Steve
min001 · Minecraft
Minecraft Micro World · 2012
Figure ID
min001
Theme
Minecraft
Year Released
2012
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Unique square block head with printed pixelated face featuring blue eyes and a beard, no hair piece as it is printed directly on the block.
Torso
Unique pixelated light blue shirt torso with a darker blue V-neck accent, standard brown hands.
Legs
Standard purple unprinted LEGO legs with a matching purple hip piece.
Accessories
None present in the image.
Color Scheme
Light blue, medium violet-purple, dark brown, and flesh tone.
Printing Details
Simple pixel-style block printing unique to the original 2012 Minecraft Micro World sets, characterized by sharp 90-degree alignment.
Variants
Multiple versions of Steve exist with updated skin tones, armor, and standard minifigure shapes released from 2014 onward.
Condition Notes
Good used condition, minor potential scuffing on the top of the square head block and edges of the torso.
Estimated Value
5.00 USD to 12.00 USD depending on completeness and condition.
Price (New)
34.99 USD (original retail price of the 21102 Micro World set in 2012)
Compatible Sets
21102 Minecraft Micro World: The Forest
Character Background
Steve is the iconic default male player skin from the massively popular sandbox video game Minecraft, developed by Mojang.
Design Notes
Represents the original 1x1 brick-based block construction used before LEGO transitioned Minecraft to standard minifigure styles in 2014.
Similar Minifigures
Other Micro World figures from 2012-2014 such as the Creeper from set 21102.
Collectibility
High for dedicated Minecraft completionists and fans of early CUUSOO / Ideas sets.
History
Debuted as part of the very first LEGO Minecraft set via the LEGO CUUSOO platform before the theme became a full-fledged product line.
Interesting Facts
Before standard minifigure arms and legs were introduced for Minecraft in 2014, the earliest characters were built from flat plates and bricks to maintain the game's blocky aesthetic.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other original 2012-2013 Minecraft Micro World sets on a flat surface protected from direct sunlight.
Modification Potential
Low for modern MOCs due to the specialized block-head and unique proportions not fitting standard minifigure scaling.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and historically significant piece for LEGO Minecraft collectors, marking the humble beginning of one of LEGO's most successful modern themes.