Boba Tea Costume Fan
col27-10 · Collectible Minifigures
Series 27 · 2025 (Official release context: January 1st launch)
Figure ID
col27-10
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2025 (Official release context: January 1st launch)
Rarity
Common (Standard CMF distribution, though limited by the mystery box format)
Head
Double-sided yellow head with a joyful open-mouthed smile on one side and a content closed-eye expression on the other; features lavender eye makeup.
Torso
Pink torso with a printed boba tea graphic; light pink arms and yellow hands; includes a large purple translucent boba cup costume overlay.
Legs
Dual-molded or printed legs featuring a pink upper and dark purple lower section to represent the bottom of the costume or boots.
Accessories
Includes an oversized straw element that attaches to the costume headpiece and a purple baseplate for display.
Color Scheme
A vibrant palette of Magenta, Light Pink, Purple, and Translucent Purple representing a taro or berry flavored bubble tea.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso and head; the standout feature is the unique printing on the translucent purple costume mold featuring the word 'boba'.
Variants
None known as this is a new 2025 release; it is the debut of this specific costume mold.
Condition Notes
Prone to scratches on the large translucent costume piece; the straw element is thin and may be susceptible to bending or stress marks.
Estimated Value
Current retail value is approximately $4.99; secondary market values for specific identified figures typically range from $5.00 to $8.00 USD.
Price (New)
$4.99 USD (MSRP per single mystery box)
Compatible Sets
71048 Collectible Minifigures Series 27
Character Background
A generic 'Fan' character part of the food-costume tradition in the CMF line, celebrating the global cultural phenomenon of bubble tea (Boba).
Design Notes
Features a specialized new mold for the Boba cup body and lid which allows the minifigure's head to be visible while maintaining the silhouette of a beverage.
Similar Minifigures
Pizza Costume Guy, Watermelon Fan, Corn Cob Man, Peapod Costume Girl, and Popcorn Guy.
Collectibility
High, as food-themed costume figures are historically some of the most popular and tradeable figures within the Collectible Minifigures community.
History
Part of the first CMF wave of 2025, continuing the long-standing 'Costume Suit' sub-group that began in Series 10 with the Bumblebee Girl.
Interesting Facts
This is one of the few costume figures to utilize a significant amount of translucent plastic for the main body suit to mimic a plastic cup.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a tiered CMF display case alongside other food-related costume figures or in a City-themed 'Food Festival' MOC.
Modification Potential
The boba cup mold can be used on other minifigures to create different flavor 'mascots' by changing the internal head and torso colors.
Overall Assessment
A standout figure of Series 27 with excellent part usage and a trendy subject matter; highly recommended for fans of the costume-suit series.