Steve
min001 · Minecraft
First Wave · 2012 (Cuusoo / Ideas set 21102)
Figure ID
min001
Theme
Minecraft
Year Released
2012 (Cuusoo / Ideas set 21102)
Rarity
Common
Head
Custom square brick head piece representing Steve with blocky brown hair, purple-blue eyes, and a light beard, unique to the Minecraft theme.
Torso
Light blue printing on a standard torso block with a pixelated style, depicting Steve's shirt.
Legs
Purple standard legs representing Steve's trousers.
Accessories
None present in the image, though typically comes with a pickaxe or other mining tools.
Color Scheme
Light blue, purple, dark brown, and flesh tone.
Printing Details
Simple pixel-art style printing unique to the blocky nature of Minecraft figures.
Variants
Multiple versions of Steve exist with different expressions, armor, or accessories depending on the set.
Condition Notes
Good used condition; check for edge wear on the custom head brick and torso prints.
Estimated Value
3.00 USD to 6.00 USD used
Price (New)
Original set 21102 retailed for 34.99 USD.
Compatible Sets
21102 Minecraft Micro World: The Forest
Character Background
Steve is the iconic default male skin and protagonist of the massively popular video game Minecraft.
Design Notes
Uses a specialized square brick element for the head to mimic the game's iconic low-resolution voxel graphics.
Similar Minifigures
Alex, Zombie, Creeper from the LEGO Minecraft theme.
Collectibility
Moderate demand as an iconic first-generation Minecraft figure, though mass-produced.
History
Introduced via the LEGO Cuusoo (now Ideas) platform after reaching 10,000 votes, kicking off the entire enduring LEGO Minecraft theme.
Interesting Facts
The original 21102 set was designed in collaboration with Mojang and fans through the CUUSOO crowdsourcing platform.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a brick-built grass or dirt block baseplate alongside other early Minecraft micro-world or minifigure scale sets.
Modification Potential
Parts can be easily mixed with other Minecraft characters to create custom player skins.
Overall Assessment
A historically significant figure that started one of LEGO's most successful modern themes, essential for any Minecraft collection.