LEGO Minifigures Series 3 (item number 8803) was released in January 2011 in lime-green blind bags and featured 16 unique collectible characters. The original retail price per blind bag was $2.99.
Characters Included
The series introduced several highly popular and new-to-LEGO characters. Each minifigure was packaged with its own accessories, a display plate, and a collector's leaflet.
Hula Dancer: Comes with a grass skirt and two maracas.
Tribal Chief: Features a detailed headdress and a spear.
Samurai Warrior: Includes full armor, a helmet, and a katana sword.
Tennis Player: A female athlete with a tennis racket accessory.
Sumo Wrestler: Features a large build and a bronze trophy accessory.
Baseball Player: Comes with a baseball cap and a baseball bat.
Fisherman: Includes a cap, a fishing rod, and a fish accessory.
Elf: A popular fantasy figure, the first official elf in LEGO form, complete with a green cap with ears, a shield, a cape, and a bow and arrow.
Rapper: Comes with a cap, a microphone, and a radio accessory.
Space Alien: A green alien figure with a laser gun and a transparent laser beam element.
Gorilla Suit Guy: A highly popular mascot figure with a full gorilla costume and a banana accessory.
Race Car Driver: Includes a racing helmet.
Mummy: Features detailed wrapping prints and a scorpion accessory.
Snowboarder: Comes with a snowboard and a helmet.
Space Villain: A futuristic villain with a helmet, laser gun, and laser beam.
Pilot: Features a pilot's helmet and a backpack.
Collectibility
As a retired series, these minifigures are no longer available in standard retail stores. They are highly sought after by collectors on secondary markets like eBay and BrickLink, where popular figures such as the Elf and the Gorilla Suit Guy command higher prices due to their unique designs and popularity.