How many minifigures come with this set?

The Fortress includes 4 minifigures, featuring recognisable Minecraft characters and creatures.

How many pieces does the model have?

The set contains 984 pieces across 170 different part types.

Does it combine well with other Minecraft sets?

Yes, it works well alongside other Minecraft locations and stands out as a darker, standalone setting within the game world.

Minecraft

The Fortress

The Fortress recreates a Nether-style stronghold from the Minecraft video game as a LEGO® model. With 984 pieces, 170 different part types and four minifigures, it's one of the more play-focused sets in the Minecraft range. The full parts list for set 21127 is shown further above on this page.

Set number: 21127
Year: 2016
Pieces: 984
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Minecraft
Different parts: 170

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 170

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (23)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 4

Skeleton, Square Skull (60115 Torso) fig-0064806 pieces × 1
Skeleton, Square Skull, Flat Silver Helmet fig-0064887 pieces × 1
Skeleton, Square Skull, Flat Silver Armor fig-0064897 pieces × 1
Steve in Pearl Gold Helmet and Armor fig-0064905 pieces × 1

Description

Winding passages and bridges

The model is built across several levels with stairs, bridges and narrow corridors, echoing the branching Nether fortresses found in the game. Its colour scheme of light grey, dark grey, reddish brown and black creates a dark, stony atmosphere that stands in clear contrast to the greener Overworld sets in the range. Individual in-game block shapes have been translated into LEGO® pieces, so players will recognise familiar structures, even though the model isn't an exact copy of any single in-game location.

Four minifigures for play scenes

With four minifigures, including recognisable Minecraft characters and creatures, the set is ready for immediate play, whether that's exploring the fortress or defending the bridges. At 170 different part types across 984 pieces, the build offers a moderate level of variety: enough for interesting detail without reaching the complexity of much larger sets. That makes it a good fit for children who already have some building experience but aren't ready for very complex models yet, while still wanting a complete build.

Built for Minecraft fans

This set is aimed squarely at fans of the video game who want to bring the game world to their shelf or their play sessions. Owners of other Minecraft sets can display the fortress as a standalone location alongside Overworld or village sets, moving minifigures freely between them. The darker colour palette deliberately sets it apart from brighter Minecraft builds, marking the fortress out as a more dangerous, threatening location within the wider game world.

Pieces for further builds

All 170 part types are listed above with colour and quantity. The grey and reddish brown block pieces are well suited to extending your own Minecraft-inspired builds or combining elements with other sets in the range. The list also makes it easy to check after building that everything is present, particularly for the smaller specialist pieces used on the bridges and other details.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with this set?: The Fortress includes 4 minifigures, featuring recognisable Minecraft characters and creatures.
How many pieces does the model have?: The set contains 984 pieces across 170 different part types.
Does it combine well with other Minecraft sets?: Yes, it works well alongside other Minecraft locations and stands out as a darker, standalone setting within the game world.