Minifigures – Chinese cultural and historical figures (LEGO Alternative)

various characters inspired by traditional Chinese culture, history, and folklore.

Here’s a description of the distinct figures visible, which likely make up the 12 models:

From the sets of figures on the left:

1. A man in a white traditional Chinese tunic and black pants (could be a civilian or martial artist).
2. A martial artist in a yellow tracksuit with black stripes (resembling Bruce Lee’s iconic outfit).
3. An imperial official or dignitary in a red and gold robe with a traditional black official’s hat.
4. Sun Wukong (the Monkey King), a famous character from Chinese folklore, with a monkey-like face/mask and a golden circlet.
5. An elderly scholar or official (male) with grey hair, in a red traditional Chinese jacket.
6. An empress or noble lady (female) in an ornate red and gold traditional Chinese gown with an elaborate hairstyle.
7. A monk or scholar (male) in a reddish-brown robe.
8. An Emperor of China (male) in a yellow imperial dragon robe and a crown-like headdress.

Other prominent figures in the collage: 9. A striking figure in a dark red robe with gold embroidery, a wide-brimmed black hat, and a white face with distinct makeup (resembling a character from Chinese opera, or a powerful historical official like a minister or eunuch). 10. A civilian man in simple, traditional blue Chinese attire. 11. A civilian woman in simple, traditional blue Chinese attire (paired with the man above). 12. A soldier (male) in an olive green military uniform with a cap bearing a red star (resembling a soldier from the People’s Liberation Army).

Collectively, they are a set of minifigures rich in Chinese cultural and historical themes.