LEGO The Nether Fortress
Set #21122 · 2015 · 571 pieces · Substantial build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 21122
- Name
- The Nether Fortress
- Theme
- Minecraft
- Year
- 2015
- Pieces
- 571
- Complexity
- Substantial
- Build Time
- 2-4 hours
- Ages
- 10+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO The Nether Fortress
LEGO The Nether Fortress (set #21122) is a large, detailed build with 571 pieces from the Minecraft theme, released in 2015. The Minecraft line features blocky builds recreating biomes, mobs, and structures from Minecraft. At 571 pieces, this is a substantial-level build with an estimated build time of 2-4 hours, suitable for ages 10+. As a licensed set, it recreates elements from the official Minecraft property.
Set Highlights
- 571 pieces at substantial complexity — a 2-4 hours build.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Play-focused build with interactive elements designed for 10+ builders.
- Officially licensed Minecraft set — faithful recreation of the source property.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Minecraft Fans
The natural overlap between Minecraft fans and LEGO fans makes this a go-to gift. The set brings recognizable characters and scenes into brick form.
Themed Play & Roleplay
Minifigures and themed accessories support imaginative play tied to the Minecraft universe — the play experience extends well beyond the initial build.
Collector's Display Piece
Many fans build licensed sets and display them complete. Limited or retired licensed releases often gain value over time, making them popular with serious collectors.
Build Tips
A five-minute sort by color or piece type before starting saves time hunting for specific bricks mid-step.
Follow the numbered steps in sequence — structural elements early in the build support everything that comes after.
For active play sets, key connection points (hinges, turntables, clip joints) can loosen over time — a small dab of LEGO's own tube clutch lubricant on the stud resolves most looseness without damage.
Finding Instructions
Building instructions for LEGO The Nether Fortress (#21122) are available as a free PDF on LEGO.com. You can also upload a photo of this set to LegoFinder to identify it and access the instructions directly.
The Nether Fortress FAQ
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Also Released in 2015
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