What Does ABS Plastic Mean for Minifigures?
ABS is a tough, safe, color-stable plastic — the industry standard for quality minifigures that hold detail and resist breaking.
ABS stands for acrylonitrile butadiene styrene — a tough, color-stable plastic that's the industry standard for quality building toys. For minifigures, ABS means the figure is durable, holds crisp printed detail, resists impact and cracking, and keeps its color over time.
It's the same material the major name brand uses, and quality compatible makers use it too. When a figure is described as ABS, that's a strong sign of quality; cheaper figures made from lower-grade plastics tend to feel brittle or waxy and wear faster. Always look for ABS when buying. Browse ABS-quality figures in the Brick Bros minifigure collection.