Minecraft Wolf Man
min094 · Minecraft
Minecraft Series 1 (Micro-world context) / Standard Scale Play Sets · 2021 (January 1st)
Figure ID
min094
Theme
Minecraft
Year Released
2021 (January 1st)
Rarity
Common to Uncommon. While it was released in a popular $20 USD set, it was exclusive to that single set upon release, making it moderately collectible for Minecraft completionists.
Head
Light Bluish Gray 2x2x2 cube head. Features a pixelated wolf mask print with white and black ears/fur pattern at the top, a medium nougat face peaking through, and dark brown pixelated eyes/nose.
Torso
Light Bluish Gray torso with pixelated grey fur detailing and a white 'T' shape collar or chest tuft. Dark Bluish Gray hands represent paws/gloves. The printing is blocky and consistent with the Minecraft aesthetic.
Legs
Standard Light Bluish Gray legs with no printing. The hips are the same color, maintaining the monochrome wolf-suit look.
Accessories
In its original set (21164), this figure was paired with a wooden sword and a red mushroom. The figure in the image is shown without these accessories.
Color Scheme
Dominantly Light Bluish Gray with accents of Dark Bluish Gray (hands), White (fur details), and Medium Nougat (face).
Printing Details
Pad-printed on the front and top of the head and the front of the torso. The printing reflects the 8-bit, pixelated style central to the Minecraft game franchise. There is typically no printing on the back or legs.
Variants
This specific design (Wolf Man) has no official variants, though he is part of a sub-group of 'animal костюм' skins in the LEGO Minecraft line which includes the Fox and Cat skins.
Condition Notes
Watch for paint rubbing on the corners of the square head piece, as the sharp edges are prone to 'chipping' of the print. The grey hands can sometimes develop stress fractures if weapons are kept in them for long periods.
Estimated Value
Used: $3.00 - $5.00 USD. New/Mint: $6.00 - $8.00 USD. Value is stable as the set he belongs to is widely available but popular.
Price (New)
Originally available in set 21164 'The Coral Reef', which retailed for $19.99 USD. The figure represents roughly 25% of the set's character value.
Compatible Sets
LEGO Minecraft Set 21164 'The Coral Reef' (2021).
Character Background
Based on a player skin from the Minecraft video game, specifically the 'Wolf Mask' or 'Wolf Suit' skin. Unlike Steve or Alex, this is a generic player character utilizing a mob-themed vanity skin.
Design Notes
The head is the standout piece, utilizing the specialized Minecraft head mold to create the depth of a mask over a face. It is a faithful recreation of pixel art skins.
Similar Minifigures
Minecraft Fox Skin (min095), Minecraft Ocelot Skin, and the various Steve/Alex variants. It also shares a color palette with the standard Minecraft Wolf mob.
Collectibility
Moderate. It is a 'skin' character, which is highly sought after by kids who like to roleplay in the LEGO Minecraft world, though it lacks the investment punch of named characters like the Ender Dragon or Drowned.
History
Launched during the 2021 wave of Minecraft sets that focused on expanding the variety of player skins and underwater biomes.
Interesting Facts
The inclusion of a Wolf Man in a Coral Reef set is considered a slightly odd design choice by the community, as wolves typically spawn in forests/taigas, not oceans.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other 'Animal Suit' skins on a grassy LEGO Minecraft baseplate, or place him in a 'Taiga' biome MOC. Use a 1x2 brick to elevate him slightly for better visibility.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom Minecraft skin builds. The head can be swapped onto a brown or white torso to create different wolf-themed characters.
Overall Assessment
A solid, faithful Minecraft minifigure. It captures the charm of the game's skin system perfectly. Rating: 7/10 for design accuracy, 4/10 for investment potential.