71052 Collectible Minifigures Series 29: Early Review

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A display of LEGO minifigures from Collectable Minifigures Series 29, featuring various characters in vibrant outfits, including a chef, witch, and pirate, arranged in a line on black bases.

It’s been a couple of years since we have had a set of collectable minifigures to review here on the blog. In CMF series 29, we have have a set of 12 different minifigures. The LEGO Group sent a couple of sets over for early review. This is not themed like series 26 (Space) or 28 (costumes), or any of the licensed themes we have seen over the years. Instead, it’s a mix of classic and crazy characters, some based on existing themes, and some that are just plain crazy.
The series will be on sale on May 1 (most of the world) and June 1 (Australia/New Zealand). They will be priced at $AUD5.99 / $USD4.99 / £3.49 / 3.99€.

Read on for a closer look.

The sets I was sent came in a tower of 12 figures, containing the complete set. Each figure comes in a cardboard box, free of plastic bags and the like. There is a piece of paper listing the figures, and on the flip side, some assembly instructions for a few of the more complicated figures.

Side view of a LEGO minifigures box featuring various character designs, with vibrant orange packaging and age recommendation of 6+, set number 71052.
A side view of a LEGO minifigure box featuring a witch character in a purple dress and hat, holding a pink wand, against an orange background.
Side view of a LEGO minifigure on a brightly coloured orange box, featuring a ninja with a sword and distinct hair.
LEGO minifigures pack from Series 29 featuring various characters including a dinosaur, a pirate, a magician, and a unicorn.
Packaging for LEGO Minifigures Series 29 featuring various colourful characters including a dinosaur, a wizard, a cowboy, and more against an orange background.
Packaging for a product featuring a warning about small parts, intended for ages 0-3 years, with multi-language safety instructions on an orange background.
Close-up of the side of an orange packaging box featuring various miniature figurines, displaying a barcode and item number.
A LEGO minifigure checklist featuring various characters from series 29, displayed on an orange background. Characters include a dinosaur, a scientist, a chef, and a witch, among others.
LEGO minifigure instruction sheet for series 29 (set 71052) featuring step-by-step assembly guides and a QR code for feedback.

I expect that, in some markets, minifigures may be available by the series, as these boxes are, and also be available in the 36-figure packs we see frequently on retail shelves in Australia.

Lets take a closer look

Lets look at the figs in order of appearance on the sheet:

1 Robot T. rex

Bearing a startling resemblence to Roboraptor, the interactive toy that was all the rage back in 2004-5, this is essentially what it says on the tin. a White robotic form, reusing 2023’s T. rex Fan Mold. This figure demonstrates just what LEGO Printing is capable of – with details on the sides and top of the irregularly shaped head (featuring dual molded teeth), printing on both arms, finally printing of the front of the legs, toes, and sides of the legs. The head brick has a printed iris – open and closed: is this for a visual sensor? Or and energy beam? Finally, a printed 1×1 round brick with battery markings is used to keep the robot going.

A LEGO figure with a dinosaur-themed head, wearing a futuristic white suit with blue accents, holding a battery container, set against a purple background.
A LEGO figure designed as a futuristic character featuring a white and grey body with intricate details and a skull-like head. The figure is holding a small battery container and is set against a vibrant purple background.
A back view of a Lego figure with a white cat-like head and a futuristic robotic body design, standing on a black base with a small orange and grey accessory beside it, against a purple background.
A LEGO minifigure dressed in a white and grey futuristic suit, holding an orange and grey battery, set against a purple background.
Back view of a Lego figure wearing a white and grey costume with a tail, standing beside an orange cylindrical container against a purple background.
A side view of a LEGO dinosaur figure holding an orange canister against a purple background.

There are a couple of callbacks for this magnificantly printed figure. Both are from Series 24 from 2023. First is the T-rex costume fan. Essentially the same mold, but in dark tan and medium nougat. And with a yellow face beneath it all.

