Enter The End!
Face the Ender Dragon

Build the ultimate Minecraft showdown with Steve, Endermen, and the fearsome Ender Dragon in this 634-piece set!

🏛 Minecraft
Set #21117

The Ender Dragon

The Ender Dragon is a standout set in the early Minecraft LEGO lineup.

🏆 Best For: Minecraft fans and LEGO collectors looking for a unique display piece ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 634 pcs 🎂 Ages 8+
★★★☆☆ 3.7 from 2 reviews

Fans appreciate the accurate representation of the Ender Dragon and the inclusion of multiple Enderman minifigures. Some criticisms include the somewhat repetitive build process and the blocky nature of the model, which may not appeal to all LEGO enthusiasts.

📝 Our Take

The Ender Dragon is a standout set in the early Minecraft LEGO lineup. It perfectly captures the essence of the final boss battle, bringing the digital world into a tangible, brick-built form with surprisingly good articulation and imposing presence.

This set is perfect for Minecraft fans and collectors of unique LEGO creatures. The build is engaging without being overly complex, making it a great choice for both younger builders and adults looking for a nostalgic piece. The finished model is also fantastic for display.

Skip this if you prefer highly detailed, realistic models or are not a fan of the Minecraft aesthetic. While iconic, the blocky design may not appeal to all. Consider sets from other themes like Ninjago or Monkie Kid for more intricate creature builds.

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🧱 Building Experience

🧩
634
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
📊
Intermediate
Difficulty
👤
8+
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Building the articulated Ender Dragon wings
  • Constructing the End landscape with obsidian towers
  • Assembling the multiple Enderman figures
  • Creating the regenerative Ender Crystals

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
B+
Investment Grade
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The Ender Dragon set (21117-1) presents a decent investment opportunity, primarily due to its status as a retired set from a popular theme. Minecraft's enduring appeal ensures continued interest from both LEGO collectors and gaming enthusiasts. The set includes a good piece count and a unique dragon build, contributing to its desirability. However, the initial MSRP was relatively high, and the current secondary market price reflects this. While the price trend is stable, potential investors should be aware of the competition from newer Minecraft sets and the possibility of fluctuating demand. Long-term, the set's value is likely to appreciate, especially if kept in pristine condition with the original box.

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📖 About This Set

Slay The Ender Dragon at the End dimension!

Enter the End at your peril! Don your diamond armor and helmet, grab your weapons and step into this dayless dimension that floats in the void beneath starless skies. Seek out the dangerous Endermen that dwell in the darkness. Wield your diamond sword and bow to defeat the enemy. Then summon all your powers to confront the mighty Ender Dragon that hovers above the regenerative Ender Crystals. When you’ve slain the dragon, collect the dragon egg to create an exit portal. Prepare yourself for theultimate battle! Rebuild the set for more LEGO® Minecraft™ creations. Includes a Steve minifigure with assorted weapons and accessories, plus 3 Endermen and the Ender Dragon.

  • Includes a Steve minifigure with assorted weapons and accessories and 3 Endermen
  • Features a sand island, Ender Dragon, dragon egg, light-brick Ender Crystals, and obsidian pillar elements
  • Weapons include a sword and a bow
  • Accessories include armor and a helmet
  • Includes 634 assorted LEGO® pieces
  • Experience the ultimate battle
  • Watch out for the spooky Endermen
  • Slay the fearsome Ender Dragon!
  • The perfect gift for fans of LEGO® building and Minecraft™
  • Rebuild for more LEGO® Minecraft™ creations
  • Ender Dragon measures 8” (21cm) high, 13” (34cm) long and 13” (33cm) wide
  • Sand island measures 6” (17cm) high, 9” (23cm) wide and 8” (22cm) deep
  • Add other biomes in the series to create your own LEGO® Minecraft™ world

Compare Similar Sets

The Ender Dragon stands out as one of the earlier, more iconic sets in the LEGO Minecraft lineup. While newer Minecraft sets may offer more intricate building techniques or larger piece counts, this set captures the essence of the final boss battle in a straightforward and appealing way. Collectors seeking a nostalgic piece of LEGO Minecraft history might prefer this set over more recent releases. Compared to other dragon-themed sets in different LEGO themes, the Ender Dragon offers a unique blocky aesthetic that aligns perfectly with the Minecraft universe.

