Franklin Richards (Purist Custom - Fantastic Four Uniform)
Custom / Unknown · Custom Super Heroes (Compatible with Marvel Super Heroes)
Fantastic Four / MOC (My Own Creation) · Unknown (Created using parts from circa 2012-2023)
Figure ID
Custom / Unknown
Theme
Custom Super Heroes (Compatible with Marvel Super Heroes)
Year Released
Unknown (Created using parts from circa 2012-2023)
Rarity
Unique / Custom. As a purist MOC (made from official LEGO parts), its rarity is based on the components used rather than a single production run.
Head
Light Flesh, dual-sided (smiling/smirking), featuring thick dark-brown eyebrows and a slightly cocky expression. Often associated with characters like Peter Parker or Star-Lord in contemporary sets.
Torso
Dark Azure with Fantastic Four logo. Features white circular frame with a blue '4'. Design includes white utility belt printing and muscle definition. Printing style mimics the 2000s/2010s comic-style torso.
Legs
Medium Azure or Dark Azure plain legs (Standard height). Typical of standard LEGO figures, lacking specific print patterns on the feet or sides.
Accessories
None visible. The figure has a Tan spiky/messy hairpiece (Design 98385 or similar), often used for figures like young Luke Skywalker or Owen Grady.
Color Scheme
Blue and White. The primary color is Medium/Dark Azure with White accents for the logo and belt, and Light Flesh for skin tones. Tan/Blonde hair.
Printing Details
Digital or pad-printing on the torso appears to be custom-applied or a high-quality aftermarket print. Alignment is centered. Head printing is official LEGO standard quality.
Variants
This is a custom assembly; variations would depend on the builder's choice of hair (blonde vs. tan) or leg color (matching the torso vs. black).
Condition Notes
The torso print appears slightly worn at the edges of the '4' logo. Standard neck-wear is visible where the head meets the torso. Clutch power appears standard for used parts.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $15.00. Value is derived from the sum of its parts (Head: $2, Hair: $1, Torso: $5-10 for custom aftermarket).
Price (New)
N/A. This figure never appeared in an official retail set.
Compatible Sets
None. However, it fits perfectly with MOCs of the Baxter Building or sets like 76178 Daily Bugle.
Character Background
Franklin Richards is the omega-level mutant son of Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic) and Sue Storm (Invisible Woman). He is known for his reality-warping powers and his tenure with the Future Foundation.
Design Notes
The figure uses a modern spiky hair mold to represent a younger, more modern version of the character. The lack of short legs suggests an older teenage version of Franklin.
Similar Minifigures
Official Fantastic Four figures (only Mr. Fantastic has been released recently in set 76269) or the 2012-era Spider-Man.
Collectibility
Low for purists seeking official sets, but high for Marvel fans wanting to complete a Fantastic Four roster that LEGO has yet to fully produce.
History
LEGO has historically avoided Fantastic Four sets due to licensing complexities with Fox in the early 2010s, leading fans to create their own versions like this one.
Interesting Facts
The torso appears to be a third-party custom print on a genuine LEGO torso piece, a common practice among collectors to fill gaps in the Marvel roster.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside a custom Invisible Woman and Mr. Fantastic on a white or light gray baseplate to simulate a lab environment.
Modification Potential
High. Can be fitted with translucent blue 'power' pieces for hands to simulate cosmic energy manipulation.
Overall Assessment
A well-executed purist custom. While not an official release, it uses high-quality parts to represent a key Marvel character currently missing from the official LEGO lineup.