Two LEGO minifigures side by side against a purple background; one is wearing a dinosaur costume and the other is dressed in a futuristic robotic dinosaur outfit, holding a gadget.
Two LEGO dinosaur figures, one white and robotic with pink accents and the other brown with a striped pattern, facing each other and appearing to interact against a purple background.

As I stared at the robot T. rex, something else looked familiar: the ‘downward triangle with a line across the top. As I hunted through some S24 that I have at home, I found the answer. This logo also appears on the Robot warrior from that series. Although on closer examination, its not exactly the same: the corners are a little smoother. Will we see further roboticized characters in the future with a variation of this logo on them? I guess time will tell.

Two Lego figures, one resembling a dinosaur and the other wearing a helmet, positioned side by side against a purple background. Arrows highlight various features on their bodies.
Two LEGO minifigures stand against a purple background. One minifigure wears a dinosaur mask and holds a blaster, while the other has a green helmet and is pointing a weapon.

2 Marine Biologist/

The Marine biologist brings a small part of the reef and a new clown fish mold to the LEGO undersea world. But that’s not the best feature. I love the dual molded hair piece-snorkel/mask. Her dual sided face lets her be as curious as you wish her to be. She also has a tile where she has been counting fish, with a pen printed on it. I can imagine this being set in a fish and chip shop MOC, as the ticket for order 106… She has a medium azure and dark blue wetsuit with mint/aqua sleeves and white and silver highlights. The suit only extends to her knees – thanks to dual molded legs. She also has frogman’s fins, appearing in dark blue for the first time. The clown-fish is arranged with printed vertical black and white stripes.

A female Lego figure wearing a snorkelling outfit and fins, standing beside a bright orange clownfish and a notebook with a drawing of a fish.
A Lego figure of a female snorkeler with orange hair, wearing a wetsuit and fins, standing next to a small orange fish and a white tile featuring a drawing of a fish with a pen.
A Lego figure with long brown hair and a snorkel mask, wearing a navy outfit and yellow flippers, standing on a black base. Next to it is a small white tile featuring a drawing of a fish and the number 106.
A Lego minifigure with long brown hair and a snorkel, viewed from behind, standing next to a bright orange fish and a purple plant, with a notepad featuring a sketch of a fish.
A LEGO figure from the back, featuring a smiling face and wearing a colourful outfit, alongside a pink fish bowl and an orange fish. A small square tile displays a drawing of a fish with the number '106' and a blue pen.
A LEGO figure in a wetsuit with fins standing next to an orange clownfish and a small white tile with a drawing of a fish and the number 106.

3 Bionicle Cosplayer

Not, as it first appears, a reconstruction of Tahu as a minifigure, but rather a human dressed as the iconic Bionicle character. Removing the detailed mask reveals the headpiece with a smiling face up front, in a grey balaclava with a white wrap that will appear to be behind the mask’s eyes. There is also a medium stone grey 1×1 round brick, printed to look like the original canister this figure appeared in, back in 2001. The torso printing includes the Technic elements used to make his arms move. There are black shoulder guards, and the legs are dual molded red and orange, printed at the front.

This is sure to be a popular figure with Bionicle fans, and it would be great to see this continue as a CMF sub-genre featuring the original 6 characters. And it’s the 25th anniversary of Bionicle this year. It seems only fair.

A red and orange LEGO figure holding a flame-shaped accessory in one hand and a canister with a dragon design in the other, against an orange background.
A rear view of a LEGO minifigure wearing a red and black outfit with a gear design on the back. The figure is holding a transparent flame accessory, with a brown container beside it and a red helmet lying on the base.
A LEGO figure dressed in red and orange with a smiling face, holding a flame and accompanied by a canister marked with a fiery design and a red helmet.
A side view of a LEGO figure in a red and yellow outfit, holding a transparent orange flame accessory, set against an orange background.
A small LEGO piece featuring a printed design of a character on a white cylindrical body with a brown top, set against an orange background.
Close-up of a red toy mask with yellow eyes against an orange background.
A large red and yellow robotic figure holding a flame, interacting with a smaller red figure that also emits flame.
A red and orange robotic figure standing behind a smaller figure in a matching colour scheme, depicting a character holding a mechanical arm with an intricate design.

