Video Game Champ
col192 · Collectible Minifigures
Series 12 Minifigures · 2014
Figure ID
col192
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2014
Rarity
Uncommon; as a retired blind-bag figure from 2014, it is no longer available at retail and must be sourced through the secondary market.
Head
Yellow classic skin tone with a cocky grin showing teeth, wearing trans-neon green pixelated glasses. It is a single-sided print to accommodate the hair piece.
Torso
Black torso with lime and dark green printing featuring a classic 8-bit 'Space Invader' style alien graphic, green undershirt detail, and circuitry patterns on the arms. Back printing includes more circuitry.
Legs
Black legs with bright green circuitry printing on the front of the hips and legs, continuing the digital 'gamer' aesthetic.
Accessories
Includes a Pearl Dark Gray headset with a trans-neon green visor and a handheld game controller accessory (not pictured) and a black 4x3 display stand.
Color Scheme
Black, Bright Green, Trans-Neon Green, and Pearl Dark Gray. The neon accents are designed to evoke retro-arcade and cyberpunk aesthetics.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso front and back, arms, and leg fronts. Crisp 8-bit graphic details and consistent circuitry lines.
Variants
There are no official production variants of this specific figure, though the accessories are often swapped by collectors.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include the silver/gray paint on the headset rubbing off and scratches on the trans-neon green visor. Check for arm cracks which were common in this era of plastic.
Estimated Value
Used: $4.00 - $6.00 USD; New/Sealed in bag: $10.00 - $15.00 USD.
Price (New)
Original MSRP was $3.99 USD in 2014 as part of the Series 12 blind bags.
Compatible Sets
71007 Collectible Minifigures Series 12.
Character Background
The Video Game Champ is a master of retro arcade games and modern esports. He is depicted as a competitive gamer who lives for high scores and digital glory.
Design Notes
This figure was a pioneer in using the 'trans-neon green' color palette to represent a digital UI. The headset mold is highly detailed for the time.
Similar Minifigures
Gamer (Series 19), E-Sports Gamer (Series 20), Video Game Guy (Series 7).
Collectibility
Moderate. While not the rarest figure, it is a favorite for MOC builders creating arcade or futuristic cyberpunk scenes.
History
Part of the transition era where LEGO CMFs began incorporating more detailed arm and leg printing as a standard for the series.
Interesting Facts
The alien on his shirt is a direct homage to the Space Invaders arcade classic, modified slightly for copyright reasons.
Display Suggestions
Looks best in a neon-lit arcade MOC or alongside other digital/cyber characters like those from TRON: Legacy or the Ninjago Prime Empire sub-theme.
Modification Potential
Excellent for cyberpunk customs. The torso and legs are often used by fans to create 'Hacker' or 'Netrunner' characters.
Overall Assessment
A solid, era-defining CMF with great color contrast and thematic consistency. A must-have for gamers and fans of retro technology.