In this video I build a custom LEGO sniper minifigure in about five minutes, from the camo torso and legs all the way to a .50 cal sniper slung across his back. This page collects every custom LEGO sniper rifle we make for minifigures, plus the gear and ready made sniper figures to go with them. Watch the video, shop the sniper gear from it right below, then read on for the full breakdown.
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.50 Cal Sniper RifleShop now
AK Chest Rig VestShop now
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Netted Boonie HatShop now
L96 Sniper RifleShop now
Intervention Sniper RifleShop now
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How I built a sniper minifigure in five minutes
I started with a dark tan torso and camo legs, then added a pair of knee pads to make him look ready to lay prone. Over the torso goes a BrickTactical AK Chest Rig Vest, and I wrapped a rubber band around his face for a balaclava. A rubber band also makes a great sling, so I used one to strap the .50 Cal Sniper Rifle across his back.
A sniper still needs something for close range, so I gave him a compact BrickTactical PDW SMG as a backup gun and a Tomahawk on his gear. That is the whole build, and it took about five minutes.
Bolt action sniper rifles
A bolt action rifle is the classic sniper look. The L96 Sniper Rifle and Intervention Sniper Rifle are great for modern snipers, and for WW2 builds the K98K Sniper and K98K Suppressed Sniper are the ones to grab.
L96 Sniper RifleShop nowIntervention Sniper RifleShop nowK98K SniperShop now
K98K Suppressed SniperShop now
.50 cal and heavy sniper rifles
If you want something huge, the .50 Cal Sniper Rifle from the video is the one. The Heavy Sniper and Overmolded Heavy Sniper are big long range rifles for overwatch positions, and the CQB Sniper is a compact version built for close quarters.
Heavy Sniper
Overmolded Heavy Sniper
CQB SniperSemi auto marksman rifles
For a designated marksman who needs to shoot fast, go semi auto. The BT1 Sniper Rifle and BT SVD Sniper Rifle are two of my favorites, the BT110 Suppressed Sniper Rifle adds a suppressor for quiet shots and the M21 Sniper has a classic wood look for Vietnam era builds.
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BT110 Suppressed Sniper RifleShop nowM21 SniperShop now
Custom printed camo sniper rifles
If you want a rifle that stands out, the Multicam Camo Printed Sniper and Urban Camo Printed Sniper are custom printed with camo patterns, and the Printed Red Sniper 99AM adds a bold red finish. The Sniper 99D is the unprinted version if you want to keep it simple.
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Urban Camo Printed SniperShop now
Printed Red Sniper 99AMShop now
Sniper 99DShop now
Ready made sniper minifigures
Do not want to build your own? These figures are custom printed on genuine LEGO parts and ready to post up on a rooftop. The WW2 German Sniper is made for WW2 battles, the Secret Service Sniper is perfect for overwatch scenes and the Sniper (Red) and Sniper (Blue) make great rival marksmen.
WW2 German Sniper
Secret Service Sniper
Sniper (Red)
Sniper (Blue)Sniper gear
Set up your rifle with a Bipod or a Bipod Knife so your sniper can lay down on a ridge line, and top him off with a Boonie Hat or Netted Boonie Hat for that classic sniper look.
Bipod KnifeCustom LEGO sniper rifles at a glance
| Type | Best for | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Bolt action | Classic modern snipers | L96 Sniper Rifle, Intervention Sniper Rifle |
| WW2 | WW2 battles | K98K Sniper, K98K Suppressed Sniper |
| .50 cal and heavy | Long range overwatch | .50 Cal Sniper Rifle, Heavy Sniper, Overmolded Heavy Sniper |
| Compact | Close quarters marksmen | CQB Sniper |
| Semi auto | Designated marksmen | BT1 Sniper Rifle, BT SVD Sniper Rifle, BT110 Sniper Rifle, M21 Sniper |
| Custom printed | Standout camo rifles | Multicam Camo Printed Sniper, Urban Camo Printed Sniper |
| Ready made figures | Instant snipers | WW2 German Sniper, Secret Service Sniper |
| Gear | Setting up the shot | Bipod, Bipod Knife, Boonie Hat |
FAQ
How do you make a custom LEGO sniper minifigure?
Start with a camo torso and legs, add a chest rig vest and a balaclava, then sling a long rifle like the .50 Cal Sniper Rifle on his back. Give him a compact SMG for backup and a tomahawk for close range, and top it off with a boonie hat.
What is the best sniper rifle for custom LEGO minifigures?
For a big long range look, go with the .50 Cal Sniper Rifle or the Intervention Sniper Rifle. For a classic bolt action rifle, the L96 Sniper Rifle and K98K Sniper are great, and for a semi auto marksman rifle, the BT110 Sniper Rifle and BT SVD Sniper Rifle are top picks.
Do BrickTactical sniper rifles fit custom LEGO minifigures?
Yes. Every rifle is sized to clip into a standard minifigure hand and is Injection Molded in the USA from ABS plastic, the same type of plastic used for building bricks.
What gear does a custom LEGO sniper minifigure need?
A rifle with a scope, a bipod to set it up on a ridge or rooftop, a chest rig vest, a backup weapon like an SMG or pistol and a boonie hat or netted boonie hat for camo.
Do you make WW2 sniper rifles?
Yes. The K98K Sniper and K98K Suppressed Sniper are made for WW2 builds, and the WW2 German Sniper minifigure comes ready to go.
Do you make camo sniper rifles?
Yes. The Multicam Camo Printed Sniper, Urban Camo Printed Sniper and Printed Red Sniper 99AM are all custom printed for extra detail.
Can I buy a ready made custom LEGO sniper minifigure?
Yes. The WW2 German Sniper, Secret Service Sniper, Sniper (Red) and Sniper (Blue) are complete figures, custom printed on genuine LEGO parts.
