Series 25 - Film Noir Detective
col25-1 / 71045-1 · Collectible Minifigures
Series 25 · 2024 (January release)
Figure ID
col25-1 / 71045-1
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2024 (January release)
Rarity
Uncommon in blind boxes; identified via QR Data Matrix code (e.g., 6623272 / 004388)
Head
Monochrome light-grey skin with a subtle smirk and mustache printing; includes a classic fedora hat.
Torso
Monochrome light-grey trench coat design with lapels, buttons, and a tie printed front and back.
Legs
Standard height legs, light-grey with printing for the bottom of the trench coat and shoes.
Accessories
Includes a red herring fish piece and a magnifying glass with a functional lens.
Color Scheme
A complete Grayscale / Monochrome palette to mimic 1940s film lighting, with the exception of the red herring.
Printing Details
High-fidelity pad printing on the torso and toes; unique use of a single-color palette for thematic effect.
Variants
No physical variants, but part of a 12-figure series including characters like Vampire Knight and Goat Herd.
Condition Notes
Box is opened in the image. New figures are prone to minor scuffing on the magnifying glass lens.
Estimated Value
Used/Loose: $5.00 - $7.00; New (Verified): $8.00 - $12.00.
Price (New)
$4.99 USD RRP per blind box.
Compatible Sets
71045 Collectible Minifigures Series 25.
Character Background
A stylistic homage to classic Film Noir protagonists like Sam Spade or Philip Marlowe.
Design Notes
The use of the 'Red Herring' is a pun on the narrative trope common in detective stories.
Similar Minifigures
Classic Detective (Series 5), Detective (Modular Detective's Office), and Series 17 Yuppie's mobile phone.
Collectibility
High demand for fans of monochromatic figures and Modular Building enthusiasts.
History
Represents the second year of LEGO's shift from plastic bags to sustainable cardboard box packaging.
Interesting Facts
The QR code visible on the box (Data Matrix) specifically identifies this figure as the Detective for users with scanner apps.
Display Suggestions
Ideal for display in a Modular street scene or a monochrome-themed shadow box.
Modification Potential
Parts are perfect for converting other characters into 'classic TV' or flashback versions of themselves.
Overall Assessment
A standout figure of Series 25 due to its unique artistic direction and clever accessory selection.