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This article is about the Minifigure theme. For the physical LEGO figure, see Minifigure.


Minifigures, also known as Collectible Minifigures, is a theme introduced in May 2010. Each series consists of polybags which used to contain 1 of 16 unique and exclusive minifigures but as of 2021 contain 1 of 12 minfigures. A new series is released every 3-4 months, with new unique and exclusive minifigures in each series. (Series with more or less than 16 minifigures are outlined in the table below).

The minifigures may be based on movies, sports, fiction, events, history, interesting jobs, or just average "a-day-in-the-life" professions. Each minifigure contains new elements in the form of accessories or uniquely printed body parts. Thirteen regular series, and three special series, have been released to date. In addition to regular series, five sets based on the theme exist, 850458 VIP Top 5 Boxed Minifigures, 850449 Minifigure Beach Accessory Pack, 850791 LEGO Minifigure Birthday Set, 850486 Rock Band, 850487 Halloween Accessory Set, and possibly more to come. There have also been some other sets released that were affiliated with the theme. Most of the sets contain redesigned minifigures that have been already produced but some of them are completely new, different and exclusive.

It had an MMORPG named LEGO Minifigures Online, but it was shut down in 2016.

Description[]

The Collectible Minifigures, or Minifigures theme was introduced in May 2010. The first sneak peek of the theme was in the April 2010 LEGO Club Magazine, which included a poster of the minifigures. Each series, except the 8909 Team GB Minifigures and 71001 Minifigures Series 10, contains sixteen minifigures drawn from a wide range of different settings: movies, sports, history, everyday life and almost any other source imaginable. They are intended to be collected and traded, and designed so interesting new minifigures could be acquired without purchasing an entire new set.

Minifigsbooklet

A LEGO Club booklet about Series 1

Every minifigure features high detail including special, often purpose-made, accessories and a black display base, with the exception of 8909 Team GB Minifigures and 71023 The LEGO Movie 2 Series, which both have white display bases. The theme features new accessories such as maracas, microphones, skirts, guitars, and other new elements such as hair styles, hats, and helmets. Series 1 and 2 include some spare accessories, but subsequent releases cancelled this practice. Many of these elements have not been produced in any subsequent sets.

The minifigures are sold in individual opaque polybags, meant to prevent buyers from identifying the contents. One way you can attempt to get a minifigure and knowing what is inside is by feeling the packaging. In the boxes, there are common (5 per box), uncommon (4 per box) and rare (3 per box) minifigures. However, barcodes on the backs of the polybags of Series 1 and 2 can be used to identify the respective minifigure, and in response, Series 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, 8909 Team GB Minifigures and 8 use a "bump code" along the bottom of a package instead. These bump codes are designed to be much more difficult to distinguish. Each polybag contains 5-11 elements including a minifigure, accessories, a display base, and an instruction/checklist booklet. Each series is only available for a limited time, which is usually three to four months before the next series is released and will be able to replace its predecessor.

Series Timeline[]

Year Series Color #
2010 8683 Minifigures Series 1 Yellow 16
8684 Minifigures Series 2 Blue 16
2011 8803 Minifigures Series 3 Lime Green 16
8804 Minifigures Series 4 Orange 16
8805 Minifigures Series 5 Azure 16
2012 8827 Minifigures Series 6 White 16
8831 Minifigures Series 7 Scarlet Red 16
8909 Team GB Series White/Blue/Red 9
8833 Minifigures Series 8 Black 16
2013 71000 Minifigures Series 9 Silver 16
71001 Minifigures Series 10 Gold 17
71002 Minifigures Series 11 Metallic Green 16
2014 71004 The LEGO Movie Series Metallic Navy Blue 16
71005 The Simpsons Series Sky Blue 16
71007 Minifigures Series 12 Metallic Yellow 16
2015 71008 Minifigures Series 13 Metallic Lime Green 16
71009 The Simpsons Series 2 Light Yellow & Sky Blue 16
71010 Minifigures Series 14 Metallic Black 16
2016 71011 Minifigures Series 15 Metallic Orange 16
71012 Disney Series Dark Blue 18
71013 Minifigures Series 16 Bright Yellow 16
71014 LEGO Minifigures - DFB Series White 16
2017 71017 The LEGO Batman Movie Series Yellow & Black 20
71018 Minifigures Series 17 Bright Blue 17
71019 The LEGO Ninjago Movie Series Gray 16
2018 71020 The LEGO Batman Movie Series 2 Navy Blue 20
71021 Minifigures Series 18 Bright Orange 17
71022 Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts Series Metallic Blue 22
2019 71023 The LEGO Movie 2 Series Earth Blue 16
71024 Disney Series 2 Dark Blue 18
71025 Minifigures Series 19 Lime Green 16
2020 71026 DC Comics Series Black 16
71027 Minifigures Series 20 Silver 16
71028 Harry Potter Series 2 Metallic Blue 16
2021 71029 Minifigures Series 21 Green 12
71030 Looney Tunes Series White 12
71031 Marvel Studios Series Blue & White 12
2022 71032 Minifigures Series 22 Bright Blue 12
71033 The Muppets Series White 12
71034 Minifigures Series 23 Saffron 12
2023 71037 Minifigures Series 24 Dark Pink 12
71038 Disney 100 Series Platinum 18
71039 Marvel Studios Series 2 Dark Blue 12
2024 71045 Minifigures Series 25 Golden yellow 12

