Lego® has been producing minifigures for over four decades. The first one ever released was the Lego Policeman released in the 1970s, which carries the simple yellow smiling minifigure look we have come to know. But since then, Lego has turned away from just the simple yellow minifigures and has then evolved to even more colorful, iconic, and unique ones.
In this guide, we’ll look at the 20 coolest Lego minifigures ever released, and explore what makes these minifigures fascinating to many Lego collectors and enthusiasts. From classic characters of the best Lego sets from movies to modern favorites, these minifigures will surely capture a place in the hearts of any Lego fans around the world. Some of the minifigures presented are among the most expensive Lego minifigures of all time. So grab your bricks and let’s discover some of the most iconic, rarest, and coolest Lego minifigures in history!
1. Ghost with White Legs, Yellow Hands
- Minifigures no.: GEN012
- Appears in: 3 sets
- Highlight: Translucent white with yellow hands and a glow-in-the-dark feature for a spectral green glow
The first on our list is the Ghost minifigure from the Lego® Castle 10176 King's Castle. The Ghost minifigure has a translucent white body, making it look very outwardly and spectral. The yellow hands give a striking contrast though, which makes it unique and stand out among other Ghost minifigures.
What makes this minifigure really cool is its glow–in–the–dark feature. When placing the Ghost Minifigure in the dark, it gives off a light green glow that adds a touch to its ghostly charm.
2. Twitch
- Minifigures no.: TOY007
- Appears in: 1 set
- Highlight: Exclusive to Lego® Toy Story 7599 set
Twitch is a popular Disney/Pixar character from the animated series Toy Story. It has a green and muscle-bound body with a bug’s head. The Twitch minifigure accurately captured the appearance of Twitch in the movie, complete with the wings and the bug head, making it a favorite for any Toy Story and Lego fan.
This Lego minifigure is unique and has appeared only in Lego Toy Story 7599 Garbage Truck Getaway. The body prints and the detachable wings make it stand out among other Toy Story minifigures.
3. C-3PO in Molded Light Bluish Gray Right Foot
- Minifigures no.: SW1209
- Appears in: Lego® Star Wars 75341 Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder
- Highlight: Features a unique silver-finished leg and exceptional movie-accurate details
This C-3PO Minifigure is exclusive to the Lego® Star Wars 75341 Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder set, which is an ultimate collector series set. What makes this C-3PO minifigure one of the coolest minifigures ever is its molded leg in silver finish and the amazing amount of details printed on the sides and legs that accurately capture that of the movie character. It is also one of the most detailed Star Wars minifigures ever, making it a favorite among Star Wars fans. C-3PO is also one of the most expensive Star Wars minifigures ever released.
4. Aldar Beedo (One Piece)
- Minifigures no.: SW0979
- Appears in: Lego® Star Wars 7186 Watto's Junkyard
- Highlight: One of the most popular Star Wars alien figures
Aldar Beedo is a character from Star Wars who is famous for his role as a podracer pilot in the Boonta Eve Classic race. Lego® first released a minifigure of Aldar Beedo in 2000, but the minifigure looks nothing like the Aldar Beedo we see in the movie. This made many Lego fans disappointed.
But luckily, Lego has created a new Aldar Beedo in Lego Star Wars 7186 Watto's Junkyard which now looks exactly how it appears in the movie. The Aldar Beedo one piece minifigure is one of the coolest Lego alien minifigure for its accurate details and is also one of the most owned Lego Star Wars minifigure.
5. Lady of the Brave Lion Knights
- Minifigures no.: CAS568
- Appears in: Lego® Creator Expert 10305 Lion Knights' Castle
- Highlight: Unique female knight minifigure
The Lady of the Brave Lion Knights is an exclusive minifigure in the Lego® Creator Expert 10305 Lion Knights' Castle, which is also one of the best Lego sets of all time. It is one of the coolest Lego minifigure ever for the impressive amount of details in the Minifigure–from the cape to the headpiece, to the accessories and prints.
But what really makes this minifigure stand out from the rest is that it’s a Female Knight, which we don’t often see in Lego castles. Removing the headgear, you can see the two facial expressions of the Queen. The cape is also very detailed and the sword is very realistic.
6. Leopard Guitarist
- Minifigures no.: VID032
- Appears in: Lego® Vidiyo 43115 The Boombox
- Highlight: Epitomizing glam rock flair in Lego® Vidiyo's theme
The Leopard Guitarist is an exclusive minifigure in Lego® Vidiyo 43115 The Boombox. It features a colorful and eye-catching design and really stands out for its bold and vibrant appearance. The Leopard Guitarist is one of the coolest Lego minifigures for its glam rock vibe. It also has a distinctive azure hair that matches its magenta and yellow body. These features really make this minifigure stand out.
7. Mighty Eagle
- Minifigures no.: ANG020
- Appears in: Lego® The Angry Birds Movie 75826 King Pig's Castle
- Highlight: Articulated wings for dynamic poses
The Mighty Eagle minifigure is based on the iconic character in the popular game Angry Birds. The Mighty Eagle’s large wings make the minifigure stand out among all the other Angry Birds minifigures. The beak of the minifigure is also softer than the usual plastic used in Lego® minifigures. But what makes this minifigure really cool is the wings.
