Abraham Lincoln
tlm017 · The LEGO Movie
Collectible Minifigures (Series 71004) · 2014 - Released as part of the initial wave of blind bags for the first LEGO Movie theatrical release.
Figure ID
tlm017
Theme
The LEGO Movie
Year Released
2014 - Released as part of the initial wave of blind bags for the first LEGO Movie theatrical release.
Rarity
Uncommon; originally a 1/60 ratio in blind bag boxes, widely traded but now retired.
Head
Yellow skin, thick black eyebrows, frown/serious expression, chin-strap beard printing, and a unique stovetop hat mold.
Torso
Black suit jacket with grey lapel outlines, white shirt detail, black bow tie, and a gold pocket watch chain print on the left side.
Legs
Standard solid black legs without printing, featuring a black hip piece.
Accessories
Includes an oversized black stovetop hat (distinct from standard top hats) and a printed 2x2 tile of the Gettysburg Address (not pictured).
Color Scheme
Monochrome black suit with yellow skin accents and gold pocket watch detail.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso highlighting the 19th-century formal wear; facial print integrates well with the hat mold.
Variants
Standard CMF version (tlm017) and a version included in 'The LEGO Movie' sets with the same design but different accessory loadouts.
Condition Notes
The tall hat is prone to surface scuffs; the yellow hand pieces may show bite marks or stress fractures at the wrist.
Estimated Value
New (sealed bag): $15-$22 USD; Used (complete): $8-$12 USD.
Price (New)
$3.99 USD original retail price for the Collectible Minifigure Series blind bag.
Compatible Sets
71004 LEGO Movie CMF Series; appeared in 70810 MetalBeard's Sea Cow.
Character Background
Based on the real US President, reimagined as a Master Builder in the LEGO Movie universe who sits on the council in Cloud Cuckoo Land.
Design Notes
The tall stovetop hat was specifically designed to be taller than the standard LEGO top hat to reflect Lincoln's historical silhouette.
Similar Minifigures
Standard Top Hat Gentleman (City), Series 17 Yuppie, or Ebenezer Scrooge variants.
Collectibility
High demand for fans of historical figures and completionists of the original LEGO Movie character roster.
History
Follows LEGO's trend of including historical figures in blind bags, alongside others like George Washington and William Shakespeare.
Interesting Facts
Lincoln is one of the few real-world historical figures to appear as a major speaking character in a LEGO theatrical film.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed with other Master Builders or in a historical-themed vignette with the 2x2 Gettysburg Address tile.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 19th-century MOCs, formal Victorian characters, or custom political dioramas.
Overall Assessment
A standout figure from the 2014 CMF lineup with a unique hat mold and excellent character accuracy. Highly recommended.