Santa's Elf / Christmas Elf (Classic)
hol001 · Holiday
Christmas / Advent Calendar · 2009
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
hol001
Theme
Holiday
Year Released
2009
Rarity
Common
Overall Assessment
A charming, nostalgic seasonal minifigure that adds festive cheer to holiday displays with classic simplicity.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation$2.00 - $5.00 USD depending on completeness and condition.
Original Retail
Originally included as part of seasonal sets or advent calendars.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Classic yellow head with simple black dot eyes and a curved smile, unprinted on the back.
Torso
Green torso with a red scalloped collar/scarf and a black belt with a yellow buckle printing.
Legs
Plain green solid legs without any printing.
Accessories
None present in the image (typically came with small holiday builds or accessories depending on the calendar day).
Printing Details
Simple classic era-style pad printing with basic face features, collar, and belt.
Color Scheme
Green, red, yellow, and black.
Known Variants
Appeared in various holiday sets with minor hair or hat variations.
Condition Notes
Inspect for torso wear, fading of the red collar, and scratching on the classic yellow head.
Found In Sets
2009 LEGO Advent Calendars and related Christmas promotional sets.
Character Background
Traditional holiday helper elf assisting Santa Claus in preparing toys for Christmas.
Design Notes
Utilizes standard classic parts combined to represent a festive holiday character before dedicated specialized elf molds were introduced.
History
Represents early LEGO holiday seasonal offerings before specialized CMF Christmas elves became popular.
Interesting Facts
Features the classic retro smiley face which was standard across many themes before expressive dual-sided prints took over.
Collectibility
Moderate interest among holiday set collectors and seasonal display builders.
Similar Minifigures
Other early LEGO Christmas elves and Holiday-themed minifigures.
Display Suggestions
Ideal for holiday-themed winter village displays or Christmas LEGO advent calendar layouts.
Modification Potential
Easily customizable with various holiday hats or alternative festive accessories.