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Today, we’re taking a closer look at the 29th LEGO Minifigure Series (71052). The series was released on May 1, 2026, and once again features a total of twelve different characters. A single surprise box has a MSRP of 3.99 euros.
And this series, in particular, features some pretty interesting characters. In addition to completely new ideas, we also get the occasional nod to old or familiar LEGO themes.
Which characters are my favorites, and will the entire series turn out to be a hit or a flop?
Let’s get started!
1. Robot T. rex
First up is the robot T.Rex.
And the name actually describes pretty well what we’re getting here: a white robot in a T-Rex costume that’s packed with details from head to toe.
Both the arms and legs feature prints, and the designs continue onto the torso and the back as well. The head, however, is particularly interesting. That’s because this time, there isn’t a normal person hiding beneath the T-Rex head—instead, there’s a kind of camera lens or robot eye.
This also makes it immediately clear: This is actually a robotic T. rex, not just another person in an animal costume.
A truly highly detailed figure, even if it isn’t necessarily one of my personal favorites.
2. Marine biologist
Next up is the marine biologist, whom I would have simply called a diver at first.
She’s wearing a classic diving outfit and comes with a drawing or illustration of the fish, as well as a really cute clownfish on a transparent pink piece.
One of the highlights for me is the hairpiece with the built-in diving mask. She also comes with two dark blue fins, and the details continue on the back as well.
Although we’ve seen similar diver figures in the Minifigures series quite often in the past, the new clownfish still makes this figure interesting.
3. Bionicle Cosplayers
For many LEGO fans, the third figure is likely to be one of the biggest highlights of the entire series: the Bionicle cosplayer.
And here’s a really nice throwback.
The cosplayer portrays Tahu, one of the original Toa from the first generation of Bionicle. Specifically, the character is based on set 8534 Tahu.
To go with it, he gets his Flame Sword and even a miniature version of the original Bionicle set, complete with the legendary Bionicle packaging.
The mask was also designed to match the original. Even on the back, there was a nod to the characteristic Technic gear that controlled the functions of the Bionicles from that era.
When you take off the mask, the real cosplayer finally comes into view.
For longtime Bionicle fans, this is, of course, a truly wonderful tribute.
4. Monster Hunter
And right after that comes one of my personal highlights: the monster hunter.
To me, this figure is a really nice throwback to the old Monster Fighters theme world.
I really like the combination of the hairpiece and hat. On top of that, there’s her Victorian—or rather, slightly steampunk-inspired—outfit with numerous prints and additional details on the sleeves.
She wears a green lens—or a monocle—over one eye, and there is also a fabric piece around her waist.
As accessories, she comes with a pretty wild combination of a blade and a weapon, as well as a “Wanted” poster featuring a female vampire.
The details continue on the back as well.
For me, this is definitely one of the absolute standout characters in the entire series.
5. Boba Cup Fan
After that, things get a little crazier.
The fifth character is the Boba Cup fan—who I simply call the Bubble Tea Lady.
The entire figure is housed in a large, transparent bubble tea cup with a boba print. This large molded piece is, of course, the highlight and would certainly work well in all kinds of crazy LEGO City scenes.
When you take off the bubble tea costume, an otherwise quite simple figure in light pink appears underneath.
She also gets a little cherry as an accessory.
A fun idea—and definitely something different for a change.
6. Trash Monster
Halfway through, we come to my next big highlight: the trash monster.
Among other accessories, it comes with a herringbone pattern and an old, greasy pizza box.
But the actual character is even better.
All sorts of creepy-crawlies are crawling all over the green monster, and its entire body looks nice and slimy, dirty, and run-down. Both the arms and legs are printed, and the details continue on the back as well.
But it gets really cool when you take the monster head off.
Underneath, a rotten pumpkin head appears, with a small worm even peeking out of its eye.
Absolutely disgusting—and that’s exactly why I like the character so much.
7. Chocolatière
Next up is the Chocolatière.
The character is wearing a brown chef’s apron with the name of her chocolate shop printed on it. Underneath, you can see her classic work clothes, and she’s wearing a matching white chef’s hat.
LEGO has once again put a lot of thought into the facial expressions. One face shows her focused on her work, while in the second one she looks much happier.
But for me, the real highlight of the figure is definitely the accessories.
She gets a small piping bag set for chocolate, as well as a completely brown chocolate dragon that can be displayed on a small pedestal. That dragon in particular is a really cool piece to me, and it can certainly be put to good use even outside of the figure. (Brick Fanatics)
In general, the Chocolatière isn’t exactly a figure that immediately stands out at first glance, but I think she’s actually quite well done, especially because of the chocolate dragon and the little accessories.
8. Tuba player
Figure number eight is the tuba player.
The tuba player wears a classic musician’s uniform with red pants, a white jacket, and gold shoulder accents. The figure’s arms and sides also feature additional details, and the printed designs extend seamlessly across the entire outfit.
