How many pieces are in The Wolf Stronghold?

The Wolf Stronghold contains 312 pieces.

What age is The Wolf Stronghold recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 8+.

When was The Wolf Stronghold released?

The Wolf Stronghold was released in 2024.

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🏛 Minecraft

Set #21261

The Wolf Stronghold

Name: The Wolf Stronghold
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 21261-1

The Wolf Stronghold is a charming addition to the Minecraft LEGO universe.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for Minecraft fans and younger LEGO builders ⏱ 2 hr build 🧩 312 pcs 🎂 Ages 8+

★★★☆☆ 3.8

Fans appreciate the set's playability and accurate representation of the Minecraft wolf-taming feature. Some find the build relatively simple, but overall it's considered a good value for younger builders and Minecraft enthusiasts.

MSRP

$34.99

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📝 Our Take

The Wolf Stronghold is a charming addition to the Minecraft LEGO universe. Capturing the essence of the game's wolf-taming mechanics, it provides a fun, buildable environment with interactive elements and familiar characters.

This set is perfect for younger Minecraft fans and LEGO enthusiasts. With a manageable piece count and clear instructions, it offers an engaging building experience that's not too overwhelming, plus it's great for imaginative play.

Skip this if you're seeking a complex, display-focused LEGO model. While visually appealing, its play-centric design might not satisfy adult collectors looking for intricate builds; consider larger Minecraft sets for more advanced building experiences.

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🧱 Building Experience

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312

Pieces

⏱

Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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11cm × 16cm × 12cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Easy-to-follow instructions perfect for beginners
Simple techniques create a sturdy and playable structure
Fun interactive elements like the raising platform
Bright colors and familiar Minecraft details

📈 Investment Analysis

↓ Price declining

C+

Investment Grade

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The Wolf Stronghold, while charming, presents a moderate investment opportunity. Its relatively low piece count and accessible price point make it appealing to a broad audience, particularly younger Minecraft fans. However, its mass-market appeal may limit significant appreciation. The Minecraft theme is generally popular, but this set lacks exclusive or highly sought-after elements that drive substantial value increases. While it may hold its value or experience modest growth, it's unlikely to become a highly lucrative investment.

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📖 About This Set

Kids with a passion for action and adventure playsets, fortress toys and Minecraft® characters can enjoy all this and more in LEGO® Minecraft The Wolf Stronghold (21261). This Minecraft wolf gift for kids aged 8 and up is a hands-on video game toyand a creative building, hero-explorer and battle action playset.

Kids build the Wolf Tamer a base featuring a big wolf’s head above the entrance, then have fun switching the wolf’s face from friendly to angry. Inside is a crafting table, blast furnace , anvil and, for the first time in a LEGO Minecraft set, a smithing table. A chest of supplies contains a Netherite ingot, which kids can craft into a sword, sweet berries, and bones that are used to tame the wild wolf. Outside is a forest sectionwith a tree, boulder, mushroom and sweet berry bush. 2 Minecraft skeleton toys wander the forest: one has an enchanted bow, the other has a bow and arrow and diamond helmet. For added digital fun, builders can use the intuitive LEGO Builder app.

LEGO® Minecraft® adventure set for kids – Boys and girls aged 8+ with a passion for Minecraft can enjoy hands-on exploration of a fortress and forest with The Wolf Stronghold creative building toy
Creative castle playset – The toy includes a crafting table, blast furnace, anvil and a smithing table, plus a LEGO® Minecraft® Wolf Tamer figure, 2 skeletons and 2 wolves
Building toy and action playset – Kids tame a wild wolf, battle skeletons and make use of a variety of crafting equipment in this forest explorer-hero toy
Minecraft® wolf toy – The entrance to the Wolf Tamer’s base features a large, buildable wolf’s head with a face that kids can quickly switch from friendly to angry
LEGO® video-game gift – This hands-on adventure set and versatile building toy for kids makes a great birthday gift or any-day treat for Minecraft® players
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 building toys for kids give players a different way to enjoy the game, with mobs, scenes and features brought to life with the hands-on creativity of LEGO bricks
312-piece forest fortress – The Wolf Stronghold part of the assembled building toy measures over 4.5 in. (11 cm) high, 6 in. (16 cm) wide and 5 in. (12 cm) deep

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

The Wolf Stronghold offers a more focused, animal-centric play experience compared to larger, more complex Minecraft sets. While sets like 'The Abandoned Village' offer broader environmental storytelling, this set hones in on the wolf-taming aspect of the game. It's a good choice for those prioritizing playability and character interaction over intricate building techniques.

