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February MiniFigPak Review

February 21, 2016 By Jay 22 Comments

 

LEGO Minifigpak February Review - Contents

The weekend is almost over! *groan*. Since there’s only less than a week less in February (what!?), I figured I better get my review of the February MinifigPak out of the way. I actually received my copy of the February MinifigPak a couple of weeks ago, but I just tossed it in my pile of unopened mail (plenty of Bricklink, eBay and BSS orders) as I have been pretty busy this month.

It struck me that there’s only a week left in February, so here’s my review of the February MinifigPak! For existing MinifigPak subscribers, the contents shouldn’t come as a surprise since this is so late!

In case you have no idea what a MinifigPak is…  MinifigPak is  an Australian monthly mystery minifigure subscription service.  For AU$17.95 a month, you receive 3 random LEGO minifigures delivered to you. The LEGO minifigs are all original LEGO, so there’s no knockoffs or customs which will set LEGO purists at ease.

Check out my MinifigPak announcement post and review of the December edition to find out more. Visit their website for more information and to subscribe.

Unlike the BrickPak which I didn’t quite like, I’m quite a fan of the MinifigPak and see it as money well spent, which is why I’m still a paying subscriber. It’s a neat little service, not too heavy on the wallet, and I kinda like the thrill of getting 3 random minifigs in my postbox each month. Who doesn’t like receiving mail?

LEGO Minifigpak February Review - Leaflet

 

February MinifigPak contains the usual items, 3 bagged minifigures (pictured in the first photo) and a small leaftlet containing information on the minifigs included in the month. You get plenty of useful info such as the minifigure’s name, theme and date of release as well. It’s pretty handy for regular LEGO fans as you never know what minifigs are included in each month’s pack.

LEGO Minifigpak February Review Minifigures

In February’s Minifigpag you receive:

City Square Barista is the female counterpart to the LEGO Movie’s Larry the Barista. She appears in 2015’s excellent City Square set, and I’m pretty pleased to get her. I have plans of building a full-sized cafe this year (ugh, how Melbourne of me) so getting an extra barista is pretty sweet. I love her outfit, the leather apron complete with the cute coffee logo is heaps cute and pretty similar to how baristas dress at cafes.

Michelangelo is from the now defunct Ninja Turtles theme. He appears in two sets, a polybag and 79104 The Shellraiser Street Chase, both of which I don’t own so he’s a new addition to my collection. As a minifigure, Michelangelo looks great and has that cheeky tongue sticking out of his smile. Ninja Turtles was a pretty underhyped theme (I only bought like…2 sets?), but you can’t deny that the minifigs produced weren’t very well designed, so I’m pretty happy to own a Michelangelo minifigure.

LEGO Minifigpak February Review - Minifigs Back

Furty the Fox is from one of LEGO’s recent unsuccessful themes – Legends of Chima, which was recently taken out the back and retired. Unlike most AFOLs who lambasted the theme, I actually didn’t mind the theme. I managed to pick up several choice sets when they were on clearance, which was pretty good value as they had some pretty interesting minifig designs. Furty only appeared in one of those Speedorz sets so he’s kinda rare. He’s a Fox, with a head that you can pop off to reveal a regular minifigure head.

Despite being an anthropomorphic Fox, it’s actually not too bad of a minifigure. The printing is nice and detailed the head accessory is kinda useful… if you want a giant oversized Fox mask for your regular minifigs. Shame that the eyeholes don’t line up properly with normal minifigures.

With the unwarranted hate that Chima receives from the LEGO fan community, Furty would probably be most disliked minifigure out of this trio. But hey, that’s one of the things I like about the MinifigPak – receiving minifigures that you normally wouldn’t ever buy for yourself. Hopefully it’ll convince some MinifigPak subscribers that Chima isn’t really as bad as most people say.

LEGO Minifigpak February Review

I’m pretty satisfied and happy with February’s MinifigPak. I guess it’s lucky that it contained 3 minifigures that correspond with my own LEGO interest so I’m pretty stoked with the contents this month. My favourite minifigure has to be the City Square Barista.

I have to say that it’s pretty good value for $18 and I’ll be looking forward to seeing what I get in March. Are you a MinifigPak subscriber? Let me know what you thought of the February edition in the comments section!

Filed Under: LEGO Reviews Tagged With: brickpak, city square barista, february 2016, furty, lootbox, michelangelo, Minifigpak, minifigures, review

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  1. HubbleJub says

    March 2, 2016 at 8:42 PM

    Awesome figures this month, I am going to get the March Minifig pack as part of my Birthday presents, and I’m excited for them! I actually like Furty the Fox, even though I really hate Chima, I’ve seen him before and think he’s possibly the best Chima figure. Michaelangelo is cool, I already have one but with a different face expression. The Barista is really cool and would be a great addition to any town. It would be cool to see her and Larry in a Valentine’s Day picture like in your comp. Love your blog btw

    Reply
    • Jay says

      March 3, 2016 at 7:58 PM

      Oh nice! I really like the Bears and Elephants from Chima.

