As a Lego collector, this Series 23 of the Collectible Minifigures (Model 71034) is a special one. It's the last series that uses plastic packaging. 

It will be replaced with sustainable and recyclable cardboard packaging. 

 

 

This series has an end-of-the-year holiday theme, focused on Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. 

We found a box and promptly built them and set them up for display. There are twelve minifigs in this series, here's what they look like:

Cardboard Robot -  col23-6

Accessories included: Utensil scissors (flat silver color) and a 2 x 2 tile with control panel, a black display, and yellow buttons.

Ferry Captain -  col23-10

This bag has the ferry boat and two red bars with stop rings. The captains headgear cap has nice details. I love the anchor pattern on it.

Green Dragon Costume -  col23-12

As far as accessories, it incudes two white horns or tooth - part number 53451. The dragon costume is composed of the following parts:

• Green Minifigure Wings Gargoyle - 20608
• Green Minifigure Costume Tail Dragon with Black Spikes Pattern -  35756pb01
• Green Minifigure, Headgear Mask Dragon with White Teeth and Black Eyes and Scales Pattern -  35694pb01 

Holiday Elf -  col23-5

The Elf comes with a snow globe accessory. It's composed of two brand new parts. One of them is a printed 1 x 1 reddish brown plate that's supposed to be a micro gingerbread house; part 3024pb021. It's completed with a 1 x 1 double white slope. 

The second brand new part released is a dome top with white snow spots pattern. The part number is  30151bpb01.

 

Knight of the Yellow Castle - col23-11

This knight comes loaded with accessories: a pony on a stick, a pearl gold sword and a triangular shield. The three brand new parts are:

• Light Bluish Gray Minifigure, Shield Triangular with Crown on Light Purple Background with Gold Border Pattern -  3846pb060
• Pearl Gold Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Shortsword Elaborate Hilt -  76764
• White Minifigure, Utensil Stick Pony Head with Blue Bridle, Black Eyes, Red Spot on Cheeks Pattern -  bb1293pb01

Nutcracker -  col23-1

A classic figure of the Christmas holiday. Two parts here are notable. The hat has white hair along with a gold trim pattern. Finally, and probably my favorite, a round 1 x 1 medium nougat tile to represent a walnut.

Popcorn Costume - col23-7

I've heard some folks say this is their least favorite minig, but as a popcorn lover, I disagree. Its simplicity is what makes this costume great. Sure, it doesn't come with accessories—would be great if it had a soda or a can. 

Reindeer Costume -  col23-4

The notable part here is brand new heart cookie with icing—part  39739pb05. The azure gift box is composed of brand new parts:

• Medium Azure Container, Box 2 x 2 x 1 - Top Opening - 35700
• Medium Azure Tile 2 x 2 with Groove with Red Gift Bow and Silver Stars Pattern -  3068bpb2044

Snowman -  col23-3

This snowman is my favorite figure from this series. I love that the "snow head" is a removable helmet. The carrot nose is removable, and also a new part from Lego. 

Sugar Fairy -  col23-2

Notable in this pack is the candy cane. The one thing you'll be wondering for a while is how Lego managed to print the pattern on this curved and small element. 

Turkey Costume -  col23-9

This is a very elaborate and detailed turkey costume. The minifigure is composed of the following parts:

• Red Minifigure, Headgear Mask Penguin / Chicken / Turkey with Blue Around Eyes and Bright Light Orange Beak Pattern - 25971pb04
• Reddish Brown Hips and Legs with Red Boots Pattern - 970c00pb0420
• Reddish Brown Minifigure, Costume Turkey Fan Tail - 1612
• Reddish Brown Torso Red Collar, Black Feather Lines Pattern / Reddish Brown Bird Wings -  973pb4867c01
• Yellow Minifigure, Head Dual Sided, Black Eyebrows, Smile with Teeth and Tongue / Scowl Pattern - Hollow Stud - 3626cpb3092

 

Wolf Costume -  col23-8

I really love the new wolf head cover. It has detailed eyes, nose and teeth.