It's Taco Tuesday!
Get your own Taco Tuesday Guy

Add this rare, retired minifigure from The LEGO Movie to your collection. A perfect nostalgic treat for LEGO fans!

🏛 The LEGO Movie
Set #71004-12

Taco Tuesday Guy

Taco Tuesday Guy is one of the most delightfully quirky Collectible Minifigures to come out of The LEGO Movie era.

Before you buy

Who it's for
Ages 5+ · Beginner build Perfect for LEGO Movie fans and CMF collectors of all ages
Build
10 pieces · about 0.1 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price
$2.99 list price · 29.9¢ per piece
Availability
Retired at LEGO
★★★☆☆ 3.5 community rating from 96 ratings

Fans love the humorous design and iconic movie accessory, though some collectors note that individual CMFs can be pricey to track down on the aftermarket.

MSRP
$2.99
Best Price
$2.69
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📝 Our Take

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Taco Tuesday Guy is one of the most delightfully quirky Collectible Minifigures to come out of The LEGO Movie era. Capturing a very specific and hilarious moment from the film, this figure brings instant nostalgia and humor to any display shelf.

This set is perfect for LEGO Movie fans and completionists looking to round out Series 12. With a quick unboxing and assembly, it immediately adds character to a collection without requiring hours of building time.

Skip this if you are strictly looking for standard City or licensed minifigures with high parts versatility. It is a niche character piece best appreciated by those who fondly remember President Business's grand plans.

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🧱 Building Experience

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10
Pieces
⏱
0.1h
Estimated Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
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5+
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Quick and fun out-of-bag assembly
  • Features a uniquely printed taco bowl dish accessory
  • Charming facial expression capturing the movie's comedy
  • Compact footprint ideal for small display spaces

📈 Investment Analysis

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↑ Trending up since release
B
Investment Grade
⏳ Retired
As part of Series 12 from The LEGO Movie, Taco Tuesday Guy benefits from nostalgia tied to a beloved cinematic era. While it only contains 10 pieces, collectible minifigures from themed series have historically shown steady secondary market growth, especially when complete with their original accessories. However, investing in individual CMFs carries risks such as market volatility and the challenge of verifying authentic accessories. While prices have risen from the original $2.99 MSRP to around $14.76, future appreciation depends entirely on ongoing nostalgic demand for The LEGO Movie franchise. Treat it as a fun collectible rather than a guaranteed financial asset.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to standard blind-bag CMFs, Taco Tuesday Guy commands a slightly higher secondary market value due to its direct tie-in to The LEGO Movie. Unlike generic city minifigures, movie-specific characters tend to hold nostalgic appeal that attracts dedicated theme collectors.

1 Minifigure Included

The Taco Tuesday Guy minifigure features a hilarious printed outfit and a fantastic chilli-printed taco bowl dish, making it a standout character from The LEGO Movie CMF series.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count
10
Parts cataloged in this inventory
3 unique parts, 4 pieces
Minifigures
1

The piece count includes the 6 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

The inventory consists of the standard minifigure components plus a uniquely printed 3x3 dish loaded with chili peppers, which is the absolute standout element for collectors and food MOC builders.

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💎 Notable Parts

Bright Light Orange Equipment Dish / Plate / Bowl 3 x 3 with Red Chilli Peppers and Green and Red Border Print (1x) $3.50
Yellow Tile 1 x 1 with Groove (2x) $0.20
Black Plate Special 3 x 4 with 1 x 4 Center Studs [Plain] (1x) $0.50
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$4.20

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Add a taco cart or street food vendor scene to your modular city
🤖 Incorporate into a LEGO Movie micro-manager battle diorama

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Reviewers like The8Bittheater express high excitement and positive sentiment while unboxing figures from The LEGO Movie series 71004. Creators enthusiastically showcase specific minifigures like Willie Fusebot, Emmet, Panda Guy, and William Shakespeare while encouraging fans to see the movie.

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BlockTalk AI Summary

Reviewers like The8Bittheater express high excitement and positive sentiment while unboxing figures from The LEGO Movie series 71004. Creators enthusiastically showcase specific minifigures like Willie Fusebot, Emmet, Panda Guy, and William Shakespeare while encouraging fans to see the movie.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

3
Unique Parts
10
Piece Count
4
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
1
Minifigures

The piece count includes the 6 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Inventory Version: 1

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