Minecraft Creeper - Green, Blocky Head
min012 · Minecraft
Core Characters · 2014 (First release in Minifigure scale)
Figure ID
min012
Theme
Minecraft
Year Released
2014 (First release in Minifigure scale)
Rarity
Common; appeared in over 20 different sets since 2014.
Head
Pixelated green block-shaped head with black eye and mouth printing to mimic the in-game 'sad' face.
Torso
Green with pixelated light green and gray-green square patterns on the front; vertical texture printing.
Legs
Single piece specialized lower body with four pixelated 'toes' printed on a 2x2 base; no independent movement.
Accessories
Includes a white 1x2 tile (Minecraft Map) and a gold telescope/spyglass accessory (Minecraft Spyglass item).
Color Scheme
Bright Green primary color with olive and sand green pixel accents.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing with 'stair-step' pixelated edges; printing is restricted to the front elements.
Variants
Standard (min012), Charged (transparent blue mold), and Small (Minecraft Micro-world version).
Condition Notes
Check for 'crack' marks at the base of the neck and wear on the pixel corners of the head piece.
Estimated Value
$2 - $5 USD used; $6 - $8 USD new/mint.
Price (New)
Mostly found in sets ranging from $9.99 (micro-sets) to $100+ (larger playsets).
Compatible Sets
21115 First Night, 21113 Cave, 21124 End Portal, 21151 End Battle, among many others.
Character Background
The iconic exploding antagonist from the Mojang Minecraft video game series, known for stalking players and hissing.
Design Notes
A unique mold for the lower body was created specifically to replicate the Creeper's four-legged gait.
Similar Minifigures
Charged Creeper, BigFig Creeper, Minecraft Zombie, Minecraft Enderman.
Collectibility
High for completionists but very high supply makes it a low-priority investment piece.
History
Debuted in 2014 as LEGO moved away from the 'Micro-world' scale to traditional minifigure sets.
Interesting Facts
The Creeper was originally a coding accident by Notch when trying to create a pig model.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a Minecraft biome MOC or alongside a Steve minifigure in a survival scene.
Modification Potential
Lower body part is often used in custom 'mech' or alien builds due to its unique footprint.
Overall Assessment
An essential but common figure for any Minecraft collector; accurate to the source material but mass-produced.