4 Monster Hunter

This figure brings so much to the game. Appearing to be taking design cues, in part, from the Steampunk inventor, while also drawing inspiration from the monster fighter genre. The figure has a dual printed face with a smirk and a grin, all the while wearing a targeting monocle over her left eye. The relatively flat dark brown fedora style hat is fused with flowing dark red. Her dark orange torso features a ruffled white shirt, and angled bandolier, with presumed vials of holy water printed on the back; a shoulder pad, extending over the top of the left arm. – featuring a bat logo, while the right arm has printed vials of an unknown substance. the torso details are finished off with a wide black belt, with a golden buckle – important to note that most of the details are highlighted in gold ink. Her legs are dual molded reddish-brown with dark blown boots, with additional detail printed at the front. The dark orange ‘skirt competes her long coat. She brandishes a fantastic sidearm: part flame thrower, part sword. In the meantime, she has a wanted poster that appears to be for the vampire lady who appeared in last year’s Creator 3in1 Haunted Mansion. Or is she a groupie for the Vidiyo’s Monster Metal band?

Of interest, the golden trim printed on the bandolier has a similar design to the Steam Punk inventor from series 27. This leaves me feeling that the two figures belong together ‘in Universe.’

A LEGO minifigure with long brown hair, wearing a brown hat and a detailed, colourful outfit, standing on a black base against a purple background.
Back view of a LEGO minifigure with long brown hair wearing a brown hat and an orange outfit, standing on a black base against a purple background.
Back view of a LEGO minifigure with a yellow head, wearing a brown jacket with intricate patterns and orange trousers, set against a vibrant purple background.
A LEGO figure with long reddish-brown hair, wearing a brown hat and an orange outfit, posed against a purple background. The figure is shown from the side, highlighting its detailed arm design.
A LEGO minifigure with curly red hair, wearing a black hat, holding a yellow weapon with a flame tip, stands next to a 'Reward' poster featuring a character's face, set against a purple background.
A LEGO minifigure dressed as a western character, holding a gun and standing next to a 'Reward' poster. The background is purple.
Two LEGO figures standing side by side against a purple background. The figure on the left has long red hair, a brown coat, and holds a yellow and orange gun. The figure on the right wears a brown and green outfit with a top hat and a moustache, holding a gold weapon.
Two steampunk-themed LEGO minifigures posed against a purple background. The male figure on the left wears a brown coat and a tall hat, holding a futuristic gun. The female figure on the right has long red hair, a green outfit, and is armed with a distinctive weapon.
A LEGO scene featuring a spooky green mansion with broken windows and a 'Reward' poster. Two minifigures stand in front: one wearing a steampunk outfit holding a mechanical arm and another dressed as a witch with a magical staff.

5 Boba Cup Fan

Who doesn’t love a cup of bubble tea? In another of our food themes costumed characters, we have one dedicated to bubble tea. The double-sided face looks pretty cool with her heart-shaped sunglasses on one side, with a freckled smiley face on the other. The costume has a suitable kawai ‘Boba’ logo on the front, as well as tapioca pearls printed on the bottom.. It is dual (triple?) molded with a transparent pink/purple body and straw and a frosted purple lid. The minifigure itself has a bright pink unprinted torso and legs.

A colourful LEGO figure holding a boba drink, wearing sunglasses and a humorous expression, set against a bright pink background.
A LEGO figure wearing a pink boba drink costume, smiling, holding a pair of pink drink mixers, against a bright pink background.
A colourful LEGO character holding a large pink drink, set against a vibrant pink background.
A LEGO figure with a yellow head and cheerful expression, wearing a pink outfit and holding a pair of pink cherries, standing on a black base against a vibrant pink background.
A yellow Lego figure wearing sunglasses and a pink outfit, holding two pink weights, set against a bright pink background.
A colourful Lego minifigure with a yellow head and a pink body, standing on a black base against a bright pink background.

