BrickList: Which Series of Collectable Minifigures is the best?

Which Series of Collectable Minifigures is the best?

This is all my opinion. I am excluding the Team GB series from this list. I will rate series from best to worst using the following system:

Excellent = 3pts
Good = 2pts
Average = 1pts
Poor = 0pts

There will be updates when new series get released and pictures are added to the database.

Tiebreakers are decided based on my favourite minifigure from each series involved in the tiebreaker.

Created by Star Wars NutJob 69. Last updated on 20 Jan 2013.

1. 71000: LEGO Collectable Minifigures Series 9 - Complete

1st place with 32 points, winning tiebreaker based on Heroic Knight (S9 favourite) vs Minotaur (S6 favourite) vs Viking (S4 favourite)

Excellent = Cyclops, Heroic Knight, Roman Emperor, Policeman, Chicken Suit Guy, Battle Mech, Forest Maiden (21pts)

Good = Fortune Teller, Judge, Alien Avenger, Mr. Good and Evil (8pts)

Average = Hollywood Starlet, Roller Derby Girl, Mermaid (3pts)

Poor = Waiter, Plumber (0pts)

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71000: LEGO Collectable Minifigures Series 9 - Complete
Collectable Minifigures/Series 9, 2013
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LEGO Collectable Minifigures Series 9 - Complete

Collectable Minifigures - Series 9

  • Year: 2013
  • Minifigs: 16
  • Packaging: Foil pack
  • Availability: Retail
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2. 8827: LEGO Minifigures Series 6 - Complete

2nd place with 32 points, coming second in tiebreaker based on Minotaur (S6 favourite) vs Heroic Knight (S9 favourite) vs Viking (S4 favourite)

Excellent = Classic Alien, Lady Liberty, Clockwork Robot, Minotaur, Leprechaun, Roman Soldier, Genie (21pts)

Good = Highland Battler, Bandit, Surgeon, Butcher, Mechanic (10pts)

Average = Skater Girl (1pts)

Poor = Sleepyhead, Flamenco Dancer, Intergalactic Girl (0pts)

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8827: LEGO Minifigures Series 6 - Complete
Collectable Minifigures/Series 6, 2012
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3. 8804: LEGO Minifigures Series 4 - Complete

3rd place with 32 points, losing tiebreaker based on Viking (S4 favourite) vs Heroic Knight (S9 favourite) vs Minotaur (S9 favourite)

Excellent = Kimono Girl, Punk Rocker, Viking, The Monster, Hockey Player, Football Player, Hazmat Guy, Artist (24pts)

Good = Musketeer, Werewolf, Crazy Scientist (6pts)

Average = Lawn Gnome, Street Skater (2pts)

Poor = Surfer Girl, Sailor, Ice Skater (0pts)

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8804: LEGO Minifigures Series 4 - Complete
Collectable Minifigures/Series 4, 2011
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4. 8805: LEGO Minifigures Series 5 - Complete

4th place with 29 points

Excellent = Gladiator, Royal Guard, Ice Fisherman, Lizard Man, Detective, Boxer (18pts)

Good = Graduate, Lumberjack, Evil Dwarf, Gangster (8pts)

Average = Small Clown, Egyptian Queen, Snowboarder Guy (3pts)

Poor = Cave Woman, Zookeeper, Fitness Instructor (0pts)

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8805: LEGO Minifigures Series 5 - Complete
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5. 8831: LEGO Minifigures Series 7 - Complete

5th place with 28 points, winning tiebreaker based on Aztec Warrior (S7 favourite) vs Diver (S8 favourite)

Excellent = Aztec Warrior, Ocean King, Bagpiper, Galaxy Patrol, Hippie, Evil Knight (18pts)

Good = Daredevil, Computer Programmer, Rocker Girl (6pts)

Average = Bunny Suit Guy, Tennis Ace, Jungle Boy, Viking Woman (4pts)

Poor = Swimming Champion, Bride, Grandma Visitor (0pts)

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8831: LEGO Minifigures Series 7 - Complete
Collectable Minifigures/Series 7, 2012
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6. 8833: LEGO Minifigures Series 8 - Complete

6th place with 28 points, losing tiebreaker based on Diver (S8 favourite) vs Aztec Warrior (S7 favourite)

Excellent = Conquistador, Lederhosen Guy, Diver, Santa, Vampire Bat, Actor (18pts)

Good = Evil Robot, American Football Player, Pirate Captain (6pts)

Average = Cowgirl, Fairy, DJ, Alien Villainess (4pts)

Poor = Downhill Skier, Businessman, Red Cheerleader (0pts)

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8833: LEGO Minifigures Series 8 - Complete
Collectable Minifigures/Series 8, 2012
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7. 8803: LEGO Minifigures Series 3 - Complete

7th place with 27 points, winning tiebreaker based on Elf (S3 favourite) vs Robot (S1 favourite)

Excellent = Tribal Chief, Samurai Warrior, Elf, Gorilla Suit Guy, Rapper (15pts)

Good = Fisherman, Space Villain, Race Car Driver Space Alien, Baseball Player (10pts)

Average = Mummy, Hula Dancer (2pts)

Poor = Pilot, Snowboarder, Sumo Wrestler, Tennis Player (0pts)

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8803: LEGO Minifigures Series 3 - Complete
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8. 8683: LEGO Minifigures Series 1 - Complete

8th place with 27 points, losing tiebreaker based on Robot (S1 favourite) vs Elf (S3 favourite)

Excellent = Caveman, Circus Clown, Zombie, Robot, Super Wrestler (15pts)

Good = Tribal Hunter, Spaceman, Forestman, Cowboy (8pts)

Average = Cheerleader, Skater, Magician, Deep Sea Diver (4pts)

Poor= Demolition Dummy, Nurse, Ninja (0pts)

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8683: LEGO Minifigures Series 1 - Complete
Collectable Minifigures/Series 1, 2010
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9. 8684: LEGO Minifigures Series 2 - Complete

Ninth (and last ATM) place with 24 points

Excellent = Mariachi, Spartan, Vampire, Pharaoh (12pts)

Good = Mime, Weightlifter, Skier, Surfer (8pts)

Average = Witch, Pop Star, Disco Dude, Karate Master (4pts)

Poor = Ringmaster, Traffic Cop, Explorer, Life Guard (0pts)

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8684: LEGO Minifigures Series 2 - Complete
Collectable Minifigures/Series 2, 2010
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LEGO Minifigures Series 2 - Complete

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