With Lego well into output for series two of their Collectible Mini figures range and with Series 3 already approved, it seems the collectible figure thought has been a big hit with fans. Lego came out with the first wave in May, selling blind packaged mini figures for each at sell stores.
Although there were 16 different figures in the Series 1 range, fans had to take pot luck when purchasing as there was no indication on the packet which figure they would be choosing. That was until hardcore fans started deciphering the barcodes on the back of each pack and were then able to cherry-pick each shop for the rarer and favourite figures. Not surprisingly Lego has decided they will take off unique barcodes from their series 3 release.
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With Series 1 all but sold out worldwide, prices are starting to rise on the secondary market and no doubt the release of series 2 later this year will inject more interest into this inaugural release. Although some parents are resentful of the high prices some figures demand, Lego has been clear from the outset that this is a collectable product, minute in output number, much like the trading card market where collectors buy a packet not knowing what is inside but hoping for a rare card.
For those wondering the scarcity of each particular figure the breakdown for each sealed box from Lego is as follows:
3 Hunter
3 Cheerleader
3 Clown
3 Luchador (masked wrestler)
3 Nurse
3 Zombie
3 Skater
4 Robot
4 Magician
4 Spaceman
4 Forestman
4 Cowboy
4 Caveman
5 Diver
5 Ninja
5 Dummy
So with those numbers the rarest figures are the Hunter, Cheerleader, Clown, Luchdor, Nurse, Zombie and Skater. Whether they remain the most sought after depends on their popularity with fans and collectors. Judging from chat on Internet forums it seems the most sought after figures aren't necessarily the rarest, with the Forestman, Zombie and Cheerleader figures garnering most of the love.
It will be entertaining to watch the progression of the collectable minifigure market over the next year. One thing is for sure, Lego has a winner on its hands and fans can enjoy the addition of some great figures to their collection.
Lego Collectible Figures - A Hit For Lego and Fans
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