Lego Miniman Turns 30; Childhood Officially Dead

Mr. and Ms. Miniman dressed up for their 30th birthday party. The Village People also attended.Photo: Jed Egan

Happy 30th birthday to the Lego Miniman, who enters a fourth decade of being accidentally swallowed, lost in the back seat, and stepped on by an irate, barefoot adult. We hadn�t played with Legos in years before the fine people at Lego sent us this 30th Anniversary press kit, but we don�t remember the little dudes having so many wardrobe options. Today�s Miniman can go from the construction site to the ballroom with a mere switch of the head. As for the Mini Ms., she may be 30, but she�s still working it. Or at least trying to, with an unfortunate pair of pink glittery hot pants. Plus cleavage! It's not as dramatic a change as the new, "improved" Strawberry Shortcake and Care Bears, but it still hurts. After the jump, a video celebrating Miniman�s important role through these turbulent decades.

Go Miniman Go [Lego]

Earlier: Strawberry Shortcake, Care Bears to Receive Makeovers; Childhood Spoiled

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