A Quick & Dirty FAQ for LEGO Minfigures Collections

A Quick & Dirty FAQ for LEGO Minfigures Collections

Q: How accurate is this FAQ?
A: I wrote this today, 31 March 2014. Some of the distribution numbers are a little off, especially for the later sets, but I tried to be as accurate as I could. In the words of Shawn Spencer, "Suck it!!"

Q: How many sets (or series) are there so far?
A: To date (March 2014) there are 12 sets. (Series 1 to 12)

Q: How many minifigs are there in each series?
A: 16 different minifigs

Q: How many packets in each box?
A: 30 packets or 60 packets (2 sizes)

Q: What's the rarity of each minifig?
A: A sealed box of 30 packets will get you at least one complete (16 different minifigs) set with a lot of doubles and some triples. A box of 60 packets will get you 2 complete sets, a butt-load of doubles, a lot of triples and quads and even multiples of 5 or 6.

Q: So how rare is rare?
A: Generally, in there are Commons, Uncommons and Rares in each series. In a box of 60, there are 3 commons, 6 uncommons and 7 rares. In other words, 5 pcs of each common, 4 pcs of each uncommon, 3 pcs of each rare. (5X3 + 4X6 + 3X7 = 60) If you are lucky, each box of 60 packets *should* get you 3 complete sets. But I am not holding my breath.

Q: If I want to get a full set, should I buy a full box?
A: The 30 packet box seems to be the best bet, if you can find it. And only if it is UNOPENED. Do not buy from open boxes, the merchant would already have scanned it and removed all the rares. Grrr.

Q: What is in Series 1?
A: Series 1, 8683 comes in a yellow bag.
This collection includes:
Common (3): Demolition Dummy, Ninja, Deep Sea Diver
Uncommon (6): Forestman, Cowboy, Magician, Robot, Caveman, Spaceman
Rare (7): Super Wrestler, Zombie, Cheerleader, Skater, Nurse, Tribal Hunter, Circus Clown

Q: What is in Series 2?
A: Series 2, 8684 comes in a dark blue bag.
This collection includes:
Common (3): Ringmaster, Traffic Cop, Karate Master
Uncommon (6): Mexican, Witch, vampire, Lifeguard, Mime Artist, Weightlifter,
Rare (7): Spartan, Jungle Explorer, Pop Star, Skier, DJ, Surfer, Pharaoh

Q: What is in Series 3?
A: Series 3, 8803 comes in a lime green bag.
This collection includes:
Common (4): Sumo, Mummy, Race Car Driver, Alien
Uncommon (5): Pilot, Samurai Warrior, Tennis Player, Gorilla, Baseball Player
Rare (6): Tribal Chief, Snowboarder, Space Villian, Hula Dancer, Rapper, Elf
Ultra Rare (1): Fisherman

Q: What is in Series 4?
A: Series 4, 8804 comes in an orange bag.
This collection includes:
Common (3): Punk Rocker, Sailor, Werewolf
Uncommon (7): Kimono Girl, Surfer Girl, Monster, Street Skater, Soccer Player, Hazmat Guy, Artist
Rare (5): Lawn Gnome, Musketeer, Viking, Hockey Player, Ice Skater
Ultra Rare (1): Mad Scientist

Q: What is in Series 5?
A: Series 5, 8805 comes in light blue bag.
This collection includes:
Common (4): Boxer, Dinosaur Suit Guy, Grenedier Guard, Zookeeper
Uncommon (4): Cavewoman, Fitness Dancer, Detective, Clown,
Rare (6): Dwarf, Eskimo, Gangster, Lumberjack, Murmillo, Graduate
Ultra Rare (1): Egyptian Woman

Q: What is in Series 6?
A: Series 6, 8827 comes in a white bag.
This collection includes:
Common (3): Highland Battler, Bandit, Minotaur,
Uncommon (6): Alien, Flamenco Dancer, Leprechaun, Skateboarder, Intergalactic Girl, Mechanic
Rare (7): Sleepy Head, Statue of Liberty, Robot, Roman Soldier, Surgeon, Butcher, Genie

