Drowned
min082 · Minecraft
Minecraft Series 1 / Aquatic Update · 2019 (Debuted in set 21150 and 21151 context)
Figure ID
min082
Theme
Minecraft
Year Released
2019 (Debuted in set 21150 and 21151 context)
Rarity
Uncommon; while not exclusive to one set, it only appears in a limited number of retired Minecraft sets, making it rarer than standard Zombies.
Head
Square block-head mold unique to Minecraft theme in Medium Azure. Features pixelated printing: white/pale blue eyes and green moss-like patches on the top and sides.
Torso
Dark Brown torso with Medium Azure and Bright Green pixelated printing representing tattered clothing and exposed rotting flesh. Arms are Medium Azure to match skin tone.
Legs
Standard solid Dark Brown legs without printing, representing tattered trousers.
Accessories
None shown in the image, but frequently paired with a Fishing Rod or Trident in official sets.
Color Scheme
Primary colors are Medium Azure (skin) and Dark Brown (clothing) with accent pixels of Lime Green and Light Blue.
Printing Details
High-quality pixel-accurate pad printing on the face and front of the torso. No arm or leg printing is present on this specific variant.
Variants
There is a very similar version (min091) that features a gold-printed outer layer for 'Gold Armor' Drowned. This version is the standard unarmored variant.
Condition Notes
Prone to 'neck' wear where the square head meets the torso. Check for fading on the green head pixels and bite marks on the corners of the square head mold.
Estimated Value
Used: $4.00 - $6.00 USD; New/Mint: $8.00 - $11.00 USD. Value is driven by army-building demand for aquatic Minecraft dioramas.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $14.99 (The End Battle) to $29.99 (The Pirate Ship Adventure).
Compatible Sets
21152 The Pirate Ship Adventure (2019), 21150 Skeleton BigFig with Magma Cube (as a small pack-in), 21164 The Coral Reef (2021).
Character Background
The Drowned is a common hostile undead mob from the Minecraft video game that spawns in oceans and rivers, or occurs when a standard Zombie drowns.
Design Notes
The Medium Azure color was a specific choice to differentiate the 'underwater' zombie from the standard Sand Green skin of regular LEGO Zombies.
Similar Minifigures
min007 Zombie, min050 Husk, min091 Drowned with Golden Armor.
Collectibility
High for Minecraft fans; it is an essential 'mob' for ocean-themed builds. Demand remains steady as it is a core enemy type.
History
Introduced following the 1.13 'Update Aquatic' Minecraft game update. It marked the first expansion of zombie variants in the LEGO line beyond the classic green version.
Interesting Facts
Though it appears in 'The End Battle' (21151), it is ecologically out of place there as Drowned are strictly aquatic mobs. It is one of the few figures to use the Medium Azure skin tone.
Display Suggestions
Display on a trans-blue baseplate to simulate water, ideally positioned near a LEGO Minecraft turtle or shipwreck MOC.
Modification Potential
Easily modified by swapping the head onto a standard green zombie body to create a 'partially transformed' variant, or adding a LEGO Trident/Shell.
Overall Assessment
A solid, game-accurate representation of a popular mob. Rating: 8/10 for accuracy. It is a must-have for completing a Minecraft mob collection.