Series 25 - Film Noir Detective (or Detective/Investigation Figure)
col25-1 · Collectible Minifigures
Series 25 · 2024
Figure ID
col25-1
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2024
Rarity
Uncommon - Distribution is random within blind boxes, though identifiable via Data Matrix QR codes on the box bottom.
Head
Double-sided monochrome/grayscale face printing with a serious detective expression and a mustache; includes a black fedora hat hair-piece combo.
Torso
Grayscale printing of a classic trench coat over a vest and tie; detailed lapels and buttons visible.
Legs
Dual-molded or monochrome printed legs continuing the trench coat line and dress shoes in shades of grey and black.
Accessories
Includes a magnifying glass element and a 'Red Herring' fish accessory (often a bright red color to contrast the grayscale figure).
Color Scheme
Monochromatic / Grayscale (black, white, and various shades of grey) specifically designed to mimic 1940s film noir aesthetics.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on head, torso, and legs; notable for the lack of vibrant color to maintain the 'black and white movie' look.
Variants
Standard Series 25 release; no official variants known, though QR codes on boxes vary by manufacturing plant.
Condition Notes
Prone to scratches on the smooth fedora surface; magnifying glass lens is easily scuffed; check for clear Data Matrix codes on the box.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $8.00 (New/In-box/Identified); $4.00 - $6.00 (Used/Loose).
Price (New)
$4.99 (MSRP per blind box).
Compatible Sets
71045 LEGO Minifigures Series 25.
Character Background
A trope-based character referencing 1940s hardboiled detective fiction and 'Film Noir' cinema styles.
Design Notes
The use of an entirely grayscale color palette is a unique design choice previously seen in characters like Willie from Steamboat Willie.
Similar Minifigures
Series 9 Heroic Knight (grayscale variant), Disney Series 2 Mickey Mouse (Steamboat Willie), and Series 6 Detective.
Collectibility
High demand for fans of classic cinema and those completing the Series 25 set; likely to remain stable in value.
History
Part of the first 2024 CMF wave that continued the shift from bags to sustainable cardboard box packaging.
Interesting Facts
The 'Red Herring' accessory is a literal pun on the literary device used in mystery novels; the QR code pictured is of the large 'scannable' type used to verify box contents.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a grayscale urban MOC or a shadow-box frame to accentuate the monochrome effect.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom mystery-themed builds; head and torso are popular for 'old-timey' civilian MOCs.
Overall Assessment
9/10 - A standout figure in Series 25 due to its distinct artistic style and clever accessory tie-in.