Yeti (Prototype/Test Mold)
col155 (Prototype Version) · Collectible Minifigures / Factory Test
Series 11 (Historical Basis) · 2013 (Prototype context)
Figure ID
col155 (Prototype Version)
Theme
Collectible Minifigures / Factory Test
Year Released
2013 (Prototype context)
Rarity
Ultra-Rare / Prototype. This is an unprinted factory test mold, not a production retail figure.
Head
Unprinted white Yeti mask/headpiece over a blank white head. Standard production versions have blue eyes and a face print.
Torso
Pure white unprinted torso with white arms and white hands. This lacks the blue fur printing found on the retail col155.
Legs
Pure white unprinted legs. Lacks the toe and fur printing of the retail release.
Accessories
Missing the popsicle/ice cream accessory usually paired with this mold in the CMF series.
Color Scheme
Monochromatic White. Likely a test of the mold cavity using base plastic pellets without specialized printing or dual-molding.
Printing Details
Zero printing. This is a "blank" or "raw" pull from the mold, used to check for surface quality and tolerances during manufacturing.
Variants
Standard retail version (col155) has extensive light blue and dark blue printing. This is the unprinted prototype variant.
Condition Notes
Look for mold marks and injection points. As an unprinted white figure, it is highly susceptible to UV yellowing and dirt.
Estimated Value
$50 - $150 USD. Prototype values vary wildly based on the buyer; unprinted Yeti molds are niche but highly sought after by CMF completists.
Price (New)
N/A - Never sold at retail. The production version was sold in $2.99 blind bags in 2013.
Compatible Sets
Derived from 71001 (Collectible Minifigures Series 11).
Character Background
Based on the Abominable Snowman or Yeti of Himalayan folklore. Usually depicted as a cold-dwelling elusive monster.
Design Notes
The one-piece head/chest mold is unique to the Yeti and the later Series 14 Squarefoot/Bigfoot characters.
Similar Minifigures
Squarefoot (Series 14), retail Yeti (Series 11), unprinted factory errors/prototypes of other CMF characters.
Collectibility
Extremely high for technical collectors. Prototype/test mold LEGO is a major sub-market of the hobby.
History
Modern LEGO prototypes often leak from factories in Mexico or the Czech Republic. This specific mold debuted in 2013.
Interesting Facts
The 'beard' area of the mold is designed to fit over the neck of a standard torso, but it makes the arms less mobile than a standard figure.
Display Suggestions
Display in a UV-protected acrylic case alongside the retail version to show the design evolution.
Modification Potential
Excellent canvas for custom painters, though its rarity as a prototype makes many collectors prefer it untouched.
Overall Assessment
A fascinating 'behind-the-scenes' look at LEGO production. A rare find for serious collectors of factory errors and oddities.