Zombie Pigman
min043 · Minecraft
The Nether · 2014, debuting in 'The Nether' set 21106 (Micro World version) and later 'The Nether' 21122 as a proper minifigure.
Figure ID
min043
Theme
Minecraft
Year Released
2014, debuting in 'The Nether' set 21106 (Micro World version) and later 'The Nether' 21122 as a proper minifigure.
Rarity
Uncommon. While common in early Nether-themed sets, the character was retired in the game's 1.16 'Nether Update' and replaced by Piglins, leading LEGO to discontinue this specific design.
Head
Bright Pink cube with pixelated printing; features a partially exposed skull (white/black pixels) and green/dark green 'rot' pixels. It utilizes the specialized Minecraft square head mold.
Torso
Bright Pink with green 'rotting' pixel print on the front and back; black arms and black hands. The pixelated design mimics the character's appearance in the Mojang sandbox game.
Legs
Dark Brown pixelated legs, standard minifigure shape with no specialized printing on the side; represents the character's ragged pants.
Accessories
Includes one Pearl Gold sword (standard LEGO sword, not the flat Minecraft-specific mold found in newer sets). This represents the character's passive-aggressive nature in the game until provoked.
Color Scheme
A mix of Bright Pink, Dark Brown, and Earth Green, with Metallic Gold for the weapon. This color palette is highly iconic of the early Nether dimension.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on a cuboid head and standard torso. Features the distinct 'pixel art' style unique to the LEGO Minecraft line with no color bleeding.
Variants
The primary variant is the standard minifigure (min043). An earlier, smaller 'micro-mob' version exists for the original LEGO Cuusoo/Ideas sets.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include the corners of the cubic head which are prone to paint chipping, and the gold sword which can show bite marks or stress whitening.
Estimated Value
Current market value ranges from $5.00 to $10.00 USD for a used complete figure. New/Near Mint can reach $12.00-$15.00.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $34.99 (21122) to $79.99 (21123).
Compatible Sets
21122 The Nether Fortress, 21143 The Nether Portal, and 21130 The Nether Railway.
Character Background
Zombie Pigmen were neutral mobs that inhabited the Nether. After the 1.16 game update, they were rebranded as 'Zombified Piglins'. They are famous for attacking players en masse if a single individual is hit.
Design Notes
The move from Micro-World to minifigure scale in 2014 required a new head mold to represent the cubic nature of Minecraft while maintaining the classic LEGO neck connector.
Similar Minifigures
Similar to Piglins (min081), Zombie (min007), and Pig (minecraft_pig_1).
Collectibility
Moderate. It is a legacy figure because the character no longer exists in-game with this exact design, making it a nostalgic piece for long-time players.
History
Launched as part of LEGO's expansion of the Minecraft theme into play-scale sets. The design remained consistent until the game's lore update forced a redesign into Zombified Piglins.
Interesting Facts
This was one of the first figures to show 'gore' in a LEGO-fied way, using green pixels to denote rot instead of traditional horror elements.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark red or 'Netherrack' brick-built baseplate alongside a Ghast or a Blaze figure.
Modification Potential
The head is highly sought after for 'zombified' animal MOCs. The golden sword is a common part easy to find in many Castle or Ninjago sets.
Overall Assessment
A solid, faithful representation of a classic gaming icon. Essential for completionists of the early LEGO Minecraft waves. Desirability: 7/10.