Alex (Diamond Armor)
min038 · Minecraft
Minecraft Classic · 2014
Figure ID
min038
Theme
Minecraft
Year Released
2014
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Blocky custom Minecraft head piece printed with green and gold pixelated diamond helmet and face details, unique to the Minecraft theme.
Torso
Blocky green and black pixelated torso piece representing diamond armor, complete with a printed belt and vertical shading stripes, unique mold to the Minecraft theme with black hands.
Legs
Standard plain green blocky Minecraft legs attached to a matching green hip piece.
Accessories
None pictured, typically includes a diamond sword or pickaxe.
Color Scheme
Bright green, dark green, black, and touches of gold/yellow for pixel highlights.
Printing Details
High-quality pixelated pad printing designed to mimic the 8-bit aesthetic of the Minecraft video game.
Variants
Appears in multiple Minecraft skin variants, including standard Alex, Steve in various armors, and specialized skin packs.
Condition Notes
Check for edge wear on the blocky corners of the head and torso pieces, as well as fading or scratching on the pixelated prints.
Estimated Value
5.00 USD to 10.00 USD depending on completeness and condition.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets priced between 20.00 USD and 50.00 USD.
Compatible Sets
21115 The First Night, 21119 The Dungeon, 21121 The Desert Outpost
Character Background
Alex is one of the two default player characters in the massively popular sandbox video game Minecraft, known for her distinctive orange ponytail and adventurous spirit.
Design Notes
Utilizes custom blocky brick-built head and torso components specifically engineered for the LEGO Minecraft theme to faithfully replicate the game's pixelated style.
Similar Minifigures
Steve (Diamond Armor), Zombie, Skeleton, Creeper
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility among Minecraft fans and gamers, though widely produced within early wave sets.
History
Introduced in the very first wave of LEGO Minecraft system sets in 2014, marking a major milestone in LEGO's adaptation of video game properties.
Interesting Facts
LEGO Minecraft began as a LEGO Cuusoo (now Ideas) project before becoming a fully fledged, long-running theme.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other classic Minecraft mobs and characters on a green baseplate mimicking grass.
Modification Potential
Parts can be easily swapped with other Minecraft skins to create custom player avatars.
Overall Assessment
A solid and nostalgic figure for early LEGO Minecraft collectors, perfectly capturing the pixelated aesthetic of the source material.