How to identify a minifigure from a photo
Small accessory and printing differences can separate similar minifigures. BrickzBack's photo workflow helps narrow candidate identities, while the final comparison and collection update remain yours.
Photograph the minifigure clearly, inspect the candidate figures, and compare the head, torso, legs and accessories. Confirm the identity only when those details fit the figure in hand.
Capture the details that make a figure distinct
Use an unobstructed, well-lit photo. If possible, show the front and back of the torso and include any headgear or accessories that came with the figure. Those details can help separate visually similar catalogue entries.
A single front-facing image may hide a back print, alternate head or accessory. Treat a candidate as a possibility until you have compared the parts you can see.
- Choose minifigure identification and take or upload a clear image.
- Compare candidate images and identifying details with the figure.
- Confirm the identity and condition before saving it to your collection.
Keep accessories and condition in view
Check whether an accessory is part of the figure you intend to record, and note condition separately from identity. A correct torso match does not prove that every expected accessory is present.
If the candidate looks close but a key element differs, capture another angle or search by a visible catalogue detail rather than accepting the first result.
Use a suggestion, not an automatic record
Recognition depends on image quality and catalogue coverage. It can return multiple candidates or no useful result, and it cannot verify a figure that is hidden, modified or incomplete.
Nothing is added to your collection just because it appears in scan results. Confirm the candidate and then choose the collection action yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Can BrickzBack identify every minifigure from one image?
No. Similar figures, hidden prints or missing accessories can make results uncertain. Use clear views and confirm the physical details.
Will scanning add the figure to my collection?
No. You must choose and confirm a candidate, then decide whether to save it.
Should I include the accessories in the photo?
Include them when they help distinguish the figure, and check whether they belong with the figure before recording completeness.
Put the workflow into practice
Use the current BrickzBack workspace to review your own records. Confirm identities and changes before relying on a parts list or value.
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