No. fig-018261
Original
A scholarly academic or researcher attached to a university setting.
Minifigure details
This intriguing minifigure, often designated as a university researcher or academic, captures the scholarly aesthetic with great attention to detail. Collectors are naturally drawn to figures originating from the BrickLink Designer Program, as these sets are produced in strictly limited quantities and never reissued once they sell out during their initial crowdfunding phase.
The figure features a standout hair and black beret combination that adds a distinct intellectual flair, perfectly complemented by the layered tan coat and black sweater torso print. Because the set it belongs to had a capped production run, the availability of these specific components on the secondary market is inherently constrained, making it a prized addition for builders focusing on modern civilian or academic dioramas.
Rarity is one of the strongest attributes for this minifigure, as it is tied to a single, highly exclusive crowdfunding release from a limited production window. Unlike figures found in standard mass-market waves that sit on toy store shelves for months or years, crowd-funded collector sets are manufactured precisely to meet the initial demand of backers, after which molds and production runs cease.
This limited-release nature means that aftermarket availability for this specific figure relies entirely on individual collectors parting out their sets.
Breakdown of all parts included with this minifigure
This minifigure appears in 1 set