Venture into the Nether!
Survive the Bastion

Brave the fiery depths with 300 LEGO pieces! Face Magma Cubes, Piglins, and more in this Minecraft adventure.

🏛 Minecraft
Set #21185

The Nether Bastion

The Nether Bastion is a solid entry point into the LEGO Minecraft world.

🏆 Best For: Minecraft fans, kids aged 8+, LEGO beginners ⏱ 2 hr build 🧩 300 pcs 🎂 Ages 8+
★★★★☆ 4.1 from 1 reviews

Fans appreciate the set's accurate representation of the Nether and the inclusion of key Minecraft characters. Some find the build repetitive, but overall it's considered a good value for Minecraft enthusiasts.

📝 Our Take

The Nether Bastion is a solid entry point into the LEGO Minecraft world. This set perfectly captures the essence of the fiery Nether dimension, offering a fun and engaging build experience at a reasonable price point.

This set is perfect for Minecraft fans aged 8 and up, especially those new to LEGO building. With a manageable piece count and straightforward instructions, it's a great way to recreate iconic Nether scenes and characters. The set also offers decent playability with interactive features and multiple minifigures.

Skip this if you're looking for a more challenging build or a larger, more detailed Minecraft set. For experienced LEGO builders or those seeking a more complex project, consider larger Minecraft sets like The Village (21128) or The Waterfall Base (21137).

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🧱 Building Experience

🧩
300
Pieces
2h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
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19cm × 18cm × 9cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Simple, straightforward build perfect for younger builders
  • Fun interactive features like the explosion function
  • Creative use of colors and elements to represent the Nether
  • Good playability with multiple minifigures and creatures

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
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The Nether Bastion presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a retired set from the popular Minecraft theme, it has potential for appreciation, especially among collectors and fans of the game. The relatively low price point and manageable piece count make it accessible to a wider range of investors. However, its smaller size and lack of highly exclusive elements may limit significant price increases. The set's value will likely depend on the continued popularity of the Minecraft theme and the availability of similar sets in the future.

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📖 About This Set

Kids aged 8 and over with a passion for Minecraft® can enjoy endless hands-on action in LEGO® Minecraft The Nether Bastion (21185).

An activity-packed Minecraft mission
Players battle their way into the fiery Nether Bastion, overcoming a series of challenges to gather items that inspire even more creative play possibilities. Minecraft characters include a nether adventurer, magma cube, piglin brute, piglin and a strider. There are several special features, such as an explosion function that’s activated by inserting TNT and pressing a lever. Authentic accessories that kids will recognise from the game include crimson root, warped fungus, gilded blackstone, nether wart, red mushrooms, soul torches, blocks of gold, nether gold ore and soul fire, plus weapons – a gold axe, crossbow and netherite sword – TNT, a fishing rod and a treasure chest containing netherite scraps, iron nuggets and a porkchop. Just like the Minecraft game, this playset reconfigures to inspire endless new adventures.

  • Minecraft® mission – Kids with a passion for the Minecraft video game can enjoy hands-on creative challenges and battle action with the LEGO® Minecraft The Nether Bastion (21185) set
  • Characters from the game – The set includes a large cast of Minecraft® characters: a nether adventurer, magma cube, piglin brute, piglin and a strider, plus a host of features and accessories
  • Action-packed play – Players battle their way into the fiery Nether Bastion, overcoming a series of challenges to gather items that inspire even more creative play possibilities
  • Hands-on Minecraft® gift – Give kids aged 8 and over a birthday, Christmas or any-day treat with this real-world, brick-built adventure from the video game
  • Rebuilds for new adventures – Measuring over 9 cm (3.5 in.) high, 19 cm (7.5 in.) wide and 18 cm (7 in.) deep, this reconfigurable set is packed with play possibilities
  • Authentic accessories – Includes crimson root, fungus, blackstone, gold, nether wart, mushrooms, soul torches and soul fire, plus weapons, TNT, a fishing rod and a chest containing even more items
  • Minecraft® made real – LEGO® Minecraft sets give kids a different way to enjoy the video game, with popular mobs, scenes and features brought to life with the hands-on creativity of LEGO bricks
  • Quality guaranteed – LEGO® components fulfil stringent industry quality standards to ensure they are consistent, compatible and connect and pull apart perfectly every time
  • Safety assured – LEGO® components are dropped, heated, crushed, twisted and analysed to make sure they satisfy rigorous global safety standards

Compare Similar Sets

The Nether Bastion is a smaller, more affordable entry point into the LEGO Minecraft Nether world compared to sets like the larger and more detailed Nether Portal (21143). While the Nether Portal offers a more comprehensive Nether experience, the Nether Bastion provides a more accessible and budget-friendly option for younger builders or those new to the theme.