2 Minifigures Included

The set includes three Enderman figures, which are always popular, and a Steve minifigure in diamond armor, making it a desirable set for Minecraft minifigure collectors. The Enderman figures feature a unique tan box design.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 73 unique parts • 529 total pieces

Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Towball Socket Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14418 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Bottom [Open Stud] Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 15395 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Towball and Hole Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 15456 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 22× Black
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Light Bluish Gray
Weapon Sword Blocky Weapon Sword Blocky
Part #: 18787 Medium Azure
Weapon Bow and Arrow, Blocky Weapon Bow and Ar...
Part #: 18792 Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Black
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Black
Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 3 x 3...
Part #: 2450 Black
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Black
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 33× Tan
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Black
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 19× Tan
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 81× Black
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Black
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 with Pink and Magenta Rectangles Print Brick 1 x 2 with ...
Part #: 3004pr0013 Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 17× Black
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Black
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 16× Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 12× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 13× Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 21× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 14× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Yellow
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Orange
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Hollow Stud Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30367c Black
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers Horizontal End, 9 Teeth Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 30540 Black
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Clear
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube Brick 1 x 2 witho...
Part #: 3065 Trans-Clear
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Black
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 with Light Purple, Medium Purple and Purple Minecraft Geometric Print Tile 2 x 2 with L...
Part #: 3068bpr0256 Black
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 14× Black
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Black
Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 3176 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32000 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32034 Black
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Red
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Black
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Black
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Black
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Dark Purple
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 8 x 8 Plate 8 x 8
Part #: 41539 Tan
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 41677 White
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 Blue
Hinge Tile 1 x 3 Locking with 1 Finger on Top Hinge Tile 1 x 3 ...
Part #: 44300 Black
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End, with Groove Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44301a Black
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers On End, with Groove, 9 Teeth Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44302a 12× Black
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Side, with Groove Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44567a Black
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 10× Black
Technic Rotation Joint Ball Loop with Two Perpendicular Pins with Friction Technic Rotation ...
Part #: 47455 Black
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin Hole, Rotation Joint Ball Half [Vertical Side] Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 48171 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin Hole, with 2 Rotation Joint Sockets Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 48172 Black
Creature Body Part, Dragon Wing 19 x 11 [Plain] Creature Body Par...
Part #: 51342 Black
Light Brick 2 x 3 x 1 1/3 with Dark Bluish Gray Base [Red LED] Light Brick 2 x 3...
Part #: 54869 Trans-Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Open O Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470b Black
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on Side, 9 Teeth Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 60471 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Dark Purple
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Red
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Ridges Brick 2 x 2 witho...
Part #: 6223 Trans-Yellow
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Ridges Brick 2 x 2 witho...
Part #: 6223 Trans-Dark Blue
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Black
Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 Equipment Telesco...
Part #: 64644 Dark Brown
Plate Special 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Opening Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 64799 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Black
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 5mm] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 88072 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 16 x 16 Plate 16 x 16
Part #: 91405 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92280 Black
Plate 8 x 16 Plate 8 x 16
Part #: 92438 Tan
Brick and Axle Separator v2.0 Brick and Axle Se...
Part #: 96874 Orange
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Black
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 Black
The set is a great source of black bricks and plates in various sizes, making it useful for MOC builders looking to add to their dark color palettes. The inclusion of Dark Purple round plates adds a unique touch to any collection.

🛒 Where to Buy

💎 Notable Parts

Black Brick 2 x 2 (81x) $4.05
Dark Purple Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (48x) $4.80
Black Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) (22x) $3.30
Black Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers On End, with Groove, 9 Teeth (12x) $3.60
Black Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 (10x) $3.00
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$18.75

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Expanded End landscape with more obsidian pillars and terrain features
🤖 A mechanical dragon with more robust articulation
🏰 A dark fortress or stronghold inspired by the End dimension

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

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What YouTubers Say

1 video found
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LEGO YouTubers unanimously praise the LEGO Minecraft Ender Dragon set (21117), highlighting the fun build experience and included features. Reviewers like EvanTubeHD and Kids Station showcase the set's components, including the light-up Ender Crystals and minifigures, contributing to the overall positive reception.

What the Community Says

1 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk AI Summary

Brick Building Kids and EvanTubeHD both created positive reviews of the 21117 Ender Dragon set, highlighting the build experience and play features. Reviewers appreciated the inclusion of Steve with diamond armor, multiple Endermen, and especially the light-up Ender Crystals in one of the obsidian towers.

Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

Charts Inventory Statistics

73
Unique Parts
570
Total Pieces
4
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 2