Caveman
col042 · Collectible Minifigures
Series 1 · 2010
Figure ID
col042
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2010
Rarity
Rare
Head
Medium nougat skin tone with a fierce, determined expression, heavy brown eyebrows, thick brown mustache and beard, and visible stubble. Uses a unique dual-expression head specific to early series collectibles.
Torso
Medium orange-brown torso featuring intricate caveman clothing prints including animal hide textures, a blue strap, a small pouch, and bone accessories. Back features matching hide printing.
Legs
Standard reddish-brown molded legs with no printing, typical of early CMF figures to keep focus on torso and accessory details.
Accessories
Includes a dark bluish-gray stone pickaxe/club element and a classic brown fabric cape draped over the shoulders.
Color Scheme
Earthy tones featuring medium orange-brown, reddish-brown, dark bluish-gray, and dark brown.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the front and back of the torso, featuring detailed line work representing primitive clothing and leather straps. Dual-sided face print with high alignment precision.
Variants
Standard Series 1 Caveman with no official variant types, though minor shade variations exist across early 2010 production runs.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include chipping on the torso's front printing, fraying on the fabric cape edges, and scuffs on the dark bluish-gray pickaxe weapon.
Estimated Value
New complete: $15 - $25, Used complete: $10 - $15, Incomplete parts: $5 - $8.
Price (New)
Original retail price in 2010 was $1.99 USD per blind bag.
Compatible Sets
8683-5 Collectible Minifigures Series 1 (Caveman)
Character Background
Represents a generic prehistoric caveman, embodying early human hunter-gatherer tropes popularized in media, television, and classic LEGO themes like Adventurers and Dino Island.
Design Notes
One of the pioneering figures of the Collectible Minifigures line, utilizing specialized cloth capes and unique weapon molds that established the high collectible standard for subsequent waves.
Similar Minifigures
Series 5 Cavewoman, LEGO Time Cruisers Prehistoric figures, and various Jungle/Dino Explorer characters.
Collectibility
High demand among complete Series 1 completionists and historical LEGO CMF collectors due to the age and nostalgic value of the inaugural 2010 wave.
History
Debuted in the very first wave of LEGO's Collectible Minifigures in 2010, marking a major milestone in LEGO's history of selling blind-bagged character figures.
Interesting Facts
Series 1 figures are historically significant because they did not include a standard minifigure display stand or checklist pamphlet in the earliest European and North American batches in the exact same format later standardized.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark gray baseplate inside an acrylic UV-protected shadow box alongside other Series 1 figures to recreate the foundational CMF lineup.
Modification Potential
Excellent for historical MOCs, prehistoric dioramas, time travel themes, or purist custom medieval/barbarian characters using the detailed torso.
Overall Assessment
A fantastic piece of LEGO history representing the golden dawn of the Collectible Minifigures theme. Essential for serious CMF collectors and nostalgic fans of 2010 era sets.