LEGO Minecraft - Steve's Desert Expedition Review!

[@Diegozardx]

I like how the camel isn't just a reprint of the llama.

[@CheeseyStudios]

Me too! Love it when LEGO makes a new mob mould!

[@darkpheonix7055]

It’s great that it isn’t just a reprint of the llama but it is to small to accommodate 2 figures like in game and the legs should be around twice as long as they are

[@SenorCringo]

Yeah that's so great ! I wish they did that for the fox too (,:

[@bewilderbeastie8899]

@@darkpheonix7055 it's a baby camel!

[@darkpheonix7055]

@@bewilderbeastie8899 Either way it would be wrong then as the piece did the head is way too big for a baby camel

[@CharzBoi]

I really hope lego keeps using this skin tone for Steve, it's crazy how the line has been going on for nearly 10 years and yet the main figure hasn't been truly accurate!

[@CheeseyStudios]

Now we just need dual moulded arms!

[@UnidentifiedToastProductions]

@@CheeseyStudios and dual molded legs

[@Sam_50210]

​@@UnidentifiedToastProductionsnah not dual molded legs. Just grey print at the feet.

[@Milky_WayProductions]

Yes he has, it's okay to be white, it's not racist, in the files their is "Steve" "Black Steve" (the one your trying to make him be), stop. He's also in the desert, maybe he just has sunburn. I won't buy this LEGO Set, he's been the correct skin tone for years, I don't want that messed up. He's white.

[@CharzBoi]

@@Milky_WayProductions 🤨

[@lucalafalce5128]

I think the blue on Steve's face symbolizes the fact that he's so scared of the Phantom

[@CheeseyStudios]

Perhaps, perhaps 🤔

[@The1-The-G]

It could also be that he's super tired and that's why the phantom is there

[@benjaminhamrick8612]

The blue on Steve’s face is the dark circles under one’s eyes that they get from exhaustion. Steve has been traveling the desert via camel for days, unable to rest, as he set up a small tent for a little bit of coverage for the night, and a campfire to keep him warm he hears a screeching noise from above. Startled by what he sees, he grabs his weapon to fend off the terrors from above. Will he survive the night, or will the remains of a smoldering campfire and a ramshackle tent be the only sign that someone has ventured so far into uninhabitable territory?

[@johnnysharp2899]

Nobody knows what will happen to our brave adventurer as he is waken up by the screech of a deathly creature. A phantom! The dangerous creature of night flaps it’s wings over Steve’s small tent.You decide what happens to him!!

[@legospaceskeleton]

I wish that the set included a cartography table. It would have been relevant to Steve’s “expedition”, and would have been much more interesting than just another crafting table.

[@CheeseyStudios]

That would have been amazing for sure

[@nethercreature1624]

So much innovation in a tiny little set! I do wonder if Steve will keep that new skin tone- it looks really good but i fear its exclusive to this new guy 😔

[@CheeseyStudios]

I hope that sticks around too! I suppose we'll find out for sure this summer

[@bricksfordom]

If I'm not wrong the new Minecraft polybag also has a Steve with the same skin tone and a normal Minecraft head piece

[@kodanugg]

i feel like the new steve looks like a chipmunk. i like it, but im getting simon from alvin and the chipmunk vibes.

[@CheeseyStudios]

lol! I can't unsee it now

[@John-sog3]

i really like how the camel isnt either too big or too small, it just fits the minifig perfectly

[@CheeseyStudios]

It's a really fun critter. They did a great job with it!

[@vast9467]

but it’s too small?

[@bewilderbeastie8899]

@@vast9467 it says on the box "baby camel"

[@Helloimlego]

The actual bizarre part is the lamma 😑

[@CheeseyStudios]

how does this have 3 likes

[@Helloimlego]

IDK

[@Moose_Bricks]

That camel makes me want to keep on living. So does your channel, great video! 👍

[@Blue-Ninja2000]

Steve is my favorite 2024 minifigure already his expression looks like he forgot about his car’s extended warranty

[@WarrenCheskyTheFoxwiggins]

hi cheesey :) I love the spooked, chilled, I-shouldet-have-walked-in-on-that exaggerated animi face that Steve is making, I love how lego is really pulling from eminent animations trailers on the skin textures. imo this is the best set of the wave. its just so fun looking and cozy to play with. this is lego at its finest

[@saturnday160]

Very excited for this set, mostly because of the phantom. The camel is nice too though. Cheap sets are basicly the only thing i get so i love it when they have interesting mobs.

[@CheeseyStudios]

So good to have the Phantom back in an affordable set!

