How many pieces are in The Nether Portal Ambush?

The Nether Portal Ambush contains 352 pieces.

What age is The Nether Portal Ambush recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 8+.

When was The Nether Portal Ambush released?

The Nether Portal Ambush was released in 2024.

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Set #21255

The Nether Portal Ambush

Name: The Nether Portal Ambush
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 21255-1
Rating: 3.5 (2 reviews)

The Nether Portal Ambush is a compact, action-packed gateway into the Minecraft universe.

🏆 Best For: Great for young Minecraft fans and beginner LEGO builders. ⏱ 2.5 hr build 🧩 352 pcs 🎂 Ages 8+

★★★☆☆ 3.9 from 2 reviews

Fans appreciate the set's accurate representation of the Nether Portal and the inclusion of the Orc Warrior minifigure. Some reviewers feel the set is a bit small for the price, but overall, it's considered a fun and worthwhile addition to any LEGO Minecraft collection.

MSRP

$37.99

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📝 Our Take

The Nether Portal Ambush is a compact, action-packed gateway into the Minecraft universe. It perfectly captures the essence of venturing into the Nether, complete with recognizable blocks and a fearsome Orc Warrior ready for adventure.

This set is perfect for Minecraft fans of all ages, especially those looking for a smaller, more affordable set. The build is straightforward and enjoyable, making it a great introduction to LEGO Minecraft. It's also a fun display piece for any Minecraft enthusiast.

Skip this if you're looking for a more complex or expansive Minecraft build. Consider larger sets like The Abandoned Village (21190) for a more involved experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

🧩

352

Pieces

⏱

2.5h

Build Time

📊

Beginner

Difficulty

📏

11cm × 22cm × 14cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Simple and engaging building techniques.
Recreates the iconic Nether portal with recognizable blocks.
Features interactive elements for play.
Compact size makes it easy to display.

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable

B-

Investment Grade

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The Nether Portal Ambush has decent investment potential. As a Minecraft set, it benefits from the enduring popularity of the video game. Its relatively low price point makes it accessible to a wider audience, increasing the chances of long-term demand. However, its smaller size and piece count may limit significant appreciation. The stable price trend suggests consistent demand, but investors should monitor its retirement status and future Minecraft releases.

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📖 About This Set

Bring the hugely popular Minecraft® game to life with this action-packed Nether portal toy. LEGO® Minecraft The Nether Portal Ambush (21255) toy set gives players endless build-and-play adventures featuring an iconic cast of Minecraft mobs. Kids who like Minecraft adventures will love this battle-scene model. Great gaming toy gift for 8-year-olds and over.

This building toy for kids features an Orc-warrior figure with a custom skin travelling through a Minecraft Nether portal to the border between the Crimson Forest and the Basalt Deltas. As players explore the forest’s mushroom-filled trees, they must battle a series of the game’s popular mobs: 2 magma cubes, a hoglin with its finger-controlled butting head, and a Minecraft ghast figure that shoots discs from its mouth. For added thrills, the ghast has a reputation for destroying portals, trapping players forever! Young builders will also love the LEGO Builder app, which lets users to zoom in, rotate in 3D and track progress.

LEGO® Minecraft® Nether portal toy – This Minecraft adventure set for gamers, kids, boys and girls aged 8+ features buildable action scenes with iconic Minecraft characters
Minecraft® battle scene and action figures – Includes an Orc Warrior figure, a Minecraft ghast that shoots discs from its mouth, a hoglin figure, with its butting head, and 2 magma cubes
Minecraft® Nether role-play toy – Action-packed model set in the Nether with an iconic cast of mobs for the Orc Warrior to battle
LEGO® set gift for gamers – Kids can build the mushroom-filled trees of the Minecraft® Crimson Forest and the rocky landscape of the Basalt Deltas
Gift for 8-year-olds and up – This Minecraft® Nether portal toy set is a gift idea for fans of Minecraft and LEGO® building toys
3D building instructions – Kids can download the LEGO® Builder app for an immersive building experience, with digital tools to zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save sets and track progress
Minecraft® made real – LEGO® Minecraft sets give kids a different way to enjoy the popular game, with mobs, scenes and features brought to life with the hands-on creativity of LEGO bricks
Minecraft® gift for gamers – The set has 352 pieces and measures over 4 in. (11 cm) high, 8.5 in. (22 cm) wide and 5.5 in. (14 cm) deep

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This set offers a more affordable entry point into the LEGO Minecraft world compared to larger sets. While it doesn't have the same level of detail or complexity as sets like The Abandoned Village (21190), its smaller size and lower price make it an attractive option for younger builders or those on a budget. Consider this set if you want a quick and easy Minecraft build with iconic elements.

