Ultron Sentries / Ultron Sentry Officer
sh167 · Marvel Super Heroes
Avengers: Age of Ultron · 2015. Released as part of the initial wave for the second Avengers film, reflecting a period where LEGO increased the detail of robotic printing.
Figure ID
sh167
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2015. Released as part of the initial wave for the second Avengers film, reflecting a period where LEGO increased the detail of robotic printing.
Rarity
Common. This minifigure appeared in multiple sets in large quantities to serve as 'army builders' for the Ultron drone swarm.
Head
Light Royal Blue/Light Nougat (printed) head with a silver robotic face, open mouth showing dark teeth, glowing green eyes, and a gold crown/circuitry pattern on the forehead.
Torso
Light Royal Blue torso with intricate silver and dark gray robotic plating, featuring a central circular power source and blue glowing highlights. The back features mechanical spine detailing.
Legs
Plain Light Royal Blue legs without printing. These are standard 2x2 legs and are frequently swapped or lost.
Accessories
The specific figure in the image is missing its accessories. Originally, this figure came with trans-blue power blasts or a brick-built thruster pack/weapon.
Color Scheme
Light Royal Blue (often mistaken for very light gray), Silver, Gold, and Trans-Light Blue accents to represent Stark/Ultron technology.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front and back) and head. It features metallic silver ink and very fine gold lines on the forehead which are prone to centering shifts.
Variants
There are several variants (sh168, sh169) which feature different head designs or different leg printing. This version has the gold 'crown' marking of the Sentry Officer.
Condition Notes
Check for silver ink rubbing off on the chest and crown. The Light Royal Blue plastic can show bite marks or scratches more easily than darker colors.
Estimated Value
Used: $2.00 - $4.00 USD. New: $5.00 - $7.00 USD. Value is low due to high production volume for army building.
Price (New)
Included in sets ranging from the $12.99 Iron Skull Sub Attack (76048) to the $29.99 Avengers Hydra Showdown (76030).
Compatible Sets
76029 Iron Man vs. Ultron, 76030 Avengers Hydra Showdown, 76041 The Hydra Fortress Smash.
Character Background
Ultron Sentries are the mass-produced drone army created by the rogue AI Ultron to facilitate his extinction-level plan in Sokovia.
Design Notes
The use of 'Light Royal Blue' was a specific choice to differentiate the mechanical drones from the standard gray used in Star Wars or City themes.
Similar Minifigures
Ultron Sentry (sh168 - no gold on head), Ultron Prime (sh175), and the MK45 Iron Man suit.
Collectibility
Moderate. While individual figures are cheap, they are highly collectible in bulk for fans wanting to recreate the Battle of Sokovia.
History
Debuted in April 2015 and retired with the Age of Ultron sets in late 2016. It marked the first time Marvel used a consistent 'drone army' design for building.
Interesting Facts
Despite looking gray in many photos, the base plastic color is actually a rare shade called Light Royal Blue, found in very few other non-Marvel themes.
Display Suggestions
Display in groups of 5-10 behind a primary Ultron figure. Use trans-clear bars to simulate them flying in a swarm.
Modification Potential
Excellent. The torso is frequently used for custom cyborgs or futuristic space station crew MOCs.
Overall Assessment
A solid, detailed army builder. While individually common, its intricate torso printing makes it a standout grunt figure for any sci-fi collection.