Elephant Costume Girl
col18-12 · Collectible Minifigures
Series 18: LEGO Minifigures 40th Anniversary Series · 2018; released as part of the 40th anniversary celebration of the modern LEGO minifigure (1978-2018)
Figure ID
col18-12
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2018; released as part of the 40th anniversary celebration of the modern LEGO minifigure (1978-2018)
Rarity
Common to Uncommon; distributed in a blind bag format with 3 units per box of 60, making it relatively easy to find compared to the chase figures in the same series
Head
Yellow classic skin tone with a double-sided face: one side features a determined/serious expression with thick eyebrows, the other features a happy smile with closed eyes; topped with a unique grey elephant headpiece
Torso
Light Bluish Gray torso with a large white circular print on the front representing a belly; simple grey back; Light Bluish Gray arms and hands
Legs
Light Bluish Gray legs with toe printing consisting of three white semicircles on each foot to represent elephant nails/toes
Accessories
Elephant headgear with large ears, a trunk, and white tusks; also originally included a mouse (in reddish brown) and a light grey 4x4 display baseplate
Color Scheme
Monochromatic Light Bluish Gray with white accents (belly and toes) and yellow skin; standard LEGO grey colors
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on torso and toes; the headgear is a complex dual-molded/painted piece; printing is crisp and typical of high CMF standards
Variants
No official design variants within Series 18; this is the standard version
Condition Notes
The elephant trunk and ears are susceptible to paint scuffs and bite marks; the white belly print can fade or scratch over time; check for neck cracks in the torso
Estimated Value
Used (Complete): $4.00 - $6.00; New (Sealed bag): $8.00 - $12.00; parts alone (mouse and headgear) hold about 50% of the value
Price (New)
Originally retailed for $3.99 in blind bag packaging as set 71021
Compatible Sets
71021 LEGO Minifigures - Series 18
Character Background
Part of the 'costume' sub-line within CMF series, representing a child dressed as an elephant for a party theme, hence the nervous face (scared of her own mouse accessory)
Design Notes
The elephant headpiece is a unique mold created specifically for this figure; the dual-sided head allows for 'scared' or 'joyous' play scenarios
Similar Minifigures
Bunny Suit Guy (Series 7), Chicken Suit Guy (Series 9), Piggy Guy (Series 12), Shark Suit Guy (Series 15)
Collectibility
High for 'Suit' or 'Costume' collectors; Series 18 as a whole is highly collectible due to the 40th-anniversary milestone
History
Part of the first CMF series to be entirely composed of 'Costume' characters (except for the Police Officer chase figure)
Interesting Facts
The mouse accessory included with this figure is a nod to the classic cartoon trope that elephants are afraid of mice; her alternate face reflects this fear
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a dedicated CMF acrylic case or alongside other 'Animal Suit' figures; pairs excellently with the Mouse Costume Girl from Series 25
Modification Potential
The elephant headpiece is popular for MOCs involving circus themes or zoo exhibits; the grey legs are useful for generic grey civilian builds
Overall Assessment
A solid, mid-tier collectible minifigure with a high-quality unique mold. Essential for anyone building a 'Costumed Character' collection.