At this point,Minecraftis a huge franchise. In fact, you’d be hard-pressed to name too many games that are more famous than the blocky survival title. As a result of this, the world has seen many products based on it. There’s been clothes, lamps, collectibles, and, of course, toys.
Yet, just saying ‘toys’ is a bit vague. There have been Minecraft action figures, board games, Nerf guns, and more. So, there’s quite a lot to search through and pick from if you’re looking for some Minecraft-based fun outside a virtual setting. To make it easier, here are the best toys available at the moment.
Nerf Minecraft Sabrewing Bow
A Unique Nerf Weapon
In Minecraft Dungeons, you can use a Sabrewing bow to attack various enemies. In real life, you can use this Nerf version to attack your friends and family. It looks like the game version in regards to shape, but its colors are brighter and more vibrant. The product comes with eight darts, which can be fired one after another without the need to reload.
Nerf makes all sorts of great weapons, but not many like the Sabrewing bow. It feels like a bit of a mix between a blaster and a bow since you load the bolts in and shoot it like a gun, except it’s shaped like a bow.
Regardless, like all Nerf weapons, it’s plenty of fun. It’s also more interesting than Nerf’s other Minecraft products. Therefore, if you want to shoot your loved ones while repping Minecraft, this is the way to go. Just be safe and avoid people’s eyes.
Mattel Minecraft Warden Action Figure
A Creepy Creature Brought Into The Real World
If you want your action figure collection to be creepier, then consider this Minecraft Warden figure from Mattel. It looks just like the mob from the game. Even its arms and legs can move the same way. The figure also lights up and makes noises.
This Minecraft Warden figure from Mattel is perfect for anyone who appreciates accuracy in their action figures. Simply look at an image of the Warden from the game, then look at this figure. They’re pretty much identical. Even the chest lights up in both versions. But the accuracy isn’t just a visual thing.
The articulation of the figure is also accurate. The Warden’s arms and legs go up and down in a very rigid manner, which is what the mob’s limbs do. So, this is the closest you’ll get to seeing a Minecraft Warden in real life, which we are all thankful for, as those beasts are spooky.
Minecraft Creeper Plush
Finally, A Cuddly Creeper
While playing Minecraft, you generally want to stay away from Creepers. Feel free to cuddle up to this one, though. It’s soft, huggable, and unlike the ones from the game, it won’t explode.
The concept of a Creeper plush is a strange one, as plushes are meant to bring comfort and be held, while you generally want to stay as far away from Creepers as possible. This makes this a perfect product for anyone who has ever thought the mobs looked cute but weren’t able to hug them.
Even if you don’t fit into that specific group of people, you’re able to still enjoy this plush. After all, it’s well-made, looks good, and is soft, which is everything someone wants from this type of toy.
Minecraft: Builders & Biomes
The Board Game Version Of Minecraft
In this Minecraft board game, the goal is to acquire more experience points than the other players. You do so by walking around a grid of tiles, building things, and killing mobs.
It’s a little odd to make a game that is based on another game. Yet, the concept works well for Builders and Biomes as it manages to deliver a Minecraft feel while still being its own experience. The main difference between this and the virtual title is the main goal. In regular Minecraft, you’re encouraged to build things and survive.
While building things exists in this game, the objective is to acquire experience points. You do that by going to places on the board, flipping over the nearby tiles, and either building structures or fighting creatures. It’s actually quite deep, and there is some strategy involved. As such, it may take you a little while to get the hang of it, but it’s fun once you do.
LEGO Minecraft: The Skeleton Dungeon
A Dangerous Place To Explore
A Skeleton Dungeon sounds like a horrible place to visit, but it makes for a nice Lego set. The said set includes an underground area filled with cobblestones and skeletons. Around it, you have some grass and flowing water. All of this makes for a nice playset for the three skeleton minifigures and the brave cave explorer.
Lego has made plenty ofwonderful Minecraft setsin recent times. One of the standouts is this Skeleton Dungeon. It’s a set that is perfect for either playing with or just displaying. As this is a conversation about toys, it’s worth looking at the playing aspects.
The product makes for a great playset due to the good minifigures and the few interactive elements. These interactive elements include setting off a rockslide or making it seem like the spawner has actually spawned a skeleton. This creates several possibilities. Also, credit to the designers for making each skeleton a bit different instead of just including three identical minifigures.
Minecraft Sword & Pickaxe
If Only The In-game Tools Worked This Way
Why get one toy when you can get two in one? That is exactly what this product provides, as it’s both a Minecraft diamond pickaxe and a diamond sword. When it’s in the pickaxe mode, you just need to pull the top to create the sword. When it’s in sword form, you only have to push the bottom up to create a pickaxe.
It is always nice when a manufacturer does something a bit different from the norm. The creators of this product certainly did with its pickaxe and sword combination. The uniqueness isn’t the only reason why the toy is good, though.
The execution of the unique idea deserves praise, too, as switching between sword and pickaxe mode is simple and fluid. Plus, the unique mechanism hasn’t taken away from the visual of the tool. Both the sword and pickaxe still look just like the ones from the game - at least from the front.
FAQ
What To Get A Kid Who Likes Minecraft?
There are plenty of things to get Minecraft-loving kids. Of course, the toys mentioned above are good options. Also, there are somegreat Minecraft minifiguresout there, as well as a bunch of other merch at places like Amazon and Walmart.
Is Minecraft Age Appropriate?
Minecraft is suitable for pretty much anyone above seven years old. There is violence in the game, but no blood or gore. And there certainly isn’t any profanity or anything like that.
