Hello fellow AFOLs! Today we have the first LEGO CMF series of 2025, series 27. In addition to the original LEGO CMFs, we also have licensed series like Marvel, Muppets, Harry Potter etc. So the CMF 27 series is actually the 47th CMF in LEGO history.
I started to collect CMFs very recently, so it was the first time I got a whole box when series 27 came out. Just like the more recent series, there are 12 minifigures in it and they come with the new cardboard boxes.
Let’s take a closer look at the figures!
Hamster Costume Fan
Figures with animal costumes have been in 15 of the 27 series so far. The first minifigure of the series, the Hamster Costume Fan, is a cute figure that continues this tradition.
The figure has short legs and comes with a 1×1 printed tile. When the series were first announced, I didn’t understand what the decoration represented. After my research, I found out it was a cucumber slice. Did you know hamsters ate cucumbers? I sure didn’t :)
When we take a closer look at the figure, we see a headgear showing the chubby cheeks of hamsters. The teeth can also be seen on it. The fur print in front and the tail in the back look great, too. The faces underneath the mask show a smiling face on one side and eating the cucumber on the other side.
Wolfpack Beastmaster
The second figure, and in my opinion, best of the series is the Wolfpack Beastmaster. This figure will probably attract a lot of attention in the AFOL world, not just the CMF collectors.
Like I said before, animal costumes are a tradition in LEGO CMF series. Along with this, it’s possible to see a figure from the medieval era in most of the series. The Wolfpack Beastmaster is a nice nod to the old times.
If you know the sets released in the 90s, then you know that Wolfpack minifigures were very popular back then. They made a comeback with the 10332 Medieval Town Square last year. This is the second figure from those nostalgic times. The one in the Medieval Town Square only had a torso print, but this figure takes it to another level. The figure is printed from head to toe.
The newly designed cape gives the figure a very distinct look. Both sides of the cape are different, the outside being thicker. While the sword has been seen in other sets before, the shield is unique to this character. The wolf that accompanies it takes the figure from very good to perfect. The general design of the figure, the prints on the arms and the legs makes the figure unique. The alternative head print and the prints on its back are very good, too.
Of course, we need to mention the wolf figure as well. As far as I know, this is the first wolf figure ever made, appearing in LEGO CMF 27 series for the first time. This figure is one of the best in the series, both with its design and its accessories.
Jetpack Racer
One of the things I love the most about CMF series is when you compare them with regular LEGO sets, almost all of them have unique arm & leg printing. The third minifigure, Jetpack Racer, has a very detailed and futuristic design, with his printed racing uniform. You can see the imaginary power company Octan along with City Sports logos on his arms and legs, which is a cool detail.
Even though his printing is great, I can’t say the same thing about his jetpack on the back. It comes with a separate jetpack module. The build is simple, but the design feels too long. It would’ve been better, more balanced with a special mould closer to the body.
The back print is full of detail as well, even though its hidden underneath the jetpack. There’s a on/off switch under the jetpack module. The helmet is double-molded. The trans-red visor in the front continues in the back. Like the other CMF figures in the series, the Jetpack Racer has an alternate face print as well.
Astronomer Kid
The next figure, Astronomer Kid, is also one of the eye-catching figures of the series. Unlike the others, he has a new arm design. The work the LEGO Group has been doing to raise awareness started to show in the minifigures, and this one’s a perfect example of that.
The figure comes with a new minifigure arm, made to fit a prosthetic hand. The prosthetic hand part isn’t new, though, it was first released in 42621 Heartlake City Hospital set. It was first used with a minidoll, but it fits minifigures as well. The Astronomer Kid is the first minifigure to use this part. We’ll probably see the prosthetic hand more in the upcoming LEGO sets.
As for the details of the figure, Astronomer Kid comes with a telescope and with a nice rocket design on the torso. Another cool thing about the CMF series are the nods to the older series. The rocket print on the torso is a nod to the Rocket Boy from series 17.
The telescope has a nice design. There’s a handle to move the model up and down. In addition, the figure has an alternate winking face to look through the telescope.
Plush Toy Collector
Our next figure is the Plush Toy Collector. While she looks like she’s holding two balls at first, they’re actually toys inspired by the Squishmallows concept.
The plush toys that come with this figure can also be found in LEGO Friends sets. I found out there are two differently designed toys using the same mould. It seems the LEGO Group will continue to release different toys for those who want to collect them. The ones our figure has resemble the dog and the frog plushie.
