Defend against the horde!
The Skeleton Attack is here!

Craft your shelter, forge your sword, and battle the Skeleton Horseman! A classic 2018 Minecraft set with 457 pieces.

🏛 Minecraft
Set #21146

The Skeleton Attack

The Skeleton Attack is a solid entry point into the LEGO Minecraft world.

🏆 Best For: Minecraft fans and LEGO beginners ⏱ 3 hr build 🧩 457 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.1 from 2 reviews

Fans appreciate the set's playability and accurate representation of the Minecraft world, but some find the build to be relatively simple and the minifigure selection uninspired.

📝 Our Take

The Skeleton Attack is a solid entry point into the LEGO Minecraft world. It recreates a recognizable scene from the game with functional elements like the trapdoor and crafting area, making it a fun playset.

This set is perfect for younger Minecraft fans and LEGO beginners. The build isn't overly complex, and the play features add a lot of engagement for kids.

Skip this if you're looking for a challenging build or highly detailed display piece. Consider larger, more complex Minecraft sets like The Village for a more involved experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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457
Pieces
3h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
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16cm × 26cm × 19cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and straightforward building techniques
  • Functional trapdoor adds a fun play feature
  • Easy to modify and expand with other Minecraft sets
  • Basic terrain building with some rockwork

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
B-
Investment Grade
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The Skeleton Attack is a retired set from the popular Minecraft theme. While it doesn't contain any highly exclusive minifigures or parts, the Minecraft theme maintains a strong following. Its relatively low piece count and original MSRP might limit significant appreciation, but it could see moderate growth due to its playability and appeal to Minecraft collectors. Keeping the set sealed would be the best approach for potential investment gains. However, other larger Minecraft sets might be better long-term investments.

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📖 About This Set

Construct a shelter with a bed, crafting table, furnace and a secret trapdoor for surprising unwelcome mobs. Then craft a stone sword and get ready to battle the skeleton army. Enjoy hands-on adventures with this LEGO® Minecraft™ 21146 The Skeleton Attack set—designed for fans of the highly successful video game. Easily swap building sections to redesign this model, and combine with other sets to create your own unique LEGO Minecraft universe. Also includes a Steve minifigure, plus a red sheep, skeleton horseman and 2 skeleton figures.

  • Includes a Steve LEGO® Minecraft™ minifigure, plus a red sheep, skeleton horseman and 2 skeleton figures.? Features a buildable 3-level shelter with a crafting table, bed, furnace, chest, flames, fence, crops, 2 ladders and an opening trapdoor.? Shear the red sheep to yield a red wool block.? Craft a stone sword and prepare for battle!? Look out for the skeleton horseman with his enchanted helmet and bow.? Activate the trapdoor function to sink the skeleton invaders!? Weapons include 2 bows, an enchanted bow and a sword.? Accessory elements include the skeleton horseman’s enchanted helmet, a pickaxe, pumpkin, shears and wheat.? Easy-to-reconfigure modular design with 2 alternative model configurations.? This set includes over 455 pieces.? The Skeleton Attack set measures over 6” (16cm) high, 10” (26cm) wide and 7” (19cm) deep.

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Minecraft sets in the same price range, The Skeleton Attack offers a balanced mix of building and play features. While sets like the smaller Creeper Ambush might be more affordable, this set provides a more substantial build and a wider range of play options. For those seeking a more elaborate build, consider investing in larger Minecraft sets with higher piece counts and more intricate designs.

3 Minifigures Included

The set includes a Steve minifigure and two Skeleton figures, one of which is a Spider Jockey variant. These figures are common across several Minecraft sets.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 86 unique parts • 416 total pieces

