Santa Claus - Beard with Hat
hol061 · Holiday
Christmas · 2019
Figure ID
hol061
Theme
Holiday
Year Released
2019
Rarity
Common
Head
Classic yellow head with smiling expression, rosy cheeks, and white eyebrows, covered by a white molded beard piece and a red Santa hat with white fur trim.
Torso
Red torso with white fur trim at the collar and bottom, a black belt with a gold buckle, and white hands representing gloves.
Legs
Plain red legs with red hip piece.
Accessories
Includes a white Santa beard piece and a red Santa hat with white trim. Often accompanied by a sack in seasonal sets.
Color Scheme
Traditional Christmas red, white, classic yellow, and metallic gold accents on the belt buckle.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the front of the torso featuring fine details for the belt, buckle, and fur lining. Classic yellow head features simple facial expressions.
Variants
There are several Santa Claus variants across different LEGO Advent Calendars and holiday sets, primarily differing in beard style, face printing, and torso pattern.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include scratching on the red hat or torso, fading of the gold belt buckle print, and slight discoloration on the white beard or hands.
Estimated Value
USD $2.00 - $4.00 for a used complete figure; up to $5.00 for new condition.
Price (New)
Originally obtained through the 2019 LEGO City Advent Calendar, which retailed for around $29.99.
Compatible Sets
60235-1 LEGO City Advent Calendar (2019)
Character Background
Santa Claus is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture, traditionally bringing gifts to children on Christmas Eve.
Design Notes
Utilizes standard minifigure parts combined with specialized holiday molded elements like the classic beard and hat combination piece.
Similar Minifigures
Other LEGO Santa Claus variants from various City and Creator Advent Calendars spanning from the 2000s to present.
Collectibility
Moderate demand among holiday-themed collectors and during the winter holiday season, though widely available due to coming from an Advent calendar.
History
LEGO has released numerous iterations of Santa Claus since the early 2000s, usually tied to annual holiday Advent calendars.
Interesting Facts
Santa Claus figures are a staple of the LEGO City Advent calendars, often featuring subtle updates to facial expressions and torso prints every few years.
Display Suggestions
Ideal for winter village displays, Christmas MOCs, or seasonal holiday desktop decorations alongside other winter-themed minifigures.
Modification Potential
Great for holiday custom builds, Winter Village custom scenes, or mixing parts with other festive minifigures.
Overall Assessment
A charming and nostalgic seasonal minifigure that brings festive cheer, highly recommended for holiday layout builders and casual collectors.