Creeper...
Aww Man!

Recreate the iconic Minecraft moment with Steve, baby animals, and a special exploding Creeper in this action-packed 72-piece set.

🏛 Minecraft
Set #21177

The Creeper Ambush

The Creeper Ambush is a small but fun Minecraft set.

🏆 Best For: Young Minecraft fans and LEGO beginners ⏱ 1.0 hr build 🧩 72 pcs
★★★☆☆ 3.8

Fans appreciate the set for its affordability and inclusion of the iconic Creeper, but some find the build too simple and the overall set small for the price.

📝 Our Take

The Creeper Ambush is a small but fun Minecraft set. It captures a classic scene from the game with Steve facing off against an exploding Creeper in a simple, buildable environment.

This set is perfect for younger Minecraft fans or those looking for a quick and easy build. With only 72 pieces, it's a great entry point into the LEGO Minecraft world and offers immediate playability.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex build or a large display piece. Consider larger Minecraft sets like The Waterfall Base (21134-1) for a more substantial experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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72
Pieces
1.0h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and straightforward build
  • Exploding Creeper mechanism is a fun feature
  • Easy to integrate with other Minecraft sets
  • Quick build provides instant gratification

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
C+
Investment Grade
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The Creeper Ambush, being a retired set from the popular Minecraft theme, has some potential for appreciation, especially among collectors of the theme. However, its small size and relatively low piece count limit its investment prospects. The presence of the Creeper adds to its appeal, but the overall value will likely remain modest. Keeping the set sealed and in excellent condition will be key to maximizing any potential returns.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other small Minecraft sets, The Creeper Ambush offers a simple and direct play experience centered around the iconic Creeper. While sets like the Skeleton Attack (21123-1) offer different enemy types, this set focuses on a classic Minecraft encounter. Its small size makes it an easy addition to any Minecraft collection.

2 Minifigures Included

Includes a Steve minifigure and an Exploding Creeper, which is the main draw of the set. The Creeper's exploding function adds to the playability.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 28 unique parts • 64 total pieces

Weapon Sword Blocky Weapon Sword Blocky
Part #: 18787 Dark Bluish Gray
Minifig Head Special, Cube with Rear Ledge, Pixelated Black, White and Dark Red Face, Dark Pink Snout Outline Print (Pig) Minifig Head Spec...
Part #: 19727pr0002 Bright Pink
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Reddish Brown
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Red
Plate Special 2 x 4 with 2 Pin Holes Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 26599 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Tan
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 2 with Reddish Brown and Dark Brown Lines Print Brick 1 x 2 with ...
Part #: 3004pr0014 Medium Nougat
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Tan
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Green
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Tan
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Green
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Tan
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Bright Pink
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Clear
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Lime
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 Yellow
Animal Body Part, Bird, Chicken 1 x 1 with Cube Head with Face Print Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 35750pr0001 White
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Bright Green
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Blue
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Groove Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4216 Bright Pink
Plant, Flower 2 x 2 Leaves - Angular Plant, Flower 2 x...
Part #: 4727 Bright Green
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 Bright Light Orange
Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 Equipment Telesco...
Part #: 64644 Pearl Gold
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Green
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Light Bluish Gray
The set contains a good selection of basic plates and bricks in green and tan, useful for creating Minecraft-themed landscapes. The lime green round bricks are a nice touch for adding detail.

💎 Notable Parts

Green Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) (4x) $0.40
Lime Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud (4x) $0.60
Medium Nougat Brick 1 x 2 with Reddish Brown and Dark Brown Lines Print (2x) $1.50
White Animal Body Part, Bird, Chicken 1 x 1 with Cube Head with Face Print (1x) $0.75
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$3.25

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Expand the terrain with more Minecraft-themed foliage and biomes
🏙 Use the parts to create a small Minecraft village scene
🏰 Build a small fortified outpost to protect Steve from Creepers

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Charts Inventory Statistics

28
Unique Parts
64
Total Pieces
2
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1