Thanos (Dark Blue Outfit, Gold Armor and Helmet)
sh0500 · Marvel Super Heroes
Avengers: Infinity War · 2018. Released alongside the massive wave of sets for Avengers: Infinity War, marking the peak of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Infinity Saga.
Figure ID
sh0500
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2018. Released alongside the massive wave of sets for Avengers: Infinity War, marking the peak of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Infinity Saga.
Rarity
Uncommon. Available in a few sets from the Infinity War wave, but not considered ultra-rare due to being produced for standard retail sets.
Head
Medium lavender flesh head piece with angry purple eyes, dark pink facial lines, and a fierce, grimacing expression. Dual-sided printing with an alternate shouting or more intense expression on the back. Wears a specialized pearl gold helmet piece that covers the top of the head.
Torso
Dark blue torso with dark bluish-gray and pearl gold detailing representing his comic/movie armor plating across the chest, collar, and belt area. Plain dark blue arms with pearl gold hands. Features detailed front and back printing.
Legs
Standard plain dark blue legs with standard hip articulation and no side or front leg printing.
Accessories
Typically comes with the Infinity Gauntlet loaded with colorful Infinity Stones (though not clearly visible in this specific photo), mounted on standard minifigure hands.
Color Scheme
Dark blue and medium lavender as primary colors, with pearl gold and dark bluish-gray accents.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso front and back, with accurate alignment of the gold armor patterns. Facial features are cleanly printed on the lavender head piece.
Variants
There are several variants of Thanos across different waves, including the large big-fig versions from earlier Guardians of the Galaxy sets, and later Endgame versions with different helmet or armor prints.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include scratching on the pearl gold helmet and fading on the hand paint. Check for cracks in the torso arms and clutch power in the legs.
Estimated Value
Used complete market value ranges from $5 to $10 USD depending on whether the Infinity Gauntlet and all stones are included.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $20 to $80 USD in 2018.
Compatible Sets
76107 Thanos: Ultimate Battle (2018) and 76141 Thanos Mech (2020)
Character Background
Thanos is a major supervillain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, obsessed with collecting all six Infinity Stones to wipe out half of all life in the universe.
Design Notes
This minifigure version represents a shift from the earlier large 'big-fig' mold to a standard minifigure scale, allowing Thanos to fit inside standard vehicles and mechs.
Similar Minifigures
Other Thanos variants (sh0579, sh0624) and Marvel Cinematic Universe villains like Red Skull or Proxima Midnight.
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility. Highly sought after by MCU fans who prefer standard minifigure scale over the big-fig versions.
History
Introduced in 2018 for Avengers: Infinity War, bridging the gap between large molded big-figs and standard minifigures for major characters.
Interesting Facts
This was the first time Thanos was produced as a standard-sized minifigure rather than a large specialized big-fig mold.
Display Suggestions
Display on a black or transparent baseplate alongside the Avengers or standing proudly with the Infinity Gauntlet.
Modification Potential
Great for custom Infinity Saga dioramas or purist MOCs featuring the Battle of Titan.
Overall Assessment
A solid, well-designed MCU minifigure that captures Thanos' iconic look from Infinity War in the standard minifigure form factor.