[@kiwicutemellow4398]

You convinced me im going to check it out for myself in my local lego store

[@HerCeleryPancakes]

I absolutely love this set and it’s a must pick up with that adorable camel and a phantom (didn’t pick up the sky tower). Although I don’t must say I’m not here for the new cactus not that it isn’t an improvement, it is but ibe been spoiled with you design, great job Caleb👏 ❤

[@naten6981]

Are you going to switch out the cacti in the lego minecraft world with the newer design? I think it would look great. Also you should definitely add the camel to the desert village module!

[@CheeseyStudios]

Definitely will be adding the camel and some of the other 2024 features to the world! I'll make a little update video about it like I did from the summer 2023 sets :)

[@mrdan31]

Pretty good set to be so cheap, the camel and the modified steve definitely makes me want to buy it

[@Jumbledarrow]

The blue on Steve's face could be fear or representing exhaustion from the heat.

[@CheeseyStudios]

Good ideas! I bet those could be what they were going for

[@Taikisavage]

Woah! I think the blue on Steve’s face is the llamas SPIT

[@CommanderWiggins]

That axe is definitely a golden axe with Bane of Arthropods II on it that he got from a Ruined Nether Portal chest.

[@CheeseyStudios]

Sounds about right 🤣

[@MrLazeeProductionsOFFICIAL]

🤓🤓🤓

[@SHADOWReaper347]

Oh my god, the blueish purple is supposed to be night vision and the expression is because that now he can see in the dark he now notices the phantom!😮

[@CheeseyStudios]

It's the 😨

[@JonnDthunDer]

Will absolutely be picking up this set when it's out, the smaller MC sets are absolutely some of the best smaller LEGO sets they're making right now. Also, the thumbnail for this video really jumped out as being great!

[@AeroNomad]

I would guess that the blue on his face is spit from the camel

[@CheeseyStudios]

Maybe? But do camels spit in-game?

[@AeroNomad]

I believe so

[@mrminemachine8]

Look how they massacerd my boy, bro looks like lary the cucumber

[@mr.p8882]

1:10 Wait, I wasn't even thinking about effects.. I know I can't be alone in having interpreted the blue on Steve's face print to just be Camel spit? 🐪

[@CheeseyStudios]

A lot of people thought that, don't worry 😂 The general consensus seems to be that it's this: 😨

[@Yarik-lego]

It seems to me that the blue color is drops that express the emotion of fear.

[@TheMainMate]

Yayy camels to add to the dessert village !!

[@CheeseyStudios]

Woot woot!

[@marcinolszewski9797]

It looks like he's afraid from the Phantom.

[@CheeseyStudios]

Me too honestly

[@Hehe.3.]

In cartoons blue around the eyes is a established way to show a character is sleep deprived.

[@TheBenjaman]

Love this set to bits am definitely getting a couple of these. That steve is pretty nice with the more accurate skincolour and goofy face. Now i just want the default steve with it. That phantom is whatever. Its one of my personal favorite mobs to fight in the game so getting some more is nice. That camel is pretty cool too, even though i dont care much for it in game. The little build is pretty neat too will go nicely with the desert village set, extend its little market a bit

[@angus80w]

It's been about 20 minutes since I watched this video and only now do I decide to comment 😂 I was looking at Lego Steve minifigures on eBay and then I saw this set which caught my eye and I was examining the Steve minifigure and I was like "What the heck is this?". I was wondering why the skin was slightly darker but more importantly, I was so confused why he looked so goofy and what the hell that blue thing was. At first, I thought the *exact* same things as you did, a mask or goggles or glasses. After reading the comments in this video, I finally understood what the blue was and overtime when I was looking at the images of this ineteresting minifigure it eventually became normal looking. Something that I forgot to mention: A few minutes after I had originally saw it, I decided to recreate it as an actual Minecraft skin.

[@CheeseyStudios]

I do wish he was more instantly recognizable, but I appreciate what they were going for!

[@angus80w]

@@CheeseyStudiosI picked the set up today and it’s a pretty good one. Although I don’t really like the cactus and the campfire. Everything else’s about it is great. Lego Minecraft is evolving

[@Apple101012]

The blue part of his face is part of a scared expression, kind of like a cold feet type of fear/dread often used in very old cartoon or modern anime

[@CheeseyStudios]

That might be right, yeah!

[@MonkeyManiac]

I am pretty sure he is supposed to be sleep deprived hence the phantom.

[@Frosteh]

The tent is so cool in the set, im excited to pick this set up eventually!

