LEGO Minifigures Series 8
2012
LEGO Minifigures Series 8 (item number 8833) was released in September 2012 and features 16 unique collectible characters in a dark blue blind bag. The original retail price per blind bag was $2.99.
Characters Included
The series includes a diverse range of characters from history, fantasy, and pop culture, each originally packaged with its own accessories, a display plate, and a collector's leaflet.
Actor: Comes with a classic "tragedy/comedy" theater mask accessory.
Conquistador: A historical Spanish explorer figure with a rapier sword and a unique helmet.
Downhill Skier: Features two ski poles and bright red skis.
Evil Dwarf: A fantasy villain with an axe and a horned helmet.
Fairy: A fantasy figure with translucent wings and a star wand accessory.
Football Player (Soccer Player): Features a black-and-white soccer ball.
Santa: A popular holiday figure complete with a sack of gifts.
Seagull Guy: A unique mascot figure with a full seagull costume and a fish accessory.
Deep Sea Diver: Features a vintage-style diving helmet and a trident. Vampire Bat: A unique minifigure with large, attachable bat wings.
Cheerleader: A female cheerleader with pom-poms (note: a male cheerleader was in Series 1).
Pirate Captain: Features a gold hook hand, a pistol, and a classic pirate hat.
Business Man: A formally dressed figure with a brief case and a newspaper tile.
Red Cheerleader: Features pom-poms and a unique red cheerleading outfit.
Female Skier: A female version of the Downhill Skier figure.
Alien Villainess: A sci-fi villain figure with a detailed costume and ray gun.
Collectibility
As a retired series from 2012, these minifigures are no longer available from standard retail stores. They are considered collectible items and can often be found on online marketplaces like eBay and BrickLink, where popular figures such as Santa, the Conquistador, and the Fairy are highly sought after.
