About City Minifigure Collection
City Minifigure Collection (8401-1) is a LEGO Town / City set from 2009 that sells for around $7.17 used on BrickLink. It includes 5 minifigures with a combined resale value of $6.72 — that's 94% of the set's price in figures alone. The most valuable is Black Vest with Blue Striped Tie, Light Bluish Gray Legs, White Arms, Reddish Brown Male Hair, Beard and Glasses at $1.70. For sellers buying complete sets to part out, the minifig value here makes this one worth considering.
Part-out value
The minifigures in this set are worth $6.72 individually on BrickLink — 94% of the complete set price ($7.17). The figs carry almost all the value here. If you find this set incomplete or are buying to part out, the minifigures are where the money is.
Seller notes
- Sealed copies sell for $17.99 vs $7.17 used — a 151% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
Minifigures in City Minifigure Collection (5)
Parts (32)
Common questions about City Minifigure Collection
How much is LEGO City Minifigure Collection (8401-1) worth?
City Minifigure Collection sells for an average of $7.17 used and $17.99 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.
What minifigures come in LEGO set 8401-1?
This set includes 5 minifigures: Police - City Suit with Blue Tie and Badge, Black Legs, Brown Moustache, White Hat ($1.13), Red Jacket with Zipper Pockets and Classic Space Logo, Tan Legs, Red Cap ($1.35), Red Jacket with Zipper Pockets and Classic Space Logo, Tan Legs, Red Short Bill Cap ($1.14), Yellow Flowers - Tan Ponytail, Blue Legs ($1.40), plus 1 more. The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $6.72. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.
Is it worth parting out LEGO City Minifigure Collection?
The minifigures alone are worth $6.72 (94% of the $7.17 set price), so parting out the figs individually on BrickLink can be profitable. Start with Black Vest with Blue Striped Tie, Light Bluish Gray Legs, White Arms, Reddish Brown Male Hair, Beard and Glasses at $1.70 — it's the highest-value figure in the set.
Is LEGO City Minifigure Collection (8401-1) retired?
Yes, City Minifigure Collection was released in 2009 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.
How do I check if my City Minifigure Collection set is complete?
Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 5 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.