Minecraft Creeper
min004 · Minecraft
Standard Wave · 2014
Figure ID
min004
Theme
Minecraft
Year Released
2014
Rarity
Common
Head
Bright green 1x1 brick with special pixelated black Creeper face printing on one side.
Torso
Bright green 1x2 brick representing the body, featuring no front or back printing as the texture is entirely conveyed through the blocky nature.
Legs
Four separate 1x1 green brick legs attached to a modified plate base, or standard 1x2 brick configuration depending on the exact set variant.
Accessories
None, as the Creeper is a standalone brick-built figure rather than a traditional minifigure with standard accessories.
Color Scheme
Bright green and dark/black pixelated accents representing the iconic in-game mob.
Printing Details
Simple pixelated pad printing on the head piece representing the iconic face, perfectly aligned with the blocky aesthetic.
Variants
Includes versions with slightly different green shades or updated brick construction molds from later Minecraft sets.
Condition Notes
Very durable since it consists of standard LEGO system bricks. Check for fading on the bright green plastic and scratches on the printed head block.
Estimated Value
Between $1.00 and $3.00 USD depending on condition and whether it is sold loose or with its originating set.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets starting around $14.99 USD in 2014.
Compatible Sets
21102 Minecraft Micro World: The Forest, 21113 The Cave, and various other early LEGO Minecraft sets.
Character Background
The Creeper is one of the most recognizable hostile mobs from the video game Minecraft, known for silently approaching players and exploding.
Design Notes
Uses standard LEGO bricks instead of traditional minifigure parts to faithfully recreate the blocky aesthetic of the video game.
Similar Minifigures
Minecraft Zombie (min003), Minecraft Pig, Minecraft Skeleton.
Collectibility
High demand among Minecraft fans and theme completionists, though widely available due to appearing in many sets.
History
Introduced in the 2012 CUUSOO/Ideas set before becoming a staple of the dedicated LEGO Minecraft theme launched in 2014.
Interesting Facts
The Creeper was originally created as a result of a coding error while Notch was trying to model a pig in Minecraft.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other LEGO Minecraft mobs on a green baseplate to recreate an in-game biomes scene.
Modification Potential
High potential for custom Minecraft MOC builds, custom textured bricks, or LED modifications inside the body to make it glow.
Overall Assessment
An essential, iconic figure for any LEGO Minecraft collection that successfully translates a video game icon using standard system bricks.