Figure ID
minecraft023
Theme
Minecraft
Year Released
2016
Rarity
Common
Overall Assessment
A fun and faithful brick-built mob recreation that adds great atmosphere to any LEGO Minecraft collection.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation3.00 USD to 5.00 USD for a complete used version.
Original Retail
Originally included in sets ranging from 30.00 USD to 80.00 USD.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Custom large square brick head printed with the classic sad Ghast face featuring black pixelated eyes and mouth, unique to the Ghast figure.
Torso
Not applicable as this is a brick-built creature figure utilizing a custom large square brick body rather than a standard torso.
Legs
Not applicable; this figure uses a hanging brick-built lower section with dangling tentacle plates typical of the Ghast design.
Accessories
None included by default for this specific mob build.
Printing Details
Simple blocky pad printing representing Minecraft low-resolution pixel art on the front of the primary body brick.
Color Scheme
Light bluish gray primary color with black pixelated printing for the facial features.
Known Variants
Appears in standard form across its compatible sets with no major color or design variants.
Condition Notes
Prone to light surface scratching on the large flat brick surfaces and dust collection in the recessed studs.
Found In Sets
21128 The Village, 21136 The Ocean Monument
Character Background
The Ghast is a large, white, ghost-like mob found in the Nether dimension of Minecraft that floats and shoots explosive fireballs at players.
Design Notes
Uses a specialized large cubic brick element to capture the blocky scaling of the in-game mob rather than standard minifigure parts.
History
Introduced during the expansion of the LEGO Minecraft theme into larger micro-scale and playset environments representing different dimensions.
Interesting Facts
Despite being categorized under minifigures in databases, the Ghast is entirely brick-built and lacks standard arms, legs, or a head.
Collectibility
Moderate demand among Minecraft theme completists and builders expanding their Nether dioramas.
Similar Minifigures
Minecraft Magma Cube, Minecraft Phantom, Minecraft Slime
Display Suggestions
Best displayed suspended with transparent bricks to simulate flying in a LEGO Nether diorama.
Modification Potential
Can be integrated into custom Nether MOCs or modified with fire-charge accessory elements being fired from its mouth.