20 Rare LEGO Minifigures You Might Want to Collect

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Would you believe that a LEGO minifigure can be worth thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars? Its value all depends on how rare it is, i.e., how many were made and how many are still left on the market. Take a peek into the fascinating world of LEGO collecting and discover 20 rare minifigures – some of which are from fan-favorite franchises like Star Wars and Marvel!

The Rarest Minifigures in the World

The rarest LEGO minifigures in the world are the 14K solid gold C-3PO (valued at $300,000), the wooden prop from The LEGO Ninjago Movie (worth $104,500), and the three figurines aboard NASA's Juno spacecraft: the Roman god Jupiter, his wife Juno, and Galileo, the famous real-life astronomer (priceless).

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20 Rare Lego Minifigures

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    NASA Jupiter Mission Minifigures: Jupiter, Juno, & Galileo - Priceless In 2011, LEGO made three minifigures out of space-grade aluminum to travel aboard NASA's Juno spacecraft on its way to Jupiter. Because there are only three of them, they're considered priceless and the rarest of all LEGO minifigures. [1]
    • Jupiter and Juno were named after the Roman god and goddess, respectively, while Galileo was modeled after the astronomer who discovered Jupiter's moons.
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    The LEGO Ninjago Movie Wooden Wu - $104,500 Only four copies of this minifigure exist, making it the rarest one on Earth! You may recognize it as the prop from The LEGO Ninjago Movie held on-screen by actor and martial arts master, Jackie Chan. [2]
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    LEGO 14K Solid Gold C-3PO - $300,000 This figure based on the droid C-3PO from the Star Wars franchise was only available to the winners of a LEGO Magazine giveaway held in 2007. Only five of them were ever made, making this minifigure worth its weight in gold. [3]
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    LEGO Spider-Man "Red Lower Legs" (SDCC 2013 Exclusive) - $20,000 If you wanted the Spider-Man minifigure with red lower legs , your best shot of getting one was to attend San Diego Comic-Con in 2013 and enter a raffle. Today, in its original packaging, its value can go up to $20,000! [4]
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    LEGO Captain America (Toy Fair 2012 Exclusive) - $1100 Captain America is a Marvel superhero created in 1941 and a main character in Marvel Cinematic Universe. To celebrate the launch of their new Marvel sets in 2012, LEGO released 125 exclusive Captain America minifigures at the Toy Fair. [5]
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    LEGO Iron Man (Toy Fair 2012 Exclusive) - $1500 Along with the Captain America minifigure, LEGO also gave away 125 exclusive Iron Man minifigures at Toy Fair 2012. Iron Man is the leader of the Avengers with Captain America, so it makes sense to pair these two – and they're worth up to $5000 when sold together ! [6]
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    LEGO Superman "Black Suit" (SDCC 2013 Exclusive) - $7800 This dark-clad Superman minifigure looks strikingly different than the traditional blue and red suit we're all familiar with. LEGO gave 200 of them away in a raffle at San Diego Comic-Con 2013, and DC fans have been pursuing them in online auctions ever since. [7]
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    LEGO Green Arrow (SDCC 2013 Exclusive) - $5300 Green Arrow , a hero from the DC Comics universe, was an exclusive release at San Diego Comic-Con 2013. Like "Black Suit" Superman, LEGO made just 200 copies of it. In addition to his signature hood and bow, this minifigure also comes with a blond hair piece to match the original comic book character. [8]
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    LEGO Lester (Grand Opening for London Store) - $1200 Lester is a LEGO minifigure created specifically for the grand opening of the LEGO Store in Leicester Square in London. LEGO gave 275 of these figures to fans who attended the opening, and whenever he pops up on eBay, you can be certain he'll cost over $1000. [9]
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    LEGO Spider-Woman (SDCC 2013 Exclusive) - $6000 This minifigure was part of a San Diego Comic-Con 2013 exclusive giveaway, which you had to buy a raffle ticket to enter. Only 350 copies were released, making Spider-Woman an extremely rare find today and worth up to $6000! [10]
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    LEGO Education Will.i.am - $4000 In 2016, LEGO released 400 minifigures which were made to resemble rapper and singer-songwriter, Will.i.am. They were only available to attendees of a charity event, so if you find one in the wild, it's likely you'll have to pay a pretty penny to make it your own! [11]
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    LEGO Barb (Comic-Con 2019 Exclusive) - $800 LEGO "Barb" AKA Barbara Holland was an exclusive San Diego Comic-Con release back in 2019. The minifigure resembles her character in the hit Netflix show Stranger Things , which premiered its third season that same year.
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    LEGO New York Yoda - $6000 By far one of the most fun rare Star Wars minifigures is this Yoda minifigure wearing an "I love NY" t-shirt. LEGO handed out 1000 of these toys in Times Square in 2013 to commemorate the completion of an X-wing made entirely of LEGO bricks. [12]
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    LEGO Mr. Gold - $4000 If you bought a LEGO Series 10 Mystery Bag in 2013, chances are you would have pulled out the jaunty, monocled Mr. Gold minifigure – one of 5000 ever made. And if you were able to hang onto that figure until now, you'd find yourself sitting on a treasure trove! [13]
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    LEGO Boba Fett (Cloud City Variant) - $2000 There are many LEGO versions of Boba Fett – the fan-favorite bounty hunter from the Star Wars franchise – but none so rare as the "Cloud City" version. While other minifigures' designs are infused in the plastic, this one's armor design is printed on, making it rare among Boba Fetts. [14]
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    LEGO Ahsoka Tano "Armor and Belt" - $266 Ahsoka Tano is a beloved character from the Star Wars franchise, and LEGO has released multiple versions of her. The rarest one is part of the "Rebel Combat Brigade" set where she's depicted with her armor and belt printed on her torso. [15]
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    LEGO Jørgen Vig Knudstorp 2009 Business Card Minifigure - $250 Jørgen Vig Knudstorp is the CEO who took over the LEGO company in 2004 and ran it until 2017. In 2009, LEGO released a minifigure that looked like Knudstorp and which he used as his business card. [16]
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    LEGO Kanan Jarris "Black Hair & Eyebrow" Version - $240 In 2014, LEGO released a Star Wars ship set called "The Ghost." One of the minifigures, Kanan Jarrus , came with black hair and black eyebrows, yet in future sets, his hair and eyebrows were brown. The color change makes this figure a rare one. [17]
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    LEGO Spider-Man "Blue Arms & Silver Webbing" - $106 This variant Spider-Man figurine – with its distinctive dark blue arms and silver webbing on the head and torso – was released in two separate LEGO sets in 2003. It hasn't been part of any sets since then, hence the reason it's become rare and sought-after among LEGO Marvel enthusiasts. [18]
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    LEGO Max Rebo - $50 Max Rebo is a delightful blue alien who appeared in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi as the leader of a band in Jabba the Hutt's palace. He later appeared in Jabba's sail barge, which is also the LEGO set he came in. [19]
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How to Determine the Value of Your LEGO Minifigures

