
The "Abandoned" Mine
The "Abandoned" Mine turns a familiar Minecraft setting into brick form, with tunnels, exposed rock and hidden details standing in for a proper cave system. Built from 248 pieces and 95 unique elements, it works more like an explorable diorama than a conventional building. The full parts list on this page shows every colour and piece used.
- Set number
- 21166
- Year
- 2020
- Pieces
- 248
- Minifigures
- 2
- Theme
- Minecraft
- Different parts
- 95
Parts list 95
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Brick 2 × 2
× 13
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Plate 2 × 2
× 13
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Plate 1 × 1
× 12
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Plate Special 2 × 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper)
× 11
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Brick Special 1 × 1 with Handle
× 8
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Plate Special 1 × 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)
× 8
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Plate 2 × 4
× 7
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Brick Special 1 × 2 with Masonry Brick Profile
× 7
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud
× 6
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Technic Brick 1 × 2 [2 Pin Holes]
× 6
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Brick 1 × 2
× 5
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Brick 2 × 4
× 4
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Brick 2 × 2
× 4
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Plate 2 × 6
× 4
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud
× 4
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud
× 4
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud
× 4
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Technic Brick 1 × 2 [2 Pin Holes]
× 4
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Plate Special 1 × 2 with Clip Horizontal on End
× 4
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Hinge Plate 1 × 4 Swivel Top / Base - Solid Clip [Complete Assembly]
No longer produced · last seen 2024
× 4
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Brick 1 × 6
× 3
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Plate 2 × 4
× 3
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Plate 2 × 2
× 3
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Plate 1 × 1
× 3
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Plate 6 × 6
× 3
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Panel 1 × 1 × 1 Corner
× 3
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Tile Special 2 × 2 Inverted
× 3
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Brick 2 × 2 × 3
× 3
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Brick 1 × 2 × 2 with Inside Stud Holder
× 3
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Brick Sloped 30° 1 × 2 × 2/3
× 3
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Plate Special 2 × 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper)
× 3
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Plate Special 2 × 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper)
× 3
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Brick 1 × 2 with Reddish Brown and Dark Brown Lines Print
× 2
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Plate 2 × 4
× 2
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Plate 1 × 1
× 2
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Plate 4 × 6
× 2
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Plate 2 × 10
× 2
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Plant, Flower 2 × 2 Leaves - Angular
× 2
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Tile 1 × 6 with Groove
× 2
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Plate Special 1 × 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends]
× 2
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Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 × 1 × 1 2/3
× 2
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Brick Special 1 × 1 with Stud on 1 Side
× 2
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Brick Special 1 × 2 × 5 with Groove
No longer produced · last seen 2024
× 2
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Minifig Head Special, Cube with Rear Ledge, Pixelated Red Face Print (Spider)
No longer produced · last seen 2024
× 1
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Minifig Head Special, Cube with Slime, 3 Dark Green Squares Print
× 1
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Brick 2 × 2 Corner
× 1
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Brick 2 × 6
× 1
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Brick 2 × 6
× 1
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Plate 4 × 4 Corner
× 1
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Brick 2 × 4
× 1
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Brick 2 × 2
× 1
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Brick 1 × 2
× 1
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Brick 1 × 2
× 1
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Brick 1 × 1
× 1
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Brick 2 × 8
× 1
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Brick 1 × 8
× 1
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Brick 1 × 4
× 1
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Brick 1 × 4
× 1
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Plate 2 × 4
× 1
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Plate 2 × 4
× 1
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Spare parts (11)
These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.
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Plate 1 × 1
× 1
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Plate 1 × 1
× 1
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Plate 1 × 1
× 1
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud
× 1
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud
× 1
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud
× 1
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Plate Round 1 × 1 with Solid Stud
× 1
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Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 × 1 with 5 Petals
× 1
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Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 × 1 with 5 Petals
× 1
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Technic Pin 3/4
× 1
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Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots
× 1
Minifigures 2
Alternative models
Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.
- 21166 Blacksmith
- Abandoned Mine 21166 Alternative
- 21166 Volcano
- The Ore Mine
- 2D Minecraft Cave
- 2D Mine
- The Abandoned Mine Expansion
Description
A Mine, Not a Building
Rather than a house or a vehicle, this set recreates a slice of a Minecraft mine, complete with tunnels, exposed rock faces and small details that can spring a surprise on unsuspecting explorers. The 248-piece build stays compact, while 95 unique elements deliver the blocky, pixelated look the game is known for. That approach makes the structure feel more organic than geometric, which sets it apart from most other builds in the range. The parts list on this page shows exactly which bricks form the rock, tunnels and finer details.
Cave Rock in Grey and Brown
The colour scheme sticks close to what a real cave might look like: light grey and dark grey form most of the rock structure, reddish brown stands in for earth and wooden elements, and black adds contrast in darker corners and details. That muted palette suits an underground setting and reads quite differently from the brighter Minecraft sets built around surface scenes. The parts list shows how often each colour is used, which is useful for anyone after matching pieces for their own cave or mountain builds.
Two Minifigures and a Hidden Surprise
Two minifigures are enough for a small exploration scene, echoing the kind of shared mining trips players are familiar with from the game itself. Even with 248 pieces, there is enough material left for tunnels and hidden details, without stretching the build time out too far. Minecraft sets like this often build in a small surprise moment for whoever explores the finished set, adding play value beyond the build itself. The parts list shows how the 95 elements split between structure and accessories.
Who the Set Suits
The modest piece count makes this a reasonable build for younger Minecraft fans working independently, while the distinctive rock shapes should still appeal to collectors looking to extend an existing cave system. Since Minecraft sets tend to reuse similar rock and earth pieces, elements from this set often combine well with others in the range. The parts list on this page is the quickest way to check which shapes and colours would fit that kind of project.
FAQ
- How many pieces and minifigures does the set include?
- It has 248 pieces made up of 95 unique elements, plus two minifigures.
- What does the set depict?
- It recreates a section of a Minecraft mine, complete with tunnels, rock formations and hidden details.
- What colours dominate the set?
- Light grey and dark grey form the rock structure, with reddish brown and black used for detail.
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