The wings of the Mighty Eagle are jointed, so you can position the wings downward facing the ground, or in an upward flying position. These allow a more dynamic pose especially if you want to play with the minifigure.
The Mighty Eagle is exclusive to the Lego The Angry Birds Movie 75826 King Pig's Castle set.
8. Electro
- Minifigures no.: SH105
- Appears in: Lego® Marvel Super Heroes 76014 Spider-Trike vs. Electro
- Highlight: The Electro minifigure includes a spinning platform with lightning bolts
What makes the Electro minifigure stand out is its translucent and light blue color within its head and arms. The printing on its face and body is also amazing. But what really makes it a cool minifigure is its playability. The minifigure comes with a platform with lightning bolt pieces at the bottom. You can place the Electro minifigure on the platform and you can put another lightning bolt in his hand, making it look like it's shooting electricity while flying. And the coolest part when playing with this minifigure is you can spin it on top of the platform.
If you’re eyeing this minifigure, you can find it exclusively in Lego® Marvel Super Heroes 76014 Spider-Trike vs. Electro.
9. Penguin Suit Guy
- Part of the Minifigures Series 16
- Appears in: Minifigures series 16
- Highlight: Distinctive Penguin Suit with flipper arms
The Penguin Suit Guy minifigure from the Lego® Minifigure Series 16 is a cool Lego minifigure for its charming design. The minifigure depicts a child inside a Penguin costume. The penguin helmet piece looks really cool, and instead of the usual arms we see in other minifigures, the Penguin Suit Guy has special flippers. The minifigure’s adorable and cheerful expression also adds to its charm.
10. Kevin McCallister
- Minifigures no.: IDEA099
- Appears in: Lego® Ideas 21330 Home Alone
- Highlight: Authentically detailed for Home Alone nostalgia
The Kevin McCallister is one of the coolest Lego® minifigures ever for bringing to life the most iconic character of all holiday movies. The minifigure is designed to resemble the facial expression of Kevin in the Home Alone movie poster. It features the classic Lego minifigure style with printed details in the body that captures Kevin’s red sweater from the movie.
This minifigure is not only fun to play with but also gives nostalgia to every adult who grew up watching the Home Alone movie every holiday season. The Kevin McCallister is exclusive to Lego Ideas 21330 Home Alone. This set is one of the biggest Lego sets of all time.
11. Winnie the Pooh
- Minifigures no.: IDEA086
- Appears in: Lego® Ideas 21326 Winnie the Pooh
- Highlight: Includes a unique red balloon accessory
Winnie the Pooh is a famous character from the children’s book series by A.A. Milne. Lego did a good job of recreating Winnie the Pooh on the Lego Ideas 21326 Winnie the Pooh set. The head mold of the minifigure is just so good because it really looks like the classic Winnie the Pooh character we’ve come to love.
The minifigure also comes with a brick balloon to represent the classic red balloon that we always see Winnie the Pooh holding, this makes the minifigure even more adorable.
12. Indiana Jones with Open-Mouth Grin
- Minifigures no.: IAJ044
- Appears in: Lego® Indiana Jones 7196 Chauchilla Cemetery Battle
- Highlight: Features an exclusive double-molded hat for an authentic movie-inspired look
Indiana Jones has always been a pop culture icon. He is known for being adventurous, and always on the go for daring and thrilling adventures. This feisty spirit was captured in the Indiana Jones minifigure from the facial expression and the accessories that came with it, a gun and a rope.
What also makes this Lego® minifigure cool aside from the accessories is its double molded hat that exactly looks like that of the Indiana Jones movie, which gives out a nostalgic vibe. This Indiana Jones minifigure is exclusive to Lego Indiana Jones 7196 Chauchilla Cemetery Battle.
13. Sonic the Hedgehog
- Minifigures no.: IDEA104
- Appears in: Lego® Ideas 21331 Sonic the Hedgehog – Green Hill Zone
- Highlight: Replicates the beloved character's iconic appearance
Famous for his bright blue fur, red shoes, and spiky quills, Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the favorite cartoon characters among many children. These features were captured in the Lego® minifigure version of Sonic in the Lego Ideas 21331 Sonic the Hedgehog – Green Hill Zone.
The headpiece of the Sonic the Hedgehog Minifigure is fully molded, and there are small details at the back and sides. These small details add to the beauty of it because it adds life to the minifigure.
14. Ross Geller from Friends
- Minifigures no.: IDEA056
- Appears in: Lego® Ideas 21319 Central Perk
- Highlight: Captures the essence of the iconic TV character with dual facial expressions and authentic attire
For its nostalgic charm, the Ross Geller minifigure exclusive to Lego® Ideas 21319 Central Perk has always been a fan-favorite. The dual facial expressions fit the minifigure so well as it captures the looks of Ross in the famous TV series. One side has a content expression while the other has a worried look.
