LEGO 20 (10 Pairs) Yellow Minifigure Hands

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In fact, it's probably the one bit of Lego that I get all OCD over, it bothers me when the hands aren't 'right', even when I can't think of a reason for it. If they're not holding anything, they're usually upside down, since that's how they came from the factory or how I positioned them when they were holding something. The last few years have seen massive jumps in terms of minifig detail, first dual molded arms and legs, now side and toe printing on legs, (the new Sam Wilson cap looks amazing and is what got me thinking about this) and all that’s really left to improve is the hands, either dual molded or printed, or both.

BUT, the default for me is with the flat side up, so if the fig is emptyhanded the hand is flat side up. The palm is just solid and flat, unlike a real hand, but I don't think that detracts from the articulation at all, because of the range of movement in the fingers and thumb. I've just given it a try with a minifig holding a goblet, and there's definitely a difference in how "active" the goblet is. Industry and hospitals often need to handle and move objects that can be dangerous to touch by hand. The pictures really don't do it justice; the articulation is pretty impressive and fun to mess with in person, and I think this model would be a great, eye-catching addition to anyone's desktop.

Other cookies remain on your end device and enable us or our partner companies (third-party cookies) to recognise your browser on your next visit (persistent cookies). I used to be very precious about having my minifigs hands the 'right' way up, until I realised that when I turn the hands upside down, my soldiers can hold their rifles over their shoulders, which looks much better when marching in formation.

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That's the typical orientation, because the wider parts represents the longer fingers and the thumb (supposedly, first time I consciously think about it). Metal objects and fragile glass containers, for example, are often handled using pneumatic hands or grippers.