While some people thrive on the thrill of finding the perfect gift for loved ones during the holiday season, others find it a tad overwhelming. Everyone wants to make sure they get their loved ones the perfect gift, something thoughtful that they'll really love. Thankfully, if those loved ones are Minecraft fans, there are plenty of great gift ideas just waiting in the wings.
Minecraft has continued to be one of the biggest gaming franchises for well over a decade now, and the amount of merchandise available for the series exemplifies its popularity. From LEGO sets to toys to collectibles to apparel to plushes, there are countless gifts that would be perfect for Minecraft fans this holiday, and this collection is a handful of some of the best.
Minecraft: 5 Things To Know About The Garden Awakens
Minecraft's latest content drop, called The Garden Awakens, features a bunch of new mechanics that are important to understand.
Minecraft Ender Dragon Action Figures Set
Approximate Retail Price: $40
Link to Minecraft Ender Dragon Action Figures Set on Mattel's Website
To celebrate Minecraft's 15th anniversary, Mattel has released a new Ender Dragon action figure set. This set includes the eponymous beast, along with action figures of both Steve and an Enderman, all of which are at 3.25" scale. This set comes with some fun play-features, like lights and sounds on the Ender Dragon, as well as armor that changes color when the Ender Dragon uses its Misty Dragon Breath attack on Steve.
Minecraft Holiday Sweater
Approximate Retail Price: $65
Link to Minecraft Holiday Sweater on Minecraft Official Site
It's not the holidays without an ugly sweater, and this Minecraft one is a great pick for any fans of the series. The sweater's design is adorned with festive Creepers, and a small line of text in the center reads "Tisss the season," which is a play on the Creeper's iconic pre-explosion sound effect.
Minecraft Creeper Vinyl Youtooz Figure
Approximate Retail Price: $33
Link to Minecraft Creeper Vinyl Figure on Minecraft Official Site
These Minecraft Youtooz vinyl figures are a great alternative to action figures and other toys. This 4" vinyl figure depicts a surprisingly detailed Creeper, and it comes in an easily displayable box. This range also has figures based on Minecraft's Ender Dragon, Wolf, Warden, Bees, Chickens, Enderman, and Zombies, all retailing for around the same price.
Minecraft Enderman Hallmark Ornament
Approximate Retail Price: $19
Link to Minecraft Enderman Ornament on Hallmark Website
A really great option for any Minecraft fan regardless of age, this Hallmark Minecraft Enderman ornament is a nice way to add a subtle gaming reference to the holiday tree. The 4" Enderman ornament is ready for the festive season, holding a cute gift in his arms.
Minecraft Bee 8" Plush
Approximate Retail Price: $30
Link to Minecraft Bee Plush on Minecraft Official Site
There's no shortage of Minecraft-themed plushes out there, but this 8" Bee plush is a solid choice for any fan due to its decent size and adorable design.
LEGO Minecraft Crafting Table
Approximate Retail Price: $90
Link to LEGO Minecraft Crafting Table on Official LEGO Website
A must-have for adult Minecraft fans, the LEGO Minecraft Crafting Table is the ultimate Minecraft collector's item this year. This set comes with almost 1200 pieces, which isn't bad considering the $90 price tag. This set's defining feature is its dual display possibilities, with fans being able to showcase the set's exterior crafting table facade, and turn it around to reveal a bustling Minecraft world complete with 12 iconic biomes.
The five mini worlds are also fully modular, meaning fans can display them in any combination they'd like. A few microfigures are also included in this set, represting Minecraft's Steve, Alex, Creeper, Skeletons, Villagers, and a few animals.
LEGO Minecraft The Swamp Adventure
Approximate Retail Price: $10
Link to LEGO Minecraft Swamp Adventure on Official LEGO Website
For those who don't want to spend almost $100 on a LEGO Minecraft set but still want to get some of that LEGO magic this holiday season, this $10 set is the perfect alternative. For just $10, fans get a 65-piece set complete with two great minifigures, a nice diorama, and a fun play-feature that sees part of the set get launched into the air, simulating a TNT explosion.
Minecraft NERF Pillager's Crossbow
Approximate Retail Price: $25
Link to Minecraft NERF Pillager's Crossbow on Target's Website
NERF blasters are a holiday gift staple, and this particular blaster is a Minecraft fan's dream come true. Compatible with NERF N Series darts, this blaster is inspired by Minecraft's Pillager crossbow, and lets fans shoot up to six darts in quick succession.
IGLOO Minecraft Pig 16 Oz Can
Approximate Retail Price: $20
Link to Minecraft Pig 16Oz Can on IGLOO's Website
For a more practical Minecraft-themed gift, this IGLOO 16Oz drinking bottle is a great choice. Along with a sliding tab at the top, this can comes with advanced hot and cold retention, and a built-in coaster at its base.
Minecraft Exploding RC Creeper
Approximate Retail Price: $50
Link to Minecraft Exploding RC Creeper on Mattel's Website
One of the hottest toys of the year, Mattel's Minecraft Exploding RC Creeper might be a difficult item to track down this holiday, and it's easy to see why. 12" tall, this Creeper toy has authentic sounds and movements, and is controlled by a remote that's themed around Minecraft's TNT block. Holding down a button on the controller will cause the Creeper to explode, sending 10 particle explosion pieces flying.
-
OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
WHERE TO PLAY
Minecraft is a game made up of blocks, creatures, and community. You can survive the night or build a work of art – the choice is all yours. But if the thought of exploring a vast new world all on your own feels overwhelming, then fear not!
Minecraft has no set goal and can be played however you’d like! This is why it’s sometimes called a “sandbox game” – there are lots of things for you to do, and lots of ways that you can play. If you like being creative, then you can use the blocks to build things from your imagination. If you’re feeling brave, you can explore the world and face daring challenges. Blocks can be broken, crafted, placed to reshape the landscape, or used to build fantastical creations.
Creatures can be battled or befriended, depending on how you play. The world of Minecraft allows for epic adventures, quiet meditations, and everything in between. You can even share your creations with other players, or play in community worlds!
- Engine
- LWJGL, PROPRIETARY ENGINE
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
- Franchise
- Minecraft
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Split Screen Orientation
- Vertical or Horizontal
- Platform(s)
- 3DS, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii U, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Xbox One, Xbox 360
- Genre(s)
- Sandbox, Survival
- How Long To Beat
- 129 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- No
- File Size Xbox Series
- 1.42 GB (August 2024)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
