LEGO Minifigures Series 25 buying guide

If you’re on a mission to complete LEGO Minifigures Series 25 then here’s a guide to help  – what to look for, where to buy and how to tell what’s inside the blind boxes.

The Series 25 minifigures have been a big hit, with fans celebrating the inclusion of goats, red herrings and vampire knights. But where can you get them, what should you look for and how do you guarantee you’re getting the minifigure you want?

Click here to learn more or if you’re experiencing issues using the Brick Search Series 25 minifigure scanner.

First – don’t head out on your minifigure search unprepared. There’s been a lot of methods touted online about how to tell which minifigure is inside which box but there’s one way that is quick, convenient and fool-proof – the Brick Search app.

The Brick Search app can scan the data matrix code on Series 25 minifigure boxes and show you which minifigure is inside. All you need is the app – available for iOS here and Android here – and a box with the larger of the two data matrix codes used by the LEGO Group on it. See the image below to identify which data matrix code is which.

Once you’ve got the app downloaded and installed, tap the blue button at the bottom of the screen to open the scanner, then aim it at the data matrix code. Make sure you’re scanning the data matrix code and not the barcode – scanning the barcode will show you the app entry for the Series 25 minifigures as a whole. Try putting your finger over the barcode to see if that helps. Once scanned, you’ll see which minifigure is inside the box in just a few seconds.

Read on for a quick guide on each of the minifigures included in 71045 Series 2, so you know which ones to prioritise when you’re scanning away in stores.

Triceratops Costume Fan

Unique is the name of the game with Triceratops Costume Fan, coming complete with a Triceratops headpiece, printed arms, and even an olive green tail to complete the look. Costumed characters are a long-standing staple of quirky minifigure line-ups and Triceratops Costume Fan proves there’s still ways to make costumed minifigures fun.

Sprinter

The LEGO Group has been doing a solid job of diversifying its minifigures and minidolls and this Sprinter kitted out with two prosthetic legs highlights the merit of this. The design of the prosthetic legs perfectly reflects the kind of prosthetic you’d expect to see at the Paralympics, with a well-placed stud-sized hole at the base to mean the minifigure can stand on any LEGO surface that traditional minifigure legs can.

Film Noir Detective

A monochrome minifigure is a fun design style that feels straight out of Into the Spiderverse, made even more effective by his red herring (wink wink). Taking the colour out of this minifigure makes it far from boring and we particularly love the clever use of the fabric element to make a dramatic collar.

Train Kid

From all monochrome to all colour, Train Kid is just having the best day. As noted above, costumed minifigures are often a blast and what train enthusiast wouldn’t want to wear a literal train? Plus, he’s beefing up the diversity with the colourful blue eye patch behind his glasses, to match his unified pale blue train driver-style outfit.

Goatherd

Do we really need to say anything more about this minifigure than Return of the Goat? It’s been 13 years in the making, so it’s well worth making sure you pick up the Goatherd, if only for his furry companion.

Vampire Knight

Some minifigures are cool in an understated way – but not Vampire Knight. His blood-red eyes match his cap and axe, accented by his dramatic head-to-toe armour, from the winged helmet to to the studded torso and legs. He’s maximalist in every way – and we love it.

Pet Groomer

While some of 71045 Series 25’s minifigures dwell in the realm of fantasy, a minifigure doesn’t have to be fantastical to be worth getting. The matchy-matchy style of the dog and the groomer makes for a neat pairing for Pet Groomer, with a unique hairpiece that includes a visible hearing aid, a nifty piece to have in your collection.

Fitness Instructor

The torso is the main appeal of this minifigure: just look at those abs! Despite being a fairly simple minifigure design, the little details like the arm tattoos and the printed on the belt characterise Fitness Instructor perfectly.

E-Sports Gamer

Although slightly let down by a lacklustre torso and legs, the accessories of E-Sports Gamer, paired with bubblegum pink hair that looks like it walked straight out of a LEGO DREAMZzz set make this minifigure well worth a second look. It’s got plenty to love about – but you probably won’t want duplicates, so get scanning to make sure you pick up your one and only E-Sports Gamer.

Mushroom Sprite

If you’re anything like us, you look at Mushroom Sprite and see one thing only: Super Mario Toad head. It’s the perfect element to make a minifigure Toad, seeing as LEGO Super Mario seems to be doing literally anything other than minifigures.

Fierce Barbarian

The magic is all in the details for Fierce Barbarian. Note the ripped fur shorts on the legs in particular, as well as the fur neckline details and the leather-style greaves on the torso. It all comes together for an impressive minifigure that’s sure to terrify some of your tamer minifigures.

Harpy

We know we said the non-fantasy minifigures are fun – but can you really do better than part-man, part-bird? Huge golden claws are also screaming to be reused in a Wolverine build but even standalone, anyone who matches their winged eyeliner to their huge purple wings gets a huge tick from us.

Where to buy LEGO Minifigures Series 25

Below is a non-exhaustive list of where you can buy LEGO Minifigures Series 25. We can’t guarantee these stores will have boxes with the larger data matrix code on the box either, but they’re worth checking out when you’re trying to complete your Series 25 collection.

Retailer	Country
The LEGO Store	Worldwide
Smyths Toys	UK
Sainsbury’s	UK
WH Smiths	UK
Argos	UK
Game	UK
ASDA	UK
Waterstones	UK
John Lewis	UK
Walmart	North America
Toys ‘R’ Us	North America
Target	North America
Barnes & Noble	North America
Scheels	North America
Best Buy	North America
Indigo	North America

Let us know in the comments below if you found the Series 25 minifigures elsewhere – especially outside of the United Kingdom or North America. Happy shopping!

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