Steve - Diamond Armor, Grinning Expression
min043 · Minecraft
Minecraft First Wave · 2014
Figure ID
min043
Theme
Minecraft
Year Released
2014
Rarity
Common
Head
Square LEGO Minecraft head with pixelated brown hair, green eyes, and a wide grinning expression showing teeth.
Torso
Custom Minecraft blocky torso piece in light blue representing diamond armor over a brown shirt, with matching light blue arms and brown hands.
Legs
Custom Minecraft blocky leg piece in solid light blue matching the armor color.
Accessories
Grey stone sword (pixelated Minecraft style).
Color Scheme
Light blue, brown, grey, and flesh tone.
Printing Details
Simple pixelated pad printing true to the low-poly aesthetic of Minecraft.
Variants
Appears in multiple armor variations and different facial expressions across various Minecraft sets.
Condition Notes
Check for scratching on the blocky printed surfaces and wear on the unique helmet/head connections.
Estimated Value
3.00 to 6.00 USD used complete
Price (New)
Originally included in sets priced around 34.99 USD.
Compatible Sets
21102 LEGO Minecraft Micro World: The Forest, 21115 The First Night
Character Background
Steve is the iconic default player character from the globally popular sandbox video game Minecraft created by Mojang.
Design Notes
Uses specialized brick-built style blocky head, torso, and legs introduced specifically for the Minecraft theme.
Similar Minifigures
Alex, Zombie, Creeper from the LEGO Minecraft theme.
Collectibility
Moderate popularity among younger builders and video game merchandise collectors.
History
Introduced in the very first wave of LEGO Minecraft sets originating from the LEGO Cuusoo (now Ideas) platform.
Interesting Facts
The design required entirely new custom molds for the head, torso, and legs to replicate the blocky nature of the video game.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a small brick-built baseplate styled like a Minecraft grass or stone block.
Modification Potential
Parts can be easily interchanged with other Minecraft figures to create custom player avatars.
Overall Assessment
A foundational figure for the LEGO Minecraft theme, offering great nostalgic value for fans of the early days of the game and theme.