Minecraft Rabbit - White (The Killer Bunny Variant)
min053 · Minecraft
Minecraft Wave 5 · 2017: First appeared in The Mountain Cave (21137). Released during the peak expansion of LEGO Minecraft into larger direct-to-consumer sets.
Figure ID
min053
Theme
Minecraft
Year Released
2017: First appeared in The Mountain Cave (21137). Released during the peak expansion of LEGO Minecraft into larger direct-to-consumer sets.
Rarity
Uncommon / Rare: While not a traditional minifigure, this specific Killer Bunny variant is found in only a few sets compared to common Minecraft mobs. It is often missing from used sets due to its small size and multi-part construction.
Head
1x2 white block with specialized printing. Features distinctive horizontal red eyes (denoting the 'Killer' variant) and a pink nose. It is topped with a white 1x2 plate with two white 1x1 plates with pink ear printing.
Torso
N/A: This is a brick-built creature. The central body consists of a white 1x2 plate and a white 1x1 brick with a stud on the side for the tail.
Legs
N/A: The base of the rabbit is represented by a 1x1 round plate in black or white (depending on set context), functioning as a simple stand or 'feet'.
Accessories
None included with the creature itself, though it is often displayed with Minecraft carrots or grass blocks.
Color Scheme
Primary white body with pink inner ears, pink nose, and red aggressive eyes. Black base plate.
Printing Details
Pad-printed pink rectangular ears on white 1x1 plates and red/pink face printing on a white 1x2 brick. The alignment is generally precise, mirroring the pixelated look of the game.
Variants
Standard White Rabbit (yellow eyes), Brown Rabbit (min042), Black and White Rabbit (min054), and Gold Rabbit (min043). This red-eyed version is the only hostile variant.
Condition Notes
Prone to lost pieces due to its small, multi-part design. The white plastic can yellow over time if exposed to UV. Check the printing on the 1x1 ear plates for scratches.
Estimated Value
$4.00 - $8.00 USD used; rarely sold 'new' outside of the complete original set.
Price (New)
Included in sets ranging from $30 (21144) to $250 (21137). Price-per-figure ratio is high due to the creature's small size.
Compatible Sets
21137 The Mountain Cave, 21144 The Farm Cottage.
Character Background
Based on the The Killer Bunny, a hostile mob from Minecraft that is an Easter egg reference to Monty Python and the Holy Grail. It is known for its speed and high damage.
Design Notes
LEGO utilized a clever combination of tiny plates and bricks to capture the Minecraft aesthetic. The specific use of 1x1 'ear' plates was a new technique for this scale.
Similar Minifigures
LEGO Minecraft Sheep, Chicken, and Pig (brick-built style). Other rabbits like the 21181 The Rabbit Ranch variants.
Collectibility
Moderate. Highly sought after by Minecraft completionists specifically because it represents a rare in-game mob variant.
History
Rabbits were introduced to LEGO Minecraft in 2016. This red-eyed version was introduced a year later to add variety and 'hazard' to the brick-built biomes.
Interesting Facts
In the game, this mob was originally called 'The Killer Bunny of Caerbannog'. Only one LEGO rabbit variant uses these red eyes to signify hostility.
Display Suggestions
Place in a Minecraft forest or cave vignette. Works well hidden behind a LEGO bush to surprise other minifigures.
Modification Potential
Easy to color-swap. Rare colored plates can be used to create 'Toast' or other custom Minecraft bunny skins.
Overall Assessment
A charming and accurate brick-built representation of a niche game character. It is a must-have for Minecraft fans, though easily overlooked by general collectors.