Locate the small square Data Matrix code right next to the barcode on the bottom flap.
L-Scan
Lego Minifigures Scanner
How to Scan Minifigures
Quick setup guide and peripheral hardware requirements
Series Compatibility Notice
Data Matrix internal tracking codes are exclusively available on LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 25 and newer. Earlier retail package configurations (Series 1 through 24) utilize historical box prints and require traditional manual identification protocols.
1. Locate the Target Code
Look at the bottom flap of a blind Lego Minifigure mystery box. You will see a traditional linear barcode and a tiny square pixelated code next to it (known as a Data Matrix code).
2. Select Input Method
Switch between your preferred scanning surfaces using the tabs in the interface:
- Camera: Grants peripheral access to your device camera to line up physical boxes in real time for automatic rapid detection.
- Upload: Perfect for dragging-and-dropping photo prints, pasting raw clipboard capture buffers, or selecting file attachments.
3. Mystery Mode & Duplicates
Tap the Gift/Eye icon in the top navigation bar to toggle Mystery Mode. When active, any unowned figures you scan will be masked as a Mystery Box to preserve the element of surprise until you open them.
Additionally, the scanner actively tracks your current store trip. If you accidentally scan the exact same character twice in one session, the app will alert you with a red Duplicate Box! warning to help you avoid buying unwanted doubles.
Pro-Tips for Perfect Scanning
- Resolve Glare: Shiny plastic film reflections can block the detector module from running deep queries. Use the Flash Toggle (Zap Icon) on the camera overlay to break up reflections or change the physical angle of the packaging.
- Defective Box Prints: Factory ink print heads can occasionally suffer line dropouts. The application utilizes an automatic 4-phase background Morphological Vertical Stitching filter matrix to reconnect broken blocks inside the worker pipe.