What counts as a key chain here?

Mostly single minifigures attached to a key ring, but the theme also includes bag charms, name kits and wall-mounted key racks.

Which item has the most pieces?

The Key Chain Name Kit (851627-1) from 2007, with 73 pieces.

Are there Star Wars bag charms?

Yes. The Y-Wing Fighter Bag Charm (852114-1) and the Millennium Falcon Bag Charm (852113-1), both from 2007, are among the largest items in the theme.

Key Chain

Sets: 856
Since: 1987
Newest set: 2027

Key chains are among the most numerous items in the whole catalogue, with 856 entries dated from 1987 to 2027. Most are a single minifigure on a ring, but the theme holds a few surprises.

Sets per decade

All decades

158 sets from the 2000s

2000s

About Key Chain

Minifigures to carry around

The standard design is simple: a minifigure fixed to a chain or ring so it can hang from a set of keys or a school bag. Almost every major theme has been turned into key chains at some point, including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Ninjago, City and Friends. Some characters have only ever appeared in this form, which is one reason collectors pay attention to them. Piece counts stay low, since a typical key chain is little more than one figure and its fitting. Designs range from everyday characters such as police officers and astronauts to film heroes and villains.

The bigger items

The top of the list looks quite different. The Key Chain Name Kit (851627-1) from 2007 has 73 pieces, and the Keychain Name Programme (852333-1) from 2008 has 64; both supply letter elements for spelling out a name. Two wall-mounted racks follow: the Key Hanger (853913-1) from 2019 with 44 pieces and the Key Rack (853580-1) from 2016 with 33. Star Wars fans will spot two small ships from 2007, the Y-Wing Fighter Bag Charm (852114-1, 41 pieces) and the Millennium Falcon Bag Charm (852113-1, 37 pieces). These larger pieces show that the theme reaches well beyond the classic figure on a ring.

Where the theme belongs

Key Chain sits inside Gear, the parent theme for accessories and merchandise rather than play sets. Later bag charms continue the idea, such as the Celebration Bag Charm (853989-1) from 2020 with 28 pieces. The Brickley Key Chain (850771-1) from 2013 has 26 pieces. With so many near-identical figures, the parts list is the quickest way to tell two key chains apart: it shows exactly which head, torso and legs each one uses.

FAQ

What counts as a key chain here?: Mostly single minifigures attached to a key ring, but the theme also includes bag charms, name kits and wall-mounted key racks.
Which item has the most pieces?: The Key Chain Name Kit (851627-1) from 2007, with 73 pieces.
Are there Star Wars bag charms?: Yes. The Y-Wing Fighter Bag Charm (852114-1) and the Millennium Falcon Bag Charm (852113-1), both from 2007, are among the largest items in the theme.