Alex - Sand Green Tunic, Medium Azure Legs, Diamond Helmet
min092 · Minecraft
Minecraft Cave/Exploration Wave · 2021 (Included in The Coral Reef set #21164)
Figure ID
min092
Theme
Minecraft
Year Released
2021 (Included in The Coral Reef set #21164)
Rarity
Common. This specific variant was part of a small, affordable entry-level set, making it widely accessible to most collectors and fans of the theme.
Head
Square block-head mold unique to LEGO Minecraft. Alex's pixelated face printing with green eyes and orange hair. Two-sided printing is not present on this specific head mold.
Torso
Sand Green torso with pixelated Minecraft Alex skin details, featuring an orange hair strand printed on the front. Arms are Sand Green with flesh-colored hands.
Legs
Standard Medium Azure legs without printing. The hip piece is also Medium Azure, matching the color of the legs exactly.
Accessories
Includes a Medium Azure Minecraft Diamond Helmet (part 18949). The helmet is removable and fits over the square head. This specific example is missing iconic tools like a pickaxe or sword usually paired with the figure.
Color Scheme
Sand Green, Medium Azure, and Orange. The colors represent Alex wearing Diamond armor (helmet) combined with her standard Minecraft game outfit colors.
Printing Details
Highly accurate pixelated printing to match the Minecraft aesthetic. Printing is restricted to the face and the front of the torso. Quality is consistent with modern LEGO pad printing standards.
Variants
Alex has dozens of variants; this specific one (min092) is defined by the Sand Green tunic without additional armor printing on the chest, paired with the Diamond helmet.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include 'neck' friction from the square head and potential scratches on the large flat surfaces of the diamond helmet. The pixel printing on the face is generally durable.
Estimated Value
$2.00 - $4.00 USD (Used). This is an affordable figure due to its high production volume and presence in a low-cost set.
Price (New)
Originally available in Set 21164 ('The Coral Reef') for $9.99 USD retail, which included 2 minifigures and a Drowned figure.
Compatible Sets
Set 21164 (The Coral Reef, 2021). It is primarily found in this specific configuration within this set.
Character Background
Alex is one of the two main protagonist skins in Minecraft, introduced in 2014 to provide a female-leaning alternative to the default Steve character.
Design Notes
The cube-shaped head mold is a hallmark of the Minecraft line since 2014. The diamond helmet piece specifically mimics the pixelated 'stepped' design of the game's armor items.
Similar Minifigures
Steve (various armor levels), Alex with Iron Armor (min018), or Alex with Gold Armor (min054).
Collectibility
Moderate. While not a high-value investment piece, it is essential for completeness for fans of the Minecraft character roster.
History
LEGO Minecraft transitioned from LEGO Ideas (CUUSOO) to a full theme in 2014. Alex joined the lineup shortly after, and this 2021 version represents a later refinement of the character's colors.
Interesting Facts
The Sand Green color was chosen to represent Alex's classic tunic, though players can change skin colors in the actual game; LEGO keeps this as the 'canonical' Alex appearance.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in an underwater Minecraft vignette or on a standard grey baseplate with other Minecraft mobs like Creepers or Axolotls.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'purist' customs. Minecraft heads are easily swapped. The Sand Green torso is also useful for custom fantasy or castle villagers.
Overall Assessment
A standard, solid representation of a central gaming character. Its value lies in playability and theme accuracy rather than rare collector appeal.