Dr. Bunsen Honeydew - The Muppets
colmu-8 · Collectible Minifigures
The Muppets Series · 2022. Released during a period of high-detail licensing, debuting in blind bags to celebrate Jim Henson's iconic Muppet characters.
Figure ID
colmu-8
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2022. Released during a period of high-detail licensing, debuting in blind bags to celebrate Jim Henson's iconic Muppet characters.
Rarity
Uncommon/Discontinued. Available only in the retired Muppets CMF series; rarity is driven by the single-production run of the blind bags.
Head
Unique molded head. Features light flesh skin tone, a bald pate with white hair on sides, large round printed glasses, and a concern/surprised expression with no visible eyes (following Muppet design).
Torso
Light green sweater vest over a light tan collared shirt with a black necktie. Detail includes knit texture printing and a pen in the pocket. Dark tan arms and light flesh hands.
Legs
Standard dark tan legs with no printing, matching the character's simple slacks.
Accessories
Usually paired with a transparent chemical flask (not shown in image). The flask is a common part, but the head mold is the standout accessory/element.
Color Scheme
Earth tones dominated by Olive Green, Dark Tan, and Light Tan, reflecting the character's lab-appropriate business casual attire.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front and back). The head printing is precise, centering the spectacles perfectly over the bridge of the nose on the custom mold.
Variants
No official LEGO variants exist for this character; this is the only version produced as of current date.
Condition Notes
Check for scuffs on the top of the bald head mold and internal cracks in the heels. The light flesh hands can show discoloration over time if exposed to UV light.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $8.00 USD used; $10.00 - $15.00 USD new/sealed in original foil bag. Value is stable due to the target demographic of adult collectors.
Price (New)
$4.99 USD (original retail price per blind bag).
Compatible Sets
71033 LEGO Minifigures - The Muppets (Series 1); 66707 The Muppets 6-Pack.
Character Background
Chief scientist at Muppet Labs 'where the future is being made today.' Known for his hazardous experiments and his unfortunate assistant, Beaker.
Design Notes
The head is an entirely unique mold designed specifically to capture the character's lack of eyes and spherical head shape, departing from the classic minifigure silhouette.
Similar Minifigures
Beaker (colmu-9), Waldorf (colmu-11), Statler (colmu-10), and various LEGO City scientists.
Collectibility
High for Muppet fans and CMF completionists. As a licensed character with a unique head mold, it has strong long-term display value.
History
Part of the first-ever LEGO Muppets collaboration. Represents a shift where LEGO creates highly specialized molds for licensed CMF series to ensure IP accuracy.
Interesting Facts
Dr. Bunsen Honeydew was famously inspired by the real-life physicist and businessman Sir Lew Grade. The LEGO head mold perfectly mimics his 'melon' shape.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside Beaker in a lab MOC or MUPPETS vignette. Use a 1x2 brick to elevate him slightly for better visibility in a case.
Modification Potential
The torso is excellent for custom 'office' or 'teacher' minifigures. The head is too character-specific for most other uses unless building Muppet-themed MOCs.
Overall Assessment
A 9/10 for character accuracy. The custom head mold is a triumph of design, making it a standout piece of the 2022 CMF lineup.