The absolute highlight is, of course, his big golden tuba.
Unlike many other characters in the series, the tuba player has only one facial expression. You see him right in the middle of playing his instrument, and you can even see a tiny bead of sweat rolling down his face.
I actually really like that because it immediately gives the character some personality.
A sturdy figure that would certainly come in handy, especially for a LEGO City set, an orchestra, or an entire marching band.
9. Soccer Goalkeeper
In keeping with the 2026 World Cup, our ninth figure is a soccer goalkeeper.
Of course, a soccer ball is included as an accessory. His jersey is a striking light green—or turquoise—and he wears bright pink soccer cleats.
The goalkeeper’s signature number 1 appears on both the pants and the back.
He has two facial expressions: one is a friendly smile, and the other is a much more strained expression, which fits perfectly in the middle of the game.
Interestingly, according to Brickset, this is actually the first classic goalkeeper in the regular Collectable Minifigures series.
10. Cute Witch
Let’s move on to another one of my favorite characters: the Cute Witch.
She comes with a wand and a little gray cat as accessories. I especially love the combination of her purple witch’s hat and her light blue hair.
She has two different facial expressions and is wearing a purple outfit with a big pink bow.
On top of that, there’s her skirt with blue stars, and we even find little white cat designs on her shoes.
The overall design reminds me quite a bit of a magical girl anime—or rather, a cosplay based on one.
And that’s probably exactly why I like the character so much.
11. The Mysterious Ronin
The second-to-last character is the Mysterious Ronin.
Here, too, we see another great combination of headwear—a black hood peeking out from beneath which blonde hair is visible.
The entire figure is colored in green, black, and brown and features really nice arm prints.
The Ronin comes with two throwing stars as accessories, and he also carries a golden katana on his back.
His striking green eyes are visible beneath the mask.
And let’s be honest: This figure looks like it just wandered into Minifigures Series 29 on its way to the next Ninjago wave.
12. Unicorn Fairy
And last but not least, we have the unicorn fairy.
She has long golden hair, a tiara, and two facial expressions—one with her eyes open and one with her eyes closed.
It comes with a small unicorn and a transparent crystal goblet as accessories.
Her outfit features various shades of light and dark green and is adorned with numerous leaf patterns. The printed top flows beautifully into the skirt, and the details continue around to the back as well.
A truly beautiful fantasy character and a fitting conclusion to the series.
Technical Details
Name: LEGO Minifigures Series 29
Set Number: 71052
Release Date: May 1, 2026
MSRP: 3.99 euros per Minifigure
Minifigures: 12 different characters
Recommended age: 6+
Packaging: Surprise box containing one random Minifigure per box
Accessories: Each figure includes at least one matching accessory.
My verdict – Hit or Miss?
I was really looking forward to this Minifigure series ever since the first pictures were released.
And I actually knew pretty quickly which figures I absolutely wanted to have and which ones would be my absolute favorites.
For me, the Monster Hunter is my absolute favorite. Not only because I absolutely love the old Monster Fighters series, but also because the details on this figure are just really well done. There’s something to discover from every angle—the front, the back, and the sides.
Another highlight for me is definitely the Trash Monster. Here, too, we get a ton of great prints from all sides, and the figure is just perfect for Halloween. Especially when paired with the Monster Hunter, both make wonderful additions to Halloween builds or MOCs.
And I really like the Cute Witch, too. I’m an anime fan, and the whole outfit just reminds me a lot of a magical girl—or a magical girl cosplay, for that matter. I really like it.
Of course, I also like the Mysterious Ronin, although it’s pretty clear that he’s a little out of place and could actually be from the Ninjago world.
Of course, the Bionicle cosplayer is also a really nice throwback for longtime LEGO fans.
And that’s exactly what I find interesting about this series in general.
In the past, LEGO has repeatedly revisited old themes or included small nods to them through its Minifigures series. Maybe these figures will simply remain lovely tributes—but maybe someday we’ll actually see more along the lines of Monster Fighters or Bionicle again.
I’d definitely be up for it.
Overall, I’m really excited about Minifigures Series 29. It’s diverse, well-rounded, and features some really great characters.
There are a few characters, though, that don’t quite work for me.
For example, the T.Rex robot and the soccer goalkeeper don’t really excite me. And even though the marine biologist is beautifully designed and the clownfish turned out really cute, we’ve simply seen similar diver figures many times before.
Personally, I would have preferred to see a completely new idea.
Even so, I’m giving the LEGO Minifigures Series 29 a solid 9 out of 10.
And I’m even happier that I now own the entire series—three times over. A few weeks ago, I managed to snag a whole box of 36 for just 75 euros.
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Now it’s your turn: What do you think of the LEGO Minifigures Series 29? Which figure is your personal favorite, and which one do you think could have been left out?
Feel free to write anything in the comments!
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Author: Dante