LEGO Muppets CMF Value: Top Figures Ranked

The LEGO Muppets Collectible Minifigures series, set number 71033, hit shelves in March 2022 with 12 characters packed into blind bags at an original retail price of about $4.99 each in the US. If you're trying to figure out which ones are worth the most today, the short answer is that character driven figures with strong standalone appeal, like Kermit the Frog, Swedish Chef, and Uncle Deadly, tend to hold and gain value better than background characters, though condition and completeness matter just as much as who's actually inside the bag.

I've spent a lot of time sorting through CMF blind bags for resale, and licensed series like this one behave a little differently than the numbered LEGO CMF lines. The Muppets have decades of nostalgia behind them, which keeps demand fairly steady even years after a series retires. In my experience, the figures that sell fastest are the ones with instant name recognition, think Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Animal, while side characters like Statler and Waldorf tend to move slower unless a buyer is chasing a complete set of all 12.

• Set 71033 released in March 2022 with 12 distinct Muppets characters
• Kermit, Miss Piggy, Swedish Chef, Animal, and Uncle Deadly are generally the most sought after figures
• Sealed bags and complete loose figures with all original accessories sell for more than partial ones
• BrickLink, eBay, and Whatnot are the best places to check current sold prices before you buy or sell
• Always verify today's actual sold listings rather than relying on old screenshots or secondhand price claims

What Is the LEGO Muppets CMF Series?

The LEGO Muppets Collectible Minifigures series, set number 71033, is a licensed blind bag lineup released in March 2022 featuring 12 characters from the Muppets franchise. Each bag originally sold for around $4.99 in the US and included one random minifigure plus an accessory, so buyers couldn't tell who they'd get until they opened the pack.

The full lineup includes Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal, Swedish Chef, Statler, Waldorf, Rizzo the Rat, Robin the Frog, Uncle Deadly, and Camilla the Chicken. Unlike the numbered CMF series (Series 1 through the current run), this one is a standalone licensed set tied directly to the Muppets IP, similar to how LEGO has done blind bag drops for other franchises. Because it's a relatively recent release compared to some retired series, it's still findable at a reasonable cost, which is exactly why now is a good time to learn which figures are actually worth chasing.

Which LEGO Muppets Minifigures Are Worth the Most?

Kermit the Frog, Swedish Chef, Uncle Deadly, and Animal tend to command the strongest resale demand, based on what I've seen change hands on BrickLink and Whatnot over the past couple of years. Recognizable, comedic, or visually distinct characters usually sell faster and for more than quieter background figures like Statler or Waldorf.

Here's a general breakdown of how demand tends to shake out across the set. This is based on what I've personally observed in the resale community, not confirmed sales data, so treat it as a starting point and check current sold listings before pricing anything.

Character	General Demand	Why Collectors Want It
Kermit the Frog	High	The lead character, instantly recognizable to any buyer
Miss Piggy	High	Fan favorite with strong standalone display appeal
Animal	High	Chaotic drummer character with a distinct look
Swedish Chef	High	Unique head and hat sculpt, hard to confuse with anything else
Uncle Deadly	High	Villain type figures are often chase pieces in CMF lines
Fozzie Bear	Medium-High	Comedic appeal and easy brand recognition
Rizzo the Rat	Medium	Small figure with a cult following among AFOLs
Robin the Frog	Medium	Kermit's nephew, popular with completionists
Gonzo	Medium	Quirky niche fan base, sells steadily but not fast
Camilla the Chicken	Medium	Less mainstream recognition outside diehard fans
Statler	Medium-Low	Paired balcony character, weaker demand as a single figure
Waldorf	Medium-Low	Same profile as Statler, usually sells alongside him

Why Do Kermit and Miss Piggy Command Higher Prices?

Kermit and Miss Piggy sit at the top of demand because they're the two most recognizable Muppets characters to casual buyers, not just collectors. That broader buyer pool, people who don't even follow LEGO closely but know the Muppets, is what pushes prices above what a niche character like Gonzo typically gets.

In my experience, this is the same dynamic that plays out across licensed LEGO minifigures generally. A Luke Skywalker figure sells to Star Wars fans and LEGO fans alike, while a background character only sells to the smaller pool of people building a complete set. Kermit and Miss Piggy both benefit from that crossover demand, and they tend to sell quickly whenever they show up on Whatnot or in a BrickLink lot.

Are the Swedish Chef and Uncle Deadly the Real Chase Figures?

Swedish Chef and Uncle Deadly are commonly cited as the harder to find, higher demand figures in this series, based on discussion I've followed in reseller circles and what I've noticed move fastest when listed. Neither LEGO nor the brick'em team has published official per case distribution numbers for this series, so treat any rarity claim as a pattern, not a guarantee.

What I can say with more confidence is that both figures have distinct sculpts that make them easy to identify at a glance, which matters when you're bulk sorting a case of blind bags. A seller I know who deals mostly in licensed CMF figures told me Swedish Chef in particular tends to get snapped up within hours of being posted, but that's anecdotal, not a confirmed sales stat, so always check current BrickLink and eBay sold listings before assuming a figure is scarce.

How Do You Know If Your Muppets CMF Figure Is Complete?

A complete Muppets CMF figure needs its minifigure body, correct head and hair or hat piece, and the specific accessory that came in its bag, since accessories are what separate a generic looking figure from the exact licensed version. Missing even one small accessory piece can cut the resale value noticeably.