6 Trash Monster

This is certainly one of the quirkier minifigures of the theme, and will possibly become on of the most iconic on the wave. The ‘wig’ is an opaque version of that seen on the slime singer in Vidiyo, and just oozes down the face . The lime green ooze continues to flow down the torso, with worms and bugs (and pieces of mushroom) scattered about over the dark tan torso. The monster’s head is a rotting pumpkin, a caricature of the Halloween printed pumpkin we have seen around over the last few years. the legs have rotting dark tan streaks, and more mushroom slices. The figure comes with a fish skeleton, a decomposing pizza box, with splatters and more mushroom, and some 1×1 transparent tiles with blowflies printed on.

A cartoonish green zombie figure holding a white fish and a small transparent container with a bug, standing next to a pizza box on a red background.
A back view of a LEGO minifigure with a green, slimy appearance, holding a pizza slice and standing beside a pizza sign against a red background.
A LEGO figure with a pumpkin head and a green, slimy body, holding a transparent sphere with a bug inside. Next to the figure is a pizza box with a colourful design.
A LEGO minifigure with an orange pumpkin head and green outfit adorned with slime and insect designs, standing beside a pizza box and a small container.

7 Chocolatier

When does desert making become art? The chocolatier comes with a couple of minibuilds: a piping bag, including a brown wand to form the extruded chocolate from the piping bag and a table on which the brown recolor of the dragon from the Dungeons and Dragon Warlock minifigure sits. Her toque blanche is a recolour of that seen in the gourmet chef from series 17 (2017). It is bound to bright light orange hair; Her face has a look of intense concentration on one side and a smile of satisfaction on the other. The arms are dual molded white and yellow, and she has white gloves, so as not to leave fingerprints on the creation (or get her hands dirty). The torso has a printed apron that extends down over the dark tan legs of the figure.

The dragon will be a real draw-card here. As will the head piece. And maybe the hair/hat…

A cheerful Lego figure in a chef's hat and apron, holding a piping bag while decorating a brown chocolate dragon figure on a white stand, against a vibrant pink background.
A Lego figure of a chef in a white hat and brown apron is decorating a small chocolate dragon figurine with a piping bag on a pink background.
A LEGO figure of a chef with a white hat, viewed from the back, standing next to a chocolate dragon statue against a bright pink background.
A brown dragon figurine standing on a white pedestal against a bright pink background.
A LEGO figure of a cheerful baker wearing a white chef's hat and brown apron, holding a piping bag, standing next to a chocolate dragon sculpture, against a pink background.

8 Tuba Player

The tuba player is part of a marching band, and brings us the first minifigure scale tuba element. He wears a red recolor of the shako seen in the children visiting the Shopping street music shop, although the decoration is a little sparse when compared to the purple version. The face print demonstrates effort required to play the tuba, blowing both cheeks out. The tuba is a sizable element, able to be gripped by a minifigure hand. The torso print features a crossover jacket with golden epaulets and trim at the cuffs. The leg printing on the side suggests. There are white stripes down the side of the legs. This does leave me hoping for a trumpet to appear before too long. the closest we have seen is the bugle from the 1996 Western series. In fact, other than a saxophone, and a wooden flute, minifigure brass instruments are pretty thin on the ground.

That said, I wonder if this is the only figure in the series that automatically signs up as an army builder, if you start building up some other brass instruments and drums.

A LEGO figure dressed in a red and white uniform holding a tuba, set against a bright blue background.
A LEGO figure dressed as a military band member, holding a horn, viewed from the back against a blue background.
A toy figurine of a marching band member dressed in a red hat and white uniform with gold detailing, standing on a black base, next to a gold trumpet.
A LEGO figure dressed in a red uniform, holding a yellow tuba, set against a bright blue background.
A colourful toy figure in a red hat playing a tuba against a blue background.
Two LEGO figures wearing purple uniforms and hats, featuring gold accents and white trousers, standing side by side.
Twins from 11371 Shopping Street

9 Football Goalie

The goalie is mostly loud-mouthed, or occasionally self-satisfied. He has a curly black hair piece, with a lime-turquoise torso print, and a new football print. It uses a similar ball mold as we saw in the Nike Dunk Trickshot set. The ball has a hole for a stud in the base, and can sit happily in place of a minfigure’s head!