Ross is wearing a blue shirt with a striped tie, along with a tan jacket and brown pants. His messy hair also captures the looks his character had in the first few seasons of the series.
15. Zane (Golden Dragon)
- Minifigures no.: NJO770
- Appears in: Lego® Ninjago 71773 Kai’s Golden Dragon Raider
- Highlight: Translucent Blue and Gold Design
To be fair, all the Dragon Variants from Lego® Ninjago are cool, but Zane totally stands out from the rest. Its translucent blue color goes really well with gold and fits the minifigure considering that Zane is an Ice Ninja. It also has transparent arms, legs, and even some parts of the wings.
Since most of the parts of the minifigure are transparent, you can see all other small details of the minifigure, especially when holding it against direct light. The huge wings also make the minifigure look really cool.
If you want to own this minifigure, you can get it exclusively from the Lego® NINJAGO® 71773 Kai’s Golden Dragon Raider set.
16. Classic Space - Blue with Airtanks
- Minifigures no.: SP004
- Appears in: 12 sets
- Highlight: Evokes a sense of nostalgia for long-time Lego® fans
Last on our list is the Blue Classic Spaceman from the Lego® Space 6824 Space Dart I. What makes this minifigure really cool is the nostalgic feel it gives. This minifigure is instantly recognizable to those who have been a fan of Lego for a long time, as this minifigure is part of the first ever Lego theme, the Lego Space. The minifigure features a classic blue spacesuit design, with the Classic Space logo on its torso.
17. Homer Simpson
- Minifigures no.: SIM007
- Appears in: 4 sets
- Highlight: Authentic Homer Design: Classic blue pants, white shirt, and signature expression
The Lego® Homer Simpson minifigure is a special and iconic addition to any Lego collection, embodying the charm and quirky humor of the beloved character from the long-running animated series "The Simpsons".
This minifigure features a distinctive design that captures Homer's signature blue pants, white shirt and slightly confused expression, making him instantly recognizable. His inclusion in sets such as the 71016: Kwik-E-Mart from 2015, adds a layer of authenticity and nostalgia, connecting fans not only to the world of Lego, but also to the vibrant universe of Springfield.
18. SpongeBob
- Minifigures no.: BOB001
- Appears in: 3 sets
- Highlight: : Detailed Lego® SpongeBob minifigure
The Lego® SpongeBob SquarePants minifigure is an iconic representation of one of the most popular characters in cartoons. What makes this minifigure special is its remarkable attention to detail, capturing SpongeBob's signature square shape, wide eyes and signature toothy smile, and bringing the underwater world of Bikini Bottom to life in Lego form.
This minifigure is cool not only because of its faithful recreation of SpongeBob's appearance, but also because it serves as a bridge between the imaginative storytelling of the SpongeBob SquarePants" series and the creative world of Lego building.
19. Buzz Lightyear
- Minifigures no.: TOY004
- Appears in: 6 sets
- Highlight: Iconic design, high collector value
Capturing the essence of a beloved movie icon, the Buzz Lightyear Lego® minifigure is a standout piece in any collection. This figure brilliantly reflects Buzz's signature Space Ranger suit, with an authentic color palette and intricate space-themed details. Recognizable features such as the winged jetpack and Star Command insignia enhance the minifigure's design and make it a fan favorite.
Film connections: Buzz Lightyear appears as a key character in the "Toy Story" series, appearing in
"Toy Story" (1995)
"Toy Story 2 (1999)
"Toy Story 3" (2010)
"Toy Story 4" (2019)
Featured in six Lego sets, the minifigure's versatility and rarity have cemented its popularity among collectors. More than just a toy, this piece is a treasured collectible that captures the adventurous spirit of Buzz Lightyear, appealing to both Lego enthusiasts and fans of the Toy Story franchise.
20. Ernie
- Minifigures no.: IDEA075
- Appears in: Lego® Ideas 21324 123 Sesame Street
- Highlight: Characteristic striped shirt and bright smile
Ernie, a charming and iconic Lego® minifigure, is a faithful recreation of the beloved Sesame Street character. This minifigure is special because it captures Ernie's playful and upbeat essence, complete with his signature striped shirt and bright smile, making it a cool addition to any Lego collection. His connection to the movie is evident in the meticulous attention to detail, from his expressive face to his casual attire, embodying the joyful spirit of the character as seen on screen. Included in the Lego Ideas 21324 123 Sesame Street set, Ernie has become a collector's favorite.
Conclusion
With their iconic designs, rich history, and nostalgic vibes, Lego® minifigures became an important part of every Lego set for Lego collectors and enthusiasts alike. But surely, there are those that stand out from the rest. Ranging from classic minifigures to movie icons, cartoon characters, and mythical creatures, these 20 coolest minifigures surely bring their own charm and personality to any Lego collection. Whether you want to create a castle, or a spaceship, or simply want them displayed, these minifigures will surely bring joy to all Lego fans, for all generations.
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