Five More Minifigs

I had a lot of fun with my first minifig post.  That's why I'm doing another one!  It's about as necessary as a rusted nail being forcibly inserted into my skull via a angry rhinoceros.  I should hope this blog doesn't degrade into either wholesale nostalgia, or total toydom.  I will try to limit these posts as much as possible.  But they're going to crop up because... well because it's a lot of damn fun.

Hey, relevant posts are coming.

Johnny Thunder

Before LEGO ever acquired the rights to Indiana Jones they had their own adventurer IP.  His name was Johnny Thunder.  As is the common rule, the name Johnny is AWESOME when paired with any sort of cool last name.  Despite the scarf, Johnny Thunder rules.

Vampire

Just look at that motherfucker.  He'll beat you down and take the vitae from you, V:tM style.  White Wolf gonna krunk you up!  Cape, hair, cape, pale skin, eastern European noble outfit.  Awesome fig.

Captain Redbeard

If ever there was an iconic minifig, this is the guy.  Rocking the pegleg/hook combo.  Bonus points for badass jolly roger hat.  The eyepatch completes the pirate checklist.  The definitive LEGO pirate, this fig screams swashbuckling highseas rum-induced murder!

Darth Vader

Acquiring the Star Wars liscense was something that could only have been dreamed of when I was a kid.  Now LEGO Star Wars certainly has to be one of their top selling brands.  The best part about that deal? LEGO fucking Vader.

Astronaut

Most attempts at space in the LEGO universe were with flamboyant, futuristic outfits.  Aliens vs spacemen sort of vibe.  This dude, however, is from the Town line.  Which means he's accurate.  The white spacesuit is cool, but the best part is the visor.  When it comes down over the face it provides a sweet effect that makes this fig look like a true astronaut.