LEGO MINDSTORMS Mini Robots

Released in 2020, the LEGO MINDSTORMS Mini Robots set 40413-1 served as a promotional gift-with-purchase intended to commemorate the launch of the fifth-generation MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor set. Designed as a micro-scale homage, it features scaled-down versions of the five distinct robotic builds—Blast, Tricky, M.V.P., Gelo, and Charlie—that define the larger 51515 kit. By condensing the complex mechanics of the flagship set into an accessible, non-motorized desktop display, LEGO provided fans with a conceptual bridge between the traditional building experience and the sophisticated robotics platform.

The design philosophy behind this set focuses on 'chibi' or micro-scale aesthetics, emphasizing recognizable silhouettes and color palettes that mirror the functional robotics components. The set was received as a nostalgic and clever companion piece, appealing to long-term hobbyists who appreciated the visual continuity between their high-tech projects and their display shelves. Its production reflects the company's established tradition of creating exclusive, small-scale models to celebrate major technical milestones within their specialized engineering lines.