Turtle Skin - Minecraft Skin Pack
min062 · Minecraft
Skin Pack 1 · 2018; debuted in the LEGO Minecraft Skin Pack 21146
Figure ID
min062
Theme
Minecraft
Year Released
2018; debuted in the LEGO Minecraft Skin Pack 21146
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. While not a limited convention exclusive, it was only available in a low-cost, high-volume accessory pack that was retired relatively quickly compared to larger playsets.
Head
Standard 2x2x2 Minecraft cube head molded in Bright Green. Features 'Turtle Mask' printing with white pixelated eyes and a tan lower facial area visible through the mask opening.
Torso
Bright Green torso with front-only printing depicting a pixelated tan turtle plastron (belly shell) divided by a grey vertical line. Bright green arms with light flesh hands.
Legs
Standard Bright Green legs with no printing. The hip piece is also Bright Green.
Accessories
Usually paired with a wooden sword or turtle shell item in set context, but the minifigure itself does not have built-in molded accessories beyond the headpiece.
Color Scheme
Primary Bright Green with tan and grey pixelated accents. Light flesh hands provide the only non-green/neutral tone.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing typical of 2018. Printing is restricted to the torso front and the facial area of the cube head. Alignment is generally excellent with sharp pixel edges.
Variants
None for this specific skin; however, LEGO has released various other 'Turtle' related Minecraft figures including actual Minecraft Turtles and players wearing Turtle Shell helmets.
Condition Notes
The cube head is prone to edge wear (the corners of the square head often show white stress marks if dropped). Light flesh hands are susceptible to cracking at the wrist.
Estimated Value
Approximately $7.00 - $12.00 USD used; $15.00+ as part of a sealed Skin Pack. Prices vary based on the tightness of the arm and leg joints.
Price (New)
The original set (21146) retailed for approximately $12.99 USD, which included four minifigures, making the per-figure cost roughly $3.25.
Compatible Sets
21146 Skin Pack 1 (4 total minifigures in the pack).
Character Background
Based on a custom player skin from the Minecraft game. In Minecraft, turtles were added in the 1.13 Update Aquatic, making this skin a timely release for the 2018 LEGO wave.
Design Notes
Utilizes the specialized 2x2 Minecraft head mold. The design successfully translates the 8-bit aesthetic of Minecraft skins onto the physical LEGO form through clever color blocking.
Similar Minifigures
min061 (Skin Pack 1), min063 (Skin Pack 1), and various Steve/Alex variants wearing Turtle Shell helmets (e.g., min074).
Collectibility
High for Minecraft completionists. Skin packs are often overlooked during their production run and become difficult to find complete later, driving collector demand.
History
Part of Lego's second wave of Skin Packs which aimed to provide fans with variety beyond the standard Steve and Alex protagonists.
Interesting Facts
The 'Turtle Skin' uses a specific shade of green that matches the Minecraft 'Grass Block' color perfectly, allowing it to blend into MOC (My Own Creation) landscapes.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a Minecraft 'Update Aquatic' beach diorama or alongside a collection of other 'Skin Pack' figures on a tiered display stand.
Modification Potential
The bright green legs and torso are excellent for 'purist' customizers looking to build green-themed superheroes or creature-based characters.
Overall Assessment
A charming and specifically themed minifigure. It captures the niche Minecraft 'Skin' culture perfectly and is a must-have for those attempting to collect every unique Minecraft player skin.