How many pieces does 21255 have?

The Nether Portal Ambush contains 352 pieces across 118 unique elements.

Does the set include a minifigure?

Yes, the set comes with one minifigure.

What does the set depict?

It recreates a scene around the Nether portal from the video game Minecraft, the gateway into the Nether dimension.

Minecraft

LEGO® The Nether Portal Ambush

The Nether Portal Ambush is a 2024 Minecraft set that recreates a tense scene around the game's iconic gateway to the Nether. Built from 352 pieces, it pairs a compact diorama with a single minifigure. This page breaks down every piece and colour included.

Set number: 21255
Year: 2024
Pieces: 352
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Minecraft
Different parts: 118

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 118

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 (15)

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

Minifigures 1

Orc Warrior fig-0145573 pieces × 1

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

nether portal 112 pieces by CarterTheCreator

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What can I build with it?

Description

The portal takes centre stage

In Minecraft, the Nether portal is the frame players build to cross from the Overworld into the hostile Nether dimension, traditionally assembled from obsidian. This set captures that crossing point as a standalone scene rather than a full base or village. At 352 pieces it stays compact enough to build in one sitting, while still leaving room for a proper sense of place. The included minifigure gives the finished model an immediate story rather than just a static structure.

A deliberately muted palette

White, black, red and light bluish grey make up the bulk of the set, giving it a harsh, weathered look rather than the bright tones seen in many other Minecraft sets. That restraint suits the rough, rocky feel of the Nether. With 118 unique elements packed into 352 pieces, there's more variety here than the piece count alone suggests, and the full parts list on this page shows exactly which shapes and colours make up the scene.

What's included beyond the portal

Alongside the portal structure, the set comes with one minifigure and enough varied pieces to add texture: jagged rock formations, edging and smaller details that keep the diorama from reading as flat. For a set of this size, 118 distinct elements is a solid range, and several of the specialised pieces are useful for extending or combining with other Minecraft sets on a shared display.

Fits into a wider Minecraft display

Collectors of the Minecraft line can slot this scene in alongside villages, caves or other dioramas for a larger build. On its own, it works equally well as a shelf piece or as a way to recreate a familiar moment from the game. The parts list here is worth checking before buying, or for pulling out specific pieces to reuse in your own Nether-themed builds.

FAQ

How many pieces does 21255 have?: The Nether Portal Ambush contains 352 pieces across 118 unique elements.
Does the set include a minifigure?: Yes, the set comes with one minifigure.
What does the set depict?: It recreates a scene around the Nether portal from the video game Minecraft, the gateway into the Nether dimension.

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