How many pieces are in The Crafting Box 4.0?

The Crafting Box 4.0 contains 605 pieces.

What age is The Crafting Box 4.0 recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 8+.

When was The Crafting Box 4.0 released?

The Crafting Box 4.0 was released in 2023.

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Set #21249

The Crafting Box 4.0

The Crafting Box 4.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 8+ · Intermediate build Ideal for Minecraft fans and LEGO enthusiasts aged 8+ who enjoy creative building and role-playing
Build: 605 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $79.99 list price · 13.2¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.3 community rating from 17 ratings

Fans appreciate the set's versatility with two build options and the inclusion of key Minecraft characters, but some find the overall design somewhat simplistic and lacking in advanced building techniques.

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📝 Our Take

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The Crafting Box 4.0 is a versatile entry point into the blocky world of LEGO Minecraft. It offers two distinct builds in one set, allowing builders to create either the River Towers or the Cat Cottage, providing varied play experiences and display options.

This set is perfect for younger Minecraft fans and those new to LEGO building. With a manageable piece count and clear instructions, it's an engaging project that encourages creativity and imaginative play, providing hours of fun.

Skip this if you're an experienced builder seeking a challenging build or a collector focused on highly detailed display pieces. Consider larger, more complex Minecraft sets like The Village (21128) for a more intricate building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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605

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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Build Highlights:

Offers two distinct building options: River Towers and Cat Cottage
Incorporates classic Minecraft elements and characters
Encourages creativity with free-building possibilities
Provides engaging play features and display options

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Crafting Box 4.0 presents a moderate investment opportunity. Its appeal lies in the enduring popularity of the Minecraft theme, which attracts a broad audience of both LEGO enthusiasts and gamers. While the set doesn't contain exceptionally rare elements or minifigures, its playability and potential for expansion within a Minecraft LEGO world could drive demand in the future. However, the set's relatively high MSRP compared to its piece count, combined with the availability of other Minecraft sets, poses a risk. Investors should monitor the set's retirement status and consider its long-term collectibility within the Minecraft theme.

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The Crafting Box 4.0 competes with other mid-range Minecraft sets that offer similar play experiences. Compared to sets like The Abandoned Mine (21166), this set offers more diverse building options with the River Towers and Cat Cottage. However, sets with more exclusive minifigures, such as The Skeleton Dungeon (21189), might appeal more to collectors. Ultimately, the choice depends on whether the buyer values building versatility or minifigure rarity.

4 Minifigures Included

Zombie, Flat Silver Helmet

Includes the standard Steve and Alex minifigures, alongside a Creeper and Zombie. The Zombie with the Flat Silver Helmet is a nice variant.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 605
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 82 unique parts, 591 pieces
Minifigures: 4

The official piece count includes the 14 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 Round 1 x 2

Part #: 1126 1× Medium Nougat

Brick 1 x 1 x 3

Part #: 14716 6× Dark Orange

Brick 1 x 1 x 3

Part #: 14716 9× Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 2× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 3× Tan

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 15672 1× Bright Light Orange

Weapon Sword Blocky

Part #: 18787 1× Pearl Titanium

Tool Pickaxe Bloc...

Part #: 18789 1× Medium Azure

Equipment Scissors

Part #: 18920 1× Flat Silver

Minifig Neckwear ...

Part #: 19723 1× Medium Azure

Minifig Head Spec...

Part #: 19727pr0020 1× Dark Turquoise

Minifig Head Spec...

Part #: 19729 1× Tan

Helmet Rectangular

Part #: 19730 1× Medium Azure

Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 20482 1× Trans-Clear

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 12× White

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 24008pr0005 1× Bright Light Orange

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 24008pr0092 1× Medium Nougat

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 4× Dark Orange

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× Tan

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...

Part #: 2454b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 2× Tan

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 6× White

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 2× Dark Turquoise

Plant, Flower Ste...

Part #: 24855 2× Green

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 6× Red

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 8× Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 26047 1× Medium Nougat

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 26047 1× Bright Light Orange

Minifig Head [Pla...

