Venture into the Nether!
Build the Nether Fortress from Minecraft

Brave the dangers of the Nether with Steve and Alex! Battle the Ghast and Zombie Pigman in this exciting 571-piece set.

🏛 Minecraft
Set #21122

The Nether Fortress

The Nether Fortress is a solid mid-range Minecraft set that captures the essence of the dangerous Nether dimension.

🏆 Best For: Minecraft fans and LEGO builders aged 8-14 ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 571 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.2

Fans appreciate the accurate representation of the Nether and the inclusion of key mobs. Some find the build repetitive due to the fortress design, but overall it's considered a worthwhile addition to a LEGO Minecraft collection.

📝 Our Take

The Nether Fortress is a solid mid-range Minecraft set that captures the essence of the dangerous Nether dimension. With iconic Minecraft mobs and fortress architecture, it provides an engaging building experience and decent play value.

This set is perfect for Minecraft fans aged 8 and up who want to expand their LEGO Minecraft world. The build is moderately challenging and offers a good balance between construction and play.

Skip this if you're looking for complex building techniques or expecting a massive, highly detailed display piece. Consider the larger Minecraft sets like The Village for a more expansive experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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571
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Building the modular Nether Fortress sections
  • Creating the lava fall and bridge features
  • Assembling the posable Blaze figure
  • Integrating play features like the light-up glowstone

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
B
Investment Grade
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The Nether Fortress, being a retired Minecraft set, has potential for moderate appreciation. The Minecraft theme maintains a strong following, and the set's decent piece count and exclusive minifigures contribute to its collectibility. However, its relatively common availability and moderate demand may limit significant price increases. Investors should monitor market trends and condition carefully.

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The Nether Fortress offers a focused Nether-themed experience compared to the more general Minecraft sets like The Village. It's a good alternative for those wanting to build a specific location. While smaller than some other Minecraft sets, it provides a unique setting and mob selection.

4 Minifigures Included

Includes the Steve and Alex minifigures with armor, a Zombie Pigman, and a posable Blaze. The Blaze is exclusive to this set.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 74 unique parts • 545 total pieces

Tile Special 2 x 2 Inverted Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 11203 White
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11458 Dark Bluish Gray
Launcher Trigger, Weapon Gun Trigger Launcher Trigger,...
Part #: 15392 Dark Bluish Gray
Launcher, Plate Special 1 x 2 with Mini Blaster Launcher, Plate S...
Part #: 15403 White
Technic Axle 5 with Stop Technic Axle 5 wi...
Part #: 15462 Dark Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Dark Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handles on Ends Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 18649 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole Underneath Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 18677 Light Bluish Gray
Weapon Sword Blocky Weapon Sword Blocky
Part #: 18787 Pearl Gold
Weapon Sword Blocky Weapon Sword Blocky
Part #: 18787 Medium Azure
Tool Pickaxe Blocky, Double Tool Pickaxe Bloc...
Part #: 18789 Medium Azure
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 10× Black
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Yellow
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Dark Red
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Black
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 White
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Dark Red
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Dark Red
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 15× Dark Red
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Tan
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 14× Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Orange
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Tan
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 76× Dark Red
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Orange
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 16× Dark Red
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 10× Dark Brown
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 White
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Orange
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Trans-Orange
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 20× Dark Red
Brick 2 x 8 Brick 2 x 8
Part #: 3007 Black
Brick 2 x 8 Brick 2 x 8
Part #: 3007 Dark Red
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 10× Dark Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 White
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Dark Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Olive Green
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Trans-Orange
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Trans-Yellow
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 10× Trans-Yellow
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 White
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 16× Dark Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Orange
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Tan
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Black
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 White
Plate 6 x 10 Plate 6 x 10
Part #: 3033 Orange
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Tan
Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
Part #: 3036 Dark Red
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Orange
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 White
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Light Bluish Gray
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 White
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b White
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Dark Red
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Dark Red
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32000 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 Yellow
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 2 x ...
Part #: 32140 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Ball Joint Technic Ball Joint
Part #: 32474 Red
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Dark Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794b Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Upper] Hinge Brick 1 x 4...
Part #: 3830 Dark Red
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Upper] Hinge Brick 1 x 4...
Part #: 3830 Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Lower] Hinge Brick 1 x 4...
Part #: 3831 Dark Red
Hinge Brick 1 x 4 [Lower] Hinge Brick 1 x 4...
Part #: 3831 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Orange
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a White
Plate 8 x 8 Plate 8 x 8
Part #: 41539 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Groove Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4216 Dark Red
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 Blue
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector Double Flexible [Rubber] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 45590 Black
Treasure Chest Bottom with Rear Slots, with Groove Treasure Chest Bo...
Part #: 4738b Medium Nougat
Treasure Chest Lid [Thick Hinge] Treasure Chest Li...
Part #: 4739a Medium Nougat
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 52107 Black
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 White
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Trans-Orange
Panel 1 x 6 x 5 Panel 1 x 6 x 5
Part #: 59349 Trans-Purple
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Trans-Orange
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Medium Azure
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 12× White
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 Glow in Dark White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 White
Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 Equipment Telesco...
Part #: 64644 Dark Brown
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 6541 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Black
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 White
Tile 2 x 4 Pixels for Minecraft Ghast Open Eyes with 2 Red Squares Print Tile 2 x 4 Pixels...
Part #: 87079pr0068 White
Tile 2 x 4 Pixels for Minecraft Ghast Closed Eyes Print Tile 2 x 4 Pixels...
Part #: 87079pr0078 White
Tile 2 x 4 Pixels for Minecraft Ghast Mouth Print Tile 2 x 4 Pixels...
Part #: 87079pr0079 White
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 White
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 15× Dark Red
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 8 x 16 Plate 8 x 16
Part #: 92438 Dark Brown
Plate 8 x 16 Plate 8 x 16
Part #: 92438 Light Bluish Gray
Brick and Axle Separator v2.0 Brick and Axle Se...
Part #: 96874 Orange
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 98283 10× Dark Red
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 99206 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Red
The set is a great source of Dark Red bricks and plates in various sizes, useful for building castle-themed MOCs or expanding the fortress itself. The glow-in-the-dark elements add a unique touch.

💎 Notable Parts

Dark Red Brick 2 x 2 (76x) $3.80
Dark Red Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile (10x) $1.50
Glow in Dark White Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (8x) $2.00
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$7.30

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 Expand the fortress into a larger Nether castle
🌳 Create a sprawling Nether biome landscape
🏙 Integrate Nether elements into a custom Minecraft city build

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Charts Inventory Statistics

74
Unique Parts
545
Total Pieces
4
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1