The Most Rare & Valuable LEGO Minifigures

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Last Updated: November 11, 2024 Fact Checked

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Rare LEGO Minifigures & What They're Worth

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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! We also cover how to determine the value of your own minifigures and where you can find rare and valuable ones to add to your collection.

The Rarest LEGO Minifigures in the World

The rarest LEGO minifigures in the world are the 14K solid gold C-3PO (valued at $300,000), the Wooden Wu minifigure 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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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]
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- Jupiter and Juno were named after the Roman god and goddess, respectively, while Galileo was modeled after the astronomer who discovered Jupiter's moons.
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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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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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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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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Along with the Captain America minifigure, LEGO also gave away 125 exclusive Iron Man minifigures at Toy Fair 2012. Iron Man and Captain America are the leaders of the Avengers, so it makes sense to pair these two – and they're worth up to $5000!^{[6]
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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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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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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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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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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" 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.
By far one of the most fun rare Star Wars minifigures is this Yoda minifigure wearing an "NY I Heart" 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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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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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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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.^{[15]
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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.^{[16]
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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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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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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.
- The fewer minifigures LEGO produces in a single run, the rarer and more expensive they are in the future. For example, the original Yoda minifigure wearing an "NY I Heart" shirt that LEGO gave out at Times Square goes for thousands of dollars at auction because LEGO only produced 1000 of that unit for that specific event.
- Regular, non-rare minifigures can cost anywhere from $0.99 used on eBay to $8.99 for a new minifigure on Amazon.
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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 print rubbed off, their value is depreciated and you'll need to ask for less money if you try to sell them.
- A rare minifigure that has some wear and cracking can depreciate by as much as 75% from its mint value in its original packaging.^{[20]
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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 can be worth several times their worth on their own!^{[21]
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- For example, a Mr. Gold minifigure by itself can go for around $1000 on eBay, whereas one in its original packaging can go for up to $9000 or even $11,000.
Registering as a seller on eBay takes only a few minutes, whereas Bricklink sellers must undergo a long, multi-step verification process. The benefit of Bricklink is it's a marketplace specifically for people who buy and sell LEGOs, so you're more likely to find more dedicated collectors who will want to buy your minifigures there than on eBay.

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Where to Find Rare LEGO Minifigures

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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.
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 on Facebook Groups to find garage and estate sales, and you might get an amazing deal.
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!