How many pieces are in The Nether Portal?

The Nether Portal contains 470 pieces.

What age is The Nether Portal recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 8+.

When was The Nether Portal released?

The Nether Portal was released in 2018.

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Set #21143

The Nether Portal

Name: The Nether Portal
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 21143-1
Price: 39.99 USD
Availability: Discontinued

The Nether Portal is a solid entry-level Minecraft set.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for Minecraft fans and younger LEGO builders ⏱ 2.0 hr build 🧩 470 pcs 🎂 Ages 8+

★★★★☆ 4.1 from 2 reviews

Fans appreciate the set's accurate representation of the Nether Portal and the inclusion of key Minecraft characters. Some criticisms include the relatively small size and the simple building techniques.

MSRP

$39.99

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📝 Our Take

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The Nether Portal is a solid entry-level Minecraft set. It perfectly captures the look and feel of the dangerous Nether dimension with its fiery landscape and iconic portal design. The set offers a fun and engaging build for younger fans while also providing some nice display pieces for older collectors.

This set is perfect for Minecraft fans of all ages, especially those new to LEGO building. The build is straightforward and not too time-consuming, making it a great starter set. The inclusion of key characters like Steve and a Blaze adds to the play value and display appeal.

Skip this if you're looking for a more challenging build or a larger, more detailed Minecraft model. This set is relatively small and simple compared to some of the bigger Minecraft sets. Consider sets like The Village or The Mountain Cave for a more complex experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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470

Pieces

⏱

2.0h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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16cm × 19cm × 24cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Building the Nether Portal with its rotating function
Creating the Nether landscape with lava and fire elements
Assembling the posable Blaze figure
Integrating the minecart track for play scenarios

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The Nether Portal is a retired LEGO Minecraft set. Given the enduring popularity of the Minecraft theme, this set has the potential to appreciate in value over time, especially if kept in mint condition with the box. While not the most iconic or largest Minecraft set, its relatively low price point when new and its inclusion of popular characters make it an attractive option for collectors. However, the investment potential is moderate compared to larger, more exclusive sets.

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📖 About This Set

Craft a portal, build an awesome rail system and journey into the Nether. Battle the flying blaze and the fireball shooting ghast, activate the lava fall, and mine light-emitting glowstone. Enjoy hands-on Minecraft™ adventures with this LEGO® Minecraft set—designed for young fans of the highly successful sandbox video game. Also includes a Steve LEGO Minecraft minifigure, plus small magma cube and baby zombie pigman figures.

Includes a Steve LEGO® Minecraft™ minifigure, plus blaze, small magma cube and baby zombie pigman figures, and a ghast figure that shoots fireball-decorated discs.
Features a buildable Minecraft™ Nether setting with portal, flames, mushrooms and lava-flow function, plus a minecart and a curved rail track system.
Check out the new-for-January-2018, larger ghast with its 9 tentacles, deep-set red eyes and disc-firing function–shoots 2 discs without reloading!
Grab your diamond sword, jump aboard the minecart and journey through the portal to reach the Nether!
Battle the ferocious, flying blaze and the fireball shooting ghast, and mine glowstone that really glows in the dark!
Activate the lava-flow function to send the lava crashing down.
Weapons include a sword and a pickaxe.
Accessory elements include a red potion, shield, chest, bed, magma block, nether quartz ore and mineable glowstone ore elements.
Set your imagination free—rebuild the set for more LEGO® Minecraft™ creations!
This children's toy includes over 470 pieces and is suitable for ages 8+.
Measures over 6” (16cm) high, 7” (19cm) wide and 9” (24cm) deep.

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Compared to other Minecraft sets in a similar price range, The Nether Portal offers a unique location and gameplay element. While sets like the Zombie Cave or the Creeper Mine offer different scenarios, The Nether Portal focuses on exploring a specific dimension within the Minecraft universe. It's a good choice for those wanting to expand their Minecraft world with a distinct environment.