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    Search for your minifigures on the internet to check prices. Check popular secondhand LEGO sites, like eBay and Bricklink , to see how much other people are charging for their versions of your minifigures. This will give you a ballpark figure for what yours are worth.
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    Check for damage like cracks and discoloration. Damaged LEGO minifigures are automatically worth less. If yours show any cracks, color fading, or paint rubbed off, their value is depreciated and you'll need to ask for less money if you try to sell them.
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    Check if they're still in their original packaging. If you managed to acquire a rare minifigure and resist taking it out of its packaging, your patience will be rewarded when you go to sell it. Sealed, mint minifigures are always worth more inside their box or blister pack than they are by themselves! [20]
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Where to Find Rare LEGO Minifigures

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    Buy or bid on them through eBay or BrickLink. On eBay, you can bid on rare LEGO minifigures as sellers post them to their shops or buy them now (for a much steeper price than you would at auction). BrickLink is another great site to check out, as it's the world's largest marketplace for used and new LEGO parts.
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    Go to garage sales and estate sales. Some people keep rare LEGOs around for years, never realizing their worth, and then decide to sell them at a cheap price to get them out of their house. Look at local newspaper ads or in Facebook Groups to find garage and estate sales, and you might get an amazing deal.
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    Check Craigslist and Facebook for people selling LEGOs in bulk. Rather than go through eBay or a garage sale, some people prefer advertising bulk LEGOs for sale on Craigslist or Facebook . Vet these sellers carefully before you meet them in-person. With luck, you'll find one or two rare minifigures in the lot to make it worth your while!
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