Welcome to Ollie’s Figures!
Ollie’s Figures is a paper-based mini figure exchange kids can do with friends (just like the sticker chains many parents remember from childhood).
Each time someone joins, they do two things:
Mail one mini figure to the first name on the list
Copy the page and share it with three friends
As the page gets shared, more kids mail one mini figure to whoever is currently at the top. Over time, when your child’s name reaches the top of other lists, mini figures start arriving in your mailbox.
No apps. No accounts.
Just real mail and real excitement. And maybe some new penpals!
The internet is not required to play.
How to join the fun
If you’re here, that means you got invited to the mini figure fun. Yay! Welcome to the club!
Read Below to learn how to play safely.
Step One: Mail A Minifigure
Before you start, ask a parent or guardian for permission to play.
Look at the filled-in list page you received. Find the name and address in Block #1. With a parent’s help, mail one LEGO mini figure from your collection to that person. After the mini figure is sent, cross off that name on your copy of the page. Skip mailing the figure if nobody is listed in the #1 box- that means this adventure has just begun!
Step Two: Have An Adult Make Copies
You should have a blank master template page. Do not write on the original master.
Instead, make 3 copies (1 for each friend) of the blank master template.
The original master page is now your working copy—it’s the one you will write on.
(If you don’t have a copier, a parent can print a new blank master from the below.)
Step Three: Move The Names Up
Now it’s time to move the names. On the page with the blocks, cross out the name in Block #1 (you already mailed that person a mini figure). Then, move everyone else up one block so the list shifts forward.
Copy the name and address from Block #2 on the old list page into Block #1
Copy Block #3 into Block #2
Copy Block #4 into Block #3
Write your name and address (with parent permission) into Block #4
Now you have a completed new list page.
Step Four: Make Packets for Friends
For each friend you invite (example: 3 friends), they must receive two pages:
One copy of your new list page (the filled-in one you just made)
One blank master template (still blank)
So if you invite 3 friends, you will make:
3 copies of your new list page
3 copies of the blank master template
Then put one of each into an envelope for each friend.
Each friend starts again at Step One.
Step Five: Be Patient and Watch the Magic Happen
Now the hardest (and most exciting) part—waiting.
As your page gets shared with other kids, your name will slowly move up to the top of their lists.
Over the next few weeks or even a few months, you may start to receive mini figures in the mail.
These figures can come from kids your age who love LEGO just like you—sometimes from nearby, and sometimes from far away.
There’s no rush. The fun is in the surprise.
Last Step: Share Your Unboxing (Optional)
If you’d like, and with a parent’s permission, you can record a short video of you opening your new mini figures.
You can upload your video to our website using the button below. Ollie loves watching these videos, and we may record a reaction video of Ollie watching kids open their mail.
Uploading a video is completely optional, and not every video will be shared—but every one is appreciated.
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Testimonials
Harrison
Joined Ollie's figure club and I got 27 legos back plus new friends to write to! I am doing this again.
Ashlynn
This was fun. I liked getting mail.
Thomas
I got a super rare mini figure! So cool!!
FAQs
Got Questions? Find Your Answers Here!
What age group does Ollies Figures cater to?
Ollies Figures is tailored for youngsters aged 8-12 years.
What is Ollie’s Figures?
Ollie’s Figures is a paper-based mini figure exchange kids can do with friends. It works just like the sticker chains many parents remember from childhood. Kids mail one mini figure to the first name on the list, copy the page, and share it with friends.
How do kids receive mini figures?
Each time a child joins, they mail one mini figure to the first name on the list. As the page gets copied and shared, other kids will eventually mail one mini figure to whoever is at the top of their list.
When your child’s name reaches the top on other lists, lots of mini figures start arriving in your mailbox.
Can we skip participating if we’re unsure?
Yes. Absolutely.
Participation is always optional, and families are encouraged to use their own judgment.
This project works best when parents feel confident, informed, and in control.
Are mailing addresses shared online?
No.
Mailing addresses are written only on the paper and shared only within friend groups you know. Addresses are never entered, uploaded, or collected online.
Is this safe?
Yes, when done as intended:
Shared only with safe friends you know. It is meant to be very
supervised by parents.
No online sharing of addresses or names.
Optional video participation is only with permission
This project is about kindness, patience, and old school fun.
How are mailing addresses handled?
Ollie’s Figures is designed to be shared only within social groups you already know and trust, such as friends, classmates, teammates, or family friends. Check in with parents and make sure they are ok with participating before sending out the invitation to play.
Mailing addresses are written only on the paper page and are never collected or shared online.
What if I’m not comfortable sharing my home address?
That’s completely understandable. Families are encouraged to choose the option that feels safest for them.
You may use:
A P.O. Box, if you have one
A work address (with permission)
A relative’s address
Or choose to participate only with close friends
The goal is for families to stay within comfortable, known circles.