Series 11 - Gingerbread Man / Pastry Chef
col11-8 · Collectible Minifigures
Series 11 · 2013
Figure ID
col11-8
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2013
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Classic yellow female head with a smiling expression, open-mouth grin showing teeth, and blonde hair poking out from underneath the chef hat.
Torso
White short-sleeve shirt with a brown apron printed over it featuring a gold swirl logo and white strap, with yellow hands.
Legs
Dark brown hips and dual-molded dark brown/tan legs representing pants and boots.
Accessories
White chef hat, white mug/cup, and a reddish-brown baby dragon figurine acting as a chocolate sculpture on a white pedestal stand.
Color Scheme
White, dark brown, tan, and classic yellow with gold accent details.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso with fine gold linework for the apron logo; standard single-sided face print.
Variants
Standard production run for Series 11 with no major color or regional variants.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include chipping on the torso's gold apron print and potential yellowing of the white hat and sleeves due to UV exposure.
Estimated Value
$5.00 to $8.00 USD for a complete used figure with accessories.
Price (New)
$2.99 USD original retail price per blind bag in 2013.
Compatible Sets
71002 Collectible Minifigures Series 11
Character Background
Part of the popular Collectible Minifigures theme, representing an everyday occupation with a delightful culinary twist.
Design Notes
Features a clever use of the reddish-brown baby dragon piece molded as chocolate, a beloved detail among food-themed minifigures.
Similar Minifigures
Chef from LEGO City sets, Baker from Series 17, and various other culinary-themed Collectible Minifigures.
Collectibility
Moderately high for CMF completists, particularly appreciated for its unique chocolate dragon accessory.
History
Released during the height of early Collectible Minifigures blind bag popularity in late 2013.
Interesting Facts
The inclusion of the baby dragon as a chocolate confection piece became an iconic repurposing of an existing mold.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a standard black CMF baseplate alongside other bakery or food-related minifigures in a modular street scene.
Modification Potential
Great for town layouts, bakeries, or restaurant MOCs, highly compatible with standard City-themed builds.
Overall Assessment
A charming and playful figure with fantastic culinary accessories, making it a fun addition to any City or CMF collection.