Ahoy, Minecraft fans!
Set sail with the Pirate Ship Adventure!

Build your own pirate ship, battle hostile mobs, and discover hidden treasure with Alex and a cast of blocky characters. Perfect for Minecraft and LEGO lovers alike!

🏛 Minecraft
Set #21152

The Pirate Ship Adventure

The Pirate Ship Adventure is a charming, accessible entry point into the world of LEGO Minecraft.

🏆 Best For: Younger Minecraft fans and LEGO beginners ⏱ 3 hr build 🧩 386 pcs 🎂 Ages 8+
★★★★☆ 4.1 from 2 reviews

Fans appreciate the set's accurate representation of the Minecraft pirate ship and the inclusion of the Zombie on Fire minifigure. Some reviewers note that the build is simple and repetitive, but overall it's considered a fun and engaging set for younger Minecraft fans.

📝 Our Take

The Pirate Ship Adventure is a charming, accessible entry point into the world of LEGO Minecraft. It perfectly captures the whimsical, blocky aesthetic of the video game while offering a fun, engaging building experience. The set includes key Minecraft elements like a pirate ship, a zombie on fire, and even a friendly dolphin, making it instantly recognizable and appealing to fans of the game.

This set is perfect for younger Minecraft enthusiasts and LEGO beginners. The build is straightforward and not overly complex, making it a great project for kids aged 8 and up. The set also offers plenty of play possibilities with its functional cannons, hidden treasure, and included minifigures, ensuring hours of imaginative fun.

Skip this if you're an advanced builder looking for a challenging or highly detailed model. While fun, this set is relatively simple compared to larger, more intricate LEGO sets. Consider instead the LEGO Ideas Ship in a Bottle for a more challenging nautical build or a larger Minecraft set for a more complex Minecraft experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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386
Pieces
3h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
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15cm × 23cm × 23cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Easy-to-follow instructions make it a great first LEGO set
  • Incorporates fun play features like flick-fire cannons
  • Includes iconic Minecraft characters and creatures
  • Offers a good balance of building and play

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Pirate Ship Adventure presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a retired Minecraft set, it benefits from the theme's enduring popularity, particularly among younger fans. The set's relatively low piece count and original MSRP may limit significant price appreciation, but its unique elements and minifigures could drive demand among collectors. Keeping the set sealed and in excellent condition is crucial for maximizing its investment potential. While not a guaranteed high-return investment, the set's appeal and retirement status make it a reasonable addition to a LEGO investment portfolio.

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📖 About This Set

Craft a pirate ship with gold detailing, pirate banner, gangplank, cannons and a cute resident parrot. This LEGO® Minecraft™ Pirate Ship Adventure set comes with a host of new-for-January-2019 features and characters, including a minifigure with pirate skin, a dolphin and a turtle with 2 eggs. Place the zombie in the special base for a Minecraft zombie-fire effect and ward off hostile mobs with the ship's flick-missile cannons. Enjoy hands-on Minecraft pirate adventures with this LEGO Minecraft set. Easily swap the ship’s modular building sections to create a tropical pirate base and combine it with other sets to create your own unique LEGO Minecraft universe! Also includes an Alex minifigure.

  • Includes 2 minifigures: a pirate and Alex, plus a Minecraft™ zombie and, new-for-January-2019 Minecraft dolphin, parrot and turtle figures.
  • Features a buildable Minecraft™ island setting and pirate ship toy with working flick-missile cannons, gold detailing, pirate banner, gangplank and a rowboat.
  • Get your sea legs aboard a Minecraft™ pirate ship. Fire the cannons to ward off the hostile mobs and protect the turtle's eggs from the zombie attack.
  • Look after the cute parrot and feed the dolphin.
  • Move the modular ship sections to create a Minecraft™ shipwreck.
  • Weapons include a sword.
  • Accessory elements include a map, TNT, fire element base, 2 shovels, chest, treasure, pirate banner, water bottle, torch and a compass.
  • Set your imagination free—rebuild the set for more LEGO® Minecraft™ creations!
  • This set includes over 386 pieces.
  • Measures over 5” (15cm) high, 9” (23cm) wide and 9” (23cm) deep.

Compare Similar Sets

The Pirate Ship Adventure offers a more compact and affordable alternative to larger Minecraft sets like The Village or The Waterfall Base. Its focus on a pirate ship provides a unique play experience compared to the more general Minecraft settings of other sets. While it may lack the complexity of larger sets, its smaller size and lower price point make it a more accessible option for younger fans or those new to LEGO Minecraft.

