What is your favourite minifigure of 2024?
Posted by CapnRex101,
The nominations for your favourite minifigure of 2024 were closer than ever before, reducing 998 possibilities to fifteen deserving finalists.
Based on the distribution of nominations, I think this poll could be extremely close, so make sure to cast your vote below...
Other minifigures that narrowly missed out include Gambit from 76294 X-Men: The X-Mansion and ARC Trooper Fives from 75387 Boarding the Tantive IV.
Which minifigure did you vote for? Let us know in the comments. The results will be published in the New Year.
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I missed out on the Vampire Knight :( had the old figure as a kid and tried to find this new version but didn't manage to do it…
Very CMF and licensed heavy selection, kind of a shame there are not more figures from more "conventional" themes like Ninjago or even Dreamzzz.
Nien Numb, but i do like the dragon born figs and the humanoid eagle fig. I hope they make more of them in other colorways.
Ice Planet Explorer might've gotten my vote if it had the proper Neon Orange for the accessory, but alas...
Gonna give this one to Ocarina of Time Link. The minifigs (and minibuilds) of that set are singlehandedly the only thing making me doubt my choice about skipping it, and this particular minifig is the most enticing of them.
A lot of excellent choices in this poll though! Film Noir Detective, Jedi Vader, Sauron, and Orion are also choices that I had considered.
Wow, so many CMF made it to the final poll! Speaks a lot about this year’s quality of all three series.
Since my nomination was Orion, that’s where my vote goes :-)
As a lover of film noir movies like the Maltese Falcon, I went with the detective.
Had to go for Sauron but it was really hard to decide between him and the Vampire Knight
Noir Detective all the way! Our first proper Trilby hat, and also proper trenchcoat print.
I just wish hed been a normal yellow minifigure to be more versatile. Like that face couldve been cool if it was regular yellow.
The grumpy older colleague of Ace Brickman perhaps?
not an easy choice with my 2 favourites in here
None... The only minifig with any purpose is one with a chain screwed into their head!
Really hoping Ice Planet Explorer wins. Not only because that was my primary nomination, but because redheaded ladies won the last two "favorite minifig" polls, and I want to keep that streak going!
Blacktron 2 mutant? (not in the list)
Sauron really should have had long arms and legs, but I still think he's the best minifig this year.
Happy to see the detective appear in the poll.
That's the one I voted for.
You can easily swap the head, but it's nice to place him as is in any scene and be on the case. :-)
Had he been made for 10246 Detective's Office, it probably would have given the final push to buy it as my first modular building.
I don't mean to be a downer, but ... WOW ... this is selection is LACKING.
There are so many great figures in Dreamzzz alone.....
Sauron by a mile for me. If you couldn't tell by name I'm a massive Lord of the Rings fan.
I'm personally not very bothered that he doesn't have long arms or legs, what others me more is the inability to move his head due to the single piece.
Ice Planet Explorer for me.....I usually don't care much for minifigs, but that Space CMF series still is very tempting....
A shame the red fish is not in the picture for the detective. That aspect had me ROFL.
Surprised the City "remake" of Johnny Thunder didn't make the cut.
So many great choices, but like the one ring my vote kept finding its way back to Sauron.
Too many to choose between. The CMF's this year were top notch. Though one of my personal favourites, the series 25 'Fierce Barbarian', forever known as Red Sonja to me, didn't make the cut.
Also surprising that the Alien Beetlezoid and The Lady of Pain didn't make the list.
Sauron and Nein Nunb are both long overdue, but Sauron is more critical to his storyline.
@Brickchap said:
"Noir Detective all the way! Our first proper Trilby hat, and also proper trenchcoat print.
I just wish hed been a normal yellow minifigure to be more versatile. Like that face couldve been cool if it was regular yellow."
But then it wouldn’t be noir…
@rslotb:
Fish is part of the set, not part of the minifig.
@testudo80 said:
"Blacktron 2 mutant? (not in the list)"
Exactly. A perfect minifig is one that makes you wonder about its backstory. The Blacktron 2 Mutant is a great example of this, as is the Tourist Alien from the same CMF series.
The M-tron minifig in this series is good, but it's just a regular minifig.
The CMF have been outstanding this year but I want to shout out the D&D line in particular for going above and beyond and making sure you can mix and match and reuse the parts to make your own figures. Please do more of that!