Part #: 28621 1× Trans-Red

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 10× Green

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 12× White

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 6× Dark Turquoise

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 8× Bright Light Orange

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 19× Dark Turquoise

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 22× Bright Light Orange

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 6× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 11× Bright Green

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Bright Pink

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 12× Tan

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 25× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Dark Orange

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Dark Turquoise

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 2× Tan

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 14× Dark Orange

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Black

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Dark Orange

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Tan

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 2× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Tan

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Bright Light Orange

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 8× Magenta

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Green

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Lime

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Dark Turquoise

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Red

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 11× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× White

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Yellow

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Tan

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Magenta

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 7× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Dark Turquoise

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Trans-Yellow

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Trans-Clear

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Trans-Orange

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 3× Medium Nougat

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 9× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Plate 4 x 10

Part #: 3030 1× Bright Light Orange

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 2× Tan

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 2× Green

Plate 6 x 10

Part #: 3033 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× Bright Green

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Red

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 2× White

Tile 2 x 2 with D...

Part #: 3068bpr0236 1× Medium Nougat

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 4× Dark Orange

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Black

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Bright Light Orange

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× White

Tool Hoe Blocky

Part #: 3129 1× Flat Silver

Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...

Part #: 3245c 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plant, Carrot Top

Part #: 33183 2× Bright Light Orange

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 34816 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 35480 2× White

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 1× White

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 2× Tan

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 3× Dark Tan

Wave / Flame Smal...

Part #: 37775 2× Trans-Orange

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 7× Bright Light Orange

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× Magenta

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 5× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× Dark Turquoise

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 9× Black

Bracket 2 x 2 wit...

Part #: 41682 1× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4216 2× Tan

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 8× Green

Treasure Chest Bo...

Part #: 4738c 1× Medium Nougat

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 60475b 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 60583b 1× Tan

Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 60592 1× Tan

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Tan

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Bright Green

Container Box 2 x...

Part #: 61780 1× Reddish Brown

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 63868 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 63868 1× Bright Light Orange

Animal, Fish [Hol...

Part #: 64648 1× Flat Silver

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 65509 8× Bright Green

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 65509 9× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 65509 2× White

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 77765 1× Light Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...

Part #: 79389 1× Orange

Treasure Chest Li...

Part #: 80835 1× Medium Nougat

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 30× Reddish Brown

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 1× Black

Plate 1 x 1 x 2/3...

Part #: 86996 2× White

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 2× Dark Orange

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 2× Dark Tan

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Yellow

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 8× White

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 12× Magenta

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 6× Dark Tan

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 6× Dark Turquoise

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 10× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Bright Pink

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 5× Bright Green

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 13× Bright Light Orange

Equipment Whip - ...

Part #: 88704 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 8 x 16

Part #: 92438 3× Green

Plate 8 x 16

Part #: 92438 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 8 x 16

Part #: 92438 1× Blue

Brick and Axle Se...

Part #: 96874 1× Orange

The set offers a solid collection of basic bricks in useful colors like White, Bright Light Orange, and Dark Turquoise, suitable for general building and MOCs.

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💎 Notable Parts

Reddish Brown Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud (30x) $1.50

Bright Light Orange Brick 2 x 2 (22x) $1.10

Dark Turquoise Brick 2 x 2 (19x) $0.95

Bright Light Orange Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) (13x) $1.95

Magenta Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) (12x) $1.80

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$7.30

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 Expand the River Towers into a larger fortress.

🌳 Create a custom Minecraft biome with unique landscapes.

🏙 Design additional Minecraft-themed buildings to create a small village.

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

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Living Mice by C418 - Topic focuses on the Cat Cottage build of the LEGO Minecraft Crafting Box 4.0, praising its colors, design, and new elements, considering it superior to the River Towers. Conversely, the River Towers build is criticized as boring and uninspired in comparison.

Living Mice

C418 - Topic • 72.0K views Review

What the Community Says

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Reddit Reviews

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YouTube Reviews

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72.0K views Review

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

605

Official Piece Count

591

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

The official piece count includes the 14 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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