Ant-Man - Super Hero / Quantum Realm Suit
sh516 · Marvel Super Heroes
Ant-Man and the Wasp · 2018
Figure ID
sh516
Theme
Marvel Super Heroes
Year Released
2018
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Dual-sided light flesh head with smiling expression on one side and determined/grinning look on the other. Includes a white space-style helmet with translucent yellow visor and dark bluish gray oxygen/neck piece.
Torso
Black torso with intricate dark red and silver printing depicting the advanced Quantum Realm tactical suit, complete with mechanical armor plating, center red circle reactor detail, and black arms with black hands.
Legs
Black legs with complex continuous dark red and silver mechanical plating print extending down the shins and hips.
Accessories
White space helmet with translucent visor, dark bluish gray neck attachment, and typically accompanied by a micro Ant-Man figure or standard LEGO super hero accessories depending on the set.
Color Scheme
Black, dark red, silver, white, and translucent yellow accents, representing the high-tech cinematic Ant-Man suit.
Printing Details
Extremely high-detail pad printing featuring complex micro-lines, metallic silver highlights, and sharp multi-color alignment on both torso and legs.
Variants
Appears in multiple MCU iterations including Civil War, Avengers: Endgame, and Ant-Man and the Wasp; this specific variant is exclusive to the 2018 movie tie-in wave.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include scratching on the translucent helmet visor and potential rubbing on the metallic silver chest and leg ink if handled frequently without care.
Estimated Value
USD $5.00 to $10.00 depending on used vs. new condition and inclusion of the micro figure.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets priced around $20.00 to $35.00 in 2018.
Compatible Sets
76109 Quantum Realm Explorers (2018)
Character Background
Scott Lang is an ex-con turned superhero who uses a suit developed by Hank Pym that grants him the ability to shrink in scale while increasing in strength, playing a pivotal role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Design Notes
Utilizes a specialized white helmet mold combined with a space neck accessory to accurately recreate the specialized filtration mask worn by Ant-Man in the quantum realm.
Similar Minifigures
Other MCU Ant-Man variants (sh243, sh594) and Marvel figures utilizing specialized helmet molds.
Collectibility
Moderate demand among Marvel Super Heroes completionists and MCU fan collectors.
History
Released in 2018 alongside the second Ant-Man cinematic installment, marking a significant visual update from the 2016 Civil War version.
Interesting Facts
The inclusion of the specialized white helmet makes this one of the most visually distinct Ant-Man minifigures released in the standard retail waves.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside other MCU Quantum Realm suits or micro-scale LEGO Marvel vehicles on a clear acrylic stand.
Modification Potential
Excellent parts donor for custom sci-fi pilots, futuristic soldiers, or alternative Marvel custom creations.
Overall Assessment
A well-designed, visually striking superhero minifigure with unique headgear and exceptional print detail, highly recommended for MCU fans.