It’s been fun, Minecraft, but your time has come. Released in 2011 and hugely popular even before its official release, Mojang (and now Microsoft) have helped to leave an indelible mark, for better or worse, on the gaming industry. Without Minecraft, the survival gaming trend which saw the rise of games like Rust, Ark: Survival Evolved, and The Forest may not have happened. Crafting wouldn’t be such a major part of every AAA release, and, thanks to the Minecraft community’s own take on the Hunger Games movies, the battle royale genre may not have taken off the way it has in the past year. So, thank you, Minecraft… that’s partially sincere and partially sarcastic.

Yet, with Epic Games’ Fortnite on the mind of every child and with high school cafeterias and nightclubs the world over littered with people who just can’t stop trying to replicate the game’s emotes, it seems like the title has dethroned the blocky, pixelated crafting king.

Of course, that isn’t going to stop desperate toy companies from milking every last penny out of the Minecraft license. Merchandise based on the nearly decade-old game can still be found in stores, and retailers are likely hoping to move lots of Minecraft pig plushies and replica bow and arrow sets this holiday season. In begrudging reverence for the game’s merchandising prowess, here are twenty of the worst Minecraft toys ever (and ten of the best).

30 Worst: Minecraft Zombie Pigman Figure

Minecraft Zombie Pigman Figure
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Nothing says holiday fun like the shambling carcass of an undead pig! That may have been a slightly hyperbolic statement, but it stands to reason that a vast majority of Minecraft fans would probably opt for a more recognizable character when buying their figures. Unless you already own every other Minecraft related piece of merchandise and you are absolutely desperate for more, this doesn’t seem like a smart buy. Zombies, skeletons, and pigs are all fine, but combine the three and it’s a recipe for disaster. Far be it from anyone to say what would look nice on your shelf, but there are definitely some more visually appealing figures available.

29 Worst: Mattel Minecraft Mini-Figure Waterfall Wonder Environmental Set

Minecraft Waterfall Set
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At the risk of sounding like an old man who walked five miles uphill in the snow both to and from school every day when he was a kid, life was easier back in my day. Nobody needed a $20 set of plastic Minecraft blocks that fold out into a waterfall to have fun; we slapped a few miscellaneous lego bricks together and called it a rocket ship, and that’s all we ever needed. This set is ridiculously overpriced when you consider that these Minecraft mini-figures are, like, the size of your fingernail. Unless you are using this to expand a previously built set, the content on offer here is insanely anemic.

28 Best: Minecraft Stop Motion Movie Creator

Minecraft Stop Motion Movie Creator
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This is a set for the children out there who would like to let their inner Spielberg out. A small plastic set and backdrop designed to make stop-motion film creation a breeze! Though it may seem a little unnecessary given that you wouldn’t technically need a kit like this to make a movie, the included pieces are a nice touch. Sure, it’s unlikely that anyone will be making the next Godfather trilogy with this rudimentary set, but it appeals to creative minds who aren’t merely content with collecting a bunch of Pop figures and letting them sit on a shelf.

27 Worst: Minecraft Periodic Table of Elements

Minecraft Periodic Table
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Continuing with the subject of overpriced blocks of plastic, it’s difficult to understand the intended purpose behind this kit. It doesn’t appear to be scientifically accurate in any way, and, even if it does correlate to some in-game approximation of the periodic table, it looks like all the buyer would be getting is a series of 25 plastic cubes with small Minecraft decals printed on them. Again, this may have some use if you plan on adding these to a pre-built set, but, for $25, there doesn’t seem like there’s much fun to be had with these things. If this is your kind of thing, then go crazy, but it seems a little pointless.

26 Worst: Minecraft RC Flying Ghast

Minecraft RC Ghast
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Something of a my-first-drone kit, this flying ghast toy seems like a pretty cool item in concept. However, in practice, it’s more than a little creepy. Minecraft’s ghasts are slightly unnerving in the first place, and little kids probably wouldn’t be all that keen on running into one in real life. Plus, with a price tag of $70, it’s a little pricey given that a majority of the actual drone is made out of nothing but white foam. Get rid of the red eyes and mouth, and then we might be able to work something out.

25 Best: Minecraft Magic 8 Ball

Minecraft Magic 8 Ball
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The magic 8 ball fad has long since past, but this relatively inexpensive piece seems like a pretty cool reincarnation of the classic toy from yesteryear. There’s nothing inherently Minecraft-related about a magic 8 ball, but it’s a crafty way to repackage a tried-and-true plaything for a modern audience. Modeled after the game’s classic dirt blocks, this could be either a neat little toy for a child or a cute decoration for a nerdy office desk. Sure, it isn’t the most elaborate gift, but, at $13, this is the perfect stocking-stuffer for little gamers who haven’t totally abandoned Minecraft in favor of current social trends.

