Notch revealed a screenshot of one of the new monsters for 1.8!
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Seen here is a screenshot of a new monster in the works for 1.8. While Notch didn't specify exactly what it was, it seems fairly apparent that this new arrival in Minecraft isn't especially friendly-looking. What is it? What can it do? We will keep you updated as this information becomes available!
Update - Thanks to Nyanners and KSMF, respectively, for the following two enhanced images!
diamond and kill you with a diamond sword
THEY WANT TO GRIEF YOU!
OH NOES!
1) Its a giant mushroom, not a tree.
2) They are called "Enderman" as per Notch via Redit. The Wiki is using this name.
3) They are peaceful. Until you look at them.
4) They run toward you, if you look at them they stop and stare at you.
They seem to be based partly on Sleder man and Weeping Angels (Doctor Who).
This mob is now my favorite.
theyre dismantiling your windows
theyre jacking your houses up!
tryin to steal stuff so
hide your pick
hide your knife (knife is what i sometimes call swords)
hide your pick
hide your knife
hide your pick
hide your knife
and hide your shovel cuz theyre stealin everything out there!