The prints of the figure are interesting. The ears on the hoodie, the cute designs on the arms and the pompoms give the figure a nice touch, increasing the overall cuteness of the figure.
Pterodactyl Costume Fan
When I first saw it, I was surprised there were two animal-costumed minifigures. But when I looked at the figures in the previous series, I realized it was a completely different situation. It seems the LEGO Group has been offering us a dinosaur costume collection!
This figure fits perfectly with the T-Rex Costume Fan from series 24 and Triceratops Costume Fan from series 25.
There’s one thing that grabs our attention when we look at the figure: The arm design. The arms are designed in a way that underlines the wings of the dinosaur. The headgear underlines the long beak of the animal well, too.
This figure also has an alternate face print, and both sides have a special lipstick print on them.
Longboarder
The Longboarder has a new skateboard design. While it looks simpler than the others, the arm and leg printing show she belongs to the CMF series. She comes with a cool hair-hat combo and has a band-aid print on her face. The torn-up pants give the figure a fun touch, too.
Did you notice the wheels of the skateboard and her hair has the same color? :)
Bogeyman
This is probably one of my least favorite figures of LEGO CMF 27 series. It comes with a new head mould. The body has detailed printing, to show the fur of the creature. It has a book as an accessory.
While I didn’t like the figure, I loved the book that comes with it. The details on it along with the “Booo” text is really funny. There’s also a page inside the book showing the silhouette of the figure.
Cupid
Another great side of the CMF series is the chance of getting minifigures with different concepts. We can see extraordinary characters and creative designs. Otherwise, it would be hard to see these figures in regular sets.
Cupid has an Ancient Greek-like outfit, and he comes with a classic bow. However, it’s the first time we see this part in red.
Since Cupid usually has wings in mythology, the figure has wings, too. These wings have a new mould. They fit the figure well, but I didn’t like the fact that there’s only a stud connection instead of placing them on the neck. It’s very easy for them to fall or turn in place while you move the figure.
The back and the arm printing of the figure is very detailed. The heart eyes on his face are very fitting for the god of love. (Editor’s note: This is also the first minifigure head to feature heart eyes after the Benny figure from the LEGO Movie 2 sets.)
Pirate Quartermaster
The next figure is for pirate lovers, yet another figure with incredible details. The torso print has a medallion with a skull and bones, along with a compass and a coin bag; perfect details for a pirate-themed minifigure.
Have you noticed she has a golden tooth?
While the figure is really cool, it also comes with a new animal mould, the yellow crested cockatoo. Both the model and the colors represent the real-life version perfectly.
Cat Lover
Here’s another minifigure with a story. This one’s very special for Turkish AFOLs, because it comes with a Turkish Angora cat. While the LEGO Group didn’t make an official announcement, I’ve seen other blogs mentioning this.
Along with the new cat model, the minifigure has a detailed design as well. He has a sweater with cat patterns on it and comes with a ball of yarn for the cat to play with. The ball of yarn isn’t unique, though, it can also be found in LEGO Friends sets of this year.
Another eye-catching part of this figure is the white fur on his pants.
The alternate face features scratches on it.
Steampunk Inventor
The last figure of the series, and my second favorite figure after the Wolfpack Beastmaster, is the Steampunk Inventor.
The torso of the figure is decorated with beautiful details like a pressure gauge and various gadgets in his pockets. The figure has an interesting gadget attached to its golden robotic arm. This gadget also has a pressure gauge, a claw and a steam effect, which makes the figure pretty unique. The arm and back printing of the figure is impressive as well.
Thoughts
I think the LEGO Group made an awesome comeback with the CMF 27 series after the previous space-themed minifigures. While the previous series was a mixture of good and bad figures, you can feel all the 12 figures in this series have been designed with care. Every figure has its own element/print/quality/story.
Which is your favorite figure? Will you be getting them all, or pick a few? I’ll be waiting for your answers in the comments!
Although LEGO has been a part of my life since I was young, I decided to take a step forward and become a collector in 2020. Over the past five years, I've built a city for myself and have tried to collect as many sets as I can. Besides collecting LEGO, I'm also interested in the history and behind-the-scenes stories of the LEGO Group, which is why my favorite theme is “LEGO House Exclusives.” Additionally, I enjoy the Modular Buildings and Star Wars themes. Outside of the hobby, I love traveling and following Formula 1.