Film Noir Detective
col26-1 · Collectible Minifigures
Series 26 (Space) · 2024 (May release)
Figure ID
col26-1
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2024 (May release)
Rarity
Common / Identified - The figure itself is mass-produced as part of a 12-character series, but the specific identification via QR code makes individual acquisition easy for collectors.
Head
Features a dual-sided head with Medium Nougat skin tone; one side shows a determined detective expression and the other a surprised look, both featuring a mustache and sideburns.
Torso
Light Bluish Gray suit jacket with black shirt, red tie, and detective badge print. Back printing continues the suit jacket details. Hands are Light Bluish Gray representing gloves.
Legs
Matching Light Bluish Gray legs with printing for the bottom of the suit jacket over the waist and black shoe detail on the feet.
Accessories
Includes a dark gray fedora, a magnifying glass with a functional lens, and a white 'Missing' poster tile featuring a classic LEGO robber face.
Color Scheme
Primarily Light Bluish Gray and Black with accents of Red (tie) and Medium Nougat (flesh tone).
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing with sharp lines on the torso, back, and dual-sided head. Leg printing includes hip/waist detailing but lacks side-leg printing.
Variants
This is the only variant of this specific character. The QR code on the box (as seen in the image) variant 6472896 identifies this specific box as the Film Noir Detective in the North American/EU regions.
Condition Notes
Being a new release in a blind box, look for factory misprints on the magnifying glass lens or scratches on the 'Missing' tile. The paper boxes are more fragile than previous foil bags.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $8.00 USD (New/Unassembled). Value remains close to retail as it is a current release.
Price (New)
$4.99 USD (MSRP).
Compatible Sets
71046 LEGO Minifigures Series 26 (Space).
Character Background
A play on the classic hardboiled detective from 1940s film noir. Despite the 'Space' theme of Series 26, this character is a tribute to the classic 'Blacktron' detective or Space Police investigators.
Design Notes
Incorporates a functional magnifying glass and a new recolor of the fedora. The printed 'Missing' tile is a nostalgic callback to the early 1990s LEGO Town 'Wanted' posters.
Similar Minifigures
Detective (Series 5), Detective (Modular Detective's Office), Galaxy Squad Robot Sidekick.
Collectibility
High for fans of the 'Space Police' sub-themes and classic detective tropes. Many collectors buy multiples for city-building dioramas.
History
Follows the shift from plastic foil bags to cardboard packaging. The 'scan-to-know' QR code technology (seen in the image) was reintroduced and stabilized in Series 26 to help collectors avoid duplicates.
Interesting Facts
While labeled as a detective, the figure fits the 'Retro' aesthetic of the series. The barcode shown (6472896) specifically correlates to the heavy-weight distribution used for identification apps.
Display Suggestions
Looks excellent in a black-and-white 'Film Noir' vignette or placed next to classic Blacktron 1 or Space Police I/II ships.
Modification Potential
Excellent torso/legs for custom 'Men in Black' or 1940s civilian figures. Magnifying glass and fedora are highly sought-after parts for MOCs.
Overall Assessment
A solid 8/10 figure. It offers great utility for city builders and high nostalgic value for Space theme collectors. The QR code identification makes it a low-risk purchase.