Check out the evolution of the Lego Minifigure on their 40th birthday

With over 8000 different Minifigures in total over the years from Harry Potter to Princess Leia, the Lego Minifigure is such an iconic part of the plastic brick’s history. It’s been 40 years since the first one debuted in 1978, check out the transformation of our plastic friend.

Click here to see the full evolution.

Shrinking with age.

Movin’ on up in the medical field.

Many space missions under their belt.

That’s how we feel about getting older, too.

Emmet, is that you?

Happy Birthday!