No. fig-018270
Original
A dedicated university professor and academic instructor.
Minifigure details
Ah, fellow collectors, here is a hidden gem that has flown under the radar for many enthusiasts! This academic instructor figure from the BrickLink Designer Program is a fantastic pickup for anyone building a modern modular-style university layout. What makes this minifigure particularly special is the brilliant attention to detail packed into the torso and head prints. Featuring a cozy bright light blue sweater layered over a crisp white shirt with a red tie, complete with a realistic faculty ID badge, it captures the authentic vibe of higher education.
Beyond the delightful academic attire, this figure boasts a wonderful piece of inclusive design that collectors adore: a distinct dark turquoise hearing aid printed right on the head. Coupled with a neat goatee beard and the stylish black mid-length parted hair, this character has a ton of personality. Because civilian professionals with such specific details are rare outside of traditional city themes, condition-mint copies pulled straight from the box will likely see strong interest from builders looking to populate educational diorama builds.
When it comes to pure availability, this teacher figure is exceptionally scarce due to its origin. It appears exclusively in a single, limited-run crowd-funded set from the BrickLink Designer Program, meaning production numbers were entirely dictated by initial pre-order demand rather than mass-market retail saturation. Sets produced through this program are notorious for having much shorter lifespans and lower overall production quantities compared to standard retail waves.
Because the set is now firmly retired and aftermarket availability relies entirely on secondary sellers parting out their collections, tracking down this specific academic minifigure can be a fun challenge for completionists. The unique combination of parts—especially the printed hearing aid head and the bright light blue sweater torso—means you cannot easily piece this figure together from standard Pick A Brick walls, pushing up its desirability among dedicated component collectors.
Breakdown of all parts included with this minifigure
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This minifigure appears in 1 set