[@CheeseyStudios]

These small Minecraft sets are always so awesome 👌

[@enderziom04]

The blue color on his face is surely him being either scared of the Phantom(s) spawning, or him just having insomnia, which still connects to Phantom spawning lol

[@CheeseyStudios]

That does make a lot of sense

[@Abesed]

Yaaaay , new video , wanted to see this one 🎉😊

[@Nadav_Vardiel]

to me the blue on Steve's face is the spit from the lama (or in that case the camel) and therefore his surprised expression. at least it is a funnier theory IMO.

[@CheeseyStudios]

lol I like funny theories

[@goldskorp]

You should put the camel in your desert village! Maybe the purple ninja can ride it?

[@CheeseyStudios]

Ha! That's a good idea! I'll be putting a bunch of the new 2024 stuff into the world and do a little update video on it.

[@carrot4208]

Since I saw the set I just figured the blue were either tears or some kawaii/anime fear marks idk. Love this cheap easy access of the camel. Maybe not too sure about the campfire redesign but I am fond of the cactus design!

[@turnoffthedark268]

I fully agree that the $10 lego sets are the best ones. They don't leave a hole in my pocket and they include awesome figures and fun builds. I can't wait for this set to come out

[@ZBricks]

The blue is camel spit!

[@HomemadeArtistry]

The campfire design is very cute, honestly

[@CheeseyStudios]

I like it too! Simple, but effective

[@nelly5954]

I think the blue is to show he's scared, the eyes by themselves would probably just look cartoony

[@CheeseyStudios]

That does make sense!

[@nathanielgonzalez6367]

I agree with you on the cactus also I love the new camel and camp fire are all really amazing

[@CheeseyStudios]

Whoever designed this did a great job

[@isaachilsher6346]

I love the in-depth reviews that you do! I wish Lego would take inspiration from your series to make the sets more accurate!!😂

[@CheeseyStudios]

Thank you! They're slowly getting there, ha! They've been using a lot more 2x2 tiles which has been great to see xD

[@sime7170]

Llama and Phantom battle pack goes hard!

[@Maniac4Bricks]

I was under the impression that the face was wearing some sort of goggles to brave the desert winds, kind of like in Pokemon. But the phantom expression makes sense

[@CheeseyStudios]

It definitely had me fooled at first too. Not a perfect figure by any means, but I appreciate what they were trying to do

[@unofficialoscarherrera]

I'm a casual fan of the Minecraft Lego sets, but not my primary investment in Lego sets; however, these smaller sets scratch the itch for my appreciation of Minecraft. This one was my favorite announced set of the January way. I can't wait to get and add to the rest of the miniature sets I own.

[@CheeseyStudios]

You really can never go wrong with the small sets. They've had so much variety, too! The underwater one, the plains one, the mangrove swamp, and now a desert!

[@Moose_Bricks]

I just realized that Steve’s mouth is actually open with a giant tooth lol, that’s so weird looking 😂

[@Ryan_Reynolds81]

That camel definitely needs to be another brick taller.

[@CheeseyStudios]

This is a baby camel according to the set!

[@Ryan_Reynolds81]

@@CheeseyStudios oh good

[@amfstudios8695]

The camel nose looks like it could be the face of a small robot! :3

[@titaniumbanane]

Minecraft $10-$11 sets are always so great for no reason at all: the coral reef goes so hard

[@CheeseyStudios]

Ahhh, love that one too! So amazing, especially when it first released and that was the only way to get all those exclusive mobs!

[@SunToDusk]

The steve looks like he's so scared

[@CheeseyStudios]

That could be!

[@marcinolszewski9797]

But its a 10$ set and It brings you a lot of different minifugures that are new, or are retired from lego's official page.

[@CheeseyStudios]

Can't go wrong with that!

[@clockwork3494]

The camel head being a new piece despite the minimal differences instead of a llama piece recolour gives me hope that they may do the same for foxes going forward rather than reusing the cat head piece like before.

[@CheeseyStudios]

That would be so epic

[@EdgeofBricks]

I think it's sweat on the face🤔desert, it's hot, that would be correct. Great set and review

[@CheeseyStudios]

That's not a bad idea!

[@ozzy_animations17]

I liked the other version of the cacti because in the game, you can’t place blocks directly next to a cactus

[@CheeseyStudios]

Hadn't thought of that! That's pretty smart. I guess that applies on the front part of the new one xD

[@ozzy_animations17]

@@CheeseyStudios i suppose so, but then again this isn’t the first time lego has broken minecraft’s blocky rules

[@georgeyankovic]

Anime characters get wide eyed with tiny pupils and blue accents around their eyes when they get goosebumps / chill runs down their spines because they got scared.

