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No. 71011-8

Series 15 Minifigures

Animal Control Officer

The Animal Control Officer is a charming addition to any LEGO City layout.

Time on the shelf Retired

Released Jan 2016

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Who it's for
Ages 5+ · Beginner build Kids and Minifigure Collectors
Build
7 pieces · about 0.2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Cost
Budget Next to other LEGO sets. Check the store for today's price.
Availability
Likely retired
★★★★☆ 4.1 community rating from 225 ratings

Fans appreciate the unique animal element and the realistic portrayal of an animal control officer. The set is considered a good addition to LEGO City collections, though some feel the price has increased too much since retirement.

📝 Our Take

The Animal Control Officer is a charming addition to any LEGO City layout. This Series 15 minifigure brings a touch of realism and civic duty to your LEGO world, complete with a skunk and net.

This set is perfect for minifigure collectors and kids who enjoy imaginative play. It's a quick and easy build that adds character to any LEGO town.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex building experience. This is a simple minifigure pack, so consider larger LEGO City sets for more involved builds.

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🧱 Building Experience

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7
Pieces
⏱
0.15h
Estimated Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Easy and quick to assemble
  • Simple construction with minimal parts
  • Focus on the minifigure and included accessories

📈 Investment Analysis

↑ Trending up since release
B
Investment Grade
Retired
As a retired minifigure from a popular series, the Animal Control Officer has decent investment potential. Its small piece count and relatively low original MSRP make it an accessible collectible. The inclusion of a unique animal (skunk) adds to its desirability. While not a high-value set, its price has been steadily rising, and it's likely to continue appreciating slowly, especially if kept in mint condition. However, returns will be modest compared to larger, more exclusive sets.

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Compared to other LEGO City minifigures, the Animal Control Officer offers a unique profession and accessory (the skunk). While other minifigure series may offer more elaborate costumes or accessories, this set provides a realistic and relatable character for LEGO City layouts. It's a good alternative to more generic minifigures and adds diversity to your collection.

1 Minifigure Included

Animal Control Officer
Animal Control Officer
4 parts
The Animal Control Officer minifigure is unique to this series, featuring a printed torso and specialized accessories. The skunk is a desirable animal element, increasing the set's collectible appeal.
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📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count
7
Parts cataloged in this inventory
3 unique parts, 3 pieces
Minifigures
1

The piece count includes the 4 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

The set includes a rare skunk mold and a white net, useful for creating various scenes involving animals or capturing objects in a LEGO City layout.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Plate Special 3 x 4 with 1 x 4 Center Studs [Plain] (1x)
Black Animal, Skunk, White Fur Print (1x)
White Equipment Net (1x)

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand your LEGO City with an animal shelter or park
🌳 Create a wildlife rescue scene

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What YouTubers Say

Based on 4 videos

5.0/5

Very Positive

100% positive

BlockTalk summary

Genieland's unboxing videos consistently generate positive reactions, focusing on the excitement of discovering complete sets of collectible figures. Across multiple series, the channel highlights the fun and unique aspects of each character or buildable figure.

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Community Sentiment

Based on 4 YouTube reviews

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5.0/5

Very Positive

100% positive

Positive
4
Mixed
0
Critical
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Common feedback

Build, Fun

BlockTalk analysis

Genieland's unboxing videos consistently generate positive reactions, focusing on the excitement of discovering complete sets of collectible figures. Across multiple series, the channel highlights the fun and unique aspects of each character or buildable figure.

Sentiment analysis based on community discussions. Scores reflect overall opinion trends.

What the Community Says

4 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk summary

Genieland's videos showcase full set unboxings, including LEGO Minifigures Series 15 and 14, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mega Bloks, and Minecraft Craftables. The channel emphasizes the appeal of collecting entire series and discovering each figure's unique features.

Reddit Reviews

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YouTube Reviews

4 videos
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Community content: these reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

Building Instructions

2 booklets, as PDF

  1. 01 BUILDING INSTRUCT. , 71011 V 29 Download PDF
  2. 02 BUILDING INSTRUCT. , 71011 V 39 Download PDF

Inventory Statistics

Inventory version 1

3 Unique Parts

7 Piece Count

3 Cataloged Inventory Pieces

1 Minifigures

The piece count includes the 4 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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