| Subject | Collectible minifigures |
|---|---|
| Availability | 2010–present |
| Total sets | 96 (6 Series) |
| Characters | Various, such as from sports, history, popular culture, etc. |
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Minifigures is a 2010 Lego theme based on a set of collectible Lego minifigures. Each figure is an original character with new clothing and facial designs, and most contain previously unseen accessories. Between the current six series, 96 unique minifigure characters have been released. A sixth series was released in December 2011 in the UK and January 2012 in the US.[1]
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The series consists of a number of individually themed collectible Lego minifigures based on movies, sports, history, and popular culture.[2] The figures are sold individually in sealed, unmarked packages, giving customers a random chance at obtaining any particular figurine. While considered a novel approach by some, it has raised controversy amongst enthusiasts and collectors, increasing the amount of difficulty in obtaining a complete collection. Purchases from many retailers make no guarantees regarding the contents of a particular package. Despite attempts to obfuscate the contents of these packages, the bags of Series 1 and 2 have a second figurine-specific bar code on the rear of the packaging, next to the EAN/UPC product bar code (which is unique to each series). This has allowed customers to identify individual figures within the packaging, significantly decreasing the amount of money and effort required to obtain a complete collection, and eliminates the possibility of unintentionally receiving duplicates.[3] There are also apps for both iPhone and Android devices that utilize these bar codes.[4]
Lego has eliminated the figurine-specific bar codes on all Series 3 and 4 packages and replaced them with a braille-like system of dots embossed in the lower seal of the bag. In theory, this will allow customers to continue identifying the figure enclosed within.[5][6]
Series 1 (set number: 8683) was first released on May 17, 2010 in the United Kingdom and was released on June 4, 2010 in the United States. Series 1 of contains the following units:[7]
Series 2 (set number: 8684) was first released on September 2, 2010 in both the United Kingdom and the United States. The second series consists of the following units:[8]
Series 3 (set number: 8803) was first released on January 14, 2011 in both the United Kingdom and the United States. The third series contains the following units:[9]
Series 4 (set number: 8804) was first released on April 1, 2011 all around the world. The fourth series consists of the following units:[10]
Series 5 (set number 8805) was first released on August 22, 2011 in the United Kingdom and the United States. The fifth series consists of the following units:[11]
Series 6 (set number 8827) was released in the UK in December 2011 and is scheduled to be released on January 9, 2012 in the US. The sixth series consists of the following units:[12]
Lego minfigures also launched Online Games.
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