Mermaid, Sand Blue Tail, Bright Light Yellow Hair (LEGO Store Build-a-Minifigure)
bam-001 / Unique BAM Assembly · City / Branded Store Exclusive
Build-a-Minifigure (BAM) Summer 2021 Wave · 2021 (Summer Wave)
Figure ID
bam-001 / Unique BAM Assembly
Theme
City / Branded Store Exclusive
Year Released
2021 (Summer Wave)
Rarity
Uncommon; exclusive to LEGO Store BAM stations for a limited time.
Head
Yellow classic skin tone, female face with eyelashes, pink lipstick, and a wide smile showcasing teeth. This specific head is widely used in City sets.
Torso
Yellow torso with seashell bikini top printing (silver/white shells), a gold necklace with a shell pendant, and a belly button detail. Yellow arms and hands.
Legs
Sand Blue mermaid tail mold (61512ps1) with silver scale printing on the front and a curved fin design.
Accessories
Bright Light Yellow wavy mid-length hair piece. Depending on the BAM pack, she often included a pink hairbrush or a fish accessory (not pictured).
Color Scheme
A 'sun-kissed' aesthetic featuring Primary Yellow, Bright Light Yellow, and Sand Blue with metallic silver accents.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front) and the tail (front). The scale pattern on the tail features reflective silver metallic ink.
Variants
The torso and tail have appeared in multiple BAM iterations with different hair colors (e.g., Pink, Teal) and different facial expressions.
Condition Notes
The tail piece is prone to scratching on the bottom surface. The silver scale printing can flake if handled roughly. Check for 'neck cracks' on the yellow torso.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $12.00 USD (Used/Complete), $15.00+ (New in BAM Blister Pack).
Price (New)
$9.99 for a 3-pack of figures at the LEGO Store Build-a-Minifigure station.
Compatible Sets
Not available in standard retail sets; exclusive to LEGO Store BAM stations and targeted promo packs.
Character Background
A generic fantasy/ocean character designed for creative play within the LEGO City or Beach sub-themes.
Design Notes
The mermaid tail is a specialized mold first popularized in the Collectible Minifigures line, here repurposed for store-exclusive customization.
Similar Minifigures
Series 9 Mermaid (col135), Series 12 Fairytale Mermaid (col189), and various Disney Ariel minifigures.
Collectibility
Moderate demand; highly sought after by 'BAM' completionists and those building underwater dioramas.
History
Part of a 2021 initiative to bring more high-detail 'theme-style' parts (like tails and wings) into the standard LEGO Store BAM bins.
Interesting Facts
The silver scales on this tail variant are significantly more reflective than the matte scales found on earlier City-line mermaids.
Display Suggestions
Ideal for beach vignettes or transparent blue 'underwater' display cases alongside the 21322 Pirates of Barracuda Bay set.
Modification Potential
The tail is a highly swappable part; common mods include attaching it to Ninjago or Elves torsos for elemental themes.
Overall Assessment
A beautiful, vibrant figure that bridges the gap between basic City figures and high-end Collectible Minifigure Series quality.