Emmet Brickowski - Orange Construction Vest
tlm001 · The LEGO Movie
The LEGO Movie 1 · 2014
Figure ID
tlm001
Theme
The LEGO Movie
Year Released
2014
Rarity
Common
Head
Standard classic yellow head with a smiling, confident expression and eyebrow raised, dual-sided printing featuring a worried or scared alternate face on the reverse, paired with a tousled medium dark orange-brown hair piece.
Torso
Bright orange vest over a grey-striped undershirt with a collar, detailed zipper, pockets, and toolbelt details printed on the front; plain back or minimal back torso printing.
Legs
Plain sand-blue or bluish-gray legs with standard hip piece.
Accessories
None present in the image, though typically comes with a Reddish Brown 1x1 tile piece representing the Piece of Resistance or a construction accessory depending on the specific set.
Color Scheme
Bright orange, yellow, white, grey, and brown accents representing a standard construction worker aesthetic.
Printing Details
High quality modern pad printing featuring detailed shirt stripes, pockets, and a dual-expression face with crisp lines and vibrant colors.
Variants
Multiple variants exist including versions with winking faces, construction hardhats instead of hair, and various expressions from The LEGO Movie 2.
Condition Notes
Fairly durable modern figure. Check for wear on the torso printing, scratches on the hair piece, and bite marks or yellowing on the classic yellow head.
Estimated Value
$1.00 to $3.00 USD for used complete condition depending on market and inclusion of accessories.
Price (New)
Came in sets ranging from $10 to $70 USD during the 2014 theatrical run of The LEGO Movie.
Compatible Sets
70801 Melting Room, 70808 Super Cycle Chase, 70811 The Flying Flusher, 70818 Emmet's Piece of Resistance, and several other 2014 The LEGO Movie sets.
Character Background
Emmet Brickowski is an ordinary, rules-following, average construction worker who is mistakenly identified as the 'Special', the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the universe.
Design Notes
Designed to represent the quintessential average Joe minifigure, intentionally generic yet distinctively detailed to anchor the protagonist role of the movie.
Similar Minifigures
Other Emmet variants from The LEGO Movie 1 and 2, generic City construction worker minifigures.
Collectibility
Low to moderate collectibility due to high production numbers, though essential for completionists of The LEGO Movie theme.
History
Released in 2014 alongside the blockbuster theatrical release of The LEGO Movie, marking a major milestone for LEGO as their first theatrical feature film.
Interesting Facts
Emmet's design is meant to look intentionally generic so that any builder could project themselves onto the character as the ultimate 'everyman'.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other main characters from The LEGO Movie such as Wyldstyle and Benny on a standard black LEGO baseplate.
Modification Potential
Great for urban MOCs, City layouts, or custom civilian figures due to the versatile civilian clothing and hair piece.
Overall Assessment
A ubiquitous yet iconic figure from a culturally significant LEGO film, perfect for casual fans, movie completionists, and City diorama builders.