Minecraft Skeleton
min011 · Minecraft
Original Series · 2014 (First release in Minifigure scale)
Figure ID
min011
Theme
Minecraft
Year Released
2014 (First release in Minifigure scale)
Rarity
Common. This figure has appeared in dozens of Minecraft sets since 2014, making it one of the most widely available figures in the theme.
Head
Standard 2x2x2 cube mold with Minecraft-style pixelated printing. Features two black rectangular eyes and a grey nose/mouth pixel on a white background.
Torso
Unique Minecraft skeleton torso with visible white rib cage and narrow spine. It uses a specialized thin-waist mold and vertical bar arms which allow for specific Minecraft-style movement.
Legs
Standard Minecraft skeleton legs with blocky feet and thin vertical supports. Connects to the torso via a specialized hip piece.
Accessories
Usually includes a brown longbow. Some versions include helmets (leather, iron, or gold) or enchanted bows. In this image, it is holding the standard brown longbow.
Color Scheme
Primary color is white, depicting bone. Accent colors are black and dark grey for the facial features and reddish-brown for the bow.
Printing Details
High-quality pixel-accurate pad printing on the face. The torso and legs are unprinted, relying on the unique physical mold to convey the skeletal detail.
Variants
Variants include the Wither Skeleton (black), Stray (grey with tattered clothes), and versions with varying armor pieces or enchanted weapons.
Condition Notes
The arm joints (clips) and the thin waist are high-stress points prone to cracking. The white plastic is susceptible to yellowing if exposed to UV light.
Estimated Value
Used: $1.50 - $3.00 USD. New: $3.00 - $5.00 USD. The value is low due to mass production.
Price (New)
Included in sets ranging from $9.99 (Battle Packs) to $100+. Rarely sold individually outside of CMF or polybags.
Compatible Sets
21113 The Cave, 21114 The Farm, 21117 The Ender Dragon, 21121 The Desert Outpost, and many others.
Character Background
A common hostile undead mob from the Minecraft video game that attacks players with a bow from a distance. They burn in sunlight and drop bones and arrows upon death.
Design Notes
LEGO developed a completely unique torso and leg mold for the Minecraft skeleton to maintain the game's blocky aesthetic while keeping the figure spindly like a skeleton.
Similar Minifigures
Standard LEGO Skeleton (gen1 and gen2), Minecraft Wither Skeleton (min019), Minecraft Stray (min054).
Collectibility
Low as a single investment, but high for army building. Collectors often seek dozens of these to create mob hordes in dioramas.
History
First appeared in 2014 as LEGO transitioned Minecraft from the Micro-World scale to Minifigure scale. The mold has remained largely unchanged for nearly a decade.
Interesting Facts
The Minecraft skeleton arms can be positioned to hold a bow in a realistic drawing pose, a feature that classic LEGO skeletons struggled with.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in groups or in dark areas of a Minecraft MOC like caves or dungeons. Can be posed on 'soul sand' or with fire elements to simulate game mechanics.
Modification Potential
Great for 'Enchanted' upgrades by replacing the bow with a trans-purple version. Easy to equip with any standard LEGO helmet or chestplate for armored variations.
Overall Assessment
An iconic and essential component of any LEGO Minecraft collection. While not valuable, the design is a perfect translation of the digital source material to physical brick.