minifigs.me is one of the best-known shops for personalised minifigures in Europe. Many people in Poland and across the EU come across it while looking for a figure from a photo as a gift — and wonder whether to order from the UK or look for something closer to home. Below, we give an honest comparison of minifigs.me and Kloniko: what it does well, how we differ, and when each choice makes more sense.
This article was written by the Kloniko team — we are one of the workshops being compared, so we say so up front. Information about other companies comes from their own websites (as of 3 October 2026), and we link to each one. We deliberately leave out prices — they change often and are best checked at the source. If something has changed, write to us and we will correct the text.
What minifigs.me offers
- Genuine LEGO parts with their own printing. The shop prints directly onto LEGO parts, and according to its FAQ the ink does not fade for over 10 years.
- A face based on a photo. The ‘Bespoke Head’ is drawn from a photo or description that you send by email. Limitations: a maximum of 3 such heads per order, and no printing that wraps around the sides of the head.
- A huge catalogue of ready-made figures and parts, plus a figure configurator.
- Fast production: 2–5 working days in the workshop before dispatch.
- Lots of reviews: 4.7 on Trustpilot from over 5,000 reviews.
What to bear in mind when ordering from Poland or elsewhere in the EU
- Shipping from the UK. Standard delivery takes 5–15 working days, DHL express 1–3 days. For orders up to €150 you pay VAT straight away on the website; above that amount, the shop warns of customs duty on delivery.
- A frame and keyring without a figure. The ‘Create Your Own Frame’ (11.5×11.5 cm) holds up to two figures and is sold without them — the website says: ‘Minifigures not included’. The same goes for the keyring. You put the figure together separately, from parts.
- Design before printing. We found no information on the product pages or in the FAQ about a design for approval before the face is printed.
- Language. The website and customer contact are in English.
- Company logos. minifigs.me does not print logos on parts — a rule we follow too.
minifigs.me and Kloniko compared
| minifigs.me | Kloniko | |
|---|---|---|
| Elements | genuine LEGO parts, direct printing | genuine LEGO® elements, our own printing |
| Working from a photo | face printed from a photo (up to 3 heads per order); you put the rest of the figure together yourself | a designer recreates the whole person: hairstyle, colours, clothing, accessories, print; or you build it yourself in the 3D creator |
| Design before production | no information on the website | yes, free and unlimited revisions, 100% refund if you do not like the design |
| Frames | 11.5×11.5 cm, up to 2 figures, sold without figures | from 13×18 to 40×50 cm (up to 50 figures), custom sizes up to 1 m, with the figures inside |
| Production | 2–5 working days | dispatch on the next working day after the design is approved |
| Delivery to Poland and the EU | from the UK, 5–15 working days (DHL 1–3), customs duty possible above €150 | from Poland: 1–3 working days within Poland, 2–6 working days by courier to other EU countries |
| Reviews | Trustpilot 4.7 (5,000+) | customer reviews on our Reviews page |
| Language | English | Polish, English, Ukrainian, Italian, Russian |
When minifigs.me is the better choice
- You need individual parts from their catalogue or ready-made themed characters.
- You want to assemble the figure yourself from their parts and buy just the head with a face from a photo.
- You live in the UK — then there is no international shipping and no customs duty to worry about.
When it is better to order from Kloniko
- You want a ready-to-give gift: an assembled figure or a frame with figures of the whole family or team, in gift packaging.
- You are not sure how to choose the parts — you send a photo, and a designer does the rest, at no extra cost.
- You want to see the design and make changes before production.
- Fast delivery from Poland — within Poland or elsewhere in the EU — matters to you, as does being able to talk to us in English, Polish, Ukrainian, Italian or Russian.
- You are ordering several figures for a company — see corporate gifts.
How to order a figure from a photo at Kloniko
Choose the format — a figure, a keyring or a frame — and build it yourself in the creator with a 3D preview or send a photo to a designer. You will receive a design for approval, and once you approve it, we ship your parcel on the next working day. Step-by-step details are in our guide how to make a figure from a photo, and a comparison with other workshops in Poland and Europe is in the article where to order a brick figure from a photo.