Brick 1 x 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 1 x 3
Part #: 14716 10× Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Three Teeth [Tri-Tooth] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15208 Pearl Gold
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 White
Weapon Sword Blocky Weapon Sword Blocky
Part #: 18787 Dark Bluish Gray
Weapon Axe Blocky Weapon Axe Blocky
Part #: 18788 Dark Bluish Gray
Tool Pickaxe Blocky, Double Tool Pickaxe Bloc...
Part #: 18789 Reddish Brown
Weapon Bow and Arrow, Blocky Weapon Bow and Ar...
Part #: 18792 Medium Lavender
Weapon Bow and Arrow, Blocky Weapon Bow and Ar...
Part #: 18792 Reddish Brown
Equipment Scissors Equipment Scissors
Part #: 18920 Flat Silver
Minifig Head Special, Cube with Rear Ledge, Pixelated White and Tan Face, Dark Tan Outline with Pink Mouth Print Minifig Head Spec...
Part #: 19727pr0020 Red
Minifig Head Special, Cube with Pumpkin Jack O' Lantern Print Minifig Head Spec...
Part #: 19729pr0005 Orange
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 20482 Trans-Clear
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Medium Nougat
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Blue
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Hollow Studs Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...
Part #: 2454b Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Dark Bluish Gray
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Red
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Bright Green
Tile 2 x 3 - Centered Black Minecraft Style Arrow - Dark Brown Lines with Single Pixel Square Print Tile 2 x 3 - Cent...
Part #: 26603pr0006 Medium Nougat
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Green
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Red
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Tan
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Green
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 14× Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Medium Nougat
Brick 1 x 2 with Reddish Brown and Dark Brown Lines Print Brick 1 x 2 with ...
Part #: 3004pr0014 Medium Nougat
Brick 1 x 2 with Pixelated Lit Forge Print Brick 1 x 2 with ...
Part #: 3004pr0020 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 with Pixelated Forge Print Brick 1 x 2 with ...
Part #: 3004pr0021 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 11× Dark Brown
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Medium Nougat
Brick 2 x 8 Brick 2 x 8
Part #: 3007 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 Green
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 2 x 3
Part #: 30145 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 White
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Green
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Red
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 10× Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Tan
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 22× Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Green
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Green
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Trans-Yellow
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 14× Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Trans-Orange
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Orange
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Brown
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 White
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Yellow
Plate 6 x 12 Plate 6 x 12
Part #: 3028 Bright Green
Plate 4 x 12 Plate 4 x 12
Part #: 3029 Blue
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Bright Green
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Reddish Brown
Plate 6 x 10 Plate 6 x 10
Part #: 3033 Orange
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Green
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 Green
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b White
Tile 2 x 2 with Dark Brown Minecraft Grid Print (Crafting Table) Tile 2 x 2 with D...
Part #: 3068bpr0236 Medium Nougat
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Medium Nougat
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Medium Nougat
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 32952 Reddish Brown
Plant, Carrot Top Plant, Carrot Top
Part #: 33183 Bright Light Orange
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Green
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Black
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Tan
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Dark Brown
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Tan
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Blue
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 White
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3938 White
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Black
Plate 8 x 8 Plate 8 x 8
Part #: 41539 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 8 x 8 Plate 8 x 8
Part #: 41539 Tan
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Groove Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4216 White
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Groove Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4216 Tan
Minifig Neckwear Bracket [One Stud] Minifig Neckwear ...
Part #: 42446 White
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Side, with Groove Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44567a White
Plant, Flower 2 x 2 Leaves - Angular Plant, Flower 2 x...
Part #: 4727 Bright Green
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
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Tooth Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 49668 Black
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Trans-Orange
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Trans-Orange
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Open O Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470b Medium Nougat
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Open O Clip, Hollow Stud] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 60475b Medium Nougat
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Reddish Brown
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 6134 White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Tan
Bar 1 x 4 x 3 [End Tabs] Bar 1 x 4 x 3 [En...
Part #: 62113 Medium Nougat
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Ridges Brick 2 x 2 witho...
Part #: 6223 14× Trans-Green
Leg Skeleton Leg Skeleton
Part #: 6266 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 White
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Reddish Brown
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Medium Nougat
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 19× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 17× Medium Nougat
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 17× Green
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Tan
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Blue
Plate 8 x 16 Plate 8 x 16
Part #: 92438 Blue
Arm Skeleton Bent with Clips at 90° [Vertical Grip] Arm Skeleton Bent...
Part #: 93061 White
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 10× Reddish Brown
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Reddish Brown
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 Black
The set features a good selection of reddish-brown plates and bricks, which are useful for creating natural landscapes and structures. The trans-green bricks add a splash of color and could be useful for creating potion effects or other magical elements.

💎 Notable Parts

Reddish Brown Plate 2 x 2 (22x) $1.10
Dark Bluish Gray Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) (19x) $1.90
Medium Nougat Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) (17x) $1.70
Green Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) (17x) $1.70
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$6.40

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 Expand the shelter into a larger fortified structure
🌳 Create a larger, more detailed Minecraft biome
🏙 Incorporate the set into a larger Minecraft village layout

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📖 Building Instructions 4

The Skeleton Attack Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

86
Unique Parts
416
Total Pieces
4
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1