The first minifigure as we now know it emerged in 1978—and along with it, the formation of some of Lego’s most enduring sub-themes, including Town (now City), Castle (now a wider, but still sparse, ...

An unlikely source would bring back a nostalgia for Classic Space: Charlie Day’s breakout character in the 2014 surprise smash hit Lego Movie, Benny. A throwback minifigure to Space’s early days—right ...