Villager - Black Robe, Crossed Arms
min031 · Minecraft
Standard Sets · 2016
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
min031
Theme
Minecraft
Year Released
2016
Rarity
Common
Overall Assessment
A charming and instantly recognizable representation of a classic video game mob, essential for any LEGO Minecraft village display
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation3.00 USD to 5.00 USD used, up to 7.00 USD new
Original Retail
Came in sets ranging from 20.00 USD to 50.00 USD originally
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Unique molded cubic Minecraft Villager head in nougat color with printed green eyes, unibrow, and a prominent protruding nose block
Torso
Dark brown torso representing a Minecraft villager robe with black v-neck collar, grey patch on the lower right, and attached custom arm pieces molded with crossed arms
Legs
Medium nougat/brown standard LEGO brick-style legs with a central dividing groove matching the blocky Minecraft aesthetic
Accessories
None standard included with this specific variant in this view
Printing Details
Simple pixelated block printing matching the Minecraft video game style, applied to front of head and front of torso
Color Scheme
Dark brown, medium nougat, grey, black, and green
Known Variants
Multiple villager professions exist with different robe colors such as green, white, purple, and brown depending on their trade
Condition Notes
Check for minor scuffs on the protruding nose piece and corner wear on the blocky head element
Found In Sets
21128 The Village, 21135 The Crafting Box 2.0
Character Background
Villagers are passive mobs in Minecraft that inhabit villages, trade with players using emeralds, and pursue various professions based on their attire
Design Notes
Uses specialized molded elements instead of standard minifigure parts to faithfully recreate the blocky aesthetic of Minecraft characters
History
Introduced in the second major wave of LEGO Minecraft system sets as the design language transitioned to include more specialized character molds
Interesting Facts
The folded arms element is a single specialized piece that replaces standard arms and torso sides to mimic the iconic idle stance of villagers in the game
Collectibility
Moderate demand among Minecraft theme collectors and children, but widely available across multiple village sets
Similar Minifigures
Other Minecraft villagers, Minecraft librarian, Minecraft blacksmith
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other Minecraft villagers on a custom brick-built village marketplace baseplate
Modification Potential
Parts are generally specific to Minecraft figures, limiting traditional purist parts swapping outside of the theme