The patent that brought forth the familiar design of LEGO minifigure turns 46 today and 2023 has been a standout year for the LEGO characters.
On August 29 1977, the Danish patent office received the patent for the LEGO minifigure from the LEGO Group, marking the start of a long and continuing journey for the iconic figures. 2023 is the 46th birthday of LEGO minifigures and it's been a significant year for minifigures so far.
Eight months into the year, we've seen the return of some memorable minifigures from LEGO The Lord of the Rings in
It's worth noting the updated Hogwarts architect minifigure in
It's not just about returning characters for LEGO minifigures in 2023 as new minifigures for the LEGO Group have been featured in
For Disney's 100th anniversary, a minifigure milestone will soon be reached thanks to the first LEGO Walt Disney minifigure in
Three LEGO Collectible Minifigures series also released, or will be released, this year bringing with them plenty of new characters from original ideas to Disney icons and on September 1, another round of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
However, by far the most interesting LEGO minifigure entries this year aren't minifigures, but two sets dedicated to them. Both 40504 A Minifigure Tribute – exc;usively available at the LEGO House – and the widely-available
While you'll need to head to Billund to grab 40504 A Minifigure Tribute,
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