What Are Minifigures Made Of?

Minifigures are made of ABS plastic (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) — the same durable, color-stable material used for major name-brand building toys. ABS is tough, holds fine printed detail, resists impact, and doesn't easily crack or splinter, which is why both name-brand and quality compatible makers rely on it.

The thing to watch is that cheaper figures sometimes use lower-grade plastics that feel brittle, light, or waxy and don't hold printing as well. Before buying, confirm a figure is genuine ABS — quality sellers state it clearly. Browse ABS-quality figures in the Brick Bros minifigure collection.