The Definitive Guide to LEGO Costumed Minifigures

As most collections do, it started innocently enough. LEGO’s Collectible Minifigure (CMF) Series 3’s Gorilla Suit Guy tickled me—something about seeing the minifigure’s eyes through the gorilla mask. The snowball began rolling down the hill with Series 5’s Lizard Man, and picked up steam with Series 7’s Bunny Suit Guy, and really hit a fever-pitch with Series 13’s Hot Dog Suit Guy. At that point, I knew I was on a quest to acquire every costumed minifigure ever produced, which has resulted in a collection of roughly 145 minifigs.

After Hot Dog Suit Guy, costumed minifigs started getting more and more CMF slots while also showing up in sets, not just in the CMF series. One of my personal favorites costumes is Stumpy, which came in 2018’s 60174 Mountain Police Headquarters. I clearly wasn’t the only fan, as LEGO reacted with Series 18 and 23, both of which were almost all costumed minifigs. Now, each non-licensed CMF series is pretty much guaranteed to have at least one costumed fig, and they’ve become annual additions in the City Advent Calendar and Lunar New Year series.

But a question plagued me… what if I was missing a costumed fig? What if a minifig dressed as submarine snuck past my radar? Being a completionist, I needed a list I could check but soon realized no list existed. So it was time to sit down and make a definitive costumed minifig list, a corpus if you will. What follows is my magnum opus: The Unabridged, Definitive List of Costumed LEGO Minifigures (updated December 2025).

A Costumed Fig By Any Other Name

What makes a costumed fig? For the purposes of this compendium, I’m specifically looking at traditional yellow head minifigs whose given accessories indicate their wearing a costume. Things like printed straps on a face mask or holes for faces to peek through. This means, for example that I will not include licensed characters or super powered costumes. Similarly, no Santa Clauses, nor the adorable Duplo costumes found in sets like 2002’s Theater Set.

The most obvious entries are from the CMF lines, and then those found in sets, but recent years have also seen a huge number of costumed figures in the Build-A-Minifigure (BAM) stands at LEGO Stores. The figs from the BAM stands don’t necessarily have a “correct” configuration or name, and most don’t have a listing on BrickLink. After digging around, I found this amazing site by AtomikWiwa that is cataloging the most widely accepted configuration of BAM figures by quarter, and that helped nail down the last few costumes for the list.

New Additions

Costumed minifig fans everywhere rejoiced when it was announced that January 2026’s CMF Series 23 would be 100% costumed minifigs based on animals, and they did not disappoint. LEGO provided BrickNerd with an early look so I could complete the database.

First up we have some strong new aquatic figs: a frog, goldfish, dolphin and crocodile.

As you can see in the list below, we already have quite a few bunnies and felines, but Series 28 brings a new bunny head with the following figures: a rabbit (with new head), lion (with a new tail), cat, and dalmatian.

Rounding out the group of 12 new costumed minifigs is a menagerie of other animals: a peacock, parrot (with two fabric piece tails), koala, and monkey.

I absolutely love these additions and they add so many new face prints and fun outfits. They could be mascots or meet and greet characters at a zoo. I can’t wait to see all the fun habitats people create for them. They are available for $5 each starting January 1st, though they usually pop up a little earlier in some retail locations.

These figures are not included in the list below which will be updated when official photography is available.

Non-Canonical Costumed Figs

There are two independent custom minifig producers that make costumed minifigs of such quality that it would be remiss to leave them out of this guide. In my own collection I have nine figuress made by Guy Himber from CrazyBricks. At any given time, CrazyBricks is selling either a new fig or a variant on a previous mold.

He’s well known for innovative ideas like Mr. Legume, Conversation Hearts, and a wide variety of Dino Dudes including the only two-person costume on this list. (Read BrickNerd’s interview with Guy about how his Dino Dudes were created, long before LEGO produced a dinosaur costumed fig.)

CitizenBrick also creates some costumed figs, usually printing on existing genuine LEGO parts. Here’s their homage to NYC’s Pizza Rat:

Official LEGO Costumed Minifigures

What follows is a comprehensive catalog of every officially released LEGO costumed minifigure to date, drawn from Collectible Minifigure series, retail sets, promotional items, Build-A-Minifigure assortments, and special products. Each entry lists the commonly accepted name of the figure along with its original source and year of release, ordered by oldest to newest within each category. Figures are grouped by broad costume themes to make it easier to spot patterns, variations, and gaps for completionists. This list reflects the best available information as of December 2025.

Aquatic & Reptiles

Lizard Man: Found in CMF Series 5, 2011

Shark Suit Guy: Found in CMF Series 15, 2016

T-Rex Costume Fan: Found in CMF Series 24, 2023

Triceratops Costume Fan: Found in CMF Series 25, 2024

Pterodactyl Costume Fan: Found in CMF Series 27, 2025

Rabona Soccer Shark Guy: Found in… Unclear! This image found its way to the internet back in 2022, but as far as I can tell it’s never been released. The pink shark headpiece was available briefly, and it can be purchased on the secondary market.