@kyrodes said:
" @testudo80 said:
"Blacktron 2 mutant? (not in the list)"
Exactly. A perfect minifig is one that makes you wonder about its backstory. The Blacktron 2 Mutant is a great example of this, as is the Tourist Alien from the same CMF series.
The M-tron minifig in this series is good, but it's just a regular minifig."
To me the best minifig is the most well designed, detailed with balance, and desirable. I have no idea why the alien tourist would be any of those as it reuses parts and is a direct rehash of an earlier minifig. Sure, it's a fun idea for a minifig. But compare it to the Imposter, who introduces new parts, does something never done before (except maybe the Kraang minifigs arguably) and has a similar humor to it.
YES! Glad to see Nüwa on the list, for those moaning about not enough non-licensed figs on the list, Nüwa is by far my favourite figure from this year. The elaborate stone mounting is also really cool. I implore you to consider her for a vote.
Any from Animal Crossing gets my vote.
No Lady of Pain? Bummer. Sauron for the win in her absence then.
With two Link Minifigures in the poll, I don't think either will win, but I'll be curious to know what place the two would take if their votes were combined.
Amazing year for minifigs. Voting for Nüwa, which I don't have yet but planning to snag in 2025 <3
I want to vote for Sauron, but I'm still stuck on that minifigure being imperfect. He looks cool but desperately needed the taller leg piece, and I don't love how making his shoulder armor and helmet all one mold kind of makes it look like he's melting.
Had to go with the Vampire Knight, I've had him sitting on my desk since the start of the year and he's just perfect!
Dang, this was a great year for minifigs. Every one of these is great and I can think of probably a dozen more I'd add.
Ice Planet Explorer gets my vote, but know that I wish I could *also* vote for Film Noir Detective and Aarakocra Ranger, and also New Johnny Thunder and Knuckles and the criminal from 60415 and...
The Vampire Knight is excellent and it got my vote. I do love the detective minifig as well.
M-Tron Powerlifter for the win for me; great printing, use of parts, slips to a 'A-' for the fact it doesn't have a visor (printing a visor doesn't count TLG). Runner-up (and NOT on the list): Android Nurse, as I've wrote before, the character looks great whether or not the kids 'in tow'...but really most of the SPACE CMF should be applauded, and even copied for other themes...although maybe that might dilute what makes CMF set so fun...Now if I can just understand how 'Orion' got on this list as:
a) He doesn't have a bow, and
b) they should've just made this guy:
https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Orion_(New_Earth)
(DC CMF2 in 2025...)
@kyrodes said:
"A perfect minifig is one that makes you wonder about its backstory. The Blacktron 2 Mutant is a great example of this, as is the Tourist Alien from the same CMF series."
While I like it and own a pile of them, the Alien Tourist doesn’t make me wonder about its backstory. I’ve seen all four MiB movies.
Shadow is my favourite
Link. Ocarina of Time. Vote accordingly.
Not a single X-Man in here? Ö Aw...
In that case, Jedi Vader gets my vote :)
I’m glad that we got a Sauron, truly I am, and I bought the set, even was one of the lucky ones to get a Fell Beast before it sold out. But the figure could have been better, could have had long arms and legs, could have separated the helmet from the shoulder piece to allow for turning, it was good just not great. Had to go with ol’ Basil, long live the Fright Knights!
Vampire Knight for me. It's just a great minifigure design, and the fact that it's a remake of a classic figure is the cherry on top! I was lucky enough to find one out in the wild.
Tough selection. I'd vote at least 10 of them as first.
Nuwa for sure, she's so cool and elegant. And I'm a sucker for that light green and teal color combo.
Link (Ocarina of Time) is my second choice, as I adore the franchise.
@Gnimsh said:
"Amazing year for minifigs. Voting for Nüwa, which I don't have yet but planning to snag in 2025 <3"
FYI, before the Pick a Brick service paused, I had her torso and snake legs added to my cart! I'm unsure if the head and hair pieces were also available, but that would probably be the ideal way to get her.
Really hoping that they're still available when the service returns!
@Huw - You forgot to add one: "all of the above" :-)
Dragonborn!!!
I am bummed that the upcoming ninjago sets aren't using the same mold but instead the weird head gear piece. Why?
Would love to get dragonborn of many different colors. Maybe down the line?
@Graysmith said:
"Surprised the City "remake" of Johnny Thunder didn't make the cut."
same!
