Series 25 - Film Noir Detective
col25-1 / col416 · Collectible Minifigures
Series 25 · 2024 (January) - This figure debuted as part of the transition from blind bags to blind boxes, featuring a scannable Data Matrix code for identification.
Figure ID
col25-1 / col416
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2024 (January) - This figure debuted as part of the transition from blind bags to blind boxes, featuring a scannable Data Matrix code for identification.
Rarity
Common (Currently in production) - While individual packaging makes it a blind draw, the specific QR code '6472860' or large matrix code shown on the box allows for 100% accurate identification.
Head
Light Nougat / Flesh tone with a grayscale 'monochrome' aesthetic. Features a determined expression with a thin mustache and sideburns. Dual-sided printing with a surprised expression.
Torso
Grayscale printing of a classic trench coat over a white shirt and black tie. Back printing continues the belt and coat seams. Includes light nougat hands for skin matching.
Legs
Standard grayscale legs with printing that continues the trench coat lapels and belt details, accurately capturing the 1940s detective film noir aesthetic.
Accessories
Includes a gray fedora hat, a red herring (a clever meta-joke), and a magnifying glass with a functional lens. Comes with a black 3x4 stud stand.
Color Scheme
Monochrome / Grayscale. Primarily shades of Light Gray, Dark Gray, White, and Black, with a single burst of color from the 'Red Herring' accessory.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing focused on subtle shading to mimic old-school film lighting. Dual-molding is not present, but the detail on the trench coat is highly precise.
Variants
No physical variants of this specific Series 25 figure exist, though it serves as a stylistic successor to the Series 9 Detective (71000).
Condition Notes
Prone to scratches on the magnifying glass lens. As this is a 'boxed' figure, check for box tampering or resealing at the bottom flaps.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $7.00 (New/Verified); $4.00 - $5.00 (Used). Value is stable due to high supply.
Price (New)
$4.99 USD (Retail price per blind box).
Compatible Sets
71045 LEGO Minifigures Series 25 (Single Box), 66763 LEGO Minifigures Series 25 6-Pack.
Character Background
Inspired by 1940s-1950s Hardboiled/Film Noir cinema. The character is portrayed as a gritty urban investigator, complete with a 'Red Herring' which is a literary term for a false clue.
Design Notes
A unique artistic choice by LEGO to utilize a grayscale color palette on the character's skin and clothes while placing him in a colorful world. High accuracy to genre tropes.
Similar Minifigures
Series 9 Detective (col131), Series 16 Rogue (col255), and various Batman 'Detective' variants.
Collectibility
High demand for 'army building' detective agencies or monochrome displays. It is one of the most popular figures in Series 25 due to the clever accessory.
History
Part of the second wave of CMFs to use cardboard packaging. The inclusion of the scannable Data Matrix code (seen in your image) was a landmark response to fan complaints about blind boxes.
Interesting Facts
The 'Red Herring' accessory is a literal translation of a popular mystery novel trope. This is one of the few 'licensed-style' icons that is a generic LEGO original creation.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a crime scene MOC or a gray-walled office vignette. Use 'Brick Bank' or 'Detective's Office' Modular sets for a perfect backdrop.
Modification Potential
The grayscale head and torso are highly sought after for 'statue' MOCs or for creating custom 1920s newspaper-themed dioramas.
Overall Assessment
9/10. A standout character from Series 25. The storytelling through the 'Red Herring' and the stylistic grayscale theme makes it a must-have for any CMF collector.