Minecraft Wolf / Tamed Wolf head segment
min0015 / min0016 · Minecraft
Micro-world (Legacy) and Minifigure-scale System sets · 2014; first appeared in system scale in The Farm (21114) and The First Night (21115)
Figure ID
min0015 / min0016
Theme
Minecraft
Year Released
2014; first appeared in system scale in The Farm (21114) and The First Night (21115)
Rarity
Common; the wolf is a staple mob in the LEGO Minecraft theme appearing in over 15 sets in various forms
Head
The head is a specialized 2x2x1 cube mold with two small ear protrusions. It features pixelated eye and snout printing that captures the blocky aesthetic of the video game.
Torso
The full figure utilizes a white 1x2 brick-based body with a 1x1 plate for a tail; this image shows only the head component.
Legs
Standard Minecraft wolves use four 1x1 plates or bricks as legs, often attached to a 1x2 plate base, though recent versions use more articulate 'technic' style pin holes for legs.
Accessories
Usually none, though sometimes accompanied by a red 'collar' (plate) to indicate it is tamed, or a bone element.
Color Scheme
White (primary), Black (nose/eyes), and Light Bluish Gray (shading/pixels).
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the front face of the cube. The eyes are two black pixels and the snout features a black nose and mouth line.
Variants
Variants include the 'Angry Wolf' with red eyes and the 'Tamed Wolf' with a red collar. There are also newer variants with different fur patterns (Woods, Ashen, etc.) introduced in 2024.
Condition Notes
The cube corners are prone to 'whitening' if dropped. Printing on the snout is susceptible to rubbing off if handled frequently.
Estimated Value
The full wolf figure is valued at approximately $2.00 - $4.00 USD. The head element alone is worth roughly $0.50 - $1.00 USD.
Price (New)
N/A; typically included in sets ranging from $19.99 to $99.99.
Compatible Sets
21114 The Farm, 21115 The First Night, 21121 The Desert Outpost, 21153 The Wool Farm, among others.
Character Background
Mob from the Minecraft video game. Neutral until attacked or tamed with a bone, then becomes a loyal companion to the player.
Design Notes
The head mold is one of the earliest examples of LEGO moving away from traditional 'minifigure heads' to create game-accurate shapes for the Minecraft line.
Similar Minifigures
Minecraft Fox, Minecraft Ocelot, and the Minecraft Husky.
Collectibility
Moderate; essential for 'army building' a pack of wolves for a Minecraft biome display.
History
Initially introduced in the Micro-world sets as a single 1x1 tile, it evolved into this specialized mold in 2014 when the theme moved to minifigure scale.
Interesting Facts
Despite being an animal, many collectors group these with 'minifigures' because they are core characters of the Minecraft ecosystem.
Display Suggestions
Place alongside Steve or Alex figures. Looks best when multiple wolves are positioned together in a forest MOC.
Modification Potential
High; the head piece is frequently used by MOC builders to create small robots (Greebling) or custom white pixel-art animals.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential part of the LEGO Minecraft identity. While not high in monetary value, it is a perfect representation of the game's art style.