How many pieces are in The Ruined Portal?

The Ruined Portal contains 316 pieces.

What age is The Ruined Portal recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 8+.

When was The Ruined Portal released?

The Ruined Portal was released in 2021.

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🏛 Minecraft

Set #21172

The Ruined Portal

The Ruined Portal is a fantastic gateway into the physical Minecraft universe.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 8+ · Beginner build Perfect for younger Minecraft fans and builders aged 8 and up looking for fun play features
Build: 316 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $29.99 list price · 9.5¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.8 community rating from 99 ratings

Fans love the clever portal-activating play feature and the vibrant color scheme, though some note that the overall build is relatively quick and straightforward.

$29.99

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📝 Our Take

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The Ruined Portal is a fantastic gateway into the physical Minecraft universe. Capturing one of the most exciting biome transitions in the game, this set bridges the gap between the Overworld and the fiery Nether with clever design and a great splash of color.

This set is perfect for younger Minecraft fans and budget-conscious builders. At just under 320 pieces, it offers a quick, satisfying construction process that yields a vibrant display piece packed with play potential.

Skip this if you are looking for a massive, challenging build or prefer adult-focused display pieces. While charming, it's primarily designed as a playset rather than a complex collector's model.

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🧱 Building Experience

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316

Pieces

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1.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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13cm × 21cm × 15cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Fun hand-activated lever mechanism to trigger the portal's activation
Vibrant color contrast between the earthy Overworld elements and fiery Nether bricks
Compact footprint that makes it easy to integrate into existing LEGO Minecraft layouts
Quick and engaging build that translates the game's mechanics into physical play

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

As a retired Minecraft set with a modest piece count and a unique iconic location, The Ruined Portal holds a steady niche in the secondary market. The theme has an evergreen following among younger builders and nostalgic gamers, meaning demand for sets featuring the Nether portal and standard characters like Steve remains consistently healthy. While it may not see explosive, exponential growth like massive UCS Star Wars sets or modular buildings, sealed copies should gradually appreciate in value simply due to retirement and ongoing interest in the Minecraft subtheme. Investors should look for deals under the original MSRP to maximize future margins.

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Compared to larger Minecraft sets like the Crafting Box or massive village builds, The Ruined Portal offers an accessible entry point focused on a specific, dynamic gameplay moment. It competes well with other mid-range sets by offering an interactive feature (the portal lever) that purely static builds lack.

2 Minifigures Included

Wither Skeleton, Square Skull, Straight Arms (60115 Torso)

6 parts

Steve - Pearl Titanium Armour

5 parts

Includes Steve in Pearl Titanium armor and a Wither Skeleton with a square skull, making it a great way to grab both an armored hero and an iconic Nether foe without breaking the bank.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 316
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 64 unique parts, 305 pieces
Minifigures: 2

The official piece count includes the 11 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 1× White

Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 15535 4× Tan

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 15712 2× Black

Weapon Sword Blocky

Part #: 18787 1× Pearl Titanium

Weapon Sword Blocky

Part #: 18787 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tool Pickaxe Bloc...

Part #: 18789 1× Medium Azure

Minifig Head Spec...

Part #: 19727pr0007 1× Dark Purple

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 5× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 4× Red

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 1× Black

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 4× Black

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 3× Dark Red

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 7× Light Bluish Gray

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 1× Red

Tile 2 x 3

Part #: 26603 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 8× Dark Red

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 6× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 5× Red

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 16× Dark Red

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Red

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 13× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Orange

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 5× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Dark Red

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 #: 3004pr0070 1× Tan

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 4× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 2 x 3

Part #: 30145 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2 x 3

Part #: 30145 1× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Red

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Dark Red

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 5× Orange

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 5× Black

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Red

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Dark Red

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 3× 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× Blue

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 10× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Pearl Gold

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Tan

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Dark Purple

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Blue

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Dark Tan

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Dark Turquoise

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Trans-Yellow

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Dark Brown

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Red

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 6× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Trans-Orange

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Part #: 3032 3× Green

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Orange

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 3× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Tan

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Orange

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 32001 1× White

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 1× Red

Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...

Part #: 3245c 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 33909 5× Black

Technic Axle 8

Part #: 3707 2× Black

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 3709 5× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 3× Black

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Orange

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3839b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3937 1× Black

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 1× Bright Green

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 1× Red

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 1× Dark Turquoise

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 2× Orange

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 1× Blue

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 5× Black

Part #: 44728 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...

Part #: 46212 2× Trans-Purple

Plant, Flower 2 x...

Part #: 4727 1× Bright Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 1× Tan

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 60483 1× Orange

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 60483 1× White

Hinge Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 6134 1× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 6× Dark Purple

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Pearl Gold

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Dark Turquoise

Brick 2 x 2 witho...

Part #: 6223 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Bracket 3 x 2 x 1...

Part #: 73562 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 2× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 9× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 2× Bright Green

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Dark Red

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Reddish Brown

Technic Axle 4 wi...

Part #: 99008 2× Tan

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99781 4× Black

Features a solid assortment of Dark Red and Light Bluish Gray bricks which are fantastic for MOC builders looking to construct rocky terrain, medieval ruins, or custom Nether landscapes.

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💎 Notable Parts

Dark Red Brick 2 x 2 (16x) $1.60

Dark Bluish Gray Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) (9x) $0.90

Dark Purple Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (6x) $1.20

Dark Red Brick 2 x 4 (8x) $1.20

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$4.90

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Expand the surrounding Overworld landscape with lush forests and custom cave systems

🏰 Incorporate the portal design into a larger custom Nether fortress stronghold build

🏛 Combine multiple portal sets to create a massive, unstable interdimensional rift diorama

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

316

Official Piece Count

305

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 11 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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