Toy Tinker / Toy Maker - Series 9 Collectible Minifigure
col137 · Collectible Minifigures
Series 9 · 2013
Figure ID
col137
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2013
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Yellow head featuring a large black visor with blue accent and a pixelated green alien face printed inside the visor area, typical of Series 9 printing styles. Paired with a neat, slicked-back sand yellow/light brownish grey hair piece.
Torso
Dark brown jacket over a white shirt with a grey button-down collar and belt buckle printing. Yellow arms and hands.
Legs
Plain dark brown hips and legs without printing.
Accessories
Two bright green microfigure statues, one standard sized microfigure held in the hand and one smaller/stacked variant or base piece representing his crafted toys.
Color Scheme
Primary colors include dark brown, yellow, white, and bright green, with accents of blue and black on the visor screen.
Printing Details
Pad printed torso with fine lines for the shirt and lapels. Unique high-detail visor print on the head piece with vibrant pixel graphics.
Variants
Standard Series 9 blind bag release with no major official production variants, though minor shade variations in dark brown exist across production batches.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include scratching on the printed visor piece, torso cracking under the arms, and microfigure hand clutch wear.
Estimated Value
4.00 USD to 8.00 USD for a complete used figure with accessories; up to 12.00 USD for new or sealed bag condition.
Price (New)
2.99 USD original retail price per blind bag upon release in 2013.
Compatible Sets
71000 LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 9
Character Background
Part of the ongoing LEGO Collectible Minifigures line, representing a whimsical artisan who creates miniature robotic toys and statues.
Design Notes
Notable for its unique visor head print which was quite distinctive for 2013, blending classic yellow-skinned charm with sci-fi gaming motifs.
Similar Minifigures
Other inventor, maker, and tech-themed figures from early Collectible Minifigure series, such as the Series 7 Computer Programmer or Series 11 Scientist.
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility among completionists of the early CMF waves, particularly valued for its unique printed visor element.
History
Released in January 2013 as part of Series 9, continuing the highly successful blind-bagged collectible phenomenon.
Interesting Facts
The pixelated green alien graphic on the visor is an early nod to classic retro video game culture before gaming themes became mainstream in LEGO.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a black 3x4 stud display plate alongside other Series 9 figures or within a dedicated CMF wall frame.
Modification Potential
The dark brown jacket torso and plain legs are versatile for urban, workshop, or historical MOC custom civilian figures.
Overall Assessment
A fun, characterful mid-era CMF figure with a standout printed visor and charming microfigure accessories, offering great value for collectors.