Notes[]

  • The 8683 Minifigures Series 1 and 8684 Minifigures Series 2 polybags' content could be differentiated via imprinted barcodes on the back. This is used by applications such as Mini Collector for iPhone.
  • There was also a special Olympics series for London 2012. It only featured nine figures and all of them have a special stand.
  • The plastic used for Collectable Minifigures (Series 1-2) is different than the plastic used in other sets. Instead of ABS plastic, it is a cheaper plastic imported from China. As a result, the parts can be difficult to separate or move, such as the hands and the head which become loose quickly.
  • Some minifigures are very similar to other or older minifigures from other themes, such as the Ninja (similar to Bonsai) or the Cowboy (similar to the minifigures from the Western theme).
  • Some Minifigures are based on real historical figures: The Egyptian Queen (Cleopatra), the Daredevil (Evel Knievel), The Thespian (William Shakespeare), the Hollywood Starlet (Marilyn Monroe), the Roman Emperor (Julius Caesar), and the Tribal Woman (Sacagawea).
  • Some Minifigures are based on fictional characters: The Forestman (Robin Hood), the Detective (Sherlock Holmes), the Grandma Visitor (Little Red Riding Hood), the Jungle Boy (Tarzan), the Ocean King (Poseidon/Neptune), Mr. Good and Evil (Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde), the Battle Goddess (Athena/Minerva), and the Fly Monster (André Delambre).
  • In July 2011, an e-mail was sent to V.I.P. members telling them to vote for their favourite Minifigure from Series 1-3. The top 5 picked were announced in January 2012, and were revealed to be the Elf, the Fisherman, The Space Villain, the Gorilla Suit Guy, and the Mummy. A set was created featuring the chosen 5 in it, it was released in 2012, available only for V.I.P. members. However, due to the lack of the Spartan, most likely the all-time most popular figure along with the Elf, it is likely that the minifigures included were decided based on quantity of left-over figures.
  • Series 7 has various throwbacks and references to other characters or sets. (The Elf says that he can track down Trolls, Evil Knight lists villains, saying he's worked for them, Galaxy Patrol says that he can withstand the Alien Clinger mind control, Hippie has a quote from a T-shirt on a previous set, and Swimming Champion says that Ocean King is her biggest fan).
  • There is a possibility that some of the minifigures are previews of future themes for example: Ninja for Ninjago, Elf for The Lord of the Rings, Galaxy Patrol for Galaxy Squad, Policeman for City and Dinosaur suit man for Dino.
  • Some minifigures are used as minor/background characters in the Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu TV series, such as the Circus Clown, Sea Captain, and Motorcycle Mechanic.
  • Many animals have been included as a Minifigure's accessory:
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Series 25 Bat Lord
E-Sports GamerFierce BarbarianFilm Noir DetectiveFitness InstructorGoatherdHarpyMushroom SpritePet GroomerSprinterTrain KidTriceratops Costume FanVampire Knight

Sports Minifigures[]

Team GB Series[]


DFB series[]

LEGO Movies Minifigures[]

The LEGO Movie[]

The LEGO Movie 2[]

The LEGO Batman Movie Series 1[]

Lobster-Lovin' Batman
Vacation Batman
Fairy Batman
Clan of the Cave Batman
Glam Metal Batman
Barbara Gordon GCPD Ceremonial
Barbara Gordon Pink Batgirl
Gordon LEGO Batman Movie
Dick Grayson LEGO Batman Movie
Joker Arkham Asylum LEGO Batman Movie
Harley Quinn Nurse
Red Hood (TLBM)
Mime
King Tut
March Harriet
Eraser
Orca
Zodiac Master
Calculator
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The LEGO Batman Movie Series 2[]

The LEGO Ninjago Movie[]

The Simpsons Minifigures[]

The Simpsons Series 1[]

The Simpsons Series 2[]

Disney Minifigures[]

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Disney 100 Series[]

Harry Potter Minifigures[]

71022 Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts Series[]

71028 Harry Potter Series 2[]

DC Comics Series[]

Looney Tunes Series[]

Marvel Minifigures[]

Marvel Studios Series Series 1[]

Marvel Studios Series 2[]

The Muppets Series[]

Other Minifigures[]

LEGO Minifigures: Character Encyclopedia[]

Gallery[]

Box Stands[]

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Promotion[]

CollectableminisDE
Minifigs series 2

Toy Fair Preview

Picture from German 2010 consumer catalog.

Translation:
LEGO collectable figures!
16 very special LEGO Minifigures for building, playing, collecting and trading...
...and what is your favorite figure?

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