A Lego figure of a football goalkeeper dressed in a bright green kit, holding a patterned football, set against a vivid green background.
A side view of a LEGO figure wearing a green goalkeeper kit and pink socks, standing on a black base next to a patterned football, with a bright green background.
A LEGO figure of a goalkeeper wearing a green and blue kit with the number 1 on the back, standing next to a patterned football, on a bright green background.
A colourful LEGO goalkeeper figure with a cheerful expression, wearing a green and blue jersey featuring the number 1, standing next to a patterned football on a green background.
A colourful LEGO figure designed as a football player, wearing a green and blue jersey with geometric patterns and pink shorts, standing on a black base against a vibrant green background.

10 Cute Witch

This young witch radiates anime Magical Girl vibes, with her pale blue hair and sailor suit collar, with a big pink bow. The hat and skirt, along with the torso, are the new blue-lilac colour and her dual molded legs feature socks which morph into kittens. The skirt is covered in silver stars and a golden outline. She is accompanied by a grey cat sitting up ever so straight. As well as a cheeky wink, her face turns round to reveal a big grin. She wields a transparent purple wand.

A colourful LEGO figure of a witch with blue hair and a purple outfit, holding a wand, standing beside a small grey dog, against a bright yellow background.
A LEGO witch minifigure with a purple hat and a sparkly dress, holding a pink star-shaped wand, stands next to a grey cat on a yellow background.
A back view of a LEGO figure wearing a purple dress with a star pattern, holding a pink wand, accompanied by a small grey cat, set against a bright yellow background.
A female LEGO figure wearing a purple hat and dress, holding a wand, with a grey cat beside her, set against a bright yellow background.

11 Mysterious Ronin

He’s not actually that mysterious. In real life, the mystery is solved by his green eyes: its Lloyd Garmadon from Ninjago, with a sweet new hood/hair element that brings an element of windswept mystery. a reddish brown pauldron and scabbard for his golden katana. He also carries a golden shuriken, and features some of the most intricate printing that I have ever seen on a Ninjago figure before. It sits just right, given the 15th Anniversary of Ninjago is being celebrated this year. His legs are dual molded, with some intricate printing around the front, but not on the sides.

A detailed LEGO minifigure of a ninja with white hair and a black mask, equipped with a golden sword and a small weapon, set against a bright green background.
A LEGO ninja minifigure with blonde hair, wearing a black hood and mask, holding a sword and a fish, standing on a black base against a green background.
A LEGO minifigure standing on a black base, wearing a green and black outfit with intricate designs, holding a sword with a yellow hilt and a small weapon in the other hand. The background is a solid green.
A side view of a toy figure with a dark hood, holding a golden weapon, set against a green background.
A rear view of a LEGO figure dressed in a dark cloak with a sword strapped to its back, set against a green background.
A back view of a LEGO minifigure dressed in dark green attire with a sword, set against a bright green background.
A LEGO minifigure with a black hood, holding a weapon, standing on a black base against a green background.
A LEGO minifigure with a yellow head stands in profile, holding a weapon in its right hand. The figure is dressed in a green outfit with black detailing, set against a bright green background.
A LEGO figure dressed as a ninja, holding a yellow sword, against a bright green background.

12 Unicorn Elf

In a pale yellowish-green gown, the Unicorn elf has beautiful silver detailing on the front of her dress, with a leaf-like pattern on the front of the torso. She has a small fragment of unicorn hanging around her head which should make us start asking way too many questions. At least there is no evidence of unicorn blood in that cup of hers. She has a golden circlet with silver details, set into her pearl-gold hair. The white unicorn has a golden mane and tail, as well as a translucent frosted horn.

