Falcon - Dark Blue Suit
sh246 · Marvel Super Heroes
Captain America: Civil War · 2016. Released as part of the initial wave for the Captain America: Civil War film, marking a transition toward more movie-accurate suit detailing.
Figure ID
sh246
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2016. Released as part of the initial wave for the Captain America: Civil War film, marking a transition toward more movie-accurate suit detailing.
Rarity
Uncommon. This figure was exclusive to a single mid-range set (76050) and has since been retired. While not ultra-rare, its exclusivity to one set makes it harder to find than mass-produced City or Star Wars figures.
Head
Brown reddish-brown skin tone. Dual-sided printing: one side features a calm expression with grey goggles; the reverse features a determined/angry battle expression. No hair piece is included in the set as he typically wears the Brick-built wings.
Torso
Dark blue base. High-quality pad printing on the front and back depicting the tactical Civil War suit accents in silver, red, and light grey. Dark blue arms with reddish-brown hands representing gloves.
Legs
Plain dark blue legs. There is no printing on the legs for this specific variant, which is a common point of criticism for this version of the character.
Accessories
Includes a transparent neck bracket (standard 'back plate with studs') used to mount the brick-built wing assembly. In the original set, his 'Redwing' drone was also built from small parts. He typically carries two small black submachine guns (not pictured).
Color Scheme
The primary colors are dark blue and reddish-brown, accented by silver and red 'tactical' print details. This matches his stealthier appearance in the MCU films compared to his comic book red-and-white origins.
Printing Details
High-resolution pad printing on the torso (front and back) and head. The torso print includes very fine lines representing the tech-mesh of the suit. Print alignment is generally excellent, fitting the higher standards of the 2016 Marvel line.
Variants
This is the 'Civil War' version (sh246). Other variants include the classic comic version (sh102), the 'Avengers: Infinity War' version (sh504), and the 'Captain America' (Sam Wilson) version from the CMF series (colmar01).
Condition Notes
Common wear points include the neck bracket causing minor stress marks on the torso neck post and potential scratching on the goggles' silver print. The reddish-brown hands are also susceptible to 'hairline' cracks on the wrists over time.
Estimated Value
Used Complete (with wings): $12.00 - $18.00. New/Sealed (in set): Value tied to set 76050 (~$70.00). The figure alone without wings is valued at roughly $7.00 - $9.00 USD.
Price (New)
Originally available in Set 76050 (Crossbones' Hazard Heist) which retailed for $19.99 USD in 2016. This provided a very high value-per-figure ratio at the time.
Compatible Sets
76050 Crossbones' Hazard Heist (2016).
Character Background
Sam Wilson, known as Falcon, is a close ally of Steve Rogers. He uses a high-tech winged suit and a robotic drone named Redwing. In 'Captain America: Civil War', he sides with Team Cap against the Sokovia Accords.
Design Notes
This figure uses a brick-built approach for the wings rather than a single molded piece, allowing for more articulation but resulting in a 'bulky' back. The use of the transparent neck bracket was a design choice to minimize the visual impact on the torso print.
Similar Minifigures
sh102 Falcon (Comic version), sh504 Falcon (Infinity War), and sh247 Black Panther (from the same sub-theme wave).
Collectibility
High. As a key Avenger and the future Captain America, Sam Wilson figures are staples for Marvel collectors. This version is particularly desirable for fans wanting to complete a 'Civil War' lineup.
History
Falcon debuted in LEGO form in 2014. This 2016 version was the second major iteration, moving away from the bright red comic colors to the movie-accurate dark blue/grey aesthetic.
Interesting Facts
Despite being an 'exclusive' to one set, the headpiece was later reused for other characters in the City and Marvel themes because the generic tech-goggle look was so versatile.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a transparent flight stand to simulate his aerial pose. Displaying him alongside the Civil War versions of Captain America and Winter Soldier creates a canonical 'Team Cap' trio.
Modification Potential
Highly compatible with official LEGO wing pieces from the Vulture or Sam Wilson CMF figures if a collector prefers molded wings over the brick-built versions included in set 76050.
Overall Assessment
A solid, movie-accurate representation of a central Marvel character. While the lack of leg printing is a drawback, the torso and head detail are excellent. Rating: 7.5/10. Recommended for MCU completionists.