      Yeah all in all, very useful minifigs. Here’s hoping March will be as exciting! Thanks for the kind words!

      Reply
  2. Cheryl says

    February 24, 2016 at 4:26 PM

    I get this minifigure for my son. Thought it would be a great way to expand his minifigures without buying whole sets.

    Out of the February one it would be fair to say his favourite is furty. He doesn’t have many Chima sets and it’s a shame that they are now retired.
    We are looking forward to the march one as well

    Reply
    • Jay says

      February 26, 2016 at 8:02 AM

      Cool! Do you guys collect the Minifigures Series as well? They’re often a good way to expand your minifigure collection for a small price. Oh, and also check out Big W if you’re into City minifigs as they’re currently selling the small City sets for $10 each. They each have 4 minifigs and some extra parts, which is really good value.

      If you’re lucky, you can find stores clearing out their Chima stock and get them for really cheap prices!

      Reply
  3. Matt Merrill says

    February 22, 2016 at 1:50 PM

    Don’t want to be “that guy”, but I think Furty is a Fox, he’s referred to as a squirrel in the post though. 😀

    Reply
    • Jay says

      February 22, 2016 at 1:53 PM

      Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, why did I write squirrel!? Thanks for that!

      Reply
  4. Warmongurl says

    February 22, 2016 at 10:20 AM

    Interesting idea, tho I’m currently more into set than minifig complaining… tho I’ll admit wanting to own as many unique Star Wars minifigs as possible 🙂

    Reply
    • Warmongurl says

      February 22, 2016 at 10:20 AM

      meant “collecting” not “complaining”

      Reply
  5. nick says

    February 22, 2016 at 7:53 AM

    Well.. It lasted two months. After this Chima figure disappointment, I have unsubscribed.

    Here are the reasons:
    1. $6 for each minifig with NO ACCESSORIES
    2. No idea what’s up next (although if I like what’s on offer I could sub and unsub as needed (but still, see point 1)
    3. Using minifigs from failed themes. I would be stoked to get a prince of Persia fig because they’re so old now, but I draw a Chima figure.. A SPEEDORZ figure no less.
    4. Getting doubles (I already had Michaelangelo and everyone knows the gang have no room for a second Mikey.)

    I love the concept, but at $17, it’s just not worth it. While, it’s a cheaper way to get minifigs, they aren’t CMF’s from old series and that money could be spent on that “must get” that is just out of reach. I know I wanted the Mos Eisley Cantina SO bad but held off and held off until it had entirely evaporated from Aussie shelves. Long story short, I found a very lonely, single set in LA on our way back to Aus. If I had of refrained from buying many small sets/figs over the years that regretted buying, I would have easily had the available cash to walk confidently and unashamedly up to the Lego section in Big W, grab that perfect representation of the iconic Cantina and drool happily over the amazing dewback sculpt and Greedo minifigure.

    I suggest more people think about the big set they want and sacrifice buying the small sets they think will “tide them over” without breaking the budget. Newsflash!!!— these sets are the shackles keeping you away from that huge set you want.

    Cheers, lovely AFOLS and KFOLS!

    Reply
  6. Michael says

    February 22, 2016 at 7:05 AM

    I was really happy with Michaelangelo, as I was a huge turtles fan but I’m only a recent AFOL convert so missed the sets.

    Did you review the January MiniFigPack? It was spectacular!

    Reply
    • starwarsfolder12 says

      February 22, 2016 at 7:48 AM

      Methinks he already did.

      Also, that café? Is it a MOC or…?

      Reply
      • Jay says

        February 24, 2016 at 8:42 AM

        It’s a MOC 🙂

        Reply
        • Duncan says

          February 25, 2016 at 10:24 AM

          Will you be sharing it?

          Reply
          • Jay says

            February 26, 2016 at 8:36 AM

            Yes, once it’s in a good shape to share!

            Reply
    • Jay says

      February 24, 2016 at 8:37 AM

      Ah…funny story with the January MinifigPak… I subscribed a little too late and missed out on it. Heard the Joker polybag was fantastic!

      Reply
      • starwarsfolder12 (MOBILE) says

        February 25, 2016 at 9:48 AM

        how could you. ?

        Reply
        • Jay says

          February 26, 2016 at 8:32 AM

          xD

          Reply
      • Megan says

        February 25, 2016 at 12:47 PM

        It sure was!

        Reply
  7. Matt Merrill says

    February 22, 2016 at 1:39 AM

    Wow, these are all actually pretty cool in my opinion. Me and my son liked the Chima figures, didn’t really follow the story much but no denying they were fun to play with!

    Reply
    • Jay says

      February 24, 2016 at 8:37 AM

      Yeah, they’re ridiculously detailed and I highly doubt LEGO will do anything like them ever again. I really loved the Elephant tribe guys.

      Reply
  8. Duncan says

    February 22, 2016 at 12:35 AM

    I wish it would ship wo the US, sigh.

    Reply
    • Jay says

      February 24, 2016 at 8:36 AM

      I think the shipping costs would make it a bit too prohibitive 🙁

      Reply

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