24 Worst: LEGO BrickHeadz Steve & Creeper

Lego Brickheadz Steve and Creeper
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In what seems to be an ill-conceived bid to compete with Funko’s Pop line of vinyl figures, Lego has released its own series of BrickHeadz; collectible figures that owners and construct and put on their shelves much like any other collectible. The difference here is that most of these things are just downright ugly. While the Funko Pop figures are quirky and stylistically unique in their own way, Lego’s version really doesn’t appear to have any redeeming qualities. The giant bug eyes and jagged square heads are unappealing, and they look pretty tacky overall. This may appeal to serious fans of both Lego and Minecraft, but the rest of us will likely elect to opt out.

23 Worst: Minecraft Ender Dragon Interactive Mob Head

Minecraft Ender Dragon Head
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This mask would be kind of cool if it weren’t so incredibly bulky. Ender Dragons are probably the most interesting enemies in Minecraft, and what Minecraft fan wouldn’t be interested in some kind of memorabilia based on these unique mobs? Unfortunately, this thing is just far too large, and any child wanting to wear this would more than likely struggle to keep their head upright. What’s more, only fairly seasoned Minecraft players would recognize this thing as something from the game. While the heads of creepers and pigs have become universally ubiquitous over the years, it would be tough to communicate what you're supposed to be to anyone outside of Minecon.

22 Best: Redstone Torch USB Wall Charger

Minecraft Redstone Torch USB Wall Charger
via: amazon.com

Nobody can be without a charger in 2018; from tech-savvy teens to their computer-impaired grandparents, every one of us has ask to borrow a charger at some point. This USB Redstone torch lights up and has two ports for added convenience and would be a perfect small present for adolescents who are still obsessed with Mojang and Microsoft’s gaming mega-hit. Plus, for younger users, it doubles as a pretty neat Minecraft-themed night light. Much as the in-game torches help players to find their way through dark, labyrinthine cave systems, these real-world approximations can help to stave off the dark of the night.

21 Worst: Minecraft Ghast Attack Hot Wheels Track Set

Minecraft Ghast Attack Hot Wheels
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What do video gaming mega-success Minecraft and toy car manufacturer Hot Wheels have in common? Well, aside from a willingness to create totally unnecessary product tie-ins, not a whole lot. While a Hot Wheels set based on Minecraft’s famous roller coaster-like cart system would have been an awesome idea, they decided to build a track based on this obscure scene. The included vehicle does resemble a minecart, which is an awesome touch, but the rest of the piece is only vaguely themed around the game. At least the ghast’s eyes aren’t red this time—that’s a major plus. Yet, this small piece of track doesn’t exactly warrant the $30 price tag.

20 Worst: Minecraft Armor Deluxe Costume

Minecraft Diamond Costume
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Not only is Halloween over, but it would probably be criminal the wear this awful faux-diamond armor at any time of the year. Minecraft has long had a pretty solid hold on Walmart’s clothing racks, but this blocky costume is taking things to the extreme. The kid in the costume just looks so incredibly goofy here. Sure, plenty of kids like the game and are entitled to dress however they want, but it looks like they cut up some cardboard boxes, painted them blue, and taped them all over their bodies. In fact, considering the fact that this thing retails for $49.99, that’s probably a better alternative.

19 Best: LEGO Minecraft The Mountain Cave Set

Lego Minecraft The Mountain Cave Set
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Lego has put out quite a few lackluster Minecraft sets over the years. Most of their offerings related to the brand are incredibly small and outrageously overpriced compared to what comes in the package. Though Lego’s Minecraft The Mountain Cave set is prohibitively pricey at $250, it’s everything a kid could possibly want in a set based on their favorite crafting video game. Complete with a set of minifigures and a minecart which actually travels through the mountain, this piece could offer a nearly limitless amount of fun. It seems rather complicated to set up, though, so it probably wouldn’t go over all that well with younger kids.

18 Worst: Funko Pop! Minecraft Gray Skeleton Figure

Minecraft Gray Skelton Pop
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The Funko Pop line of figures are usually pretty charming and insanely collectible, but there’s something about this particular piece which doesn’t seem quite right. The gray-scale color scheme, though appropriate to the figure, doesn’t stick out and comes across as overly-bland. What’s more, given the figure’s top-heavy built and tiny legs, there's almost no way it would be able to stand on its own without some sort of help. There are a bunch of DIY tricks available on YouTube to help keep these things upright, but it seems like an overall design flaw for a product with no purpose other than to stand there and look pretty.

