Statue - Plain White
90398 / 16478 · General / Miscellaneous
Microfigure / Games / Architecture · 2010 to Present
Figure ID
90398 / 16478
Theme
General / Miscellaneous
Year Released
2010 to Present
Rarity
Common
Head
Micro-molded featureless head, integrated as part of the torso element. No printing.
Torso
Monolithic white plastic mold representing a torso with simplified arm-like shapes and a single stud on top for accessories.
Legs
N/A - the base is a simple 1x2 rectangular plate integrated into the mold to allow it to stand on studs.
Accessories
None included with this standalone piece, though it is often given a 1x1 round plate or trophy element in sets.
Color Scheme
Solid White
Printing Details
None. This is a non-printed, solid-color injection molded part.
Variants
Available in various solid colors including Pearl Gold, Dark Bluish Gray, Sand Green, and Black. Some versions in the Games theme featured printing.
Condition Notes
Susceptible to yellowing if exposed to UV light. Since the part is small and thin, the 'arms' can snap under heavy pressure, though this is rare. Look for bite marks or heavy scratches on the top stud.
Estimated Value
$0.05 - $0.25 (Used); $0.50 (New)
Price (New)
Less than $0.10 when purchased through Pick-A-Brick; otherwise included in sets ranging from $10 to over $400.
Compatible Sets
Appears in numerous sets including 21019 The Eiffel Tower, 10224 Town Hall, and various LEGO Games sets like 3841 Minotaurus.
Character Background
This is a 'Microscale' figure used to represent statues on buildings, game pieces in the LEGO Games line, or tiny people in architecture models.
Design Notes
A 'nanofigure' or 'microfigure' design intended to allow for humanoid representation at a scale much smaller than the standard 4-brick-tall minifigure.
Similar Minifigures
Microfigure (Statue of Liberty), Minecraft Micro-mobs, and trophy/awards figures.
Collectibility
Low as an individual item, but high utility for MOC (My Own Creation) builders and Architecture enthusiasts.
History
Originally debuted for the LEGO Games board game line in 2009/2010 to function as player pawns, later adopted as a decorative element in the Creator Expert and Architecture themes.
Interesting Facts
Despite having no moving parts, the top stud is fully functional and can hold any standard LEGO accessory like a lightsaber hilt or a hair piece, creating comical 'giant-head' looks.
Display Suggestions
Best used to occupy the niches of LEGO buildings or as a garden statue in a City layout.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom painting or using as 'statues' in museum-themed dioramas. Easily customized with 1x1 round tiles for hats.
Overall Assessment
This is a functional utility part rather than a high-value collectible minifigure. It serves its purpose perfectly as a scale-balancing element in larger builds.