Lego released the first of their ‘Modular Buildings’ in 2007. That set was Cafe Corner, set 10182, and was aimed at adult collectors. Each subsequent release was intended to join the preceding, expanding into an impressive line of buildings over the years. On 1 January 2022, the series 15th anniversary, Lego released Boutique Hotel, set 10297. With a retail price of £199, the high cost reflects the quality of the set with almost universal approval from enthusiasts. The hotel is a little different from earlier building sets, having a triangular geometry. It also featured call-backs to the previous 14 modular building releases.

There are 3066 parts to the set, and it is a sizable build, measuring- 330mm x 250mm x 250mm. Seven Lego minifigures are included in Boutique Hotel. These include hotel porter, receptionist, coffee vendor, gallery owner and guests. Lego Backpacker is one of the latter.

Her yellow head has a choice of two faces. One is an open smile below wide eyes with lashes and black eyebrows above. The alternative face has closed eyes giving a somewhat demure expression.

The unseen face at the back of the head is hidden below her bouffant hairpiece. Her black curly hair with tall bun had already appeared on just a handful of earlier minifigures, first appearing in 2019. The hairpiece had also been previously issued by Lego in different colours.

Head, arms and legs can be posed but without a plinth or base plate it is difficult to pose her walking. The simple one colour backpack has a closed buckled flap and a rolled bedroll/sleeping mat/sleeping bag atop. This piece has a long history, first appearing on a minifigure in 2004 and is also found on Boy Camper (2018).

Lego Backpacker is a simple build. She is comprised of just five parts, including her backpack. There is no display plinth as supplied with some other Lego minifigures.

An oversized camera is included in the set that could be given to her if wished. If so, then at least ensure she has the correct face showing. Closed eyes while photographing just isn’t going to work! Lego also provide an online build instruction pdf.