[@that_randomguy]

I think that blue is what you get if you dont sleep because there is a phantom and they only spawn if u havent slept in 3 days and Steve doesnt have a bed.

[@CheeseyStudios]

I think you could be right!

[@marcinolszewski9797]

Maybe this is the best lego Minecraft 10$ set?

[@precascer8221]

Would be cute if the camel had that 1x2 hinge brick that bends, to make the legs sit down. But otherwise, it's still a great desert boi.

[@finitedrawz4986]

I ordered this set and this will be my first non knock-off Lego Minecraft set:D

[@CheeseyStudios]

I think you'll enjoy it a lot!

[@SaberBrickStudios]

Love your reviews. Have you ever reviewed the crafting box’s especially 2 & 3? Are they worth the price. I got them brand new for like 45ish dollars on eBay. Just curious what your thoughts on those sets are.

[@CheeseyStudios]

Crafting Box 3.0 is one of my all-time least favorite Minecraft sets, but I love 2!

[@SaberBrickStudios]

I got you, I have similar thoughts as well.@@CheeseyStudios

[@WarrenCheskyTheFoxwiggins]

I have a question: what is that cool puddy for removing dust from studs you talked about in another vid called again? (I couldn't find it) also, what would you recumbent for finding people who are serious about lego in your community? :)

[@trasslar]

Colorcoral Universal Dust Cleaner (It"s in the jungle temple episode, around 7 minutes in).

[@WarrenCheskyTheFoxwiggins]

thanks :)@@trasslar

[@dewper]

The white parts of the campfire makes me believe that maybe its meant to be a pair of candles instead!

[@pau_1eal526]

the blue is just the "😰😨😱" part when youre scared

[@CheeseyStudios]

That seems to be the general consensus!

[@mr.inkwell4782]

I think the blue stuff on Steve's face is the Camel spitting on him and being surprised.

[@juankid8802]

I believe that the print of the face is supposed to from the camel spitting on Steve’s face

[@Arbiter117x]

I think this might be one of my favorite small sets, just because of the phantom build

[@CheeseyStudios]

It's great that they brought it back!

[@TheHarrisontube]

At this point I’m starting to think someone is in kahoots with both Minecraft and Lego for these sets. I wouldn’t be surprised if designs were already prepared for all 3 mob vote mobs ahead of time.

[@CheeseyStudios]

Yeah, they've gotta have access to some stuff early to get the new mobs out so fast!

[@yourpal_mistery]

I think the blue on his face might signify Steve looking pale from fear of the literal nightmare eating him from the skies. After orange + blue is a light grey so maybe a bit over toned, but still.

[@CheeseyStudios]

I think you might be right! Makes sense with the story

[@tvalkyrie]

That new Camel is great! I can't wait to get it. Thanks for your review! 💕

[@CheeseyStudios]

No problem! Glad you enjoyed

[@LyndisMikiyoko]

The cactus design for some reason makes me really sad. I love the old one

[@theflatsixth]

Awesome review! I like the new cactus design, and while it might be a bit much for a $11 set, it would be neat if the front of it had printed tiles that mimicked what it looks like in the game. Also, I couldn't help but think that the enchanted tools be so much cooler if they were marbled with purple and the color of the base item. It would be a lot more game accurate too.

[@brainwater176]

Love this set, I think it's funny that steve seems ill prepared for his expedition. The tent is a bit cursed though

[@CheeseyStudios]

Ah, poor Steve has much to learn lol

[@edikid1206]

The face print is amazing

[@CheeseyStudios]

It's so funny lol. Hope we get more like these in future waves!

[@user-theScout]

I love the camel and redesign of Steve but there are a few things that are a bit off like the $11 price instead of $10 also the camel is short and lastly the bracket on the phantom is black instead dark blue otherwise a nice set

[@somerandomyoutuber3509]

cacti may have been smaller than a block, but blocks couldnt be put next to them, so the old one works

[@CheeseyStudios]

That's true. I still think this one looks a lot nicer though!

[@somerandomyoutuber3509]

I dont because the old one had more S Y M M E T R Y it looked the same on all sides @@CheeseyStudios

[@CheeseyStudios]

The offset brackets made me want to die though ngl xD

[@somerandomyoutuber3509]

@@CheeseyStudios ok you got me there. still, there's gotta be a way to get symmetry on all sides, while keeping it under a block wide... hmmm...

