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LEGO Minecraft 21126 The Wither

2016318 pieces3 minifigures

LEGO 21126 The Wither

Specifications

Set number21126
Release year2016
Piece count318
Minifigures3
ThemeMinecraft
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Minecraft set 21126, “The Wither”, depicts an encounter with the Wither in the block based world of Minecraft. Released in 2016, it belongs to the Minecraft theme and contains 318 pieces for a focused scene from the game.

“The Wither” represents a specific hostile encounter from Minecraft rather than a general landscape. Within the LEGO Minecraft theme, it follows the line’s characteristic blocky visual language and turns a recognizable game situation into a compact brick built scene centered on the Wither.

The model’s contents are arranged around action play, with Steve and the hostile figures providing the main narrative focus for the build.

This set suits Minecraft theme collectors and builders who want a playable conflict scene with a clearly identified opponent. On display, it works as a small thematic vignette devoted to the Wither. Within the broader LEGO Minecraft range, it belongs with sets that emphasize mobs and encounters from the game rather than purely environmental builds.

Inventory of set 21126

The inventory of set 21126 lists 318 pieces, spare parts excluded: 120 different lots (one shape in one color) for 83 part shapes. The box also contains 16 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 21126

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 27% of the parts, followed by dark red (17%) and orange (14%).

ColorPartsShare
Light Bluish Gray8627%
Dark Red5417%
Orange4514%
Black4414%
Dark Bluish Gray278.5%
Red154.7%
Trans-Orange123.8%
White92.8%
Dark Brown61.9%
Blue51.6%
Other colors (8)154.7%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Bricks9028%
Plates6520%
Technic Bricks278.5%
Plates Special247.5%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes175.3%
Tiles165%

Most common parts in set 21126

PartColorQuantity
Brick 1 x 2 3004Light Bluish Gray14
Brick 2 x 2 3003Light Bluish Gray10
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] 3700Light Bluish Gray10
Brick 2 x 2 3003Orange9
Brick 1 x 2 3004Dark Red7
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 3039Orange7
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] 3700Orange7
Plate 2 x 2 3022Light Bluish Gray6
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin 32064aLight Bluish Gray6
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) 87580Dark Red6

72 of the 83 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 21126

One part shape in set 21126 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

PartColor
Minifig Head Special, Cube with Wither Face Print 19729pr0014Black

Rebuilding set 21126 from another set

Share of the parts of set 21126 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

No similarly sized set goes above 42%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 21126 within its line

With 318 pieces, set 21126 ranks #77 out of 155 Minecraft sets in our database, which have an average of 393 parts. Among the 459 sets released in 2016, it ranks #130.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 21126 The Wither have?

LEGO set 21126 The Wither has 318 pieces. It was released in 2016 as part of the Minecraft theme.

What year was LEGO set 21126 released?

Set 21126 The Wither was released in 2016 and belongs to the Minecraft theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 21126?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 21126 The Wither: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 21126?

The instructions for LEGO set 21126 The Wither can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21126.

What is the main color of LEGO set 21126?

Light bluish gray, with 86 out of 318 pieces, or 27%. Next come dark red (17%) and orange (14%).

How many different parts does set 21126 contain?

Set 21126 has 120 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 83 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in light bluish gray, with 14 copies.

Does LEGO set 21126 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Minifig Head Special, Cube with Wither Face Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 21126?

Set 21122 The Nether Fortress, released in 2015: it supplies 42%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number21126
Release year2016
ThemeMinecraft
Piece count318
Minifigures3
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30