How many pieces are in The Precious Crystal Mine?

The Precious Crystal Mine contains 273 pieces.

What age is The Precious Crystal Mine recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7-12.

When was The Precious Crystal Mine released?

The Precious Crystal Mine was released in 2016.

LEGO The Precious Crystal Mine set 41177

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🏛 Elves

Set #41177

The Precious Crystal Mine

The Precious Crystal Mine is a delightful Elves set with a charming design.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Beginner build Perfect for younger LEGO fans and those who enjoy fantasy themes.
Build: 273 pieces · about 2.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $29.99 list price · 11.0¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.8 community rating from 75 ratings

Fans appreciate the set's vibrant colors and play features, making it enjoyable for younger builders. However, some find the build to be simple and the overall design less detailed compared to other Elves sets.

$29.99

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📝 Our Take

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The Precious Crystal Mine is a delightful Elves set with a charming design. The vibrant colors and focus on gem mining create an engaging play experience and a visually appealing display piece.

This set is perfect for younger LEGO fans and those who enjoy the Elves theme. It offers a relatively quick and straightforward build, making it accessible for beginners, and its play features will keep children entertained.

Skip this if you're looking for a challenging build or a set with high investment potential. Consider other Elves sets or those from different themes like LEGO Ideas for more complex builds and potentially better investments.

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🧱 Building Experience

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273

Pieces

⏱

2.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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12cm × 12cm × 17cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Easy to follow instructions.
Fun play features like the mine cart and crystal reveal.
Creative use of color to create a magical environment.
Simple but effective building techniques.

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⏳ Retired

The Precious Crystal Mine is a retired set from the LEGO Elves theme, which has a dedicated but niche following. While the set's price is currently above MSRP, its long-term investment potential is limited. The piece count is relatively low, and the set lacks highly sought-after exclusive elements. As a retired set, it may see some appreciation, but it's unlikely to become a top-tier investment. The rising price trend indicates moderate interest, but potential buyers should be cautious and consider other investment options.

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📖 About This Set

Explore the beautiful mine and discover its hidden surprises!

Join Naida and Farran as they travel through Elvendale and make an exciting find! Help them protect the newly-hatched baby earth dragon Floria and meet the mouse jeweler who makes beautiful jewels from the crystals in the mine. Ride the mine cart with Naida and Floria into the mine and find the hidden map. Stop at the shop and buy a sparkly jewel before heading on your way!

Includes Naida and Farran mini-dolls, plus Floria the baby earth dragon and a mouse.
Features a 2-level building with water slide, mine cart that seats a mini-doll and baby dragon figure, hidden treasure function at the end of the track, small cave at the back with a bed for the mouse and a second hidden compartment.
Includes a mining function with blueprint and heart diamond elements.
Slide the lid to reveal a second secret compartment with a ‘diamond' inside.
Set the mouse on the lever to move the pickaxe up and down and “mine” the heart diamond.
Accessory elements include diamond bricks, a cherry, bed, cheese bricks, cookie brick and a baby dragon egg.
This set offers an age-appropriate building experience for ages 8-12.
Crystal Mine measures over 4” (12cm) high, 4” (12cm) wide and 6” (17cm) deep.

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The Precious Crystal Mine offers a whimsical and colorful building experience, typical of the LEGO Elves theme. Compared to similar sets like the Elves' Treetop Hideaway, this set focuses more on mining and gem discovery. While the Treetop Hideaway offers a larger and more complex structure, the Crystal Mine provides a more focused and engaging play experience for younger builders.

2 Minifigures Included

The set includes two minifigures: Naida Riverheart and Farran Leafshade. These characters are central to the Elves theme and add to the set's play value.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 273
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 105 unique parts, 265 pieces
Minifigures: 2

The official piece count includes the 8 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.

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 10201 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 11153 2× Reddish Brown

Slide Curved 180°

Part #: 11267 1× Medium Azure

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 11458 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 1× Reddish Brown

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 2× Medium Azure

Brick 1 x 1 x 3

Part #: 14716 2× Tan

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 14769 3× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 14769 1× Tan

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 2× Medium Azure

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15070 2× Lime

Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...

Part #: 15207 8× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 2× Pearl Gold

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 3× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 16× Tan

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 15672 2× Tan

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 15712 2× Reddish Brown

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 15712 4× Pearl Gold

Rock - Heart Jewe...

Part #: 15745 2× Trans-Dark Pink

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 18649 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 18677 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Arch 1 x 12...

Part #: 18838 1× Tan

Plant, Cherries

Part #: 22667 1× Magenta

Plate Round Half ...

Part #: 22888 3× Tan

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 w...

Part #: 23969 2× Trans-Light Blue

Pod, Round, Facet...

Part #: 24130 1× Trans-Green

Pod, Elongated, F...

Part #: 24132 1× Trans-Green

Animal, Hamster, ...

