• Shrek 71053

    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 young shopper scans the Data Matrix code on the bottom of a collectible minifigure box with a smartphone next to a store display of similar boxes.
    Guides

    How to Scan LEGO Minifigure Boxes: Data Matrix Codes Explained

    Learn how to scan LEGO Collectible Minifigures boxes using Data Matrix codes, where to find the correct code, how scanner databases work and why some production batches may not be recognised immediately.

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