1 Minifigures Included

Orc Warrior

3 parts

The set includes an Orc Warrior minifigure with a custom skin, adding a unique character to your LEGO Minecraft collection.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 73 unique parts • 316 total pieces

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 11203 10× White

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 11203 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 11458 2× Nougat

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 14769pr1288 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 10× White

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 15712 2× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 18677 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tool Pickaxe Bloc...

Part #: 18789 1× Medium Azure

Weapon Bow and Ar...

Part #: 18792 1× Medium Lavender

Plant, Flower Ste...

Part #: 19119 1× Dark Red

Minifig Head Spec...

Part #: 19729pr0023 2× Dark Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 22885 1× Black

Part #: 2420 8× Black

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 2× Black

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 3× Red

Brick 1 x 16

Part #: 2465 1× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 1× Dark Tan

Tile 2 x 3, Pixel...

Part #: 26603pr0124 1× Nougat

Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...

Part #: 28192 1× Nougat

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 3× Dark Red

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 6× Red

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 2× White

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 8× Black

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Orange

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 11× Dark Red

Part #: 3004 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 3× Dark Red

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 1× Orange

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 8× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Dark Turquoise

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 1× Trans-Orange

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× White

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 3× Black

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Dark Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 1× Tan

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Medium Nougat

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Red

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Black

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Dark Orange

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× White

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Medium Nougat

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 8× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 7× Nougat

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Nougat

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 8× Dark Brown

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Dark Red

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Dark Turquoise

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Dark Tan

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 5× Trans-Orange

Part #: 3031 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× White

Part #: 3036 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 6 x 8

Part #: 3036 3× Orange

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 30383 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Slope 45° 2 x 2

Part #: 3039 2× Orange

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 13× White

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Tan

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Orange

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 34103 1× Medium Nougat

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 1× Black

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 1× Dark Orange

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× White

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Medium Nougat

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Black

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 1× Red

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× White

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 44567b 1× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 6× Black

Brick Arch 1 x 3

Part #: 4490 2× Nougat

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...

Part #: 46212 2× Trans-Purple

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865b 2× Black

Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...

Part #: 54200 2× Black

Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...

Part #: 54200 2× White

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 54657 9× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 54657 1× Black

Technic Axle 5.5 ...

Part #: 59426 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 2× Red

Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...

Part #: 60581 2× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Dark Purple

Launcher, Brick S...

Part #: 63783 1× White

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 2× Nougat

Part #: 73825 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 1× Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 1× Dark Green

Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...

Part #: 85984 1× Black

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 2× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 8× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Trans-Orange

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 6× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 13× Red

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 90258 7× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 92582 6× White

This set offers a good mix of basic bricks and plates in useful colors like red, black, and white. The inclusion of jumper plates and hinge plates provides opportunities for creative building and detailing.

🛒 Where to Buy

Conrad Electronic

✓ In Stock

$28.13

Hamleys

✓ In Stock

$31.99

Argos

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$32.00

Selfridges

✓ In Stock

$32.00

💎 Notable Parts

Red Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) (13x) $1.30

White Tile 1 x 2 with Groove (13x) $0.65

Dark Red Brick 2 x 2 (11x) $0.55

Black Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 (6x) $0.90

Trans-Orange Plate 1 x 1 (5x) $0.75

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$4.15

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 Expand the Nether portal into a larger fortress or dungeon entrance.

🌳 Create a custom Minecraft biome using the included bricks and elements.

🏙 Build a micro-scale Minecraft village or town.

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📖 Building Instructions 2

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

316

Total Pieces

Minifigures

Inventory Version: 1

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The Nether Portal Ambush

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1 Minifigures Included

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 73 unique parts • 316 total pieces

🛒 Where to Buy

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💎 Notable Parts

💡 MOC Potential

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