LEGO Minifigure: A Visual History published by DK has been updated and expanded, now brimming with even with even more historical treasures!
This tome be a grand resource for all LEGO enthusiasts, charting the iconic minifigures’ voyage from their birth in 1978, all the way to 2025.
Updated and expanded, it boasts the documentation of more than 2,500 minifigures, including the most popular and rarest minfigs in history…
A Visual History
The book’s presentation be a true spectacle, with high-quality photographs and detailed captions bringing the minifigures chronology to life.
The compendium be packed with 256 pages of anecdotes, facts, and tales about these legendary figures, organised by the year they set sail on the market.
Go back to where it all started with Castle, Space and Town
Starting in the late 70s with the classic themes; Castle, Space and Town… before progressing to LEGO Pirates a decade later.
2016 – almost a decade ago
Then progressing to the dawn of licensing with Star Wars and Harry Potter, through modern themes lie NINJAGO, Minecraft and Animal Crossing…
Fresh new innovations and fresh new hair colours
Bonus Minifigure
The original edition of LEGO Minifigure: A Visual History, released during 2020, included an Classic Orange Astronaut minifigure.
Also included: a physical minifigure
Not to be outdone by its predecessor, the 2025 updated and expanded edition offers an exclusive Blacktron minifigure, sporting new printing on the torso and legs.
Now wouldn’t it be nice if exclusive minifigures for Castle, Town and Pirates were included too?
Release
This new version will be unleashed upon 2 September, 2025, and retail for US$40 / AU $75
Yer can pre-order a copy on Amazon.com right now!
Updated and Expanded – NOW with Redbeard on the cover!
It be a must-have for any LEGO fan looking to explore the rich history and evolution of the legendary minifigure.
Highlights
It be a visual feast, honoring the legacy of the LEGO minifigure and they’re impact on the world of toys and beyond!
The LEGO Pirates theme marked a significant turning point for minifigures
Here be an excerpt:
Heads up, everyone!
The first heads always smiled, but in 1989, LEGO Pirates introduced new face prints that included beards, eyepatches, and a range of of difference facial expressions.
Which LEGO theme also had sets released in 2009?
The book offers:
- Historical Timeline: A chronological chart of the LEGO minifigure, marking key moments and the birth of iconic characters.
- Rare and Popular Minifigures: Showcases some of the rarest and most beloved minifigures, revealing their design secrets.
- Behind-the-Scenes: Peek behind the curtain to see how these tiny figures be crafted.
- Trivia and Facts: Scattered throughout be fascinating trivia and fun facts, keeping both casual fans and serious collectors engaged.
What Do Yer Think?
Are yer excited for the new version? Or does the 2020 edition do just fine?
1992 from the 2020 edition – will it be updated for 2025?
Be a Blacktron minifigure the rightful booty to include? Or should they flog it with a LEGO Pirate minifigure instead?
Let us know in the Classic Pirates Facebook Group!
