The on-going saga with LEGO’s beloved Collectible Minifigures theme has taken another unsuspecting turn with reports that LEGO are trialling the sale of complete sets of 12 minifigures to the public. Yes, you read that right, and the solution might just be in this curious tower-shaped box of minifigures that is currently being sold in…
Please stop ripping open LEGO Minifigure boxes
We’re about a week into the release of LEGO Marvel Minifigures Series 2 and the transition from blind bags to blind boxes has… not been pretty. Update: LEGO seems to be trialling the sale of complete sets of Collectible Minifigures in Denmark. There have been countless reports and photos of these new unidentifiable boxes ripped…
LEGO Marvel Minifigures Series 2 Weight Guide, and correcting other identification myths
There has been unprecedented interest in the upcoming 71039 Marvel Minifigures Series 2, which is set to be released on 1 September 2023 but has already starting showing up in stores in North America. Update: LEGO Marvel Series 2 six-pack boxes are now available from Amazon.com if you’re in North America. 6-pack boxes typically have…
LEGO Mario Character Packs Series 5 is a disappointing preview of the future of LEGO Collectible Minifigures
Earlier this month, LEGO Mario Character Packs Series 5 went on sale worldwide, and with it, a brand new boxed packaging, as well as a small price increase. I’ve been a casual fan of LEGO Mario, nabbing sets when they go on clearance or when there are characters that catch my eye, but have always…
LEGO Collectible Minifigures packaging is changing from bags to boxes in 2023
Fans of LEGO Collectible Minifigures (CMF) are in for some major changes in 2023 – as LEGO have officially revealed that they will be transitioning the current blind bag format to a more sustainable cardboard packaging format from September 2023 onwards. I repeat, this change will only take effect from September 2023 onwards. I was…