4 Minifigures Included

The set includes four minifigures: a Nether Adventurer, Piglin Brute, Piglin, and a Strider. The Piglin with Pearl Gold Legs is a nice variant, adding some collectibility.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 56 unique parts • 230 total pieces

Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 2 Tile Round 1 x 2
Part #: 1126 Tan
Weapon Sword Blocky Weapon Sword Blocky
Part #: 18787 Pearl Titanium
Weapon Axe Blocky Weapon Axe Blocky
Part #: 18788 Pearl Gold
Plant, Flower Stem with Bar and 6 Stems Plant, Flower Ste...
Part #: 19119 Dark Red
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Dark Red
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Black
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Orange
Technic Axle 3 with Stop Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 24316 Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 4 with Red, Orange and Yellow Squares Minecraft Magma Cube Eyes Print Tile 1 x 4 with R...
Part #: 2431pr0083 Dark Red
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Black
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Red
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 4 with 2 Pin Holes Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 26599 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 3 Tile 2 x 3
Part #: 26603 Black
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Black
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 15× Black
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Dark Brown
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Dark Red
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Pearl Gold
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Black
Brick 1 x 2 with Black 'TNT' Pixelated Print Brick 1 x 2 with ...
Part #: 3004pr0036 White
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Trans-Orange
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Dark Red
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Black
Brick 2 x 10 Brick 2 x 10
Part #: 3006 Black
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Turquoise
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 15× Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Dark Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Dark Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Black
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Orange
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Clear
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Orange
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Light Blue
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Turquoise
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Black
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Orange
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Dark Turquoise
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 6 x 10 Plate 6 x 10
Part #: 3033 Orange
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Black
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 Black
Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
Part #: 3036 Black
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Dark Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Black
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Dark Red
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32000 Orange
Slope 33° 3 x 2 Slope 33° 3 x 2
Part #: 3298 Orange
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Dark Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Dark Brown
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Black
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Orange
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Pixelated Trans-Light Blue Flames Pattern Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 41685pat0002 White
Treasure Chest Bottom with Rear Slots, No Groove Treasure Chest Bo...
Part #: 4738c Medium Nougat
Light Cover 1 x 1 Round with Internal Bar / Bionicle Barraki Eye Light Cover 1 x 1...
Part #: 58176 Red
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Open O Clip, Hollow Stud] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 60475b Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Flat Silver
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 12× Pearl Gold
Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 6232 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Black
Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 Equipment Telesco...
Part #: 64644 Dark Brown
Plate Special 2 x 4 with Groove and Two Center Studs (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 65509 Dark Bluish Gray
Weapon Crossbow and Bolt, Blocky Weapon Crossbow a...
Part #: 65510 Reddish Brown
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Axle Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 73230 Orange
Treasure Chest Lid, Flat with 2 Studs Treasure Chest Li...
Part #: 80835 Medium Nougat
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Dark Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Orange
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 10× 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 Turquoise
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Dark Red
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Trans-Orange
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Pearl Gold
Equipment Whip - Bent Equipment Whip - ...
Part #: 88704 Reddish Brown
Brick Special 2 x 2 with Grooves and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 90258 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 16 x 16 Plate 16 x 16
Part #: 91405 Orange
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 99563 Pearl Titanium
The set features a good selection of black and dark red bricks, perfect for building Nether landscapes. The inclusion of Pearl Gold round plates and Titanium tiles adds a touch of valuable detail.

💎 Notable Parts

Pearl Gold Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (12x) $1.80
Dark Bluish Gray Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) (10x) $1.00
Pearl Titanium Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] (5x) $1.25
Red Light Cover 1 x 1 Round with Internal Bar / Bionicle Barraki Eye (4x) $0.60
Orange Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Axle Hole (4x) $0.40
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$5.05

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 Expand the Bastion into a larger Nether fortress
🌳 Create a custom Nether landscape with lava flows and terrain
🏙 Incorporate Nether elements into a larger Minecraft city build

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Charts Inventory Statistics

56
Unique Parts
230
Total Pieces
4
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1