That began with Series 3’s Gorilla Suit Guy, who is arguably the first “minifigure in a costume.” Throughout the CMF’s history, the costumed characters have been among the most popular, especially with kids, and this series finally indulges costume fans by putting nearly all of its characters in some sort of suit. Series 18 isn’t the first series to feature costumed characters. Inside each bag is the standard folded guide with pictures and checkboxes for each character. The bags feature a confetti motif along with the 40th Anniversary logo, and each character is dressed in costume. This series celebrates the 40th anniversary with a party theme, dressing both the packaging and characters in festive attire. The foil packs are tightly packed in three rows within the case, and there won’t be much here to surprise veterans of collecting this theme. The color scheme this time is orange, the third time orange has been used for a series, following Series 4 and Series 15. Series 18 minifigures, like most series before them, come in cases of 60, with each character retailed individually in a blind pack.
LEGO hasn’t actually released a regular numbered series since Series 17 a full year ago, instead sidestepping the numbered system with The LEGO Batman Movie Series 2 and The LEGO Ninjago Movie Series. 2018 marks the 40 years of the minifigure as we know it, and that classic policeman adorns the logo for Series 18. The first minifigure with the new design was a policeman featured in set 600 Police Patrol. The minifigure was redesigned in 1978 to include poseable legs, arms, and hands, as well as that iconic smile. First introduced in 1975, the original minifigure had no printing, and while minifigures in general are not seen as threatening, this first minifigure was particularly ‘armless, featuring no distinct limbs. Series 18 celebrates the 40th anniversary of the minifigure. Let’s dive in and see what Series 18 is all about. They should be available around April 1, though if previous series are any indication they may begin showing up in stores sooner.
This wave of Collectible Minfigures (CMFs) features 17 unique characters and will retail for $3.99 USD. Eight years from their inception, we’re now up to Minifigures Series 18 (71021), though of course there have been more than 18 series, with some special themes like The Simpsons or Team GB falling outside the numbering system. With hundreds of new figures each year, they’ve consistently proven to be one of LEGO’s most popular attractions, featuring prominently in most of LEGO’s products, and of course, they’ve spawned a whole theme just for themselves. Some more information on this series can be found on Brickipedia.Ever since LEGO introduced the minifigure, the tiny plastic characters have enthralled children and adults around the world. Purchased it from vintagebricksuk Ebay shop.ĭetailed information can be found on LEGO ® website here.Īlthough released in 2010, not available any more You can still try to find them on eBay. I bought mine in 2018 for GBP 282.61 (which was at this time US $402.65). So, now often you can buy whole collections, those recent – relatively cheep – older ones might be expensive. LEGO ® initially underestimated the demand for Minifigures ™ – and thats why Series 1 remains a highly rare and valuable collection.
Many people anyway noticed that you can recognize Minifigure ™ by touching bag. The barcode was thus removed from Series 3 onwards. It was quickly noticed that the barcodes on the back could identify the contents. Minifigure ™ was sold individually in opaque polybags and came with a selection of accessories, a special display stand, and a paper checklist. The idea behind collectable Minifigures ™ was that each minifigure come in a sealed bag, so you never knew which minifigure you might get. LEGO ® Minifigures ™ Series 1 were introduced in 2010. Collection includes: Demolition Dummy, Forestman, Cowboy, Super Wrestler, Zombie, Ninja, Cheerleader, Skater, Tribal Hunter, Circus Clown, Magician, Deep Sea Diver, Robot, Nurse, Caveman, and Spaceman.