Of course, Lego has also made great sets and now more so than ever with branching off into different directions like the Architecture series … but one area in which they have really stepped up are the little Lego figures … (technically they’re called minifigures).

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Squidman from Squidman Escapes.

Freeze Ray from Freeze Ray Frenzy.

And the super cool Squid Warrior from Gateway of the Squid.

The playset is spooky cool – Matrix-y …

As “jmularczyk” pointed out, the magnet sets are a great way to collect the figures (many only come in massive sets) … They are generally only available at the Lego Store – most everyone selling is buying and re-selling so your best price is usually at the Lego Store.

From the ones with cool accessories …

City Heroes

To ones from the Atlantis series with some killer little dudes (or shark dudes as the case might be here). LAND SHARK!

The other mysterious ancient lost city in the depths of the ocean … Spongebob!Or SB in Space …

Too funny!

Of course, there are a bunch of Toy Story sets but if you want three of everyone’s fav’s …

And it’s hard to keep track of every Star Wars character released, again, the magnet sets are a fun way to collect ’em …

Strangely, this sculpt of Leia is better than 98.9% of the ones Kenner-Hasbro has attempted 🙂

Some guys you might recognize.

Damaged Darth … Dude, you’re messed up …

Ewok!

Stormtrooper (now you need a few hundred more).

And the second guy is listed as Count Dooku but um, that looks nothing like Christopher Lee and looks 100% like George Lucas 🙂

From the new Prince of Persia movie.

Lego does not sanction you taking the snakes from here and using them with the Mace Windu Lego figure … 🙂

Indy no longer available at the Lego Store but on Amazon …

And yes, all the figures come off the magnet so they don’t have to go on the fridge or your robot but can be stored in the new carrying case …

The Lego store also carries some fun things like the Mini Figure Ice Cube Tray …

And the latest issue of BRICK JOURNAL looks like fun …

“BrickJournal Vol. 9
BrickJournal is the ultimate resource for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages! In this issue we take at look at Disney LEGO sets from the past…Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse…and the present…TOY STORY™ and Prince o f Persia™. See Disney-inspired models from LEGO fans around the world, including BrickJournal editor Joe Meno, and the newest Master Build model at Walt Disney World® Resort! Read feature articles on LEGO models of your favorite Disney rides and movies and check out sneak peeks at upcoming Disney LEGO sets as seen from the designers side. Plus, go behind-the-scenes at the making of the large Buzz Lightyear™ and Woody™ sculptures seen at Comic-Con and D23! And don’t miss all the regular features, building instructions and customization.”

Or of course you can save time and just buy the Death Star …

Includes 24 minifigures and droids, plus all-new Dianoga™ trash compactor monster!

Details …

You might need a tax return … it’s $399 USD.

If you really want a pictorial of EVERY Star Wars Lego release … this is a great book PLUS it comes with an exclusive Luke Skywalker mini fig …

Gizmodo visits the Lego factory (with VIDEO).

Gzmodo picks out their favorite 200 Lego sets …

AND visits the secret vault WITH EVERY SINGLE LEGO SET EVER (video).