Vindicator
minecraft045 · Minecraft
Minecraft Village and Pillager Waves · 2020
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
minecraft045
Theme
Minecraft
Year Released
2020
Rarity
Common
Overall Assessment
A solid, recognizable mob figure that perfectly translates the blocky aesthetic of Minecraft into LEGO form, making it a fun addition for fans of the franchise.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation3.00 USD to 6.00 USD for used complete condition; up to 8.00 USD brand new.
Original Retail
Originally included in sets retailing from 30.00 USD to 50.00 USD.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Unique square Minecraft-style block head piece in light bluish gray with printed neutral/hostile expression, dark eyes, and a prominent 3D protruding rectangular nose piece characteristic of illagers.
Torso
Dark brown jacket/tunic torso printing with black vertical stripes, white collar, and white arm/hand printing representing layered clothing. Standard minifigure arms and hands.
Legs
Standard non-articulated dark blue legs with no side or front printing.
Accessories
Light bluish gray iron axe held in one hand.
Printing Details
Blocky pixel-art style pad printing on the torso front and specialized custom-molded square head with facial features. High alignment quality matching LEGO Minecraft standards.
Color Scheme
Dark brown, light bluish gray, dark blue, and white, accurately representing the hostile illager mob from Minecraft.
Known Variants
Standard Vindicator variant with iron axe. No major promotional or rare color variants exist.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include scratching on the flat surfaces of the custom head piece, arm looseness, and potential bite marks or scratches on the plastic blocky head due to its non-standard shape.
Found In Sets
21160 The Illager Raid (2020), 21187 The Red Barn (2022)
Character Background
Vindicators are hostile mob creatures introduced in Minecraft's Exploration Update. They spawn naturally in woodland mansions and during village raids, aggressively attacking players and villagers with iron axes.
Design Notes
Features the specialized square block head piece unique to Minecraft villagers and illagers, capturing the distinctive angular aesthetic of the video game.
History
Introduced to the LEGO Minecraft theme in 2020 as part of the wave focusing on village raids and pillager outposts.
Interesting Facts
In the game, Vindicators will famously change their attack name to Johnny and aggressively attack any mob if named with a name tag.
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility among Minecraft fans and army builders who collect multiple illagers for raids, though widely available and generally affordable.
Similar Minifigures
Pillager, Evoker, Wandering Trader, Villager
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark grey or green baseplate alongside villagers, iron golems, and other pillagers in a village raid MOC setup.
Modification Potential
High potential for custom Minecraft MOCs, army building, and dioramas recreating woodland mansions or village raids.