Brazil National Football Team - Midfielder / Forward (Pele Tribute)
soc154 · Sports
Football (Soccer) · 2023 - Released within the Table Football (Ideas) line context
Figure ID
soc154
Theme
Sports
Year Released
2023 - Released within the Table Football (Ideas) line context
Rarity
Uncommon. While available in a major set, the specific dual-molded and printed components are limited to the Brazil-specific player configurations in the 21337 Ideas set.
Head
Brownish-reddish skin tone with a smiling expression, white teeth, and pupils. Accompanied by a black short-cropped hair piece (Style 25972).
Torso
Yellow jersey with a green v-neck collar. Features the Brazilian National Team crest (CBF) on the left chest. Brownish-reddish arms with green shoulder stripes and brownish-reddish hands.
Legs
Blue shorts (hips and upper leg) with detailed printing on the lower legs featuring white and green striped socks and blue/black football boots with white laces.
Accessories
Typically none included for the individual figure, though the parent set includes a trophy, footballs, and a brick-built dugout.
Color Scheme
Classic 'Canarinho' palette: Bright yellow, royal blue, and green, matching the iconic Brazilian national team kit colors.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing including a dual-molded leg look effect. Contains torso printing (front), arm printing, and detailed leg/sock/shoe printing which is rare for standard sports figures.
Variants
The set 21337 allows for multiple head/hair swaps, but the torso and leg prints are the specific Brazil kit variant. There are no official promotional variations of this specific print.
Condition Notes
Watch for collar print fading and friction wear on the hip joint. The arm printing is susceptible to scratches if used in high-contact play.
Estimated Value
Used: $5.00 - $8.00 USD; New (taken from box): $9.00 - $12.00 USD. Individual parts are often sold separately on BrickLink for builders.
Price (New)
Appears in set 21337 (Table Football) which retailed for $249.99 USD, making individual players relatively expensive when calculated by set price-per-part.
Compatible Sets
21337 Table Football (LEGO Ideas)
Character Background
While not explicitly named due to licensing, the figure with this skin tone and hair is widely recognized by fans as a tribute to Pelé or modern Brazilian stars like Vinícius Júnior.
Design Notes
Significant for being part of LEGO's push for more diverse skin tones and realistic sporting kits using modern printing technology not available during the 2000s Soccer theme era.
Similar Minifigures
Adidas GWP figures, Series 4 Soccer Player, and the various players from the 2016 DFB German Football Team CMF series.
Collectibility
Moderate. High appeal for soccer/football fans and sports-themed MOC builders. Interest peaked during the 2022/2023 season but remains a stable niche item.
History
Represents the first time since the early 2000s that LEGO has returned to realistic, non-licensed yet clearly identifiable national football kits.
Interesting Facts
The torso features the actual CBF logo, showcasing an official licensing agreement between LEGO and the Brazilian Football Confederation.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a stadium MOC or on a dedicated sports-themed tiered stand alongside other national team figures.
Modification Potential
Excellent head-swap potential to create specific legendary players like Ronaldinho or Neymar using different hair pieces.
Overall Assessment
A high-quality, modern representation of a sports icon. The leg printing is the standout feature, though accurately acquiring the full 'Brazil' set of parts is key for value.