The Warden (Large Figure)
min094 · Minecraft
Deep Dark · 2023 (January 1st)
Figure ID
min094
Theme
Minecraft
Year Released
2023 (January 1st)
Rarity
Common (Standard retail figure)
Head
2x2x1 brick printed with a pixelated open-mouth scream and teal 'eyes' on an Earth Blue background. Topped with teal sculk sensors (1x1 round plate and modified plate with tooth).
Torso
Brick-built structure using 2x3 printed tiles showing the glowing souls in the chest. Features a mix of Earth Blue and teal pixelation depicting ribs and soul energy.
Legs
Brick-built articulation using Earth Blue slopes and SNOT techniques to create a towering, blocky leg appearance anchored to a black plate base.
Accessories
Built-in sculk sensors (ears) and pixelated block arms; no handheld accessories are included in the base set.
Color Scheme
Earth Blue (Dark Blue), Teal (Dark Turquoise), and Tan (Sand Yellow) for the arms, which mimics the game's bioluminescent aesthetic.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the head brick and two 2x3 torso tiles. The printing uses bright teal to represent the glowing 'souls' within the character's chest.
Variants
Standard version only; no official variants released by LEGO to date.
Condition Notes
Main concerns include scratches on the printed chest tiles and stress marks on the translucent/small clip pieces used for the sensors.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $8.00 (Used); $12.00+ (Extracted New)
Price (New)
Comes in Set 21246 ($64.99 retail)
Compatible Sets
21246 The Deep Dark Battle
Character Background
A blind, extremely powerful hostile mob from Minecraft's Deep Dark biome that senses players through vibrations.
Design Notes
A 'Big-Fig' style build that uses standard bricks rather than a single molded body to maintain the Minecraft blocky aesthetic.
Similar Minifigures
Iron Golem (Minecraft), Ender Dragon (Minecraft), Large Hoglin (Minecraft)
Collectibility
High demand among Minecraft fans as it is the signature mob of the 1.19 'Wild Update'.
History
Debuted in the first wave of 2023 Minecraft sets, marking the first time the Deep Dark was officially represented in LEGO.
Interesting Facts
The Warden is significantly taller than a standard minifigure, accurately reflecting its scale as one of the largest mobs in the game.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed with the Arbalest Knight and Netherite Knight from set 21246 on a sculk-covered baseplate.
Modification Potential
High; many fans add translucent teal bricks or LED lights to the chest to simulate the glowing soul effect.
Overall Assessment
An excellent brick-built figure that perfectly captures the terrifying scale and pixelated detail of its digital counterpart. A must-have for Minecraft collectors.