Birds

Chicken Suit Guy: Found in CMF Series 9, 2013

Penguin Boy: Found in CMF Series 16, 2016

Penguin Suit Girl: Found in Penguin Winter Hut, 2018

Chicken Skater: Found in Chicken Skater Pod Polybag, 2019

Chicken Suit Stuntz Driver: Found in Chicken Stunt Bike, 2021

Chicken Suit Boy: Found in BAM, 2022

Turkey Costume: Found in CMF Series 23, 2022

Penguin Slushy Vendor: Found in Penguin Slushy Van, 2023

Blue Bird with Feathers Costume: Found in BAM, 2024

Bears

Panda Guy: Found in The Lego Movie CMF Series, 2014

Rainbow Bear: Found in CMF Series 19, 2019

Lee - Panda Costume: Found in Pigsy’s Noodle Tank, 2021

Bow Tie Bear: Found in BAM, 2021

Magenta Bear: Found in BAM, 2022

Balloon Dog Fan Bear: Found in BAM, 2022

Bear Suit Stuntz Driver: Found in Bear Suit Driver, 2023

Ice Cream Vendor: Found in Ice Cream Shop, 2023

Bowtie Panda Guy: Found in BAM, 2023

Polar Bear Costume Guy (Dog Fan): Found in BAM, 2024

Bernard Bear Costume Guy: Found in Minifigure Vending Machine, 2025

Polar Bear Suit Boy: Found in Advent Calendar, 2025

Brick Suits

Brick Suit Girl: Found in CMF Series 18, 2018

Brick Suit Boy: Found in CMF Series 18, 2018

Brick Costume Guy: Found in CMF Series 20, 2020

Adidas Shoebox Costume Guy: Found in Mini Adidas Originals Superstar, 2021

Birthday Brick Suit Girl: Found in BAM, 2022

Dark Pink Brick Suit Woman: Found in BAM, 2024

Christmas Present Suit Guy: Found in BAM, 2024

Orange Brick Suit Guy: Found in BAM, 20??

Orangish Red Brick Suit Guy: Found in BAM 2024

Dark Turquoise Brick Suit Woman: Found in BAM, 20??