3 Minifigures Included

Steve in Medium Lavender Helmet, Medium Azure Armor, and Flat Silver Legs

5 parts

The set includes a Blaze, a Baby Zombie Pigman, and Steve with unique armor. The Blaze is a particularly desirable figure due to its unique design and limited availability.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 470
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 81 unique parts, 449 pieces
Minifigures: 3

The inventory total excludes spare parts and the parts inside the set's minifigures, which is why it differs from the official piece count.

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 11203 2× Black

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 11203 10× White

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 14769pr0008 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 22× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 10× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 4× Black

Launcher, Brick S...

Part #: 16968 1× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 18677 4× Light Bluish Gray

Weapon Sword Blocky

Part #: 18787 1× Medium Azure

Tool Pickaxe Bloc...

Part #: 18789 1× Medium Azure

Minifig Head Spec...

Part #: 19729pr0023 1× Dark Red

Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 20482 1× Trans-Clear

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 5× Orange

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 3× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 2× Red

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 3× Black

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 7× Dark Red

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 2× Reddish Brown

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 2× Red

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 25893 1× Trans-Clear

Tile 2 x 3 with 8...

Part #: 26603pr0010 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 1× Black

Tile 2 x 2 Curved...

Part #: 27925 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 27928 4× Reddish Brown

Minifig Head [Pla...

Part #: 28621 1× Trans-Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2921 1× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 6× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 9× Dark Red

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 2× White

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 8× Dark Red

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 7× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 8× Black

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 12× Orange

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Dark Red

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 3× Blue

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 10× Black

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 5× Trans-Orange

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 8× White

Brick 2 x 10

Part #: 3006 1× Dark Red

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× White

Brick 2 x 2 x 3

Part #: 30145 1× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Red

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Dark Red

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 3× White

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Dark Red

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Orange

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Olive Green

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 8× Orange

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Trans-Orange

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 10× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 8× Dark Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Trans-Yellow

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 6× Dark Red

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Trans-Yellow

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Dark Tan

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Orange

Plate 6 x 12

Part #: 3028 3× Dark Red

Plate 6 x 12

Part #: 3028 2× Bright Green

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Tan

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Black

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× White

Plate 6 x 10

Part #: 3033 1× Orange

Plate 6 x 8

Part #: 3036 1× Dark Red

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 30383 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 3× Orange

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× White

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 2× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 13× White

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 4× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Pearl Gold

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Trans-Red

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 12× Orange

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 1× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064a 1× Red

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 1× Yellow

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× White

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 4× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 1× Red

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 3× White

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 1× Red

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Black

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× White

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 1× Orange

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 2× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 42003 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 1× Blue

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44302a 9× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 45590 1× Black

Treasure Chest Bo...

Part #: 4738b 1× Medium Nougat

Treasure Chest Li...

Part #: 4739a 1× Medium Nougat

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865b 3× Light Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865b 2× Black

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 4× Trans-Orange

Panel 1 x 6 x 5

Part #: 59349 1× Trans-Purple

Technic Axle 5.5 ...

Part #: 59426 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 4× Trans-Orange

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 60483 1× Light Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...

Part #: 60581 2× White

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 2× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 6× Trans-Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Glow in Dark White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 3× Dark Purple

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Light Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 1 x 1 C...

Part #: 6231 2× Light Bluish Gray

Equipment Telesco...

Part #: 64644 1× Dark Brown

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 2× Black

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 9× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 1× Orange

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 4× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 9× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 9× Dark Red

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 3× Green

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Olive Green

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Panel 2 x 2 x 1 C...

Part #: 91501 2× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 92582 6× White

The set contains a good selection of reddish-brown and dark red pieces, useful for building Nether-themed MOCs. The various jumper plates are also helpful for adding detail and texture to builds.

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💎 Notable Parts

Reddish Brown Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) (22x) $2.20

White Tile 1 x 2 with Groove (13x) $1.30

Orange Brick 2 x 2 (12x) $1.20

Dark Red Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) (9x) $1.35

Reddish Brown Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) (9x) $1.35

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$7.40

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 Expanding the Nether fortress with additional walls and towers

🌳 Creating a larger Nether landscape with more lava flows and terrain features

🏙 Integrating the Nether Portal into a larger Minecraft world build

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

473

Total Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

Inventory Version: 2

Venture into the Nether!
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The Nether Portal

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