When I sort through loose lots, I run through the same short checklist every time:

• Correct torso print matching the character (check both front and back)
• Original head, hair, or headwear piece specific to that character
• Any hand held accessory that shipped with that figure (instrument, cane, tray, and so on)
• Legs and any leg printing intact and not swapped from another figure
• No missing paint, cracks, or bite marks from kids or pets

If you're not sure what a figure originally came with, the brick'em LEGO minifigure database, which currently tracks 18,686 minifigures, is a fast way to check the exact accessories and parts for each Muppets character before you list it or make an offer on one.

Sealed Bag vs Loose Figure: Which Sells for More?

A sealed, unopened Muppets CMF bag usually sells for more than a loose figure of unknown or unverifiable identity, because buyers are paying for the mystery and the certainty that nothing has been swapped or damaged. Once you know which character is inside, though, a verified complete loose figure of a high demand character can outsell a sealed bag of an unknown character.

I personally lean toward opening bags and identifying figures quickly so I can price and list them individually, rather than holding sealed inventory and hoping for a lucky pull. That's a personal preference more than a rule though. Some sellers do better building sealed case listings and letting buyers gamble on the mystery, especially on Whatnot where the reveal itself becomes part of the show.

Where Should You Sell LEGO Muppets Minifigures?

BrickLink, eBay, and Whatnot are generally the three strongest places to sell LEGO Muppets minifigures, with BrickLink working best for individual figures to serious collectors and eBay and Whatnot working well for broader reach and faster sales. Facebook Marketplace and Mercari can work too, mostly for local bulk lots rather than single high value figures.

From what I've seen, BrickLink buyers tend to know exactly what they're looking for and will pay close to market value for a correctly identified, complete figure, and BrickLink's own selling fees run around 3% plus whatever PayPal charges on top, which is low compared to most marketplaces. eBay takes a bigger cut, closer to a 13.25% overall take rate once you factor in final value fees, and Mercari sits around 10%. eBay and Whatnot buyers respond more to presentation, a clean photo, a confident price, and in Whatnot's case, a bit of personality during the show. I recommend listing your strongest characters, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Swedish Chef, and Uncle Deadly, on whichever platform gives you the most eyes after fees, and saving slower moving characters like Statler and Waldorf for bulk lots or BrickLink patience.

How Do You Check Current Muppets CMF Prices Before You Buy or Sell?

The most reliable way to check current Muppets CMF prices is to look at actual completed sold listings on BrickLink and eBay rather than active asking prices, since asking prices are often inflated and don't reflect what buyers are really paying. BrickEconomy is another useful reference point for tracking how a set or figure's value has trended over time.

I always tell newer sellers the same thing: don't trust a screenshot someone sends you in a group chat, go look up the sold price yourself. Prices on collectible minifigures move around based on seasonality, what else is trending in the Muppets fandom, and general marketplace supply. You can scan your own bags and cross check current values in the brick'em minifigure database, and if you're tracking a growing collection, the LEGO collection value calculator will total up what your Muppets figures are worth alongside the rest of your inventory.

Is the LEGO Muppets CMF Series a Good Investment?

The Muppets CMF series can be a reasonable small scale investment if you're buying complete, well identified figures at a discount and reselling to the right buyer, but I wouldn't treat any single blind bag series as a guaranteed appreciation play. Licensed character demand can shift with pop culture attention, and a quiet year for the Muppets in the news can mean a quiet year for figure prices too.

In my view, the safer approach is treating this series the way you'd treat any collectible category: buy what's underpriced relative to demand, keep figures complete and clean, and diversify across multiple characters and themes rather than betting everything on one chase figure. If you want to model out whether a bulk buy makes financial sense before you commit, running the numbers through the LEGO investment calculator is a quick way to sanity check a purchase before you spend real money on a case or a lot.

Whatever you decide, start by getting a free brick'em account through signup so you can scan, identify, and price figures as you go instead of guessing at values from memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a LEGO Muppets CMF minifigure worth?

It depends entirely on which character and how complete it is. High demand figures like Kermit, Swedish Chef, and Uncle Deadly typically sell for more than background characters like Statler or Waldorf. Always check current sold listings on BrickLink or eBay rather than relying on old prices, since values shift over time.

What is LEGO set 71033?

Set 71033 is the official LEGO Muppets Collectible Minifigures series, released in March 2022. It includes 12 blind bag figures based on characters from the Muppets franchise, originally sold individually at retail for around $4.99 each in the US.

Which LEGO Muppets minifigure is the rarest?

LEGO hasn't published official per case distribution numbers for this series, so exact rarity is hard to confirm. Swedish Chef and Uncle Deadly are commonly discussed as harder to find in reseller circles, but treat that as a pattern from observation, not a confirmed statistic.

Can I still buy LEGO Muppets CMF figures at retail?

This series has largely sold through official LEGO retail channels since its 2022 release, so most availability now comes from the secondary market. Check BrickLink, eBay, Whatnot, and Facebook Marketplace for current listings, and compare several sold prices before buying.

Should I keep my Muppets CMF figures sealed or open them?

Sealed bags sell well because of the mystery factor, but once a figure is identified, a complete high demand character often sells for more loose than an unknown sealed bag. I personally prefer identifying figures quickly so I can price and list them with confidence.