Caveman
col001 · Collectible Minifigures
Series 1 · 2010 (The debut year of the Collectible Minifigure line)
Figure ID
col001
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2010 (The debut year of the Collectible Minifigure line)
Rarity
Uncommon / Rare. As a Series 1 figure from 2010, it is harder to find in pristine condition due to age and popularity.
Head
Yellow head with bushy unibrow, wide grin with white teeth, and small black eyes. No dual-printing (common for Series 1).
Torso
Tattered tan animal skin pattern with black tiger-like stripes. Features a white bone print tucked into a sash and curly chest hair printing on a yellow torso base with yellow arms and hands.
Legs
Standard height legs with matching tan animal skin and black stripe printing, ending in a jagged fringe design above yellow skin.
Accessories
Missing in image. Originally included a dark brown spiked club and a wild black hair piece.
Color Scheme
Primary: Yellow and Tan. Accents: Black (stripes/hair) and White (bone/teeth).
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on torso (front only) and legs. The chest hair texture and jagged lines of the loincloth were advanced for 2010.
Variants
Standard version only. However, the Cave Woman (Series 5) and Prehistoric Guy (Series 13) serve as spiritual successors.
Condition Notes
The example in the image is missing its hair and club. Common wear includes fading on the chest hair print and torso-to-hip friction cracks.
Estimated Value
Used (Complete): $12-$18 USD. Used (Incomplete as pictured): $4-$7 USD. New (Sealed Pack): $40-$60 USD.
Price (New)
$1.99 USD (Original MSRP of a blind bag in 2010).
Compatible Sets
8683 Minifigures Series 1 (Blind Bag).
Character Background
A generic prehistoric character representative of early human ancestors, designed with a classic 'humorous' LEGO aesthetic.
Design Notes
One of the first 16 figures ever released in the CMF line. The unibrow head has become iconic for 'clueless' or 'primitive' LEGO characters.
Similar Minifigures
Cave Woman (col065), Prehistoric Hunter (col139), and various Neanderthals from the LEGO Dino line.
Collectibility
High. Since it is the very first official figure in the CMF database (col001), it is a milestone piece for completionists.
History
Launched in May 2010 as part of LEGO's experimental blind-bag marketing which revolutionized the toy industry and saved the company from financial struggle.
Interesting Facts
The 'bone' in his belt is one of the few instances where a bone print is integrated directly into a torso design rather than being a separate part.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed with the Series 1 hair piece to complete the look; looks great in jungle or museum-themed dioramas.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'Stone Age' MOCs. The unibrow head is frequently used for custom 'village idiot' or 'ogre' minifigures.
Overall Assessment
A legendary figure for its historical significance as 'Number 1.' While the printing is simple by today's standards, it is a foundational piece of LEGO history. Assessment: Buy complete for investment; the figure in the photo is only a 'parts' value figure.