LEGO Set 21122 The Nether Fortress: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	21122
Release year	2015
Piece count	571
Minifigures	4
Theme	Minecraft
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 21122 The Nether Fortress, released in 2015 as part of the Minecraft line, has 571 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 139 different lots, across 28 colors.

Inventory of set 21122

The inventory of set 21122 lists 571 pieces, spare parts excluded: 139 different lots (one shape in one color) for 88 part shapes.

Colors of set 21122

Main color: dark red, making up 41% of the parts, followed by white (12%) and light bluish gray (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
Dark Red	234	41%
White	68	12%
Light Bluish Gray	68	12%
Black	44	7.7%
Orange	23	4%
Trans-Orange	23	4%
Trans-Yellow	16	2.8%
Dark Brown	14	2.5%
Yellow	11	1.9%
Red	11	1.9%
Other colors (18)	59	10%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	220	39%
Plates	120	21%
Plates Special	45	7.9%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	45	7.9%
Bricks Special	35	6.1%
Tiles	35	6.1%

Most common parts in set 21122

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Dark Red	76
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Dark Red	20
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Dark Red	16
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Dark Red	16
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Dark Red	15
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) 87580	Dark Red	15
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Light Bluish Gray	14
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	White	12
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357	Black	10
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Dark Brown	10

73 of the 88 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 21122

3 part shapes in set 21122 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 4 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Tile 2 x 4 with Pixelated for Minecraft Ghast Open Eyes with 2 Red Squares Print 87079pr0068	White
Tile 2 x 4 with Pixelaed Minecraft Ghast Closed Eyes Print 87079pr0078	White
Tile 2 x 4 with Pixelated for Minecraft Ghast Mouth Print 87079pr0079	White

Rebuilding set 21122 from another set

Share of the parts of set 21122 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
21143 The Nether Portal	30%	470	2018
21154 The Blaze Bridge	28%	372	2019
10197 Fire Brigade	26%	2,236	2009

No similarly sized set goes above 30%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 21122 within its line

With 571 pieces, set 21122 ranks #28 out of 155 Minecraft sets in our database, which have an average of 393 parts. Among the 448 sets released in 2015, it ranks #66.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 21122 The Nether Fortress have?

LEGO set 21122 The Nether Fortress has 571 pieces. It was released in 2015 as part of the Minecraft theme.

What year was LEGO set 21122 released?

Set 21122 The Nether Fortress was released in 2015 and belongs to the Minecraft theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 21122?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 21122 The Nether Fortress: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 21122?

The instructions for LEGO set 21122 The Nether Fortress can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21122.

What is the main color of LEGO set 21122?

Dark red, with 234 out of 571 pieces, or 41%. Next come white (12%) and light bluish gray (12%).

How many different parts does set 21122 contain?

Set 21122 has 139 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 88 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 2 x 2 in dark red, with 76 copies.

Does LEGO set 21122 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tile 2 x 4 with Pixelated for Minecraft Ghast Open Eyes with 2 Red Squares Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 21122?

Set 21143 The Nether Portal, released in 2018: it supplies 30%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.