City Minifigure Magnet Set
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- Set number
- 852012-1
- Availability
- In production
- Original RRP
- $12.99
- Released
- 2007
- Theme
- Other
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Where it came from
The LEGO City Minifigure Magnet Set, cataloged as 852012-1, was released around 2007 as part of a series of promotional items designed to highlight the classic City theme. These sets were developed to provide fans with a convenient way to display minifigures beyond traditional building sets, utilizing specialized backplates that housed magnetic components embedded within the figures' torsos. The release reflected LEGO's strategy at the time of diversifying their product line to include functional accessories and home decor items.
The set features three distinct minifigures—a construction worker, a police officer, and a firefighter—all of which serve as archetypal representations of the City theme. The design followed standard minifigure aesthetics of the mid-2000s, focusing on high-visibility prints and recognizable occupational uniforms. While popular among younger builders for their playability and display utility, the set was eventually phased out as LEGO moved toward designs that did not require the permanent alteration of torso pieces for magnetic integration.
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