Marty McFly - Red Puffer Vest, Denim Jacket over Plaid Shirt
cu0129 · LEGO CUUSOO / Ideas
Back to the Future · 2013
Figure ID
cu0129
Theme
LEGO CUUSOO / Ideas
Year Released
2013
Rarity
Rare
Head
Light flesh dual-sided print with a smiling expression on one side and a concerned or determined expression on the other, featuring stubble detail and light blonde tousled hair piece.
Torso
Blue denim jacket over a plaid shirt and maroon undershirt, with a separate red puffer vest piece worn over the torso. Back printing includes jacket and shirt details.
Legs
Plain medium blue legs with blue hips, matching the iconic denim pants from the film.
Accessories
Red puffer vest (separate piece), skateboard.
Color Scheme
Primary colors include red, medium blue, white, and dark red, with light flesh skin tone and blonde hair.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on torso and head with detailed plaid patterns, stitching lines, stubble texture, and facial features.
Variants
There are later updated versions of Marty McFly from the LEGO Dimensions pack and the DeLorean Time Machine set 10300 released in 2022.
Condition Notes
Check for wear on the red puffer vest edges, scratching on the torso printing, and yellowing of the blonde hair piece.
Estimated Value
Used complete is around $15 to $25 USD; new or sealed set value drives higher.
Price (New)
Originally released in LEGO CUUSOO set 21103 priced at $34.99 USD.
Compatible Sets
21103 The DeLorean Time Machine
Character Background
Marty McFly is the iconic protagonist of the Back to the Future trilogy, traveling through time in a modified DeLorean created by Doctor Emmett Brown.
Design Notes
Features a specialized rubbery red puffer vest element that wraps around the neck bracket to simulate his 1985 cinematic outfit accurately.
Similar Minifigures
Doc Brown (21103), Marty McFly from LEGO Dimensions (71201), Marty McFly from set 10300.
Collectibility
High collectibility due to the retirement of the original CUUSOO set and immense popularity of the Back to the Future franchise.
History
Debuted in 2013 as part of the fifth successful LEGO CUUSOO project submission created by fans FBTB and Retronema.
Interesting Facts
The CUUSOO platform eventually evolved into LEGO Ideas; this set was one of the early community-voted successes that paved the way for licensed pop-culture sets.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside the 21103 DeLorean or the larger 10300 DeLorean on a transparent stand with his included skateboard.
Modification Potential
Great for custom Back to the Future MOCs and dioramas recreating scenes from Hill Valley.
Overall Assessment
An essential collector's item for fans of the movie franchise and early LEGO Ideas/CUUSOO completionists, offering fantastic nostalgic appeal despite its older design.