Circus Clown - Blue and Red Checkered Vest
gen047 · Collectible Minifigures
Series 1 · 2010
Figure ID
gen047
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2010
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
White face with black clown makeup, red lips, and blue teardrop accents under the eyes. It features standard yellow skin on the back/top of the head where the bald cap print ends.
Torso
White torso with red and blue checkered vest printing, red lapels, and a blue diamond design at the collar. Features white arms and black hands.
Legs
Blue hips and legs with white printing simulating socks and red feet representing clown shoes.
Accessories
Typically comes with a yellow pie accessory, though none are shown in the image.
Color Scheme
Bright red, blue, white, and yellow with black accents, perfectly matching a traditional circus clown aesthetic.
Printing Details
Classic early-generation pad printing with clean alignment on both the torso and face, though utilizing standard block colors typical of 2010 CMF standards.
Variants
Part of the original Series 1 Collectible Minifigures line which has no direct modern variants, though similar clowns have appeared in later CMF series.
Condition Notes
Prone to wear on the white arm paint and torso checkerboard lines. Check for scratching on the facial makeup printing.
Estimated Value
$5 to $12 USD depending on completeness and condition without accessories.
Price (New)
Originally retailed for $1.99 USD in 2010 inside its mystery foil bag.
Compatible Sets
8683-2 Collectible Minifigures Series 1 - Clown
Character Background
A classic circus performer archetype representing the foundational wave of LEGO's immensely successful Collectible Minifigures blind bag phenomenon.
Design Notes
Utilizes standard minifigure parts with specialized printing exclusive to Series 1, capturing the vintage circus aesthetic effectively.
Similar Minifigures
Clown from Series 2 (col018) and Banana Suit Guy or other vintage circus-themed CMFs.
Collectibility
Moderately high for Series 1 completists and nostalgic LEGO collectors, as Series 1 figures hold historical significance.
History
Released in 2010 as part of the very first wave of Collectible Minifigures, which revolutionized LEGO marketing and product diversification.
Interesting Facts
Series 1 was introduced to test the blind-bag concept, which became one of LEGO's most profitable and enduring product formats.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dedicated Series 1 baseplate inside a dust-free acrylic case alongside other historical CMF wave one figures.
Modification Potential
Great for custom amusement park MOCs, circus setups, or modular town carnivals.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic piece of LEGO history representing the genesis of the CMF line, essential for serious collectors of early blind-bag figures.