A new image of the new creature - commonly referred to as "Endermen" - was released recently (enhanced here, for light levels). This image is much more up-close-and-personal than the first, giving us a good look at the new creatures. It would seem that wearing a pumpkin prevents the new mob from seeing you, although this is unconfirmed at present.
Additionally, Notch mentioned a possible name-change for the newly minted mob, "Farlander" being suggested and, apparently, already in heavy use.
Still can't decide. I like comparing them to Star wars characters.
I'll honestly start making houses out of bedrock or obsidien to stop them from taking my house blocks.
Really, all the mobs in the game are unoriginal (no offence!), just mean like "skeleton", "Zombie" etc.
Looking forward to the Adventure mode though.
I didn't say it wasn't.
I'm going to hack bedrock in then surround myself, after hacking infinite armor, and a pumpkin, plus layers of obsidian over the bedrock i am sealed in, so I won't die. *stomach growls* ...NOOOOO
EDIT: don't u DARE sig this ^!!
Are you blind? THERE ARE 2 ENDERMEN IN THAT PICTURE.
Not that it matters, as Notch is calling them Endermen anyway.
Minecraft Wiki: Endermen
plz release it!