How many pieces are in The Crafting Box 3.0?

The Crafting Box 3.0 contains 564 pieces.

What age is The Crafting Box 3.0 recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 8+.

When was The Crafting Box 3.0 released?

The Crafting Box 3.0 was released in 2020.

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🏛 Minecraft

Set #21161

The Crafting Box 3.0

The Crafting Box 3.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 8+ · Beginner build Ideal for Minecraft fans and younger LEGO builders looking for creative freedom
Build: 564 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $69.99 list price · 12.4¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.8 community rating from 51 ratings

Fans appreciate the set's creative potential and iconic Minecraft characters, but some find the builds repetitive and the price a bit high for the piece count. Overall, it's considered a fun and engaging set for Minecraft enthusiasts.

$69.99

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📝 Our Take

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The Crafting Box 3.0 is a fantastic entry point into the world of LEGO Minecraft. It perfectly captures the essence of the video game, providing a sandbox experience where builders can create their own Minecraft-inspired landscapes and structures.

This set is perfect for younger Minecraft fans and LEGO enthusiasts looking for a creative building experience. With a good balance of bricks and minifigures, it offers plenty of play possibilities and encourages imaginative building.

Skip this if you're seeking a highly detailed display piece or complex building techniques. For advanced builders, consider larger, more intricate Minecraft sets like The Village (21128) for a more challenging project.

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🧱 Building Experience

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564

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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Ages

Build Highlights:

Modular design allows for endless layout possibilities
Simple building techniques make it accessible to younger builders
Includes a variety of Minecraft elements like trees, water, and tools
Encourages creativity and imaginative play

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Crafting Box 3.0, being a retired set, has seen a gradual increase in value. Its appeal lies in the enduring popularity of the Minecraft theme and its accessibility to a wide audience. While not a high-end investment, it presents a reasonable opportunity for moderate appreciation, particularly if kept in pristine condition. The rising price trend suggests continued interest from collectors and fans.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Minecraft sets, The Crafting Box 3.0 offers a more open-ended building experience. While sets like The Creeper Mine (21155) provide a more structured build, this set prioritizes creative freedom. It's a great option for those who enjoy designing their own Minecraft landscapes and structures.

4 Minifigures Included

Steve in Flat Silver Helmet and Armor

5 parts

B+

The set includes iconic Minecraft minifigures like Steve, Alex, a Zombie, and a Creeper. These characters are essential for any Minecraft LEGO collection, enhancing play and display value.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 564
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 66 unique parts, 549 pieces
Minifigures: 4

The official piece count includes the 15 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.

Weapon Sword Blocky

Part #: 18787 1× Medium Azure

Weapon Axe Blocky

Part #: 18788 1× Flat Silver

Tool Pickaxe Bloc...

Part #: 18789 1× Medium Azure

Equipment Shovel ...

Part #: 18791 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Minifig Head Spec...

Part #: 19727pr0002 1× Bright Pink

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 4× White

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× White

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 4× Tan

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 2× Green

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 1× Red

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 6× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 6× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 3× Tan

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 1× Yellow

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 1× White

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 1× Red

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 12× Bright Green

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 17× Tan

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 17× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 8× Red

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 18× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 5× Dark Green

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 18× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 18× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 14× Green

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 6× White

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 24× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 18× Tan

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 21× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 10× Tan

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× White

Brick 1 x 2 with ...

Part #: 3004pr0014 2× Medium Nougat

Brick 1 x 2 with ...

Part #: 3004pr0020 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2 with ...

Part #: 3004pr0021 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2 with ...

Part #: 3004pr0036 2× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 8× Tan

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 1× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Black

Brick 2 x 10

Part #: 3006 2× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 10

Part #: 3006 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30137 3× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Blue

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 5× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Bright Pink

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Bright Pink

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Red

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 10× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 5× White

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 20× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 5× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 6× Trans-Orange

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 6× Trans-Yellow

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 12× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 3× Trans-Dark Blue

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× Lime

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× White

Tile 2 x 2 with D...

Part #: 3068bpr0236 1× Medium Nougat

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Tan

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 3× Black

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Black

Plant, Carrot

Part #: 33172 1× Orange

Plant, Carrot Top

Part #: 33183 7× Bright Green

Plant, Carrot Top

Part #: 33183 2× Bright Light Orange

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Reddish Brown

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 1× Red

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Reddish Brown

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3830 1× Reddish Brown

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3831 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 7× Black

Plate 8 x 8

Part #: 41539 1× Tan

Plate 8 x 8

Part #: 41539 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4216 2× Bright Pink

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 8× Green

Plant, Flower 2 x...

Part #: 4727 3× Bright Green

Treasure Chest Bo...

Part #: 4738c 1× Medium Nougat

Treasure Chest Li...

Part #: 4739a 1× Medium Nougat

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 60475b 2× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 60476 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 2× Dark Tan

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Tan

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Medium Azure

Bar 1 x 4 x 3 [En...

Part #: 62113 2× Medium Nougat

Brick 2 x 2 witho...

Part #: 6223 3× Trans-Dark Blue

Equipment Telesco...

Part #: 64644 2× Dark Brown

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 65509 10× Bright Green

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 65509 4× Tan

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 1× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 16× Reddish Brown

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 3× Red

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 4 wi...

Part #: 87083 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 1× Reddish Brown

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...

Part #: 87552 6× Trans-Clear

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 5× Red

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 10× Tan

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 18× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 5× Bright Green

Plate 8 x 16

Part #: 92438 6× Green

Plate 8 x 16

Part #: 92438 2× Blue

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 4× Dark Bluish Gray

The set offers a good selection of basic bricks in useful colors like Light Bluish Gray, Tan, and Reddish Brown, providing a solid foundation for MOC building and expanding existing LEGO collections.

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💎 Notable Parts

Light Bluish Gray Brick 2 x 2 (24x) $0.72

Light Bluish Gray Brick 1 x 2 (21x) $0.63

Reddish Brown Brick 2 x 2 (18x) $0.54

Bright Green Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals (12x) $1.80

Bright Green Plate Special 2 x 4 with Groove and Two Center Studs (Jumper) (10x) $2.00

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$5.69

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand your Minecraft world with custom buildings and structures.

🌳 Create diverse biomes like forests, deserts, and snowy landscapes.

🏰 Build a fortified Minecraft castle with defensive walls and towers.

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

564

Official Piece Count

549

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

The official piece count includes the 15 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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