Lego bricks are one of, if not the most beloved and well known children’s toy of all time. The minifigure has achieved great fame since being introduced and continues to become more iconic thanks to The Lego Movie and Lego Batman Movie. Lego has recently announced the 17th addition to its Collectible Minifigures series, which continues to introduce a variety of characters.
Lego’s new Collectible Minifigure Series 17 adds 16 new characters to its lineup, just as they’ve done with the previous versions. Each of the unique minifigures is packaged in a non-seethrough foil bag to add some mystery into which figure you’ll actually get. Within the packaging, each minifigure is complemented with a four by three stud black tile base and a small leaflet which showcases the other figures available in the series as well.
The minifigures themselves feature newly printed torsos, legs and accessories. Some in the series are simply newer renditions of figures found in previous sets, while others are entirely new all together. Spanning practically all the different themes Lego has to offer, the figures in series 17 are great for expanding your collection, or just as a toy for your desk.
Full list of characters:
- Professional Surfer
- Gourmet Chef
- Veterinarian
- Butterflies Girl
- Rocket Boy
- Dance Instructor
- Elf Girl
- Sausage Man
- Roman Gladiator
- French Man
- Battle Dwarf
- Retro Spaceman
- 80’s dude/Hippy
- Circus Strong Man
- Corn Cob Man
- Mystery Character
Aside from the variety of characters, Series 17 also includes plenty of new and interesting Lego pieces. In terms of accessories, the series introduces a barbell, whisk, food tray and space laser gun, all of which have not appeared in other sets before. Several new hair styles and headwear pieces are included as well, most notably the rocket costume. Finally, a two new animals have been added, a bunny and French bull dog.
The new line of collectible minifigures aren’t available until May 1st, so you wont be able to get your hands on them for a few more weeks. As with the other series, it will run you $3.99 for each minifigure. Although if you can’t wait and are looking to start, or add to your collection, the past 16 series are available now.
Bring new and exciting play possibilities to existing LEGO® sets, with Series 16 of the LEGO Minifigures Collection, featuring a Desert Warrior, Penguin Boy, Ice Queen, Spy, Banana Guy, Hiker, Kickboxer, Spooky Boy, Rogue, Cyborg, Cute Little Devil, Dog Show Winner, Scallywag Pirate, Babysitter, Wildlife Photographer and a Mariachi. Each minifigure comes in a sealed mystery’ bag, together with one or more accessories, plus a display plate and collector’s leaflet. Please note: Item selection is random. Items are in blind packaging. We cannot accept requests for specific items, nor can we accept returns on opened items. You may receive duplicates.
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