17 Worst: Minecraft Hot Wheels Spider Vehicle

Hot Wheels Minecraft Spider Vehicle
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In terms of tie-in toys, Minecraft and Hot Wheels really haven’t exhibited the greatest of collaborative efforts. A lot of these transcendental toys feel creatively bankrupt. And most come across as lazy cash grabs. Such seems to be the case with the Minecraft Hot Wheels Spider Vehicle. Minecraft’s spiders may be spooky and memorable, but they don’t look like cars in the slightest. Hot Wheels’ Minecraft cart made a lot of sense, but, aside from that, there really isn’t much fertile ground to till here. Nobody aside from kids intimately familiar with the game are going to recognize this as a spider, and most of these have probably taken up permanent residence on store shelves due to lack of sales.

16 Best: Minecraft Creeper Mug

Minecraft Creeper Mug
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A staple of Minecraft merchandising since the game first became a PC-exclusive phenomenon almost a decade ago, this Minecraft Creeper Mug is the perfect gift for just about everyone with even a passing familiarity with the brand. Mojang has turned a set of black dots and lines into one of the most recognizable faces in gaming. Part of the beauty of Minecraft is that, aside from the players themselves, there aren’t any real protagonists with which to identify. Fortunately, that hasn’t impacted the game’s marketing as the creeper has filled that role nicely. Minecraft fans should look forward to drinking coffee out of a creeper's head each morning.

15 Worst: Minecraft Bow and Arrow Roleplay Toy

Minecraft Bow and Arrow
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This Minecraft Bow and Arrow toy would be pretty cool were it repurposed as a DIY build-you-own out of cardboard kit for $20. This couldn’t be further from the case, unfortunately, as Walmart has taken it upon themselves to offer this real-world Minecraft replica weapon for the exorbitant price of $224.99. There are definitely more than a few super-dedicated Minecraft fans out there, but this would probably be a tough sell for just about anyone. As previously mentioned, anyone with any artistic skill could slap together a pretty decent look-alike of this produce, and they wouldn’t be out nearly as much money.

14 Worst: Minecraft Build-A-Figure

Minecraft Build A Mini
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Variety is the spice of life, as they say, but that doesn’t necessarily have to apply to Minecraft minifigures. Though these little minis are neat enough on their own, they aren’t necessarily worth $10 a pop. Plus, most of these things are thumb size, which makes the square inch of plastic per dollar ratio pretty unfair from a consumer’s perspective. In keeping with the game’s theme of construction, these figures don’t come preassembled and must instead be snapped together. Yet, the blind nature of these boxes makes rarer items more exploitable, and parents may end up spending hundreds of dollars before their kid finally collects an entire set.

13 Best: Minecraft Piper Computer Kit

Minecraft Piper Computer Kit
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Though fairly expensive at around $200, this is a one-of-a-kind gift that could be the impetus for a child’s interest in computers and coding. Essentially a Minecraft-themed build your own Raspberry Pi kit, kids can follow step-by-step instructions which will let them assemble their own computers from the ground up, and it can teach everything from basic circuitry to rudimentary coding techniques. Entertainment and educations mashups don’t typically do that much teaching and aren’t usually all that entertaining, but this kit is a definite exception to the rule. If a child is interested in Minecraft, there’s a good chance the engineering-oriented game will encourage them to take the first few steps toward becoming a computing expert.

12 Worst: LEGO Minecraft The Melon Farm Kit

Lego Minecraft The Melon Farm
via: lego.com

The total opposite of the previously-mentioned The Mountain Cave Minecraft Lego set, The Melon Farm, which almosts costs fifty cents per Lego piece, is a major ripoff. Lego and Minecraft may seem like a marketing match made in heaven thanks to the game’s obvious inspirations, but this pairing won’t be around for long if Lego keeps milking the property like this. The Melon Farm set can probably be put together in about a minute, and, aside from a few Minecraft-themed minifigures, there’s almost nothing here to make the $15 purchase worthwhile. It would be neat were it part of a larger set, but, as it stands, this kit is a total waste of money.

11 Worst: Minecraft Zombie Foal Plushie

Minecraft Zombie Foal
via: amazon.com

We seem to have reached a point at which toy manufacturers have exhausted Minecraft-related content so thoroughly that they now have to rely on comparatively-obscure mobs like the zombie horse, or, more specifically, zombie foal. One of the few tamable mobs in Minecraft’s world, they are sort of notable, though they probably aren’t as intimidating as the fabled skeleton horse. What’s more, this plushie seems much too rotund to be Minecraft-related. Part of the appeal of plushies is showing off your appreciation for the game, and, if nobody can recognize the character, doesn’t that at least partially defeat the purpose?