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"Series 29 is a strong, well-rounded CMF lineup that earns its Recommended rating through several new-mould standouts and clever fan-service callbacks; critics broadly agree it avoids the 'remixed characters' rut, even if a handful of figures divide opinion."
LEGO Minifigures Series 29 (71052) draws consistent praise from dedicated reviewers as one of the stronger numbered CMF series in recent years, earning a BrickScore of 77.4. Jay's Brick Blog calls it 'one of my top favourites in recent years,' New Elementary highlights its welcome return to the classic broad-appeal formula, and Rebrickable echoes that assessment. The Brickset reviewer is the most measured, calling it 'something of a mixed bag' with some obscure choices, which holds the score below must-have territory. Owner ratings from LEGO.com buyers are positive at 4.24 out of 5 (15 ratings), with 71% recommending it.
Where they split: The split is between reviewers who view Series 29 as an exceptional, shift-defining lineup and the Brickset reviewer who found several figures obscure or unappealing. Jay's Brick Blog gives it 90/100 as 'one of my top favourites'; Brickset gives 65/100 and specifically criticises the Tuba and Trash Monster. Owner ratings (4.24/5, 71% recommend) land closer to the measured middle ground.
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"LEGO Minifigures Series 29 is a really strong, well-rounded Collectible Minifigures Series. There seems to be a slight shift in the character selection, with LEGO bringing out some very cool, outlandish concepts instead …"
Jay's Brick Blog
"So, a regular series again. And it's a great one!"
Rebrickable Reviews
"Series 29 is a solid lineup of minifigures and a welcome return to the classic formula where there is something for everyone."
New Elementary
"Sixteen years after the launch of the first set of collectable minifigures, LEGO shows no sign of running out of ideas for new characters, although some of them in 71052 LEGO Minifigures - Series 29 are somewhat obscure."
Brickset Reviews"LEGO Minifigures Series 29 is a really strong, well-rounded Collectible Minifigures Series. There seems to be a slight shift in the character selection, with LEGO bringing out some very cool, outlandish concepts instead of the usual reverse-gender, or slightly remixed/recoloured characters that we've seen in previous core numbered series."
"So, a regular series again. And it's a great one!"
"Series 29 is a solid lineup of minifigures and a welcome return to the classic formula where there is something for everyone."
"Sixteen years after the launch of the first set of collectable minifigures, LEGO shows no sign of running out of ideas for new characters, although some of them in 71052 LEGO Minifigures - Series 29 are somewhat obscure."
This CMF series (Series 29) is seen as a strong collection overall with several standout figures and impressive detail, but blind-box purchasing frustration, purchase-limit restrictions, and duplicate-heavy online orders are consistent complaints.
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