.