Ernesto de la Cruz
col71038-16 · Collectible Minifigures
Disney 100 Series · Released in May 2023 as part of the Disney 100th Anniversary series, celebrating a century of Disney animation. This release featured high-fidelity prints and exclusive molds.
Figure ID
col71038-16
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
Released in May 2023 as part of the Disney 100th Anniversary series, celebrating a century of Disney animation. This release featured high-fidelity prints and exclusive molds.
Rarity
Uncommon. As a blind-bag collectible, it was widely available but required luck or specific 'feeling' techniques to find in stores. Its availability ended with the series production run.
Head
Features a unique 'dead' skeleton face print with a singular black curl on the forehead, representing his appearance in the Land of the Dead. Includes a specialized large white Sombrero mold piece.
Torso
White charro jacket with intricate silver and black filigree patterns representing a traditional mariachi outfit. Features front and back printing with a black tie and detailed silver embroidery throughout.
Legs
White legs matching the charro suit with vertical silver and black decorative border prints on the outer sides. Includes a white hip piece.
Accessories
An exclusive, highly detailed white guitar with skull-patterned printing and silver fret marks, as well as a large white sombrero.
Color Scheme
Primary white and silver with black accents to mimic the greyscale look of the character from the movie Coco.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing including front and back torso, side leg printing, and specific face details. The silver ink used is slightly reflective/metallic in finish.
Variants
None. This is the first and only official LEGO minifigure of Ernesto de la Cruz.
Condition Notes
The white plastic is susceptible to scuffs and dirt. The guitar is a soft-ish plastic and the neck can bend if stored improperly. The edges of the sombrero can show paint wear.
Estimated Value
Approximately $5.00 - $8.00 USD for used complete; $10.00 - $12.00 USD for new/sealed in original blind bag.
Price (New)
Original retail price was $4.99 USD per blind bag.
Compatible Sets
LEGO Collectible Minifigures - Disney 100 Series (71038).
Character Background
The primary antagonist of Pixar's 'Coco', Ernesto is a famous musician in the Land of the Dead who stole his fame and songs from his partner Hector.
Design Notes
Notable for the unique guitar mold and its faithful recreation of the traditional Charro suit in LEGO form. It uses the modern color-palette to represent a 'colorless' character.
Similar Minifigures
Miguel (Disney 100), Skeleton Minifigures, Mariachi Guy (Series 16 CMF).
Collectibility
High. Disney CMF figures are popular with both LEGO fans and Disney memorabilia collectors; demand is stable due to the popularity of the film 'Coco'.
History
This figure represents LEGO's first foray into 'Coco' merchandise, released alongside Miguel and Dante for the 100th Anniversary milestone.
Interesting Facts
The guitar print is a 1:1 match for the 'Guitarrón' used in the film, including the skull headstock.
Display Suggestions
Ideal for display in a Minifigure display frame or a custom 'Ofrenda' MOC. Best paired with the Miguel minifigure from the same series.
Modification Potential
The sombrero and guitar are frequently used by customizers for traditional Mexican-themed MOCs or Day of the Dead scenes.
Overall Assessment
An excellent 10/10 representation of the character. The level of detail on the accessories and suit makes it a standout in the Disney 100 collection.