How many pieces are in The Trading Post?

The Trading Post contains 201 pieces.

What age is The Trading Post recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 8+.

When was The Trading Post released?

The Trading Post was released in 2020.

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🏛 Minecraft

Set #21167

The Trading Post

The Trading Post brings quintessential Minecraft mechanics to life in a compact, budget-friendly package.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 8+ · Beginner build Perfect for younger Minecraft fans and parents looking for an affordable, quick-build playset.
Build: 201 pieces · about 1 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $19.99 list price · 9.9¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.7 community rating from 102 ratings

Fans love the inclusion of the wandering trader and llamas at a low price point, though older builders find the explosion feature a bit gimmicky and the build too brief.

$19.99

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📝 Our Take

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The Trading Post brings quintessential Minecraft mechanics to life in a compact, budget-friendly package. Featuring an exploding mine function, the elusive wandering trader, and two adorable llamas, this 2020 set captures the vibrant chaos of the digital world.

This set is perfect for younger Minecraft fans and budget-conscious builders. At just $19.99 with over 200 pieces and three figures, it offers fantastic play value and quick assembly for kids aged 8 and up.

Skip this if you are looking for a complex, display-piece build or an extensive mining complex. Adult collectors might find the structure too juniorized, though the parts pack a decent punch for custom creations.

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🧱 Building Experience

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201

Pieces

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1.0h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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14cm × 14cm × 9cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Fun exploding mine function that recreates in-game TNT action
Includes two brick-built llamas, a fan-favorite mob addition
Compact layout makes it easy to integrate into larger Minecraft layouts
Straightforward building steps ideal for younger constructors

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

As a retired Minecraft set featuring desirable mob inclusions like the wandering trader and llamas, The Trading Post holds steady appeal in the secondary market. While small sets under $20 rarely skyrocket in value, the themed nature of Minecraft ensures consistent demand from parents and completionist collectors. With a modest piece count of 201 parts, its long-term appreciation will likely be steady rather than explosive, but it remains a low-risk, affordable piece for sealed collectors.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

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Compared to other sub-$20 Minecraft sets like The Horse Stable, The Trading Post offers superior play value thanks to the unique wandering trader mob and the dynamic exploding mine feature.

3 Minifigures Included

Steve

3 parts

Skeleton, Square Skull (60115 Torso)

6 parts

Wandering Trader - Blue

3 parts

The set includes Steve, a standard Skeleton, and the Wandering Trader, making it an affordable way to pick up the blue-robed trader and his characteristic llamas.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 201
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 41 unique parts, 189 pieces
Minifigures: 3

The official piece count includes the 12 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.

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 11203 2× Dark Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 4× Reddish Brown

Weapon Sword Blocky

Part #: 18787 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Weapon Bow and Ar...

Part #: 18792 1× Reddish Brown

Plant, Flower Ste...

Part #: 19119 1× Dark Orange

Brick 1 x 1 x 5 w...

Part #: 2453b 2× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 2× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 5× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Medium Nougat

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Dark Brown

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 3× Red

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 3× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 19× Medium Nougat

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 7× Yellow

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 3× Dark Brown

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Medium Nougat

Brick 1 x 2 with ...

Part #: 3004pr0036 2× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 8× Medium Nougat

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 12× Dark Orange

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Dark Red

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× White

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Tan

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 4× Medium Nougat

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 6× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Dark Orange

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Tan

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30237b 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Red

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Trans-Orange

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Yellow

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 12× Dark Orange

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Tan

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Trans-Yellow

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 2× Dark Blue

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 2× Blue

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Red

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 1 with P...

Part #: 3070bpr0246 1× White

Tile 1 x 1 with P...

Part #: 3070bpr0246 1× Tan

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064a 2× Red

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 1× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 35480 4× Dark Tan

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 5× Medium Nougat

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 1× Red

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 1× Tan

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 4× Dark Orange

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4216 2× Tan

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4216 2× White

Technic Axle 8 wi...

Part #: 55013 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 6232 1× Light Bluish Gray

Equipment Telesco...

Part #: 64644 1× Dark Brown

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 65509 1× Dark Orange

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 2× Light Bluish Gray

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 73233pr0001 1× White

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 73233pr0002 1× Tan

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 4× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 2× Dark Blue

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 4× Medium Nougat

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 1× Trans-Bright Green

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0018 1× Medium Nougat

A great source for earth-toned building elements, particularly Medium Nougat bricks and Dark Orange plates, which are useful for landscape and terrain MOCs.

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💎 Notable Parts

Medium Nougat Brick 2 x 2 (19x) $1.90

Dark Orange Plate 2 x 4 (12x) $1.20

Dark Orange Plate 6 x 6 (4x) $1.60

Medium Nougat Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] (5x) $0.50

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$5.20

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Village marketplace expansions and custom trading stalls

🌳 Custom cave and mountain mining biomes using the earth-toned bricks

🏛 Medieval outpost or frontier trading settlement builds

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 9 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

The LEGO Minecraft Trading Post (21167) receives mixed reactions from LEGO YouTubers. While reviews are generally neutral, they showcase the set's features such as the Llama and Minecraft elements. Overall sentiment suggests a middle-ground reception, neither overwhelmingly positive nor negative.

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Community Sentiment

Based on 9 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

5 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

just2good offers a straightforward review, highlighting the set's Trading Post aspect. Bricks By Mind promotes related merchandise while reviewing the set, indicating a commercial interest alongside the review. Other reviews focus on speed builds and unboxing experiences.

Reddit Reviews

No Reddit reviews found

YouTube Reviews

5 videos

Lego Pirates 6277 Imperial Trading Post - Stop Motion Review

Bricks Planet

1.2M views Review

LEGO Minecraft The Trading Post review! 2021 set 21167!

just2good

25.6K views Review

Lego 6277 Imperial Trading Post review

Vintage Bricks

5.0K views Review

The Trading Post Review! LEGO Minecraft Set 21167

Bricks By Mind

2.5K views Review

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

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

201

Official Piece Count

189

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 12 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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