Nien Nunb was my first choice; glad to vote for him here (long overdue, like others have said)!
That being said though, sad to see my easy second choice (another long overdue character) was not one of the finalists, https://brickset.com/minifigs/idea199/belle-minifigure
Already predicting Sauron's going to win.
I have to go with Ocarina of Time “Link - Bright Green Tunic.” The number of dual-molded pieces for this figure puts it on such a higher level of craftsmanship than any of the other figures listed, without relying on a “cool headpiece” as the main draw.
Gotta give honourable mention to Alien Tourist, Orion, and Breath of the Wild Link.
I voted Vampire Knight, but there were quite a few fantastic choices! I considered Link and the Dragonborn as well. I loved the ice planet explorer, but I didn't think it was detailed enough as much as I love the helmet. Noir detective is one I skipped and mildly regret now. Lastly, I find it interesting we had no superheroes and only one Star Wars minifig. I would have considered Jedi Vader if he had contrasting colored lenses. Regardless, this has been a fantastic year for minifigs.
Several very worthy candidates, but I have to vote for my boy Sauron.
@Graysmith said:
"Surprised the City "remake" of Johnny Thunder didn't make the cut."
Nostalgia aside it's a very simple and plain figure. It's more detailed 2019 CMF rendition made it to fourth place on that year's poll: https://brickset.com/article/48306/results-what-is-your-favourite-set-minifigure-and-theme-of-2019
None of these are half as stand-out amazing as Aloy was in her year. Very hard choice.
@Ridgeheart said:
" @shedjed said:
"Dragonborn!!!
I am bummed that the upcoming ninjago sets aren't using the same mold but instead the weird head gear piece. Why?
Would love to get dragonborn of many different colors. Maybe down the line?"
Further up the line. The head was used previously for two Vidiyo-figures, one in red and one in medium blue."
And there is a green one in 21348. We just need black, white, silver, copper and bronze.
@Murdoch17 said:
" @Graysmith said:
"Surprised the City "remake" of Johnny Thunder didn't make the cut."
same!"
The City Johnny Thunder is a fine fig, but not particularly groundbreaking... he's not even the first Johnny Thunder redesign we've had, with The Lego Movie and the CMF Jungle Explorer both featuring takes on the same theme. Some of the other retro-inspired figs this year go a little farther by expanding upon past factions (like the M-Tron Powerlifter and Blacktron Mutant) or refining old characters with newer design features (like the arm and leg printing on the Vampire Knight/Basil the Bat Lord).
Personally my favorite fig of the year isn't a retro-inspired one at all, being Nüwa from the Monkie Kid theme... I feel like her design is really both dramatic and elegant in a way that really impressed me.
@brick_r said:
"Now if I can just understand how 'Orion' got on this list as:
a) He doesn't have a bow,"
I just opened one the other day, and that was bothering me. I hadn’t really thought about it until I actually held the constellation shield in my hand, and I was pretty sure from the stick figure design that he was shooting a bow. I’d guess the bow just doesn’t work in trans colors (isn’t it made of polyethylene?). Looking through all of Ptolemy’s constellations, Hercules did wield a club. Perseus is just wielding a sword as depicted (he’s carrying Medusa’s head in the other hand), but historically he used a shield to defeat Medusa. Cepheus is a king, so there are possibilities that don’t involve a bow.
Series 26 space is my favourite collectable minifigure series ever; I voted for the Ice planet explorer.
Oh I'd forgotten all about Link! I was going to vote one of the Space figs, but I think finally getting Zelda after all these years, even I have to recognize how great that is. What a year it's been--Space everywhere, and Legend of Zelda, too!
@PurpleDave said:
" @brick_r said:
"Now if I can just understand how 'Orion' got on this list as:
a) He doesn't have a bow,"
I just opened one the other day, and that was bothering me. I hadn’t really thought about it until I actually held the constellation shield in my hand, and I was pretty sure from the stick figure design that he was shooting a bow. I’d guess the bow just doesn’t work in trans colors (isn’t it made of polyethylene?). Looking through all of Ptolemy’s constellations, Hercules did wield a club. Perseus is just wielding a sword as depicted (he’s carrying Medusa’s head in the other hand), but historically he used a shield to defeat Medusa. Cepheus is a king, so there are possibilities that don’t involve a bow."
