Mickey Mouse - Classic
dis001 · Disney
Collectible Minifigures (CMF) - Disney Series 1 · 2016 (May) - Debuted as part of the first-ever LEGO Disney Collectible Minifigure Series, signaling a major license partnership shift.
Figure ID
dis001
Theme
Disney
Year Released
2016 (May) - Debuted as part of the first-ever LEGO Disney Collectible Minifigure Series, signaling a major license partnership shift.
Rarity
Uncommon. While mass-produced in blind bags, it is now discontinued and highly sought after by Disney fans and CMF completionists.
Head
Unique 3D-molded Mickey Mouse head with iconic ears. Flesh color face with printed wide eyes and nose; non-dual sided; exclusively created for the Disney license.
Torso
Plain black torso representing Mickey's classic shirtless look. Features black arms and white hands (representing his gloves). No back printing.
Legs
Red legs with two printed large white circles on the hip/upper leg area (representing buttons). Bottom of the legs features yellow paint for his shoes.
Accessories
Missing in image. Originally came with a white 1x2 printed tile representing a classic Mickey cartoon poster and a black plate stand.
Color Scheme
Classic palette: Black, Red, Yellow, and White with a light flesh-tone face. Faithful reproduction of the 1928 character design.
Printing Details
Pad printing on the head and legs. High quality, though the yellow 'shoes' print on the feet can sometimes be thin or misaligned compared to torso colors.
Variants
Standard CMF version shown. Variants include Steamboat Willie (dis039), Tuxedo Mickey (dis033), and various holiday/modern versions from specialized sets.
Condition Notes
Common wear points are the rubbery texture of the nose rubbing off and horizontal stress marks on the leg hips. White glove hands are prone to discoloration.
Estimated Value
Used: $5 - $8 USD | New (Sealed Pack): $12 - $18 USD. Value fluctuates based on the completeness of the printed accessory tile.
Price (New)
$3.99 USD (Retail blind bag price in 2016). Distributed in Series 71012.
Compatible Sets
Appears in 71012 (Disney Collectible Minifigures Series 1). Also compatible with Disney Castle (71040) display.
Character Background
Mickey Mouse, the global icon of The Walt Disney Company. This figure specifically mimics his simple, early animation style with the red shorts and yellow shoes.
Design Notes
The head is a specialized mold that breaks the traditional 'block' shape of LEGO humans to maintain brand accuracy for Disney properties.
Similar Minifigures
Minnie Mouse (dis002), Steamboat Willie Mickey (dis039), and the Series 2 Vintage Mickey (dis038).
Collectibility
High. As the first-ever traditional LEGO Mickey minifigure, it remains a cornerstone for collectors of the Disney theme.
History
Follows the much earlier 'Fabrik' figures of the early 2000s; this version marked the transition to a modern, standard-scale compatible minifigure system for Mickey.
Interesting Facts
This was the first time LEGO produced a specialized mold for a 'famous' cartoon character head in a generic series outside of the Simpsons line.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside Minnie Mouse (dis002) in a UV-protected acrylic case. Looks best on a tiered CMF display stand or within the 71040 Disney Castle.
Modification Potential
Low for purists due to the unique head mold; however, the legs are popular for MOCs requiring 'shorts' with shoes.
Overall Assessment
Score: 9/10 - An essential piece of LEGO history. It perfectly captures the character's essence and remains the definitive 'Classic Mickey' minifigure.