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    A standard LEGO minifigure is made from ABS plastic. That material isn’t microwave-safe. If you put it in a microwave, it won’t explode like a bomb, but that doesn’t mean it’s safe. Here’s what can actually happen: Melting or warping: ABS softens under heat, so the figure can deform pretty quickly.Read more

    A standard LEGO minifigure is made from ABS plastic. That material isn’t microwave-safe. If you put it in a microwave, it won’t explode like a bomb, but that doesn’t mean it’s safe.

    Here’s what can actually happen:

    • Melting or warping: ABS softens under heat, so the figure can deform pretty quickly.
    • Toxic fumes: Heating plastic can release unpleasant and potentially harmful fumes—you don’t want that in something you use for food.
    • Damage to the microwave: Melted plastic can stick to surfaces and be hard to clean. In some cases, uneven heating can even stress the appliance.

    Microwaves are meant for food and microwave-safe materials only. A toy like a LEGO minifigure doesn’t fall into that category.

    If you’re trying to clean or reshape one, there are safer methods—like warm (not boiling) water—but putting it in a microwave is just not worth the risk.

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