Does the set include any minifigures?

No. The Fox is a standalone creature model built from its 497 pieces, with no minifigures included.

How many unique pieces does the build use?

The model uses 100 unique parts, mostly in orange, reddish brown and white. The full breakdown is in the parts list on this page.

Minecraft and animal-figure fans who want a display model rather than a play scene. It also works well alongside other Minecraft sets already in a collection.

Minecraft

The Fox

The Fox is a standalone Minecraft creature build rather than a diorama, aimed at builders who like sculptural models. At 497 pieces it produces a chunky, game-accurate fox figure with no minifigures included. The build itself is the point here, not a play scene.

Set number: 21588
Year: 2026
Pieces: 497
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Minecraft
Different parts: 100

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 100

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 (9)

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

Description

Built as a creature, not a scene

Where most LEGO® Minecraft sets recreate a location, The Fox recreates an animal on its own, at a scale large enough to show real detail. The blocky, voxel-inspired shape stays true to the game's aesthetic while still reading clearly as a fox once assembled. With 497 pieces there is enough bulk to give the model presence on a shelf, closer in spirit to a display sculpture than to a typical playset with buildings and vehicles. The build progresses roughly head to tail, so the shape and proportions become clear early on rather than only at the very end.

A tight, focused colour palette

Orange, reddish orange, reddish brown and white cover the fur, giving the model a warm back, a paler underside and small contrast details for ears and tail. The parts list on this page breaks down exactly which pieces carry which colour, useful for anyone checking the build before buying or hunting specific bricks for other animal-style creations. It is a genuinely narrow palette, which keeps the finished figure visually coherent rather than busy. Mixing the two orange tones rather than relying on one gives the fur a softer gradient than a single-colour build would achieve.

100 unique parts across 497 pieces

The ratio of 100 unique parts to 497 total pieces suggests a build with enough variety to stay interesting without becoming fiddly, a good match for builders moving up from simpler sets. There is repetition, which speeds up sections of the build, alongside enough distinct elements to keep the shaping of the head, legs and tail engaging. Every part and its colour is listed on this page for reference. That balance also keeps the build achievable in a single sitting, without needing to split it across several sessions.

No minifigures, built for display

The absence of minifigures confirms The Fox as a display-first model rather than a play scene, in line with LEGO® Minecraft's growing range of standalone creature builds. It sits comfortably next to existing Minecraft sets without needing to match a specific location, and works equally well as a first Minecraft build or as an addition to a larger collection. It also makes a straightforward gift, since it needs no prior knowledge of a particular structure or in-game location to make sense.

FAQ

Does the set include any minifigures?: No. The Fox is a standalone creature model built from its 497 pieces, with no minifigures included.
How many unique pieces does the build use?: The model uses 100 unique parts, mostly in orange, reddish brown and white. The full breakdown is in the parts list on this page.
Who is this set for?: Minecraft and animal-figure fans who want a display model rather than a play scene. It also works well alongside other Minecraft sets already in a collection.