Christmas

Sugar Fairy: Found in CMF Series 23, 2022

Snowman: Found in CMF Series 23, 2022

Reindeer Costume: Found in CMF Series 23, 2022

Christmas Tree Costume Boy: Found in City Advent Calendar, 2025

Child Reindeer with Red Scarf: Found in City Advent Calendar, 2025

Fantasy

Unicorn Girl: Found in CMF Series 13, 2015

Unicorn Guy: Found in CMF Series 18, 2018

Dragon Suit Guy: Found in CMF CMF Series 18, 2018

Green Dragon Costume: Found in CMF Series 23, 2022

Knight Of The Yellow Castle: Found in CMF Series 23, 2022

Fairy Girl: Found in BAM, 2022

Comic Shop Guy: Found in Downtown, 2023

Feline

Tiger Woman: Found in CMF Series 14, 2015

Cat Costume Girl: Found in CMF Series 18, 2018

Kitty Pop: Found in The Lego Movie 2 CMF Series, 2019

Tiger Cub Suit Girl: Found in Bam, 2020

Bowtie Cat Suit: Found in BAM, 2023

Food

Hot Dog Man: Found in CMF Series 13, 2015

Banana Guy: Found in CMF Series 16, 2016

Corn Cob Guy: Found in CMF Series 17, 2017

Cake Guy: Found in CMF Series 18, 2018

Party Banana Guy: Found in Party Banana Juice Bar, 2018

Pizza Costume Guy: Found in CMF Series 19, 2019

Watermelon Dude: Found in The Lego Movie 2 CMF Series 2, 2019

Peapod Costume Girl: Found in CMF Series 20, 2020

Mayor Solomon Fleck: Found in Main Square, 2022

Chocolate Cake Suit Guy: Found in BAM, 2022

Ice Cream Vendor: Found in Beach Lifeguard Station, 2022

Ice Cream Crook - Pink: Found in Ice Cream Truck Police Chase, 2022

Ice Cream Crook Blue: Found in Ice Cream Truck Police Chase, 2022

Peapod Costume Girl Variant: Found in Grocery Store, 2022

Chili Costume Fan: Found in CMF Series 22, 2022

Popcorn Costume: Found in CMF Series 23, 2022

Ice Cream Fan: Found in BAM, 2023

Strawberry Cake Suit Girl: Found in BAM, 2023

Carrot Mascot: Found in CMF Series 24, 2023

Cheese Suit Fan: Found in BAM, 2025

Chili Costume Fan - Pink: Found in BAM, 2025

Halloween

Skeleton Guy: Found in CMF Series 14, 2015

Cute Little Devil: Found in CMF Series 16, 2016

Halloween Cat Costume Woman: Found in BAM, 2020

Bat Suit Boy: Found in BAM, 2022

Happy Halloween Pumpkin Costume: Found in BAM, 2023

Mummy Costume: Found in BAM, 2025

Insects

Bumblebee Girl: Found in CMF Series 10, 2013

Butterfly Girl: Found in CMF Series 17, 2017

Spider Suit Boy: Found in CMF Series 18, 2018

Butterfly Girl Variant: Found in BAM, 2020

Ladybug Girl: Found in CMF Series 21, 2021

Bee Fan Costume Girl: Found in BAM, 2025

Miscellaneous Mammals

Gorilla Suit Guy: Found in CMF Series 3, 2011

Piggy Guy: Found in CMF Series 12, 2014

Cowboy Costume Guy: Found in CMF Series 18, 2018

Elephant Costume Girl: Found in CMF Series 18, 2018

Giraffe Guy: Found in The Lego Movie 2 CMF Series, 2019

Fox Costume Girl: Found in CMF Series 19, 2019

Love Elephant: Found in BAM, 2020

Llama Costume Girl: Found in CMF Series 20, 2020

Pug Costume Guy: Found in CMF Series 21, 2021

Bow Tie Pug Costume Guy: Found in BAM, 2021

Raccoon Costume Fan: Found in CMF Series 22, 2022

Wolf Costume: Found in CMF Series 23, 2022

Llama With Guitar: Found in BAM, 2024

Hamster Costume Fan: Found in CMF Series 26, 2025

Elton Elephant Costume Girl: Found in Minifigure Vending Machine, 2025

Plants

Plant Monster: Found in CMF Series 14, 2015

Cactus Girl: Found in CMF series 18, 2018

Flowerpot Girl: Found in CMF Series 18, 2018

Stumpy: Found in Mountain Police Headquarters, 2018

Nature Photographer - Tree Disguise: Found in Safari Off Roader, 2020

Flower Girl - Blue Variant: Found in BAM, 2020

Morning Glory Flower Girl: Found in BAM, 2023

Tree Costume Girl: Found in BAM, 2023

Science and Technology

Rocket Boy: Found in CMF Series 17, 2017

Firework Guy: Found in CMF Series 18, 2018

Crayon Girl: Found in The Lego Movie 2 CMF Series, 2019

Cardboard Robot: Found in CMF Series 23, 2022

Space Ride Attendant: Found in Space Ride Amusement Truck, 2022

Magenta Crayon Guy: Found in BAM, 2023

Flying Saucer Costume Fan: Found in CMF Series 26, 2024

Rabbits

Bunny Suit Guy: Found in CMF Series 7, 2012

Bunny Suit Guy: Found in Iconic Easter, 2018

Bunny Suit Girl: Found in Easter Bunny House, 2020

Chocolate Bunny: Found in BAM, 2020

Green Bunny Suit: Found in BAM, (20??)

Rabbit Suit With Frills: Found in BAM, 2023

Camoflauge Bunny: Found in… the void? This polybag was cancelled before it was released. Conventional wisdom is that the picture on the outside of the bag, which features the fig using a carrot as a rifle, got flagged at the last second. A few copies escaped and can be found for many hundreds of dollars on eBay.

Vehicles

Race Car Guy: Found in CMF Series 18, 2018

Airplane Girl: Found in CMF Series 21, 2021

Ferry Captain: Found in CMF Series 23, 2022

Red Boat Suit Guy: Found in BAM, 2023

Train Kid: Found in CMF Series 25, 2024

Zodiac Animals

Year Of The Pig Costume Guy: Found in Dragon Dance, 2019

Year Of The Rat Costume Guy: Found in Lion Dance 2020

Year Of The Ox Costume Guy: Found in Story of Nian, 2021

Year Of The Tiger Costume Guy: Found in Lunar New Year Ice Festival, 2022

Year Of The Rabbit Costume Girl: Found in Lunar New Year Parade, 2023

Year Of The Dragon Costume Guy: Found in Family Reunion Celebration, 2024

Year Of The Snake Costume Guy: Found in Trotting Lantern, 2025

Year Of The Horse Costume Guy: Found in Galloping Horses Canvas, 2026

All Dressed Up

At some point, a list like this stops being just a checklist and starts becoming a snapshot of LEGO’s sense of humor, creativity, and willingness to be delightfully weird. Costumed minifigures may look silly on the surface, but they represent decades of design experimentation, fan feedback, and playful storytelling—often in a single molded headpiece.

This guide will never truly be “finished” because LEGO will undoubtedly keep finding new excuses to put a minifigure in an oversized outfit, and I’ll happily keep chasing them down. If nothing else, I hope this list helps fellow completionists spot a missing costume and show just how far a simple yellow minifigure can go when you put it in a really good outfit.

The LEGO Collectible Minifigures 71051 Animals Series 28 will be available individually in January for $5 US | $6 CA | €4 EU | £3.5 UK | $6 AU.

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Original author: Brian Hickey