Q: What is in Series 7?
A: Series 7, 8831 comes in a red bag.
This collection includes:
Common (3): Evil Knight, Jungle Boy, Galaxy Patrol
Uncommon (6): Bagpiper, Daredevil, Tennis Ace, Hippie, Computer Programmer, Viking Woman
Rare (7): Swimming Champion, Aztec Warrior, Bunny Suit Guy, Bride, Ocean King, Rocker Girl, "Little Red"

Q: What is in Series 8?
A: Series 8, 8833 comes in a dark grey bag.
This collection includes:
Common (3): Evil Robot, DJ, Pirate Captain
Uncommon (6): Conquistador, Cowgirl, Football Player, Santa, Vampire Bat, Red Cheerleader
Rare (7): Lederhosen Guy, Diver, Downhill Skier, Businessman, Fairy, The Thespian, Alien Villainess

Q: What is in Series 9?
A: Series 9, 71000 comes in a light grey bag.
This collection includes:
Super Common (4): Cyclops, Heroic Knight, Policman, Alien Avenger
Common (0):
Uncommon (6): Mr Good & Evil, Roman Emperor, Chicken Suit Guy, Mermaid, Battle Mech, Judge
Rare (0):
Ultra Rare (6): Waiter, Hollywood Starlet, Roller Derby Girl, Fortune Teller, Forest Maiden, Plumber

Q: What is in Series 10?
A: Series 10, 71001 comes in a gold bag. This set has 17 minifigs.
This collection includes:
Super Common (4): Roman Commander, Skydiver, Baseball Fielder, Motorcycle Mechanic
Common:
Uncommon (6): Warrior Woman, Tomahawk Warrior, Paintballer, Decorator, Sad Clown, Revolutionary Solder
Rare:
Ultra Rare (6): Librarian, Medusa, Grandpa, Bumblebee Girl, Sea Captain, Trendsetter
Super Ultra Rare (1): Mr Gold 

Q: What is in Series 11?
A: Series 11, 71002 comes in a dark green bag.
This collection includes:
Yeti, Evil Mech, Welder, Lady Robot, Saxophone Player, Constable, Holiday Elf, Pretzel Girl, Scarecrow, Mountain Climber, Grandma, Island Warrior, Gingerbread Man, Barbarian, Diner Waitress, Scientist

Q: What is in Series 12?
A: Series 12, 71004 comes in a dark blue bag. This is the LEGO Movie set.
This collection includes:
Super Common (4): "Where are my pants?" Guy, Larry the Barista, Scribble-Face Bad Cop, Mrs Scratchen-Post
Common (0):
Uncommon (6): Gail the Construction Worker, Calamity Drone, Velma Staplebot, Wiley Fusebot, President Business, Wild West Wyldstyle
Rare (0):
Ultra Rare (6): Marsha Queen of the Mermaids, Panda Guy, Abraham Lincoln, William Shakespeare, Taco Tuesday Guy, Hard Hat Emmet

Q: What is in Series 13?
A: Series 13, 71005 will be available in May 2014. This will be The Simpsons set.
This collection will include:
Homer Simpson with a donut and a TV remote
Ned Flanders with a white "I ♥ South Paws" mug and a toolbox
Marge Simpson with a Purse and and a "Donut Fancy" Magazine
Bart Simpson with his skateboard
Lisa Simpson with her saxophone
Maggie Simpson with a ripped teddy bear
Grampa with a Newspaper about himself
Ralph Wiggum with a card that says "I choo choo choose you"
Nelson Muntz with a baseball bat
Apu with a squishee
Chief Wiggum with a billy club and a megaphone
Krusty the Clown with a pie tray
Itchy with a caveman club
Scratchy with a lumberjack axe
Mr. Burns with the Three Eyed Fish in bowl and a radioactive bar
Milhouse with a "Biclops" Comic

Q: Is that all you have for me?
A: Yes. Write me for more information.