When was the Tuba Player released?

Tuba Player was released in 2026.

🏛 Series 29 Minifigures

Set #71052-8

Tuba Player

Tuba Player is a delightful addition to the ever-popular Collectible Minifigures lineup.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 6+ · Beginner build Perfect for younger builders, music fans, and CMF collectors looking for a quick, fun unboxing.
Build: 7 pieces · about 0.1 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $4.99 list price · 71.3¢ per piece
Availability: Current release

★★★★☆ 4.0 community rating from 66 ratings

Fans love the charming character design and the gorgeous new musical instrument piece, though finding specific figures in blind boxes can sometimes be frustrating.

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📝 Our Take

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Tuba Player is a delightful addition to the ever-popular Collectible Minifigures lineup. Bringing a massive brass instrument to the blind-box format, this charming musician delivers fantastic character and great play value in a tiny package.

This set is perfect for music enthusiasts and CMF completionists. With a quick assembly and a standout instrument piece, it makes for a fun desk companion or a great addition to a LEGO city park band.

Skip this if you are looking for a substantial building challenge or complex construction techniques. With just 7 pieces, it's essentially an instant minifigure rather than a traditional build experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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Pieces

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0.1h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Instant assembly with just a handful of parts
Features a wonderful, highly detailed Pearl Gold musical instrument
Great character design with expressive printing
Highly portable and quick to display

📈 Investment Analysis

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B+

Investment Grade

⏳ Current release

Collectible Minifigures generally hold their value remarkably well once retired, particularly unique characters with desirable accessories like instruments. The Tuba Player benefits from a specific niche appeal—musicians and marching band fans—which often drives steady secondary market demand after the series leaves shelves. While the absolute dollar growth on a $4.99 blind box is modest compared to large sets, sealed series cases or complete full sets of Series 29 will appreciate nicely over time. Keep an eye on secondary market pricing once the series retires to catch individual figures at a reasonable plateau.

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1 Minifigure Included

Tuba Player

5 parts

The Tuba Player comes complete with a fantastic, highly detailed Pearl Gold tuba accessory that makes this figure an absolute must-have for instrument collectors.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 7
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 2 unique parts, 2 pieces
Minifigures: 1

The piece count includes the 5 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.

Musical Instrumen...

Part #: 8039 1× Pearl Gold

Plate Special 3 x...

Part #: 88646 1× Black

Consisting of just a few essential minifigure components and a standout brass instrument, the parts inventory is small but highlights a gorgeous metallic gold piece.

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💎 Notable Parts

Pearl Gold Musical Instrument Tuba (1x) $2.50

Black Plate Special 3 x 4 with 1 x 4 Center Studs [Plain] (1x) $0.15

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$2.65

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Urban park concerts and marching band street parades

🏛 School auditorium or jazz club display builds

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 10 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

LEGO YouTubers generally approach the Tuba Player (71052-8) from Series 29 with neutral anticipation regarding its inclusion in the upcoming collectible minifigure lineup. Reviewers like Ashnflash highlight the figure's detailing and accessories as a solid addition to the series. The overall community consensus views it as a fun, characteristic novelty for band enthusiasts and CMF collectors alike.

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Community Sentiment

Based on 10 YouTube reviews

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3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

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What the Community Says

6 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

Top reviewers point out the accuracy of the tuba mold and the printed uniform details as the standout features of the figure. While the build is straightforward, the community considers it a welcome and quirky addition to expand modular town orchestras.