jd5775 Posted August 19, 2010 What train era had the best minifigs in your opinion? I personally like the early 90's 9v minifigs, where the workers had the red and white chevron pattern and the train conductors had the blue suits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickaroo Posted August 19, 2010 What train era had the best minifigs in your opinion? I personally like the early 90's 9v minifigs, where the workers had the red and white chevron pattern and the train conductors had the blue suits. Yeah, I agree with you. I've got a bunch of these blokes too: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Yellow Brick Posted August 20, 2010 I too like the early 90's alot better than these Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legoist Posted August 21, 2010 What train era had the best minifigs in your opinion? I just realized I never even paid attention to minifigs in Lego Trains... I mean, I have my favourites among Lego choices for uniforms for police, firemen, astronauts, etc. but in the case of trains I don't even feel the need for consistency. Maybe for the on-board stewards, but not for the locomotive drivers and the men-at-work. Any would do :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickviller Posted August 21, 2010 I think that the new ones (since 2004 I believe) are the best ones. But ofcourse that's my opinion. I like them more because those came with my first train sets, and I like the combination of the colors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Modulex Guy Posted August 21, 2010 Yeah, I agree with you. I've got a bunch of these blokes too: I have a ton of these guys, to me, these were the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legotrainfan Posted August 21, 2010 I also love the train worker of which Brickaroo has posted a picture. Whether he has a red or white helmet doesn't play a role for me. I find the torso looks excellent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rijkvv Posted August 21, 2010 (edited) @ Brickaroo, The Red Brick, Polish Guy & legotrainfan: -Classic Smile > Check. -Simple Design > Check. For me the same. These figs may not look too realistic, but look more lego-ish. It's the same thing I have with TNT: although the tile looks less realistic, I think it's better than the 'real' one. Strange comparison, isn't it? In the '80s, there were only classic smile faces in LEGO Town, Trains and Ships. In the early '90s, new faces came, but still the standard smile could be recognized, although it was fitted with sunglasses, a moustache or a headset. That's why I like that era. Classic smiles were easy to mix with the less classic ones (which happened in some sets as well). In the modern era, the classic smile and torso looks already aged (although there is a face that comes close to thre original smile). So, for me it's simplicity. The nineties for me, with the eighties a close second. Edited August 21, 2010 by Richie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rday1982 Posted August 22, 2010 What train era had the best minifigs in your opinion? I personally like the early 90's 9v minifigs, where the workers had the red and white chevron pattern and the train conductors had the blue suits. Definitely. No question about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vgsprites Posted August 25, 2010 I agree with everyone. I believe the early '90s chevron worker look is best. The newer torsos minus the Train logo are identical to the construction ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarrollFilms Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) I don't know what the mini-fig is, but it's the one from the Railway express set, those railway men are my favorite, not to mention my first train set. Edited August 25, 2010 by CarrollFilms Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted September 1, 2010 I really love this guys, but the 9 volts era workers are a little bit better. On the contrary I prefer the 12 volts era suit for the train drivers: Thanks for the nice topic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillytheKid Posted September 1, 2010 (edited) This one is the best train minifig, well for the grey 12v area : Although this one is also one of my favourite: Edited September 1, 2010 by AFOL12v Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetroiD Posted September 6, 2010 Although this one is also one of my favourite: Totally have to agree with that. Looks much better (cleaner?) than the Emerald Night fireman! And by the way, to be perfectly honest, I must admit I've developed a liking for Conductor Charlie here... I for one find that he looks much more decent than this weird-looking geezer: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LovinLegoSince97 Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) My favorite out of the locomotive figures I have and have seen would be the Maersk minifigs..... Out of the train minifigs I have...the Maersk minifigures have very beautiful blue outfits and have orange vests that can be taken off if need be. Ill admit there is a yellow <--0--> torso...maybe a train enthusiast? laborer? minifigure,,,,,, I assume its older, that I want very badly... Edited July 3, 2012 by LovinLegoSince97 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rday1982 Posted July 2, 2012 90's era train minifigs look great, but I do like the guys in orange vests. Can't quite put my finger on why. I think it's a good idea to have a mix of the various train guys around any layout, as it looks like they could be from different railway companies. One for the trains, one for the stations, one for track maintenance, etc. I'd like to see some nicely detailed railway guys as part of the CMF line. It would convince me to buy more packets! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LovinLegoSince97 Posted July 3, 2012 90's era train minifigs look great, but I do like the guys in orange vests. Can't quite put my finger on why. I think it's a good idea to have a mix of the various train guys around any layout, as it looks like they could be from different railway companies. One for the trains, one for the stations, one for track maintenance, etc. I'd like to see some nicely detailed railway guys as part of the CMF line. It would convince me to buy more packets! Yep, that is how I organize my minifigs... Maersk (3) figs deal with the locomotive, I have someone who looks more like an engineer controlling the Maersk locomotive, (7) orange Lego locomotive guys handle track maintenance, my train station, & my motor less 3677 engine, and (5) Oil guys & (1) mechanic to deal with engine trouble, any mechanical problems and fuel systems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hrw-Amen Posted July 3, 2012 I have never really thought about which ones are best. I have a random selection of old and new maintenance people. All my station staff where the same dark blue uniforms that you get nowadays. As for engine drivers and operators I think they all need their own character and quite like the one that comes with EN, but a mixture is best, I can't really say I prefer one over the other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelozzie Posted July 4, 2012 Yes I love the 80's guys best. Thats propably because its what I played with in my childhood and they always looked so good in big numbers working on the railways in the Lego catalogues from that time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRogall Posted July 5, 2012 My favorite out of the locomotive figures I have and have seen would be the Maersk minifigs..... Out of the train minifigs I have...the Maersk minifigures have very beautiful blue outfits and have orange vests that can be taken off if need be. Ill admit there is a yellow <--0--> torso...maybe a train enthusiast? laborer? minifigure,,,,,, I assume its older, that I want very badly... Yes, would say this Guy is my favorite as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peterab Posted July 5, 2012 I seem to be in a minority and I'm surprised that THIS GUY isn't more popular. He was available during my dark age but I've bought a few since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpw Posted July 6, 2012 I only have the modern ones, but I like that for Maersk ones they included a separate mold for the hi-vis vest. I had not seen that before. It would be cool if TLG were to make some torso's with hi-vis yellow/green vests in addition to orange. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluerail Posted September 20, 2012 This guy gets my vote: http://images.wikia.com/lego/images/8/82/622-man-lr.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
