Stray (Minecraft)
min062 · Minecraft
The Ice Spikes · 2017 (first appearance in set 21131)
Figure ID
min062
Theme
Minecraft
Year Released
2017 (first appearance in set 21131)
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. While it appeared in a standard retail set, it only appeared in two sets total and represents a specific biome variant, making it more sought after than standard skeletons.
Head
Square Minecraft head piece in light bluish gray with white eyes and grey pixelated printing to represent the 'frozen' skull features.
Torso
Light bluish gray skeleton-style torso with straight arms. It features a unique tattered fabric/cape piece worn around the shoulders which is essential to the character's aesthetic.
Legs
Standard Minecraft skeleton vertical-bar legs in light bluish gray with foot plates.
Accessories
The figure is shown with its unique tattered gray cloth neck-cape. Usually, it is equipped with a bow and Arrow of Slowness, though the weapon is missing in the image.
Color Scheme
Monochromatic light bluish gray with white and darker gray pixel accents, reflecting its status as a frozen, 'cold' variant of the skeleton.
Printing Details
Simple pixel-accurate pad printing on the head. The torso and legs generally lack printing, as the Minecraft skeleton's detail is achieved through the physical mold and the fabric element.
Variants
There are no major printing variants, but the fabric cape's condition and positioning can vary.
Condition Notes
The light bluish gray plastic is prone to visible bite marks or stress fractures at the 'arm' clips. The cloth cape is the most fragile part, often found frayed, stained, or missing.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $10.00 USD for a used complete figure. The cloth cape accounts for a significant portion of the value.
Price (New)
Originally available in set 21131 ($34.99 USD) and later 21142 ($49.99 USD).
Compatible Sets
21131 The Ice Spikes (2017), 21142 The Polar Igloo (2018).
Character Background
The Stray is a hostile undead mob from the Minecraft video game that spawns in cold biomes. It functions like a skeleton but shoots arrows that inflict Slowness on the player.
Design Notes
The use of the tattered cloth piece was a clever way to represent the 'ragged' look of the Stray's clothing without creating a brand new mold for the torso.
Similar Minifigures
Standard Minecraft Skeleton (min011), Wither Skeleton (min014), and Drowned (min078).
Collectibility
High for Minecraft completionists. Because it is a biome-specific mob, builders need several for accurate 'Ice Plains' dioramas.
History
Introduced in the 2017 wave of Minecraft sets to expand the variety of game-accurate mobs as the theme shifted from micro-world to minifigure scale.
Interesting Facts
In the game, Strays have a 1% chance to drop their head if killed by a charged creeper, but in LEGO, the head is the most common piece to find in bulk bins.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a snowy landscape MOC or alongside a Polar Bear and an igloo build.
Modification Potential
The head and cloth cape are popular for custom post-apocalyptic or wasteland-themed minifigures due to the muted colors and tattered look.
Overall Assessment
A solid, game-accurate representation of a popular hostile mob. While it lacks complex printing, its unique color and Cape piece make it a standout in the Minecraft skeleton family.