3 Minifigures Included

The set includes three minifigures: Alex, a Pirate, and a Zombie on Fire. The Zombie on Fire is a unique and desirable figure, adding to the set's collectible value.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 84 unique parts • 366 total pieces

Plate 3 x 3 Plate 3 x 3
Part #: 11212 Green
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14417 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Towball Socket Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14418 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Vertical Tooth Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15070 Black
Brick Special 1 x 4 with Masonry Brick Profile Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 15533 Medium Nougat
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Light Bluish Gray
Weapon Sword Blocky Weapon Sword Blocky
Part #: 18787 Pearl Gold
Equipment Shovel Blocky Equipment Shovel ...
Part #: 18791 Reddish Brown
Plant, Flower Stem with Bar and 6 Stems Plant, Flower Ste...
Part #: 19119 Dark Orange
Minifig Head Special, Cube with Skeleton Face Print Minifig Head Spec...
Part #: 19729pr0002 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 20482 Trans-Clear
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Reddish Brown
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 Tan
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Medium Nougat
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 Green
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Tan
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Trans-Dark Blue
Tile 2 x 3 Tile 2 x 3
Part #: 26603 Yellow
Tile 2 x 3 Tile 2 x 3
Part #: 26603 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Handle Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2921 Medium Nougat
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Tan
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Medium Nougat
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 13× Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Tan
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Pearl Gold
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 10× Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 with Black 'TNT' Pixelated Print Brick 1 x 2 with ...
Part #: 3004pr0036 White
Brick 1 x 2 with Black and White Square print Brick 1 x 2 with ...
Part #: 3004pr0105 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Medium Nougat
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 10 Brick 2 x 10
Part #: 3006 Red
Brick 2 x 10 Brick 2 x 10
Part #: 3006 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 10 Brick 2 x 10
Part #: 3006 White
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Red
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Tan
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Tan
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 10× Medium Nougat
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Yellow
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Green
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Orange
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 with Black Square Print Plate 1 x 1 with ...
Part #: 3024pr0013 White
Plate 6 x 12 Plate 6 x 12
Part #: 3028 Blue
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Reddish Brown
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Tan
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Blue
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 Reddish Brown
Tile Special 2 x 3 with 2 Clips [Thick Open O Clips] with Pixelated Cross and Bones Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 30350bpr0009 Black
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Lime
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Reddish Brown
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 with Pixelated Blue, Green and White Map on Tan Background Print Tile 2 x 2 with P...
Part #: 3068bpr0337 Dark Tan
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Medium Nougat
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Bright Green
Tile 1 x 2 with Blue, Yellow Shapes print Tile 1 x 2 with B...
Part #: 3069bpr0248 Red
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Tan
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Blue
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Yellow
Tile 1 x 1 with Pixelated Eye print Tile 1 x 1 with P...
Part #: 3070bpr0190 Bright Green
Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 3176 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 Tan
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Vertical Closed Handle on Edge Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 34816 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Light Bluish Gray
Minifig Head [Plain] [Hollow Stud] Minifig Head [Pla...
Part #: 3626c Trans-Clear
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 36841 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Tan
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Reddish Brown
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Blue
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Tan
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4081b Lime
Bracket 2 x 2 with 1 x 2 Vertical Studs Bracket 2 x 2 wit...
Part #: 41682 Dark Bluish Gray
Animal Body Part, Bird, Chicken/Parrot Head Pixelated with Black Eyes and Beak pattern Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 41703pat0001 Red
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Groove Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4216 Reddish Brown
Treasure Chest Bottom with Rear Slots, No Groove Treasure Chest Bo...
Part #: 4738c Medium Nougat
Treasure Chest Lid [Thick Hinge] Treasure Chest Li...
Part #: 4739a Medium Nougat
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 47905 Red
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Open O Clip, Hollow Stud] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 60475b Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Open O Clip, Hollow Stud] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 60475b Yellow
Technic Pin 1/2 with 2L Bar Extension Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 61184 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Bright Green
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Yellow
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Tan
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Pearl Gold
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 4 x 4 with Studs on One Edge [Plain] Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 6179 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Reddish Brown
Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 Equipment Telesco...
Part #: 64644 Dark Brown
Animal, Fish [Hollow Stud Mouth] Animal, Fish [Hol...
Part #: 64648 Orange
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 Medium Nougat
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 13× Dark Bluish Gray
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 Dark Tan
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 20× Medium Nougat
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Red
Equipment Whip - Bent Equipment Whip - ...
Part #: 88704 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 14 Plate 2 x 14
Part #: 91988 Reddish Brown
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Orange
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Pixelated Red and White on Black Background Minecraft Compass Print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0071 Flat Silver
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 98283 Medium Nougat
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Dark Tan
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Light Bluish Gray
The set features a good selection of reddish-brown bricks, useful for building natural-looking structures. The inclusion of Medium Nougat and Dark Bluish Gray jumper plates provides useful detailing options for MOC builders.

💎 Notable Parts

Medium Nougat Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) (20x) $2.00
Dark Bluish Gray Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) (13x) $1.30
Reddish Brown Brick 2 x 4 (13x) $1.30
Lime Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud (8x) $0.80
Yellow Brick Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Open O Clip, Hollow Stud] (5x) $0.75
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$6.15

💡 MOC Potential

🚢 Expand the pirate ship into a larger vessel with additional decks and sails.
🏙 Create a small pirate-themed port town with docks and buildings.
🌳 Build a deserted island hideout for the pirates, complete with hidden caves.

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LEGO YouTubers generally give the Pirate Ship Adventure set positive reviews, praising the ship's design and play features. Reviewers like Naozooh find the set worthwhile primarily for the ship itself, with the included figures and creatures adding value to their Minecraft worlds.

What the Community Says

1 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk AI Summary

Naozooh's review highlights the set's pirate ship, skeleton island, minifigures, and animals, noting the ability to combine the ship and island. The set contains 386 pieces.

Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

📖 Building Instructions 6

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Charts Inventory Statistics

84
Unique Parts
366
Total Pieces
3
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1