Gizmodo has just posted a huge collection of minifigure photos. It’s a must read article for any LEGO fan.
Exclusive: The Evolution of the Minifig
We have worked with Lego to painstakingly collect and catalog almost every minifig ever produced into a photographic timeline. You will be able to see the evolution of the iconic figure starting with the iconic 1970s space, city and castle sets that you can see in our exclusive tour of the secret historic Lego vault. Sensory overload ahead.