How to Make Lego Minifigs

Slot the character's legs into the bottom of the minifig torso. Push until the bottom of the torso meets the flat part on the legs. You can remove the legs by pulling them directly left or right, off the hip piece, letting you slot on different leg parts. Do not pull them down or at an angle, or you will damage the hip piece.

Slide any capes, ponchos or other cloth shoulder accessories onto the neck post. If you're not giving your character a robe, skip this step. If your model doesn't have arms, attach them now by clicking them into place on either side of the torso.

Push the head onto the neck piece of your model. Rotate the head so the face faces forward. Push until the bottom of the head meets the shoulders or cape piece.

Put any hats you're going to put on your character on it head. They should slot into place over the top of the head, and slot into the stud on the top of the head.

Place any accessories, like spears, cameras or staves, into the character's hands. They should click into place when ready, and hands can hold a large number of accessories. You can also put flat plates into the hand, clipping the hand around the corner of the plate.

Stand your character on your model or a display plate. You can also put it on a pair of skis or a surfboard, or even sit it down in a chair or behind the wheel of a vehicle. Simply bend the legs up and put them on the model.