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DIY Lego Minifigures Shelf with Free Plans

February 7, 2016

I definitely didn’t invent the wheel here but I did make free plans so you can build your own Lego minifigures shelf!  There are lots of minifigure shelf ideas out there.  Some are quite sophisticated with little ledges for each minifigure but I went simple.  I didn’t even add the baseplates which would be a great option if you like complete uniformity and to be able to secure the figures.
diy lego minifig shelf

A DIY tutorial to build a Lego mini figures shelf. Make this storage shelf for your whole Lego minifigures collection.

diy lego minifig shelf

Lego Minifigure Storage

This version of the minifigure display shelf allows you the freedom to place as many figurines as you choose on each ledge.
minifigs on shelf
If you follow me over on Instagram then you got a sneak peek of this shelf when I surprised my son after school one day.
lego minifigs shelf

Lego Shelf Build

It took under an hour to whip together this storage shelf.  It’s a relatively simple build that serves a great purpose by keeping all those minifigures safe and visible.  What a great gift idea for any Lego fan young or old!
lego minifig storage idea
I hung the shelf just high enough for my son to have easy access and directly above his nightstand.  We keep all the Lego instruction books in this nightstand (not that we’ve ever referred back to them once the build is complete, I don’t know why I’m keeping them?).
lego minifigs
Below are step by step instructions to build the Lego minifigurine shelf.  Be sure to follow all safety precautions when operating power tools.
lego minifig shelf free plans
 

Supplies:

  • 1 – 1x3x6 pine board
  • 6’ – 1 5/8” x 3/8” flat moulding
  • ¼” plywood @ 18” x 15 ½”
  • 1 ¼” finish nails
  • ¾” finish nails
  • wood glue

Cut List:

  • 2 – 1×3 @ 18” pine board (long sides)
  • 2 – 1×3 @ 14” pine board (short sides)
  • 4 –1 5/8” x 3/8” flat moulding @ 16 ½” (shelves)
  • 1 –¼” plywood @ 18” x 15 ½” (backing)
Click here for a printable PDF verison of the Lego minifigurine shelf plans.
lego minifig shelf free plans

Step 1: Attach long sides to short sides using wood glue and 1 ¼” finish nails.
lego minifig shelf free plans

Step 2: Attach shelves to short sides using wood glue and 1 ¼” finish nails.  Consider using a scrap 1×3 as your spacer.

lego minifig shelf free plans

Step 3: Attach backing using wood glue and ¾” finish nails.  Consider a few nails into shelves to keep back secure.
 
Fill nail holes with wood putty and sand well.  Prime and paint with white semi-gloss.
 
lego minifig shelf free plans
Want more Lego related projects to build and make?  I’ve done a few.
portable lego tray plans
The portable Lego tray is an all-time favorite and super easy.
diy lego play table plus Ikea parts
If you have the space why not make an entire play table devoted to Lego?  Details on this Lego play table here.
diy loft bed with lego storage
And I can’t forget the loft bed with Lego storage and workspace.  Truth be told I made another figurine shelf in natural wood to hang just above the table space between the towers.  Jen at House of Wood did the plans for me for this bed.

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  1. Lorenza says

    February 7, 2016 at 5:31 PM

    It 's a good idea!

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  2. Danielle Pientka says

    February 10, 2016 at 1:05 AM

    Such a cute idea! I love lego ideas… my kids are really getting into them. 🙂

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  3. J S says

    March 9, 2017 at 12:22 AM

    Thanks for the great plans! We love our shelf. You could add one thing to your instructions….the shelves are so thin that we had a lot of trouble nailing them until my husband realized we should drill a hole with a tiny drill bit first. Then it was easy!

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