I’ve always “known” the Orion constellation to be wielding a club in his raised hand. Hence the minifigure is pretty perfect. Is there a different traditional interpretation?
I honestly would be happy for any of these to "win." That being said, I am never sure what my voting criteria should be. For some of these, the accessories really seal the deal so the figures seem lacking to me without them. Should I be concentrating on the intricate detailing and look for arm and leg prints? Perhaps the goal should be novelty or conversely most accurate to source?
I like Nien Nunb a lot and hope we see more Sullustans as they are always ruining my Battlefront blast battles. :o) Only now did I realize how similar the Bat Knight is to the Jun Horde antagonist from Beast Master, my favorite guilty pleasure. I never played Zelda and don't imagine I'll get the set but I voted for Link because it just seemed the right thing to do.
@Ridgeheart said:
" @shedjed said:
"Dragonborn!!!
I am bummed that the upcoming ninjago sets aren't using the same mold but instead the weird head gear piece. Why?
Would love to get dragonborn of many different colors. Maybe down the line?"
Further up the line. The head was used previously for two Vidiyo-figures, one in red and one in medium blue."
Ah! My dark age strikes again.
@brick_r said:
"M-Tron Powerlifter for the win for me; great printing, use of parts, slips to a 'A-' for the fact it doesn't have a visor (printing a visor doesn't count TLG). Runner-up (and NOT on the list): Android Nurse, as I've wrote before, the character looks great whether or not the kids 'in tow'...but really most of the SPACE CMF should be applauded, and even copied for other themes...although maybe that might dilute what makes CMF set so fun...Now if I can just understand how 'Orion' got on this list as:
a) He doesn't have a bow, and
b) they should've just made this guy:
https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Orion_ (New_Earth)
(DC CMF2 in 2025...)"
The accessories don't affect the overall minifigure. That goes to you too @Robot99
@ForestMenOfEndor:
And I had always understood it to be a bow, because it’s clearly shaped like a bow. If you look at the constellation print on the shield, the line in the upper right is curved like a short bow:
https://rebrickable.com/parts/92747pr9998/minifig-shield-ovoid-with-grip-and-silver-border-orion-constellation-print/
And if you look at a star map of the constellation, it even looks like a recurve bow, with a bend right above where the arm connects to it:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orion_(constellation)/media/File%3AOrion_IAU.svg
But apparently that really is supposed to be a shield, and the forked line in the upper right a club, with a sword hanging from the belt. So, yeah, the CMF team apparently got it right. It was Ptolemy who guffed it up in the first place!
Anyways, I was thinking maybe there was an Orion film logo where he shoots a bow, but all they ever did was have the stars of the constellation spin out in a circle to form the first “O” in the logo. I was probably thinking of the TSG logo that has Odysseus shooting an arrow through a line of axe heads.
OoT Link is licensed and therefore not the most "imaginative" or "extravagant" figure. His new mold for the hair & hat is nothing to sneeze at though. But anyways, he had my nomination and he has my vote, as a lifelong OoT fan. I hope he wins it. Some may groan about a licensed IP winning. But Lego Zelda was awaited for so many years, and they pulled it off with perfection. He's so iconic, it'd be like if we never got Lego Star Wars until 2024: in that alternate universe, of course Darth Vader would win this year!
None of the new Sonic figs made it? Come on guys!
You're really going to sit there and make me choose between Ice Planet and M-Tron?
Fine, I'll give the edge to Ice Planet, just because of the complete lack of trans-antifreeze on the M-Tron fig.
And the "Sauron should have long legs" thing rears its head again. To properly represent Sauron's height, you'd need legs that are longer than standard ones, but shorter than the long ones. He wouldn't look imposing with long legs, he would look silly.
@Ridgeheart said:
"We are men of action. Lies do not become us."
Well spoken, sir. *Knocks @Ridgeheart out* And yes, I realize I just cast myself as a villain. But considering that @Ridgeheart is a known Blacktron supporter, I don't think there are any heroes here.
How are none of the Animal Crossing, Sonic, or DREAMZzz Minifigures on this list?
Nuwa is my favorite in this list (followed closely by OoT Link)
@Fan_Of_Bricks said:
"How are none of the Animal Crossing, Sonic, or DREAMZzz Minifigures on this list?"
Because not enough people nominated them.
@Sobuuulek said:
"So much bad karma minifigures... Wheres the gd Goatherd ???"
