Pizza Costume Guy, Series 19 (Complete Set of 16 Minifigures)
col348 · Collectible Minifigures
Series 19 · 2019
Figure ID
col348
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2019
Rarity
Uncommon. As a blind-bagged figure, it was one of 16 to collect. It is no longer in production, making it a retired collector's item.
Head
Yellow minifigure head with a nervous/sweating expression, featuring black eyebrows, a slight grin with teeth, and three sweat drops on the forehead. Standard single-sided printing.
Torso
Bright Green torso with no printing on the front or back. Standard yellow hands to represent the character's skin.
Legs
Red hips and legs with a highly detailed checkered/harlequin pattern in white, green, and dark red. Features a printed silver belt buckle and brown belt detail at the waist.
Accessories
Includes the primary Pizza Slice Costume (mold 50663) which is a sandwich-board style piece that fits over the neck. It also originally came with a 2x3 printed tile representing a pizza shop advertisement/menu.
Color Scheme
Highly vibrant palette including Bright Green, Red, Tan, and Yellow. The pizza slice features realistic food colors like dark red (pepperoni) and black (olives).
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the legs and pizza costume. The pizza slice features complex detailing of crust texture, melted cheese, pepperoni, and olives. The leg printing is intricate with a 360-degree feel on the front and sides.
Variants
This is the original version. A similar 'Pizza Costume' piece was reused for the 'Pizza Guy' in LEGO City sets but with a different head and leg combination.
Condition Notes
Main wear points are the 'points' of the pizza slice costume which can chip. The white checkered print on the red legs is prone to scratching over time. Check for neck cracks on the green torso.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $8.00 USD used; $10.00 - $12.00 USD new/sealed in original foil pack.
Price (New)
$3.99 USD (original floor price per blind bag).
Compatible Sets
71025-7 (Series 19 Collectible Minifigures blind bag).
Character Background
Part of the 'costume suit' mascot sub-line within CMF. He is a mascot working for a pizza parlor, likely exhausted or nervous given the sweat drops on the facial expression.
Design Notes
The pizza costume mold was a debut for this series and designed to be compatible with other 'sandwich board' style costumes like the Watermelon or Cactus guy.
Similar Minifigures
Hot Dog Man (Series 13), Banana Guy (Series 16), Watermelon Dude (The LEGO Movie 2 Series), Corn Cob Guy (Series 17).
Collectibility
High for 'Food Suit' collectors. The demand is stable due to the popularity of food-themed mascots in LEGO City displays.
History
Follows the tradition of the 'Suit' minifigures started in Series 3 with the Gorilla Suit Guy. It represents LEGO's trend toward more specialized, large-mold costume pieces in the late 2010s.
Interesting Facts
The legs are often sought after for custom 'Jester' or 'Holiday' minifigures due to the festive red and green checkered pattern. The pizza slice itself is considered one of the 'cleanest' food molds LEGO has produced.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a LEGO City 'Downtown' setting or a dedicated Collectible Minifigure display frame with other food-related mascots.
Modification Potential
Excellent leg piece for Christmas elves or medieval jesters. The green torso is a useful 'blank' for purist customizers.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential CMF figure with a great balance of a unique specialized mold (pizza) and highly reusable printed parts (legs). Rated 8/10 for design and whimsical charm.