Cornflakes Cereal Box (Note: This is a Brick-Built Accessory, not a full Minifigure)
3062bpb027 (Decorative Brick) · City / Friends / Creator / Modular Buildings
Generic City Accessories / Grocery Food Items · 2010 (Debut Context: Initial release in various Grocery and Home sets around 2010-2012)
Figure ID
3062bpb027 (Decorative Brick)
Theme
City / Friends / Creator / Modular Buildings
Year Released
2010 (Debut Context: Initial release in various Grocery and Home sets around 2010-2012)
Rarity
Common; it has been mass-produced across dozens of sets since the early 2010s.
Head
None; this is a 1x2x2 brick. However, the top surface contains two standard yellow studs.
Torso
None; the central part is a Yellow Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with printing on one side.
Legs
None; the bottom features standard anti-stud connections for placement on plates or flooring.
Accessories
Does not come with accessories; it is itself an accessory designed to be held by or placed near minifigures.
Color Scheme
Primary Bright Yellow base with Red, White, Blue, and Orange printing details.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the front face featuring 'CORN FLAKES' text, a white chicken logo, and cereal splashes. No printing on sides or back.
Variants
Standard yellow brick version shown; there are similar cereal box styles like the 'O-Crunch' variant and 'Sugar Bits' variant.
Condition Notes
Print is durable but can scratch over time. Yellow plastic is prone to minor UV fading if left in direct sunlight.
Estimated Value
Used: $0.10 - $0.25 USD; New: $0.40 - $0.75 USD. It is a bulk-part item with low individual value.
Price (New)
N/A (Included in sets ranging from $10 to $300+. Not sold individually by LEGO).
Compatible Sets
10218 Pet Shop, 60052 Cargo Train, 10232 Palace Cinema, 60253 Ice Cream Truck, and many others.
Character Background
A parody of Kellogg's Corn Flakes used to populate LEGO kitchens, grocery stores, and breakfast scenes.
Design Notes
Utilizes the 1x2x2 height to mimic the proportions of a real cereal box relative to a minifigure's scale.
Similar Minifigures
Pairs well with the CMF Series 25 Go-Kart Racer or any 'Home' themed minifigure.
Collectibility
Low individual collectibility; mainly sought after by MOC (My Own Creation) builders for kitchen interior detailing.
History
Replaced older sticker-based food items from the late 90s/early 2000s with more durable permanent printing.
Interesting Facts
The chicken on the box is a tribute to 'Cornelius Rooney,' the real-world mascot of Kellogg's Corn Flakes.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed inside a LEGO Kitchen, on a supermarket shelf, or held by a minifigure at a dining table.
Modification Potential
Excellent for grocery store MOCs. Can be stacked or placed in shopping carts/crates.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential LEGO accessory that adds realism and charm to any urban landscape; highly recommended for scene builders.