Part #: 24183pr0004 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 1× White

Plant, Leaves 4 x 3

Part #: 2423 2× Dark Pink

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× Medium Azure

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× Tan

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 2460 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Creature, Dragon,...

Part #: 26090pr0006 1× Lime

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 26987 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Tan

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Lavender

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 2× Lavender

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 2× Trans-Dark Pink

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 30099 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...

Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Light Blue

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Tan

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× White

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Lime

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Magenta

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Lime

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 6 x 8

Part #: 3036 1× Lime

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 2× Trans-Purple

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 1× Trans-Bright Green

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 1× Trans-Neon Green

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 2× Trans-Dark Pink

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 2× White

Tile 2 x 2 with M...

Part #: 3068bpr0291 1× Tan

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Reddish Brown

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Magenta

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Lavender

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 3× Reddish Brown

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Medium Azure

Plate Special 3 x...

Part #: 3176 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32556 1× Tan

Plant, Carrot Top

Part #: 33183 1× Reddish Brown

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 33291 2× Bright Light Orange

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 33291 2× Lavender

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 3× Tan

Brick Arch 1 x 4

Part #: 3659 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 2× Tan

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Tan

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Reddish Brown

Tool Pickaxe

Part #: 3841 2× Pearl Gold

Cone 2 x 2 x 2, O...

Part #: 3942c 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 2× Lavender

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4287b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Support Round 1 x...

Part #: 43888 4× Reddish Brown

Animal Body Part ...

Part #: 43892 1× Dark Brown

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 1× Light Bluish Gray

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× Trans-Purple

Rock Panel 2 x 4 x 6

Part #: 47847 1× Lavender

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 1× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4871 2× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 49668 1× Tan

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 50950 2× Medium Azure

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 52501 2× White

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Trans-Light Blue

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 9× Trans-Clear

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Bright Light Orange

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Light Bluish Gray

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 1× Reddish Brown

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 1× White

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 6003 1× Lime

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 60475b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 60475b 1× Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 60483 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60897 1× White

Part #: 6141 2× Reddish Brown

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 6232 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 62361 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 63868 1× Reddish Brown

Bar 6L with Stop ...

Part #: 63965 1× Reddish Brown

Equipment Telesco...

Part #: 64644 1× Pearl Gold

Flame / Headwear ...

Part #: 64647 1× Trans-Orange

Technic Axle 1.5 ...

Part #: 6553 1× Black

Hinge Plate 1 x 4...

Part #: 73983 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 1× White

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 1× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Tan

Creature Body Par...

Part #: 89522 3× Flat Silver

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92280 2× Black

Plate 8 x 16

Part #: 92438 1× Medium Azure

Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...

Part #: 92950 2× Reddish Brown

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 w...

Part #: 93095 1× White

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 1× Trans-Green

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 1× Trans-Purple

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 6× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0029 1× Pearl Gold

Hinge Plate 2 x 4...

Part #: 98286 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 98560 1× Dark Bluish Gray

The set contains a good selection of Tan and Dark Bluish Gray pieces, useful for building rock formations and landscapes. The inclusion of Pearl Gold tiles adds a touch of elegance and value.

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💎 Notable Parts

Tan Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) (16x) $2.40

Reddish Brown Panel 1 x 4 x 1 with Rounded Corners [Thin Wall] (8x) $1.20

Light Bluish Gray Tile Round 1 x 1 (6x) $0.30

Pearl Gold Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges (4x) $1.00

Lavender Brick 1 x 2 (4x) $0.40

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$5.30

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Expand the mine into a larger crystal cave system.

🏰 Use the parts to create a fantasy-themed castle or fortress.

🧙 Build a magical workshop or laboratory for the Elves.

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 4 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

The LEGO Elves The Precious Crystal Mine (41177) receives mixed reactions from the YouTube community, with an overall neutral sentiment. Reviewers focus on the set's features, such as the baby dragon and crystal mine design, without strong positive or negative opinions.

LEGO Elves The Precious Crystal Mine Build Review Silly Play - Kids Toys

ellieV • 729.9K views Review

레고 엘프 41177 신비의 크리스탈 광산 리뷰 Lego Elves The Precious Crystal Mine Build Review

단비스 sToy • 4.2K views Review

Community Sentiment

Based on 4 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

2 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

ellieV highlights the cute mouse included in the set, while 단비스 sToy focuses on the mine cart feature and the inclusion of two mini-doll figures. Both reviews provide a general overview of the set's contents and play features.

Reddit Reviews

No Reddit reviews found

YouTube Reviews

2 videos

LEGO Elves The Precious Crystal Mine Build Review Silly Play - Kids Toys

ellieV

729.9K views Review

레고 엘프 41177 신비의 크리스탈 광산 리뷰 Lego Elves The Precious Crystal Mine Build Review

단비스 sToy

4.2K views Review

Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

📖 Building Instructions 2

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Inventory Statistics

105

Unique Parts

273

Official Piece Count

265

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 8 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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