Why are Lego minifigures called mini figures?

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They are the standard size!

No they aren't. These were the standard size: www.thebrickcastle.com/2015/02/the-original-1974-lego-figure-family.html

I’m old enough to remember the old standard size figures. Mini figures are smaller so that may be why they’re mini figures. But also, they’re definitely not life size, so that might be what they mean.

Mind. Blown!

Bet you're glad you asked now 😀

Definitely not life size.