How many pieces are in The Fortress?

The Fortress contains 984 pieces.

What age is The Fortress recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 8+.

When was The Fortress released?

The Fortress was released in 2016.

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🏛 Minecraft

Set #21127

The Fortress

The Fortress is a solid entry in the LEGO Minecraft lineup.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 8+ · Intermediate build Minecraft fans and LEGO enthusiasts of all ages
Build: 984 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $109.99 list price · 11.2¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.9 community rating from 52 ratings

Fans appreciate the set's faithful recreation of a Minecraft fortress and the inclusion of key characters. Some criticisms include the repetitive nature of building the walls and the high price point at the time of release.

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📝 Our Take

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The Fortress is a solid entry in the LEGO Minecraft lineup. It captures the blocky aesthetic of the game while providing a decent building experience and play features. The set includes key characters and enemies from the game, enhancing its playability and display value.

This set is perfect for Minecraft fans and LEGO collectors. The 984 pieces offer a moderately challenging build, and the finished model looks great on display. The play features and included minifigures add to the fun for younger builders.

Skip this if you're not a fan of Minecraft or prefer more complex building techniques. Those looking for a more challenging LEGO experience might consider sets from the LEGO Ideas or Technic themes.

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🧱 Building Experience

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984

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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16cm × 33cm × 34cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Building the modular fortress walls
Creating the light-up torch feature
Assembling the various defense mechanisms
Incorporating Minecraft design elements into a LEGO model

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Fortress (21127-1) presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a retired set from a popular theme, it has already seen significant price appreciation since its original release. The Minecraft theme retains a strong following, particularly among younger builders, which should support continued demand. However, the set's relatively high price-per-piece at MSRP might limit future growth compared to sets with more unique elements or minifigures. Keep in mind that investment potential is never guaranteed and depends on market trends and demand.

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📖 About This Set

Protect your livestock and defend the awesome fortress against the ensuing skeleton army! Enjoy hands-on Minecraft™ adventures featuring your favorite characters and objects with this easy-to-rebuild, modular LEGO® Minecraft set—designed for young fans of the highly successful sandbox video game. Includes a Steve minifigure, plus a horse, sheep and 3 skeletons.

Includes a Steve minifigure, plus a horse, sheep and 3 skeletons.
Features a Minecraft™ fortress with large pressure-plate doors, lookout towers, decorative Creeper™ banners, barred windows, water and farm areas and a prison with door-opening function.
Press the pressure plate to open the fortress doors.
Light the fires and torches to ward off the approaching skeleton army.
Load up the cannons and defend The Fortress.
Accessory elements include Steve's golden armor and golden helmet, armor stand, armor, helmet, crafting table, weapons chest and a hay bale.
Weapons include 5 swords and 3 skeleton bows.
Easy-to-rebuild modular design with 3 alternative model configurations.
Set your imagination free—rebuild the set for more LEGO® Minecraft™ creations!
This set includes over 900 pieces.
This set offers an age-appropriate building experience for ages 8+.
Measures over 6” (16cm) high, 13” (33cm) wide and 13” (34cm) deep.

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

The Fortress is a good mid-sized Minecraft set, offering a balance of building and play. Compared to smaller sets, it provides a more substantial build and display piece. Compared to larger Minecraft sets, it's more affordable and less time-consuming to build. Consider the scale and play features you desire when choosing between Minecraft sets.

4 Minifigures Included

Skeleton, Square Skull (60115 Torso)

6 parts

Skeleton, Square Skull, Flat Silver Helmet

7 parts

Skeleton, Square Skull, Flat Silver Armor

7 parts

B+

Steve in Pearl Gold Helmet and Armor

5 parts

B+

The set features four minifigures, including a Steve variant in Pearl Gold armor and three Skeleton figures. The Steve minifigure is unique to this set.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 984
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 93 unique parts, 959 pieces
Minifigures: 4

The official piece count includes the 25 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.

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Part #: 11476 1× White

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Part #: 15573 2× Dark Tan

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Part #: 15573 1× Reddish Brown

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Part #: 15573 2× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 15573 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Weapon Sword Blocky

Part #: 18787 1× Flat Silver

Weapon Sword Blocky

Part #: 18787 1× Medium Azure

Weapon Sword Blocky

Part #: 18787 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Weapon Sword Blocky

Part #: 18787 1× Pearl Gold

Weapon Sword Blocky

Part #: 18787 1× Reddish Brown

Weapon Bow and Ar...

Part #: 18792 3× Reddish Brown

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Part #: 19727pr0004 1× White

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Part #: 19729 1× Dark Brown

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Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 9× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 6

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Brick 2 x 6

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Part #: 2921 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

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Brick 2 x 4

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Brick 2 x 4

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Brick 2 x 4

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Brick 2 x 4

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Brick 2 x 3

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Brick 2 x 2

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Brick 2 x 2

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Brick 2 x 2

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Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 12× Tan

Brick 2 x 2

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Part #: 3004pr0014 2× Medium Nougat

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Brick 1 x 1

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Brick 1 x 1

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Brick 1 x 1

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Brick 2 x 10

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Brick 2 x 8

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Plate 2 x 4

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Plate 2 x 4

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Plate 2 x 3

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Plate 2 x 3

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Plate 2 x 2

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Plate 2 x 2

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Plate 1 x 2

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Plate 1 x 2

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Plate 1 x 1

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Plate 1 x 1

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Plate 6 x 12

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Technic Axle 5

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Technic Bush 1/2 ...

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Plant, Apple

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Plant, Carrot

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Plant, Carrot Top

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Plant, Carrot Top

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Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 1× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 4599b 40× Light Bluish Gray

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Treasure Chest Li...

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Part #: 48336 4× Pearl Gold

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Part #: 54200 1× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 6223 5× Trans-Green

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Part #: 87079 8× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 87079 6× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 87087 2× Reddish Brown

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Part #: 87580 77× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 87580 22× Green

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Bucket 1 x 1 x 1

Part #: 95343 1× Light Bluish Gray

Bucket 1 x 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 95344 1× Dark Tan

Brick and Axle Se...

Part #: 96874 1× Orange

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 98283 22× Dark Bluish Gray

The set includes a good selection of Light Bluish Gray and Dark Bluish Gray bricks and plates, useful for creating Minecraft-inspired landscapes. The inclusion of jumper plates allows for detailed surface textures.

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💎 Notable Parts

Dark Bluish Gray Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) (77x) $7.70

Reddish Brown Brick 2 x 2 (64x) $6.40

Light Bluish Gray Brick 2 x 2 (45x) $4.50

Light Bluish Gray Brick 2 x 4 (40x) $4.00

Dark Bluish Gray Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile (22x) $4.40

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$27.00

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 Expand the fortress into a larger castle

🏙 Create a Minecraft village with surrounding landscape

🌳 Build a custom Minecraft biome

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What YouTubers Say

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3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

984

Official Piece Count

959

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 25 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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