mmortalized in Plastic: Real People Made Into Lego
With today's release of "A Lego Brickumentary," we're taking a look at some historical figures who've been immortalized brick by brick.

Laurie Ulster
Jul 31, 2015

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Everything is awesome! It’s even more awesome today because A Lego Brickumentary hits theaters and iTunes at the same time. Narrated by Jason Bateman, the movie takes a look at the most famous bricks in the world, celebrating their status as a global phenomenon. Everyone knows that kids love Lego, but kids aren’t the only ones; there are grown-up Lego artists called AFOLs (Adult Fans of Lego) who use their immense creativity to turn the humble, timeless toy into everything from a functioning tool to a work of art.

Of course there are the Star Wars kits, the Harry Potter sets, The Simpsons and the new Jurassic World kit. There are superheroes, pirates, and every occupation you can think of. But the world of Lego minifigs—the small little figures with the yellow heads—goes beyond the fictional. There are a surprising number of them based directly on real-life people, both current and historical. Below, you’ll find them grouped into categories, with a few suggestions on who else should be added to each group.
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