The CMF goat came with a minifig?
Tough category this year. Tons of great minifigs. Can't believe Gambit not in final 10. It's the one I want the most. I voted for one I might never get... Sauron. He looks so sweet.
Iceman - finally! Spider-Friends, go for it!
A lot of great figs this past year! I got a ton of Aarakocras, as well as one of each of the Space CMFs. And we finally saw my beloved Nien Nunb! Nuwa gets an honorable mention, but I have to pick Ice Planet Explorer. Excited about many more minifigs in 2025!
I was really torn about this. But as much as I like the new Ice planet fig - the lack of trans-neon orange made me dock some points.
Therefore my vote went to the CMF Alien tourist - very original and fun figure with nice prints and dual molding on arms and legs.
No Lady Jessica? Bummer
Arc Trooper Fives all the way!!! I wish he made it here.
I am happy to see so many of my favorites here (Tasha, the Ice Planet and M-tron figs, the Vampire Knight and so on). Voted for the Dragon Paladin - eeking Tasha and the Vampire Knight just barely for me.
Heh, some of the choices from the CMF range were not the ones I would've personally picked, but still a good selection to choose from.
Ninjago Lord Ras, Cinder and Imperium-minifigures are better than all of these.
@Ridgeheart said:
"Oh. Right, this again. YEAH, CAP! WHERE IS BATMAN? WHY IS JESTRO NOT ON THIS LIST? WHERE IS THE LOVE FOR BIKER BOB? WHY DO YOU HATE https://brickset.com/minifigs/twn104/ SO MU- no, wait, I can see why. Yep, I get it. Never mind.
Maybe next time, Biker Bob. Maybe next year we'll remember to vote for you, instead of whining about it afterwards in the comments. Maybe not!"
What restaurant does that guy wait tables at, so I can _never_eat_there_?
The Space CMF were so cool. I hesitated to submit the Beetlezoid, but finally suggested the incredible Nuwa from Monkey Kid. So my vote goes to Nuwa
I really love the reinvented Ice Planet, M-tron, and Blacktron II minifigures
@subaru_69 said:
"I hesitated to submit the Beetlezoid…"
What’s not to love about a minifig that can actually eat other minifigs? Well, unless you happen the be one of said other minifigs, I guess. Then you might at least want to set a few ground rules before the feasting begins.
@PurpleDave said:
" @subaru_69 said:
"I hesitated to submit the Beetlezoid…"
What’s not to love about a minifig that can actually eat other minifigs? Well, unless you happen the be one of said other minifigs, I guess. Then you might at least want to set a few ground rules before the feasting begins."
And you might want to have a look inside that book it's carrying, "To Serve Man."
Sauron is literally showing how cheaply Lego has become.
The armor and Head SHOULD have been two parts. It make no sense as one piece.
Look up at the stars!!!
It's Orion!
@lordofdragonss said:
"Sauron is literally showing how cheaply Lego has become.
The armor and Head SHOULD have been two parts. It make no sense as one piece."
Sauron's helmet and shoulder armor are one piece but he does have a separate head.
The black head with the fiery eyes and graphics.
Sauron, for SURE, though I can't deny how cool it would have been as a constraction figure like the boss fight in the first Lord of the Rings Lego game.
@SnackolotlMecabricks said:
"Sauron, for SURE, though I can't deny how cool it would have been as a constraction figure like the boss fight in the first Lord of the Rings Lego game."
I will continue to stand by the Ice Planet Explorer as best minifig of 2024, but now I really want a Sauron constraction figure, and I really wish I'd finished Lego LOTR.
I can't deny that Nuwa looks awesome (those gemstones!) but I still voted for the Dragonborn Paladin because of its exquisite printing.
@TheOtherMike said:
" @SnackolotlMecabricks said:
"Sauron, for SURE, though I can't deny how cool it would have been as a constraction figure like the boss fight in the first Lord of the Rings Lego game."
I will continue to stand by the Ice Planet Explorer as best minifig of 2024, but now I really want a Sauron constraction figure, and I really wish I'd finished Lego LOTR."
LEGO LOTR is such a long game, truly the "elder scrolls of Lego games," but fantastic nonetheless. Every moment of that game feels special. Fun fact: the only original voicework for that game was the loading screen dialogue, which was actually Christopher Lee's final performance.