Brick Suit Guy (Bright Green) - Series 18
col18-12 (col324) · Collectible Minifigures
Series 18: Party · 2018 (Minifigure 40th Anniversary)
Figure ID
col18-12 (col324)
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2018 (Minifigure 40th Anniversary)
Rarity
Common to Uncommon. While distributed as part of a randomized blind bag series, this specific figure is one of the more popular designs from the wave.
Head
Yellow head with a wide, open-mouthed grin showing teeth and classic black dot eyes. It is topped with a messy, textured dark orange (ginger) hair piece.
Torso
The torso is Bright Green, matching the brick suit, and is hidden by the large brick overlay piece. The arms are Bright Green with yellow hands.
Legs
Standard Bright Green legs and hips with no printing, designed to create a seamless column of color with the brick torso piece.
Accessories
1x2-3x2 Bright Green Brick Suit overlay, a 2x2 flat tile with '10' printed on a sunburst background (representing the 40th anniversary of the minifigure, 1978-2018), and two reddish-brown 1x1 cones used as party horns.
Color Scheme
Monochromatic Bright Green body suit, Yellow skin tone, Dark Orange hair, and Silver/Grey printing on the accessory tiles.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the face and the 2x2 anniversary tile. The brick suit piece itself is a specialized mold with two studs on the front for plate or tile attachment.
Variants
There are several brick-suit variants including Red (Series 18), Blue (Series 18), Teal (Series 20), and Magenta (LEGO store exclusive). The Green version is specifically tied to the Series 18 line.
Condition Notes
Watch for clutch power loss on the studs of the brick suit. The 2x2 tile is prone to scratches. Scuffing on the corners of the brick suit is common if stored loose in bins.
Estimated Value
New (Sealed): $8 - $12 USD; Used (Complete): $5 - $7 USD. The price is relatively stable due to the popularity of the 'Brick Suit' mascot concept.
Price (New)
$3.99 USD (Original blind bag MSRP in 2018).
Compatible Sets
71021 LEGO Minifigures - Series 18: Party.
Character Background
Released for the 40th anniversary of the LEGO Minifigure, this character represents a literal 'LEGO Man' wearing a costume of the iconic brick. He is attending a party celebrating the history of the figure.
Design Notes
The 2x3 brick suit was a revolutionary mold that fits over a standard torso, allowing the figure to actually stack with real LEGO bricks. The '10' tile celebrates the classic 2x2 plate/tile scale.
Similar Minifigures
Brick Suit Girl (Red), Brick Suit Guy (Blue), Birthday Cake Guy, Cactus Guy, and LEGO Fan (Series 19).
Collectibility
High. The 'Costume Suit' figures (animals and bricks) are among the most consistently collected sub-groups within the CMF line.
History
Series 18 was the first series dedicated entirely to a 'Party' theme to honor the 1978 debut of the modern minifigure. This figure was a centerpiece of the marketing campaign.
Interesting Facts
Despite the '10' on the tile, it doesn't refer to the figure's age, but rather the 1x2 plate dimensions and the 40th anniversary. You can stack other bricks directly onto the figure's chest.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on the included CMF stand. They look excellent when posed alongside the Red and Blue brick suit variants to create a 'primary color' trio.
Modification Potential
Excellent for MOCs. The brick suit can be put on any head/torso combination to create custom mascot characters for City-themed LEGO store builds.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential collectible minifigure. It offers high play value, clever engineering, and represents a major milestone in LEGO history. Rated 8/10 for collectors.