How many pieces are in The Ender Dragon?

The Ender Dragon contains 634 pieces.

What age is The Ender Dragon recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 8+.

When was The Ender Dragon released?

The Ender Dragon was released in 2014.

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🏛 Minecraft

Set #21117

The Ender Dragon

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

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 8+ · Intermediate build Minecraft fans and LEGO collectors looking for a unique display piece
Build: 634 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $69.99 list price · 11.0¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.7 community rating

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.

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📝 Our Take

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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

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634

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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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

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→ Price stable

B+

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

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

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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.

4 Minifigures Included

Enderman, Tan Box

3x included

B+

Steve in Medium Azure Helmet and Armor

5 parts

B+

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.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 634
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 72 unique parts, 587 pieces
Minifigures: 4

The official piece count includes the 47 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14418 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 15395 1× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 15456 2× Black

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Part #: 15573 22× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 15712 6× Light Bluish Gray

Weapon Sword Blocky

Part #: 18787 1× Medium Azure

Weapon Bow and Ar...

Part #: 18792 1× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 8× Black

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 4× Black

Wedge Plate 3 x 3...

Part #: 2450 2× Black

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 5× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 1× Black

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 33× Tan

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Black

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 6× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 81× Black

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 19× Tan

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Black

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Part #: 3004pr0013 1× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 17× Black

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 7× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 16× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 9× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 12× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 20× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 13× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 12× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 8× Trans-Orange

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 14× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 8× Trans-Yellow

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 30367c 1× Black

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 30540 2× Black

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 3× Trans-Clear

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 6× Trans-Clear

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 4× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 3× Black

Tile 2 x 2 with L...

Part #: 3068bpr0256 1× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 14× Black

Plate Special 3 x...

Part #: 3176 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 4× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32034 4× Black

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 4× Red

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 4× Black

Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Black

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× Black

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 1× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 3× Dark Purple

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 8 x 8

Part #: 41539 2× Tan

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41677 2× White

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 4× Blue

Hinge Tile 1 x 3 ...

Part #: 44300 4× Black

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Part #: 44301a 8× Black

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44302a 12× Black

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44567a 8× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 10× Black

Technic Rotation ...

Part #: 47455 2× Black

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 48171 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 48172 1× Black

Creature Body Par...

Part #: 51342 2× Black

Light Brick 2 x 3...

Part #: 54869 1× Trans-Red

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 60471 6× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 6× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60897 2× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 48× Dark Purple

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Red

Brick 2 x 2 witho...

Part #: 6223 4× Trans-Dark Blue

Brick 2 x 2 witho...

Part #: 6223 3× Trans-Yellow

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 63868 2× Black

Equipment Telesco...

Part #: 64644 8× Dark Brown

Plate Special 4 x...

Part #: 64799 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 2× Black

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 88072 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 16 x 16

Part #: 91405 1× Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92280 2× Black

Plate 8 x 16

Part #: 92438 3× Tan

Brick and Axle Se...

Part #: 96874 1× Orange

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 99207 4× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99781 4× 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.

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💎 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

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

634

Official Piece Count

587

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 47 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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