LEGO Minifigure A Visual History Updated and Expanded: With Exclusive LEGO Minifigure
LEGO Visual History Series
What’s inside...
This richly illustrated DK reference title chronicles more than 40 years of the LEGO Minifigure, tracing its evolution from the first, non-movable characters of the mid-1970s to today’s highly detailed, licensed, and collectible figures. Packed with high-resolution photographs, behind-the-scenes design insights, and trivia, the book guides readers through each decade of innovation, spotlighting fan favorites from Space, Pirates, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel, and many more. Timelines, designer quotes, and cut-away images reveal how cultural trends, advances in molding technology, and storytelling needs shaped each new wave of Minifigures, making this an engaging history of both a toy icon and modern pop culture.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-11
Length
304 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Which decade of Minifigures do you like best and why?
How do design changes reflect what was popular at the time?
What role does diversity play in more recent figures?
How does collecting Minifigures build community?
Which new theme would you design if you worked at LEGO?
Tip: Role play these questions
Invite children to sort their own Minifigures by era or theme.
Compare the book’s timelines to family milestones—where do they overlap?
Discuss how movies or video games influence toy designs.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Innovation evolves over time
Explanation: Readers see step-by-step design improvements across decades.
Real-World Application: Understand that products, ideas, and personal skills grow through iteration.
Example Lesson: Diversity matters in storytelling
Explanation: Modern figures introduce varied skin tones and roles.
Real-World Application: Value representation and inclusivity in media and daily life.
Example Lesson: Community fosters creativity
Explanation: Fan conventions and trading events are highlighted.
Real-World Application: Join clubs or groups to share hobbies and learn collaboratively.
Example Lesson: Curiosity drives learning
Explanation: Behind-the-scenes sections reveal how questions lead to new parts.
Real-World Application: Ask ‘how’ and ‘why’ to deepen understanding of everyday objects.