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X-RAY IMAGING OF LEGO
MINIFIGURE POUCHES

DIGITAL X-RAY IMAGING OF LEGO MINIFIGURE POUCHES

LEGO minifigures are typically sealed in small, non-transparent pouches. Some of the rarest minifigures include Mr. Gold, Spiderman, and C-3PO. With how fast digital x-ray and high resolution digital x-ray imaging is, it’s an ideal technology for authenticating and understanding the value of collectibles.

This case studies demonstrates what an x-ray image looks like of a LEGO minifigure pouch.

But do we strike dirt or gold?

CAN YOU ID THE MINIFIGURE FROM THE X-RAY? SCROLL DOWN AFTERWARD.

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Initially, our team was also stumped and questioned the authenticity of the product since none of the 16 figures have top hats or diamonds. However, our client reminded us that there is one minifigure that was secretly and randomly inserted into pouches, making them highly sought after by collectors. The Mr. Gold LEGO minifigure is a special, limited-edition figure released by LEGO in 2013 as part of their “Series 10” of collectible minifigures. It is a rare, golden-colored variant of a typical minifigure, with only 5,000 produced worldwide. It is the ultimate “chase” product and highest valued LEGO minifigure. We struck gold.