A Lego figure of a princess in a green dress holding a cup, standing next to a white unicorn toy against an orange background.
A LEGO figure of a woman in a green dress holding a drink, standing next to a white LEGO unicorn with a golden mane and a pink horn, against an orange background.
A LEGO mini figure with long, wavy blonde hair, wearing a green dress and holding a glass, set against an orange background.
A yellow LEGO minifigure wearing a green dress with floral patterns, holding a transparent glass, set against an orange background.
A close-up of a LEGO figure featuring a character with long blonde hair, a silver crown, and a green dress decorated with leaf patterns, holding a transparent glass.
A toy unicorn figure made of white plastic with a golden mane and a translucent horn, set against an orange background.

Some thoughts:

A LEGO figure resembling a robotic dinosaur, holding a device in one hand, set against a vibrant purple background.
A LEGO minifigure wearing a snorkelling suit and flippers, standing next to an orange clownfish and a notepad with a fish drawing and the number 106.
A red and orange LEGO figure holding a flame accessory in one hand and a canister in the other, set against an orange background.
A Lego minifigure dressed as a cowboy, holding a yellow toy gun, with a purple background and a reward poster beside them.
A LEGO figure wearing sunglasses and a white outfit, holding a pink boba tea cup with a logo, against a bright pink background.
A zombie-themed LEGO figure with green skin and a disheveled appearance, holding a fish and a transparent container with a bug. Beside it, there's a pizza box with a red and yellow design on a red background.
A LEGO figure of a female chef decorating a small chocolate dragon statue with a piping bag, set against a bright pink background.
A LEGO figure dressed in a red hat and uniform, holding a gold tuba, set against a bright blue background.
A Lego figurine of a goalkeeper wearing a bright green kit with pink accents, holding a patterned football, set against a vibrant green background.
A LEGO minifigure of a witch with a purple outfit, blue hair, and a pink wand, standing next to a grey dog toy, against a yellow background.
A Lego ninja figure holding a sword, set against a green background.
A LEGO figurine of a queen in a green gown holding a clear goblet, standing next to a white unicorn with a golden mane, against an orange background.

We have 6 female characters, four male, a robot dinosaur and a trash monster. There are six figures with dual molded legs. there are six figures with their hair incorporated with another accessory such as a hat, hood or snorkel. Five figures with an animal included (even if one is made of chocolate and another is a fly printed on a tile). One with dual molded arms, five with printed arms. And seven with printed accessories.

The only figure that I might considered to be an army builder is the tuba player, substituting other instruments into the marching band, although a lot could be said for a robot T-rex army taking on a landfill full of trash monsters… If you make this happen let me know.

I feel that Lloyd and the Bionicle fan are going to be popular with fans of their respective themes, given the 15th and 25th anniversaries respectively this year.

But, there are a lot of interesting characters, some will appeal to you, others won’t. Some will be destined to the customisation bin, with their parts up for grabs for MOCs and customs.

Unlike other recent CMF Series, there are no clear ‘Space’ or medieval figures. I imagine this is substituted for the Bionicle/Ninjago nostalgia.

Which one is your favorite? What would you like to see it do? Let me know in the comments below.

The series will be on sale on May 1 (most of the world) and June 1 (Australia/New Zealand). They will be priced at $AUD5.99 / $USD4.99 / £3.49 / 3.99€.

A collection of various LEGO minifigures, including a chef, a witch, a superhero, and a princess, displayed on black stands against a white background.

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4 thoughts on “71052 Collectible Minifigures Series 29: Early Review”

    • Won’t be until after release date. As far as I know, they crop up in parts of Europe (I’ve seen them in Denmark) but if any other reader has seen them in the wild, I’d love to know

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  2. The red triangle symbol actually has appeared elsewhere in the CMF series and the recent City Space theme. It’s on the Jetpack Racer (in blue), Robo Nurse, the City astronauts, and on various stickers (sometimes in grey)… And probably more I haven’t caught,l.

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    • I’d missed it on Jetpack racer and nurse.

      The city space figures have the triangle, but not the underline: I’m unsure if that still ties them together or not

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