• LEGO Shrek

    A generic brown brick-built figure with a cracked head element stands beside an identical figure with a new intact replacement head.
    Parts & Minifigures

    LEGO Is Reproducing Gingy’s Cracked Head Element

    LEGO customer support says Gingy’s cracked head element is being reproduced for replacement requests. The scale and technical cause of the issue remain unconfirmed.

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    Two stylized toy character heads, one pink and one gingerbread-like, with visible cracks against a neutral studio background.
    Parts & Minifigures

    Patrick, Now Gingy: Are New LEGO Character Moulds Cracking?

    Collectors are reporting cracks on Gingy from LEGO Shrek 71053 after similar cases involving Patrick Star from 11386 Bikini Bottom. Here’s what is confirmed — and what is not.

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    A hand holding a phone that scans a Data Matrix code on the bottom of a green-and-white collectible minifigure box.
    Guides

    How to Identify LEGO Shrek 71053 Minifigures Without Opening the Box

    The Data Matrix code on LEGO Shrek 71053 boxes can help collectors identify the minifigure inside. Here is how scanning works and why batch differences still matter.

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