Collectible Minifigures Series 25 (Individual Blind Box)
71045 · Collectible Minifigures
Series 25 · 2024. Launched January 1st as the first standard series of the year, following the transition from foil bags to cardboard boxes.
Figure ID
71045
Theme
Collectible Minifigures
Year Released
2024. Launched January 1st as the first standard series of the year, following the transition from foil bags to cardboard boxes.
Rarity
Common to Rare variants. While the boxes are common, specific high-demand figures like the Goat Herd or Vampire Knight are considered chase figures.
Head
Varies by character: 12 unique designs including the Goat Herd, Film Noir Detective, E-Sports Gamer, and Harpy. Most feature dual-sided printing on flesh or yellow tones.
Torso
Highly detailed pad printing on all 12 characters. Noteworthy examples include the Film Noir Detective's grayscale printing and the Vampire Knight's intricate armor.
Legs
High level of detail including dual-molding, side printing, and toe printing across the series. Features include the Goat Herd's molded legs and the Mushroom Sprite's printed details.
Accessories
includes unique elements such as the return of the LEGO Goat piece (white), a grayscale magnifying glass, a pet bird, a red fan, and a butterfly.
Color Scheme
Diverse. Spans from a monochromatic grayscale (Detective) to vibrant neons (E-Sports Gamer) and classic fantasy hues (Vampire Knight).
Printing Details
Premium pad printing. Most figures feature 360-degree printing including arms and sides of legs, which is a higher standard than typical theme minifigures.
Variants
12 unique characters in the set. Variants exist mainly through the 'blind' nature of the packaging; international boxes may have different factory codes/data matrixes.
Condition Notes
Boxes are prone to crushing or being 'pre-opened' by shoppers. Check the glue seals and the data matrix codes on the bottom to ensure contents haven't been swapped.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $15.00 USD. Retail is $4.99; used/identified figures vary with the Goat Herd reaching $12-15 and less popular figures like the Sprinter staying near $4.
Price (New)
Sets retail for $4.99 USD per blind box. Complete sets of 12 usually retail for approximately $60 on the secondary market.
Compatible Sets
71045 Collectible Minifigures Series 25 (Single Box), 66763 (6-Pack Box).
Character Background
A collection of original LEGO characters and homages, such as the Fright Knights-inspired Vampire Knight and the long-awaited return of the LEGO goat.
Design Notes
Notable for the use of small Data Matrix codes on the bottom of boxes which allowed collectors to identify contents using scanning apps, bypassing the 'blind' gimmick.
Similar Minifigures
Series 24, Series 26 (Space), and previous fantasy/castle-themed collectible minifigures.
Collectibility
High. This series is particularly notable for 'The Goat,' making it one of the most purchased series in recent years for army building.
History
Follows the 2023 transition to sustainable cardboard packaging. This series solidified the use of scanable codes to help consumers identify figures without opening boxes.
Interesting Facts
The inclusion of the Goat ended a 13-year 'drought' since the animal last appeared in the 2011 Mill Village Raid set, where it became a secondary market legend.
Display Suggestions
Acrylic tiered display cases or official LEGO Minifigure Display Cases (8 or 16 capacity). The Detective looks best in a monochrome vignette.
Modification Potential
High. These figures serve as 'parts packs' for MOC builders, providing unique hairpieces, printed torsos, and rare accessories for custom creations.
Overall Assessment
9/10. An excellent series with high quality-control and desirable specialized parts, though the blind-box format remains controversial among purists.