[@izumideva]

Nerd emoji Steve =w=

[@james20096]

Steve's face is "😨"

[@Slimetix]

I believe the blue on Steve is sweat!

[@BillyBobFerguson]

Just picked this set up. I hope lego does more varients of steve and alex The blue on steves face is camel spit btw 😭😭

[@CheeseyStudios]

Apparently it's meant to be 😨 I hope we get more too - hopefully some less obscure emotions, too lol

[@venomfan2020]

WE GOT THE FIRST STEVE VARIANT 🤯🤯🤯 AND HE'S SCARED SH*TLESS 😱😱 And no, armor doesn't count. ALSO THE BABY CAMEL 🥺🥺🐪🥰 And the new cactus is actually kinda neat 😅🌵

[@TheTortaLover_YT]

out of all the 2024 minecraft lego sets, this one is the one i want the most.

[@CheeseyStudios]

Can never go wrong with these small ones!

[@Teagan-h8f]

for some reason, steve's face looks so funny-

[@CheeseyStudios]

It is quite goofy xD

[@chiefflamehead6626]

I think we need to find a way as the community to not tolerate the downgrading, think about the witch hat. It's very frustrating to see LEGO, AN EXPENSIVE PREMIUM PRODUCTION COMPANY flipflop for the worse. Over all, a good set, just frustrating.

[@CheeseyStudios]

100% agree. I will be passing this along to LEGO through the Ambassador Network. It's alarming how often the downgrades happen... Getting rid of the printing on the baby zombie is another example.

[@joaquinestebanmunozmadera6422]

Hello, where did you buy them in the Lego app?

[@CheeseyStudios]

These were sent to me early by LEGO! They will be available on January 1st :)

[@joaquinestebanmunozmadera6422]

@@CheeseyStudios Thank you, I like your videos, I'll see if I become a member of the channel :)

[@Phantom0507]

i honestly don't mind the one dollar increase in price, i don't exactly know how hard it is to make new prints but i doubt they'll ever reuse that steve insomnia/fear/idk face print again.

[@supertonioultimate888]

I think the skin tone for Steve in that set is ment to represent Steve getting sun tanned

[@CheeseyStudios]

lol could be! Hope we get a regular Steve with that skin tone though, since it is more accurate

[@supertonioultimate888]

@@CheeseyStudios agreed and on that note I think the face paint probably represents how tribes have pain on there faces it’s probably something like that

[@Limethegamer-kq9yi]

I emailed the Lego company to give Lego Steve a surprised facial expression!

[@CheeseyStudios]

I hope they make it happen!

[@Limethegamer-kq9yi]

@@CheeseyStudios They did😊 and my idea is in this Lego set!😎

[@tombstone9500]

The blue on steves face is spit from the camel

[@CheeseyStudios]

Do they do that though?

[@tombstone9500]

@@CheeseyStudios in real life yeah, I don't know about minecraft

[@Gavin-64]

This is definitely a cheap and easy day one pick up with the baby camel and accurate Steve 😱 Can't wait to see your own custom camel and maybe a saddled version allowing 2 players to ride on it. 🐪🏜

[@CheeseyStudios]

I'm very excited to experiment with a custom one! That'll be lots of fun.

[@bricksbarbells5082]

I think the blue could be the Llama spitting on him

[@akhatzhan]

I think Steve’s new face represents lack of sleep 💤 thus flying creature appears (sorry forgot the name)

[@CheeseyStudios]

That could be!

[@FDS_Milez_496]

I think the blue is like how some villagers are it’s like paint or something

[@CheeseyStudios]

A few people figured it out I think! It's meant to be this: 😨

[@J0O3]

I really like this set. I hope lego stops making random minecraft skins, I think they should start making all the default skins with different variations of faces , like here with steve.

[@CheeseyStudios]

We did get one of the new default skins in the Animal Sanctuary which is pretty exciting!

[@muhammadayyan8619]

He's in tension I love it

[@waffletop1018]

ngl I kinda wish the phantom had printing on the wings and body, or stickers or something

[@CheeseyStudios]

Well, might I recommend a superior model :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIbTlKRrmNR8prM

[@SnowStar21]

10 Months late but I'm pretty sure the blue is camel spit hence why Steve looks like he's so shocked

[@CheeseyStudios]

Apparently it's supposed to be this face! 😨

[@SnowStar21]

@@CheeseyStudios Perhaps but if it was tho wouldn't it reach more to the top of his face than just being the one spalt looking spot

[@Poisso3]

The blue is probably to be the dark circles that people have under their eyes when they don't sleep...hence the Phantom.

[@CheeseyStudios]

That's a good call!