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The most valuable LEGO Ideas minifigures

26 LEGO Ideas minifigures exist, but only a handful sell for serious money on the secondary market. This ranking shows the top 19 by completed BrickLink sale prices over the last 6 months.

The average Ideas figure sells for $20.15. The figures below sell for far more. The #1 spot goes to Danmarks Indsamling 2014 Minifigure at $119.20. If you sort bulk lots or buy collections, these are the figures worth checking for.

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Danmarks Indsamling 2014 Minifigure
Danmarks Indsamling 2014 Minifigure
gen085 · 2014 · not in any set · Tops the list at 6x the theme average. This is the figure experienced sellers check for first when sorting through LEGO lots.
$119.20
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THE BIG E 2010 Minifigure
THE BIG E 2010 Minifigure
gen087 · 2010 · not in any set · Top-tier for the theme. Sellers processing bulk LEGO lots should watch for this one. It's easy to miss and worth more than most realize.
$85.00
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De Bouwsteen LEGO World 2008 Minifigure
De Bouwsteen LEGO World 2008 Minifigure
gen041 · 2008 · not in any set · Top-tier for the theme. Sellers processing bulk LEGO lots should watch for this one. It's easy to miss and worth more than most realize.
$65.41
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Roman Gladiator
Roman Gladiator
gen187 · 2020 · 1 set only · Above the theme average and worth pulling from lots. List with clear photos showing print condition.
$29.83
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Aquarist Minifigure
Aquarist Minifigure
gen158 · 2011 · not in any set · Above the theme average and worth pulling from lots. List with clear photos showing print condition.
$19.62
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Jane Austen
Jane Austen
gen194 · 2025 · 1 set only · Above the theme average and worth pulling from lots. List with clear photos showing print condition.
$17.00
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Gustave Eiffel
Gustave Eiffel
gen171 · 2022 · 1 set only · Above the theme average and worth pulling from lots. List with clear photos showing print condition.
$14.00
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Roman Chariot Rider
Roman Chariot Rider
gen150 · 2020 · 1 set only · Above the theme average and worth pulling from lots. List with clear photos showing print condition.
$10.00
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Danmarks Indsamling Minifigure
Danmarks Indsamling Minifigure
gen086 · 2016 · 5 sets · Above the theme average and worth pulling from lots. List with clear photos showing print condition.
$9.84
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Jules Verne
Jules Verne
gen183 · 2024 · 1 set only · Above the theme average and worth pulling from lots. List with clear photos showing print condition.
$6.17
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Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall
gen161 · 2022 · 1 set only · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$3.53
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Corner Kiosk Customer - Female, Tan Knit Argyle Sweater Vest, Olive Green Legs, Reddish Brown Side Ponytail
Corner Kiosk Customer - Female, Tan Knit Argyle Sweater Vest, Olive Green Legs, Reddish Brown Side Ponytail
gen191 · 2025 · 1 set only · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$3.19
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Peter Jackson - The Hobbit
Peter Jackson - The Hobbit
gen195 · not in any set · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$0.00
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BricKorea 2013 Minifigure
BricKorea 2013 Minifigure
gen140 · 2013 · not in any set · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$0.00
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Japan Retail Academy Training
Japan Retail Academy Training
gen157 · not in any set · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$0.00
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BricKorea 2014 Minifigure
BricKorea 2014 Minifigure
gen167 · 2014 · not in any set · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$0.00
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BricKorea 2015 Minifigure
BricKorea 2015 Minifigure
gen168 · 2015 · not in any set · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$0.00
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BricKorea 2016 Minifigure
BricKorea 2016 Minifigure
gen169 · 2016 · not in any set · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$0.00
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BricKorea 2017 Minifigure
BricKorea 2017 Minifigure
gen170 · 2017 · not in any set · Entry-level for this ranking but still above the theme average. Better to list individually than bundle at this price.
$0.00

How rare are the most valuable Ideas minifigures?

Danmarks Indsamling 2014 Minifigure is both the most valuable and among the scarcest, and 7 of these top 19 figures appeared in only one set, with the earliest dating to 2008. A figure released in a single set had one production run, so supply never grew. That is the difference between an expensive figure and a rare one.

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Figures ranked
7
In one set only
2008
Earliest release
26
Ideas figures total

Frequently asked questions

What is the most expensive LEGO Ideas minifigure?

Danmarks Indsamling 2014 Minifigure (gen085) is the most expensive Ideas minifigure, selling for an average of $119.20 on BrickLink. In second place is THE BIG E 2010 Minifigure at $85.00. These prices come from completed sales, not listing prices, so they reflect what buyers pay.

How are BrickLink minifigure prices calculated?

The prices on this page are 6-month rolling averages from completed BrickLink sales. We use averages rather than last-sold prices because single sales can be outliers. Someone might sell a figure cheap to move it fast, or a bidding war might inflate a single sale. The 6-month window smooths this out and gives you a realistic expectation of what you'll get when you list.

How do I know if I have a valuable Ideas minifigure?

The fastest way is the brick'em scanner. Take a photo of the figure and it returns the ID and current market price. If you prefer manual lookup, check the BrickLink ID printed on the torso or legs (you may need to check the parts against BrickLink's catalog). The figures on this page are the ones worth the effort of identifying and listing individually rather than selling in a bulk lot.

Should I sell valuable minifigures individually or in lots?

Any figure worth more than $10-15 is almost always better sold individually on BrickLink. Buyers searching for specific figures will pay full market price, whereas bulk lot buyers price conservatively since they're taking a risk on what's included. For the figures on this ranking, list individually. The extra time to photograph and list each one pays for itself many times over at these price points.

What are the rarest LEGO Ideas minifigures?

Danmarks Indsamling 2014 Minifigure is both the most valuable and among the scarcest, and 7 of these top 19 figures appeared in only one set, with the earliest dating to 2008. Rarity and price track each other closely in Ideas, so the figures at the top of this ranking are also the hardest to find. The scarcity signal to check is how many sets a figure was released in: a figure available in only one set had a single production run, which is why it holds value.

Is a rare LEGO Ideas minifigure always worth more?

Not always. Rarity sets the supply, but demand decides the price. A figure from one obscure set can stay cheap if few collectors want it, while a popular character released in several sets can still sell well. The figures listed here score high on both: limited releases and steady buyer demand.

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