LEGO Minifigures by Theme

LEGO® minifigures have been a defining part of the LEGO® building experience since 1978. Whether you're looking for a favourite character or prefer buying individual LEGO® minifigures instead of complete sets, this collection brings together figures from licensed franchises, original LEGO® themes and retired ranges. Browse by theme to explore current releases, classic favourites and collectible characters from across the LEGO® catalogue.

Licensed LEGO® Minifigure Themes

Licensed LEGO® themes bring together characters from popular films, television series and other entertainment franchises. Many continue to attract collectors long after their original production runs have ended.

  • Star Wars™. Characters from films, animated series and streaming productions.
  • Marvel Super Heroes. Super heroes and villains inspired by comic books and cinematic releases.
  • DC Comics™ Super Heroes. Character-based releases from across the DC universe.
  • Harry Potter™. Wizarding World characters released across multiple generations of LEGO® sets.
  • Jurassic World™. Characters inspired by the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World franchises.

Original LEGO® Themes

LEGO® also develops its own original themes featuring unique worlds and characters. Many receive regular updates, while others have become popular with collectors after retirement.

  • NINJAGO®. One of LEGO®'s longest-running original themes with an extensive cast of heroes and villains.
  • City. Everyday professions, emergency services and civilian characters.
  • Friends. Mini-doll characters introduced for modern lifestyle and adventure settings.
  • DREAMZzz™. Fantasy-inspired characters from LEGO®'s original dream-themed universe.

Video Game LEGO® Themes

Gaming collaborations bring well-known digital characters into LEGO® minifigure form. These themes often have shorter production runs than evergreen LEGO® ranges.

  • Minecraft. Characters and creatures inspired by the popular sandbox game.
  • Fortnite. Collectible characters adapted from the game into LEGO® form.
  • Super Mario™. Character releases designed for LEGO® Super Mario interactive play.

Classic and Retired LEGO® Themes

Many classic LEGO® themes remain popular years after production ended. These collections include some of the most recognisable minifigures released across the history of LEGO®.

Some LEGO® minifigures were produced for a relatively short time or appeared only in specific sets or promotions. These releases can be harder to find on the secondary market, making them especially popular with many collectors alongside more widely available characters.

  • Castle. Medieval factions, knights, archers and villagers spanning several decades.
  • Pirates. Seafaring characters first introduced in 1989 and still widely collected today.
  • Space. Characters from Classic Space and many later science-fiction themes.

Special Programs and Limited Releases

Some LEGO® minifigures originate from limited production programs or community-driven projects that offer distinctive collecting opportunities.

  • BrickLink Designer Program. Characters from fan-designed sets produced in limited quantities.
  • Ideas. Minifigures released through community-submitted concepts selected for production.

Build Your Own LEGO® Minifigure

Looking to create your own combination? Our Minifigure Builder lets you mix and match genuine LEGO® heads, torsos, legs, hair pieces and accessories to assemble a unique LEGO® minifigure. Combining authentic LEGO® parts from different themes and releases gives you the flexibility to create original combinations or personalise your display.

Find Minifigures for Every Type of Collection

Explore licensed characters, original LEGO® themes, retired releases and harder-to-find figures from across the catalogue. You can also use the Minifigure Builder to combine genuine LEGO® parts into your own original designs.