LEGO minifigure identifier from a photo
Use a photo to find a candidate minifigure match, then compare its image, identifiers and related sets.
Photograph, compare, confirm
- Photograph one minifigure in even light against a plain background.
- Open the scanner and select or take the photo.
- Compare the suggested result with your figure’s head, torso, legs and accessories.
- Open the catalog entry to review identifiers, related sets and available value estimates.
Why the variant matters
Different LEGO releases can share a character name while using different prints or parts. A match to the character alone is not enough to establish the exact catalog entry. Look closely at back printing, alternate faces, headgear and leg details.
The scanner can help narrow the search, but a blurry photo or a figure assembled from mixed parts may produce an uncertain result. Try another angle and compare candidates manually.
Search without a photo
If you know a name, BrickLink ID or set number, use BrickIndex search. If you have no identifier, browse the minifigure catalog and follow related-set links to narrow the possibilities.
Read the complete identification checklist · Save the confirmed figure to your collection
Already know the figure? See what a LEGO minifigure is worth and today's minifigure market.
Frequently asked questions
How do I identify a LEGO minifigure from a photo?
Photograph one figure standing upright on a plain background and upload it on the BrickIndex scanner. You get the closest catalog match with its BrickLink and Rebrickable IDs, the most similar variants to compare, and used and new prices. It is free and needs no account.
How accurate is the BrickIndex minifigure scanner?
On 1,212 real marketplace photos it had never seen, the first answer was the exact catalog variant 82% of the time, and the right figure was in the top 5 matches 93% of the time. When confidence is below 90, the app shows the closest alternatives right under your photo.
How much is my LEGO minifigure worth?
BrickIndex shows the median price of completed BrickLink sales from the last 6 months, separately for used and new, with the typical price range, the 30-day trend and how often it sells. Condition and completeness change the value, so compare the exact variant first.
Is BrickIndex free?
Yes. Scanning, search, prices and the daily market page are free without an account. A free account adds a collection tracker that follows the value of your figures and sets.
Can it identify LEGO sets or loose parts?
The photo scanner is built for minifigures, one per photo. For sets, search by set number or name to see the set, its minifigures and its value.