A brick-built minifigure display lets you change the arrangement with the collection. If you want a DIY display case made with bricks, separate the two jobs: bricks can form the internal platform, while a clear enclosure can surround it. An open brick stand alone does not provide the protection of a closed case.
The small module below is an original design sketch for a dry build. It has not been physically tested. Its parts describe the geometry of a platform, not a guaranteed fit for every figure, accessory or clear cover.
Start with a two-row module
Use one 8 × 8 plate as a footprint. Keep the front half available for a figure plate. Form a raised platform across the rear half, then cap it with a plate so the upper figure has a continuous mounting surface.
The nominal rear platform is 8 studs wide and 4 studs deep. Two courses of four 2 × 4 bricks make that footprint; orient the second course across the first to overlap the joins. A 4 × 8 plate caps the platform. Keep the figure plates removable.
| Part | Quantity in the design sketch |
|---|---|
| 8 × 8 base plate | 1 |
| 2 × 4 bricks for the rear platform | 8 |
| 4 × 8 cap plate | 1 |
| Figure display plates | Use the plates suitable for your figures. |
These counts are for the platform geometry only. They do not specify decorative tiles, side walls or an enclosure, and they do not establish stability or capacity.
Dry-build before choosing decorative parts
- Assemble the base and raised rear platform on a flat surface.
- Place one figure plate in each intended row position.
- Try the complete figures, including their largest accessories.
- Check visibility from the normal viewing height.
- Revise the footprint or row separation if anything overlaps or is difficult to remove.
Do not squeeze a wide accessory into a nominal stud footprint. Extend the base or use fewer positions. A figure that fits without its hat is not a successful clearance check.
Make modules serviceable
Keep the carrier small enough to lift from its base, with a clear route for your fingers. Connecting several modules changes the part you have to handle. For a growing collection, compare independent modules with one continuous platform before committing to a layout.
A rear wall can provide a visual background, but it must not be assumed to brace a clear cover. Keep the roles of decoration, figure support and enclosure support distinct.
Add a cover only after the module is resolved
Measure the complete module with its figures. Include headgear, capes, side accessories and the route needed to remove the carrier. Then use the minifigure case design guide for the enclosure.
Acrylic panels require their own material and joint decisions. Do not bond them to collectible LEGO parts or rely on the brick platform to hold an unreviewed wall-mounted enclosure.
Where can I find more building inspiration?
LEGO publishes a frame-building activity that shows another approach to brick-built presentation. The module on this page is separate from that activity and is not an official LEGO design.
If you want a finished enclosed display rather than a building project, browse minifigure display cases and check the exact layout. The display, figures and protective cover are separate choices.
Sources and editorial method
Sources reviewed 15 October 2026. This article uses published documentation and original explanatory diagrams. It does not report a hands-on product test.
