LEGO Minifigures Series 5 (item number 8805) was released in September 2011 in an orange blind bag and featured 16 unique collectible characters. The original retail price per blind bag was $2.99.
Characters Included
The series introduced several unique characters from historical, fantasy, and everyday life themes. Each minifigure was originally packaged with its own accessories, a black display plate, and a collector's leaflet.
Gladiator: A historical warrior figure from ancient Rome, armed with a gladius sword and a shield.
Small Clown: A clown figure with a pie accessory.
Egyptian Queen: A highly detailed historical figure with an ornate headdress, a staff with a snakehead, and a cape.
Zookeeper: A female zookeeper figure with a new monkey animal accessory.
Graduate: Comes with a graduation cap, gown, and a diploma tile.
Snowboarder Guy: Features a red snowboard and a matching cap and goggles.
Lumberjack: Includes a large axe and a tree trunk segment.
Cave Woman: A prehistoric character with a club and a bone in her hair.
Ringmaster: Features a top hat and a whip accessory.
Brick Suit Guy (Figure Skater/Ice Skater): A male figure skater with white ice skates. (Note: The "Brick Suit Guy" is a different later figure).
Ganges Warrior (Indian Warrior): A historical/fantasy warrior figure with a sword and a highly detailed headdress.
Boxer: Features red boxing gloves and a black helmet.
Goth Girl (Evangelist/Sad Girl): A dark-themed character with a teddy bear accessory, popular among collectors.
Lizard Man: A popular fantasy creature figure with a unique tail, club, and head mold.
Football Player (American Football Player): Features a helmet and a brown football.
Clown (Big Clown): A different clown figure with a red nose and large shoes.
Collectibility
As a retired series from 2011, these minifigures are no longer available in standard retail stores. They are considered highly collectible items and can often be found on online marketplaces like eBay and BrickLink. Figures like the Egyptian Queen, Lizard Man, and Goth Girl are particularly popular and sought after by collectors.