Wither Skeleton
min015 · Minecraft
The Nether · 2014 first appearance in The Nether Fortress set
Figure ID
min015
Theme
Minecraft
Year Released
2014 first appearance in The Nether Fortress set
Rarity
Common to Uncommon - widely produced but popular for army building
Head
Black 2x2x2 cube with pixelated grey and light grey face printing showing hollow eyes and mouth
Torso
Black skeleton torso with high-detail bone structure and ball-joint arm connections
Legs
Black skeleton legs with ball-joint hip connections, slightly taller than standard minifigures
Accessories
Stone Sword (Flat Silver/Grey), pixelated Minecraft-style blade
Color Scheme
Monochromatic Black and Dark Grey, mimicking charred coal or obsidian
Printing Details
Simple pixelated face printing on front of head; torso and legs rely on molded geometry rather than print
Variants
Standard version (min015) and a version with a slightly different stone sword or potion bottle in specific sets
Condition Notes
Prone to loose arm and leg joints over time; head piece clips can sometimes wear if removed frequently
Estimated Value
$3.00 - $6.00 USD used, $7.00 - $10.00 USD new/mint
Price (New)
Originally part of sets ranging from $19.99 to $79.99 USD retail
Compatible Sets
21122 The Nether Fortress, 21130 The Nether Railway, 21139 The Nether Fight, 21185 The Nether Bastion
Character Background
Hostile mob found in Nether Fortresses; drops coal, bones, and rarely Wither Skeleton Skulls used to spawn the Wither boss
Design Notes
Uses the standard LEGO skeleton body in black with a custom-molded cubic head to maintain the Minecraft aesthetic
Similar Minifigures
Standard Minecraft Skeleton (min001), Stray (min039), and standard LEGO fantasy Skeletons
Collectibility
High for Diorama builders; medium for general collectors as it has appeared in numerous sets
History
Debuted in the second wave of Minecraft System sets as LEGO expanded beyond the micro-world scale
Interesting Facts
Despite being taller than a standard skeleton in the game, the LEGO version uses the standard skeleton leg piece
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in groups of three within a Nether-themed MOC or on a dark tan/red baseplate
Modification Potential
Excellent for creating custom dark knights or undead warriors for Castle themes
Overall Assessment
A faithful and sturdy recreation of the iconic game mob; a staple for any LEGO Minecraft collection