Series 24 - Cotton Candy Vendor
col407 · Collectible Minifigures
Series 24 · 2023 - Released January 1st as part of the first wave of 2023 CMFs, marking a transition period toward eco-friendly packaging experiments.
Figure ID
col407
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2023 - Released January 1st as part of the first wave of 2023 CMFs, marking a transition period toward eco-friendly packaging experiments.
Rarity
Uncommon - While mass-produced in the Series 24 blind bags, it is limited to that specific series' production run and is considered 'uncommon' compared to standard retail set figures.
Head
Yellow classic skin tone with dual-sided printing: one side features a blissful closed-eye smile with pink blush dots and magenta lipstick; the other side shows a more expressive open smile. It is paired with a unique Lavender hair piece featuring two buns/horns.
Torso
Medium Lavender torso with detailed printing of a fluffy fleece hoodie. Features include a front zipper, hood drawstrings with pink pom-poms, and texture lines to represent Sherpa material. Printing continues onto the back.
Legs
Medium Lavender legs with specialized printing to continue the 'fuzzy' texture of the loungewear. Includes printed side pockets and texture tufts at the base of the feet.
Accessories
Two highly detailed, 'animal-styled' cotton candy (candy floss) pieces. One is Lime Green shaped like a frog; the other is Medium Blue shaped like a bear. Both are mounted on tan sticks (bar 4L pieces).
Color Scheme
Monochromatic Medium Lavender outfit accented by Bright Pink pom-poms; accessories provide pops of Lime Green and Medium Blue. The lavender aesthetic leans into the 'soft-girl' or pastel fashion trends.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing with excellent alignment. Notable for the texture lines on the legs and torso that successfully mimic the look of fabric. Face printing is sharp with metallic-adjacent sheen on the lips.
Variants
No official variants exist for this specific minifigure, though the hair piece and torso have since become popular for 'sig-fig' (signature figure) customizations.
Condition Notes
Main concern is the hair piece 'horns' which can suffer from paint transfer if rubbed against other figures. The lavender plastic is relatively durable and not prone to significant yellowing.
Estimated Value
New (in original packaging/snipped bag): $5.00 - $7.00; Used Complete: $4.00 - $5.50. Value is currently stable due to recent retirement of Series 24.
Price (New)
$4.99 USD - Single blind bag retail price.
Compatible Sets
71037 LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 24.
Character Background
An original LEGO character designed to fit into a modern city or fairground setting. She represents the whimsical side of street food vending, specializing in artistic sugar sculptures.
Design Notes
Features a brand-new lavender hair mold that is highly sought after. The cotton candy pieces use the 'bee hive' or 'hair' mold (originally from the Series 15 Queen) but with unique animal face prints.
Similar Minifigures
Series 18 Elephant Costume Girl, Series 23 Popcorn Guy, or the Series 25 Mushroom Sprite.
Collectibility
Moderate-High. While not the 'chase' figure of the series (like the Brown Astronaut), she is favored by 'Cute' aesthetic collectors and City builders.
History
Part of the final series to use flexible foil blind bags before LEGO transitioned fully to cardboard boxes for Series 25, making her part of the end of the 'feeling' era for collectors.
Interesting Facts
This minifigure is often cited by designers as an example of 'texture printing,' where 2D lines are used to create a 3D illusion of soft fabric like polyester fleece.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a fairground MOC next to the 10261 Roller Coaster or 10273 Haunted House. Use a 2x4 white plate to stabilize her with both large cotton candy accessories.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'lifestyle' MOCs. The lavender hoodie is a top-tier part for creating custom casual minifigures for modern house builds.
Overall Assessment
A charming, high-quality figure that exemplifies the creativity of the CMF line. Score: 8/10 for unique accessories and excellent color coordination.