3 Minifigures Included

Skeleton, Square Skull (78132 Torso)

6 parts

Skeleton, Square Skull, Medium Azure Helmet (78132 Torso)

7 parts

Wolf Tamer

3 parts

Features a unique Wolf Tamer minifigure and two Skeleton figures, offering good play value and character options for Minecraft fans.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 76 unique parts • 296 total pieces

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 11203 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 3 x 3

Part #: 11212 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 11476 2× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 14719 4× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 14719 2× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 15533 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 8× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× Blue

Weapon Sword Blocky

Part #: 18787 1× Pearl Titanium

Weapon Bow and Ar...

Part #: 18792 1× Reddish Brown

Weapon Bow and Ar...

Part #: 18792 1× Medium Lavender

Plant, Flower Ste...

Part #: 19119 1× Dark Orange

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 20308pr0003 1× Light Bluish Gray

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 20308pr0004 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plant, Cherries

Part #: 22667 1× Red

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 12× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 1 x 5 w...

Part #: 2453b 4× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 2× Dark Green

Plant, Flower Ste...

Part #: 24855 1× Green

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 3× Green

Tile 2 x 3 with P...

Part #: 26603pr9961 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2921 2× Blue

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 5× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Dark Brown

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 5× Dark Green

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 14× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2 with ...

Part #: 3004pr0014 2× Medium Nougat

Brick 1 x 2 with ...

Part #: 3004pr0090 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2 with ...

Part #: 3004pr9952 2× Black

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 1× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Dark Tan

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 9× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Dark Orange

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Green

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Dark Tan

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 6× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Tan

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× Lime

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Dark Tan

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Red

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Yellow

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 12× Dark Green

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Orange

Plate 4 x 10

Part #: 3030 1× Blue

Plate 4 x 10

Part #: 3030 3× Dark Green

Plate 4 x 10

Part #: 3030 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 2× Dark Brown

Part #: 3068bpr0236 1× Medium Nougat

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Tan

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 3× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Dark Tan

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 3× Black

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Dark Tan

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Dark Red

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Red

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× White

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 1× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064a 1× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 35459 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 3× Tan

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 3× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 3× Black

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Green

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Dark Tan

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3830 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3831 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 4× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4216 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 1× Light Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 wit...

Part #: 4585 2× White

Treasure Chest Bo...

Part #: 4738c 1× Medium Nougat

Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...

Part #: 54200 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× White

Equipment Telesco...

Part #: 64644 2× Dark Brown

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 65509 2× Dark Orange

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 65509 1× Dark Green

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 73230 1× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 77845 1× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 79194 1× Trans-Clear

Treasure Chest Li...

Part #: 80835 1× Medium Nougat

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 3× Red

Plate 1 x 1 x 2/3...

Part #: 86996 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 7× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 6× Green

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 2× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 2× Black

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 93160 2× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 98283 7× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 99563 1× Pearl Titanium

The set contains a solid collection of Light Bluish Gray bricks and plates, useful for general building and expanding Minecraft landscapes. The inclusion of Reddish Brown 'log' bricks adds to the set's aesthetic.

🛒 Where to Buy

LEGO

✓ In Stock

$34.99

💎 Notable Parts

Light Bluish Gray Brick 2 x 2 (14x) $0.70

Reddish Brown Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) (8x) $1.20

Dark Green Plate 1 x 1 (12x) $0.60

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$2.50

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 Expand the stronghold into a larger medieval fortress

🌳 Create a Minecraft-themed forest environment

🏙 Integrate the stronghold into a larger Minecraft village layout

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

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What YouTubers Say

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BlockTalk AI

Reviewers like FUN BRICKS and POTTpeople appreciate the LEGO Minecraft Wolf Stronghold (21261-1) for its characters and Minecraft battle simulation, but FUN BRICKS found the build experience average and the set not very sturdy. POTTpeople specifically loved the wolf's ability to change expression and the inclusion of a blasting furnace, crafting table, and smithing table.

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What the Community Says

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Reddit Reviews

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YouTube Reviews

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📖 Building Instructions 2

BI 3106, 84+4 21261 V29

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

296

Total Pieces

Minifigures

Inventory Version: 1

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The Wolf Stronghold

📝 Our Take

Ask BlockTalk about this set

🧱 Building Experience

📈 Investment Analysis

📖 About This Set

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

3 Minifigures Included

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 76 unique parts • 296 total pieces

🛒 Where to Buy

🏷 Deal Alert

💎 Notable Parts

💡 MOC Potential

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