Buzz
While full LEGO sets can fetch high prices in the resale market, you don't need an unopened box to grab collectors' attention. Individual minifigures, especially those from rare sets, can be quite profitable.
As with all collectibles, the condition of the item significantly impacts its appeal. Many LEGO minifigures are sold loose, without packaging, but some were released in plastic blister packs or polybags. The prices mentioned here reflect figures that are still sealed, as unopened items are almost always worth more than their loose counterparts.
With that in mind, explore 14 of the most valuable LEGO minifigures from franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, DC, and more, based on data from LEGO price guide BrickEconomy.com and sales figures from eBay.
San Diego Comic Con 2013 Spider-Man // $17,000
LEGO released this exclusive Spider-Man minifigure (part of the Marvel Super Heroes series) at the 2013 San Diego Comic Con. However, simply attending the event didn’t guarantee you would get one: Only 350 were made, and lucky fans had to win a raffle to secure one. BrickEconomy estimates its sealed value to be around $17,000, with one that was opened recently selling on eBay for $4789.
Mr. Gold // $10,000
The rare Mr. Gold minifigure was part of LEGO’s Series 10 collection in 2013. Similar to a prized trading card, he was released in limited quantities, with only 5000 units produced. BrickEconomy estimates that he is worth about $10,000 if still sealed in a foil pack.
Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man and Captain America 2012 Exclusive Preview Set // $9500
At the 2012 Toy Fair, lucky attendees had the chance to grab a rare two-pack featuring two legendary Marvel superheroes, with only 125 sets produced. While the set was free at the event, today you can expect to pay around $9500 for it. A loose set recently appeared on eBay for $4250, but it was sold after an undisclosed best offer was accepted.
Han Solo/Indiana Jones Transformation Chamber // $8500
Technically, this is a play set, not a minifigure, but it’s hard to overlook the minifigures of Han Solo and Indiana Jones, positioned on a platform that flips, making it look like one iconic Harrison Ford character transforms into the other. With only 100 sets produced and distributed at a 2008 New York Toy Fair private party, it’s incredibly rare. If you’re lucky enough to find it, expect it to fetch around $8500.
San Diego Comic Con 2013 Black Suit Superman // $7400
After Superman’s “death” in the 1992-1993 DC Comics saga, his return was marked by his black suit. LEGO released this limited-edition Black Suit Superman at the 2013 San Diego Comic Con. Only 200 sets were available through a raffle, and the value of this minifig is now estimated to be as high as $7400. One recently sold on eBay for $5400.
San Diego Comic Con 2013 The Hobbit Azog // $7000
The fearsome Azog from Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit film adaptation was another 2013 San Diego Comic Con exclusive, with only 100 figures produced. BrickEconomy lists its value at around $7000, though one sealed version recently sold on eBay for $3000.
San Diego Comic Con 2013 Spider-Woman // $7000
This Spider-Woman, released exclusively at the 2013 San Diego Comic Con, is the only LEGO version of the Marvel character ever made. Limited to just 350 figures, it was raffled off during the convention, and it’s now worth approximately $7000.
Classic Suit Miles Morales PlayStation 5 Exclusive // $2800
Securing this 2020 PlayStation 5 promotional minifigure of Miles Morales, a.k.a. Spider-Man, was a challenge for collectors. To be eligible, gamers had to complete the PS4 Spider-Man game, and only 1650 of these minifigs were made. BrickEconomy estimates its value at around $2800, with some appearing on eBay for roughly $1700.
Nuremberg Toy Fair 2005 Exclusive Star Wars Darth Vader // $2600
Among the many LEGO Darth Vaders, the one with a light-up lightsaber given to collectors at the 2005 Nuremberg Toy Fair stands out. Packaged in a polybag, it can fetch up to $2600 if it’s still new and sealed.
Star Wars Boba Fett (Cloud City Playset) // $2600
LEGO’s 2003 Cloud City playset is a rare find, often selling for $7500 or more, making even individual loose figures from the set highly valuable. This Boba Fett is worth around $2600, although a recent eBay auction closed at $1700.
Star Wars Gold Chrome-Plated C-3PO // $2500
In 2007, LEGO released a special edition of the protocol droid C-3PO, but its availability was a mystery. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of 1977’s Star Wars, LEGO included him in random Star Wars sets that year, with only 10,000 figures produced. BrickEconomy estimates its value at $2500, and it typically goes for that much on eBay, where one recently sold for the same price.
San Diego Comic Con 2018 Sheriff Deadpool // $1500
This Wild West version of Marvel’s antihero Deadpool was a San Diego Comic Con exclusive in 2018, available through a lottery. It now commands around $1500 on the resale market.
Leicester Square Lester // $1180
This cheerful character was a special release for those who attended the grand opening of a LEGO store in Leicester Square, London, in 2016. Only 275 were made, and visitors had to scratch off a ticket to see if they had won Lester. A more common polybagged version exists, but collectors typically seek the one with the cardboard backing, which can fetch around $1180.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shadow Leonardo // $900
Collectors had to put in some effort to obtain this Shadow Leonardo from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. It was given to kids who dressed as Turtles at select UK toy shops in 2013. Offered in a tin case, it typically sells for around $900. If you greet the seller with a “Cowabunga,” you might end up paying a lot more.
