LEGO Set 21145 The Skull Arena: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	21145
Release year	2018
Piece count	198
Minifigures	2
Theme	Minecraft
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Minecraft 21145, The Skull Arena, depicts a Minecraft inspired arena built around a skull themed setting. Released in 2018, this Minecraft set contains 198 pieces and 2 player figures.

The Skull Arena translates a player confrontation scene from Minecraft into LEGO form. Within the LEGO Minecraft theme, it sits among compact location based builds rather than larger landscape or dwelling models. The skull motif gives the model its main visual identity and frames it as an arena setting.

The build provides a small play setting with decorative elements and places for the characters.

This set suits LEGO Minecraft fans who want a self contained action setting. It can be displayed on its own, added to a broader Minecraft layout, or used as a play backdrop for player versus player storytelling. Compared with houses, mines, and biome based sets in the theme, its focus is more directly on an arena concept and the skull shaped presentation.

Inventory of set 21145

The inventory of set 21145 lists 198 pieces, spare parts excluded: 68 different lots (one shape in one color) for 50 part shapes. The box also contains 7 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 21145

Main color: white, making up 52% of the parts, followed by pearl gold (9.6%) and light bluish gray (7.6%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	102	52%
Pearl Gold	19	9.6%
Light Bluish Gray	15	7.6%
Black	12	6.1%
Trans-Orange	8	4%
Dark Bluish Gray	7	3.5%
Orange	7	3.5%
Reddish Brown	4	2%
Blue	4	2%
Lime	4	2%
Other colors (8)	16	8.1%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	65	33%
Bricks	43	22%
Plates Special	42	21%
Tiles	16	8.1%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	5	2.5%
Minifig Heads	4	2%

Most common parts in set 21145

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) 87580	White	20
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) 87580	Pearl Gold	12
Brick 2 x 2 3003	White	10
Plate 1 x 2 3023	White	10
Brick 2 x 4 3001	White	8
Plate 2 x 2 3022	White	8
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Trans-Orange	8
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	White	7
Brick 2 x 6 2456	White	6
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) 87580	Black	5

42 of the 50 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 21145

7 part shapes in set 21145 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, 8 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Torso Pixelated Dark Bluish Grey, Green, and Lime Squares Print, Dark Bluish Gray Arms, Black Hands 973c12h03pr4347	Dark Bluish Gray
Hips and Dark Bluish Gray Legs with Green/Lime Knee Pads 970c12pr1536	Black
Animal Body Part, Rabbit Head Blocky with Red Eyes, Pink Ears Print 35525pr0003	White
Minifig Head Special, Cube with Pixelated Face, Lime Eyes, Green Mouth, Black Trace Print 19729pr0020	Dark Bluish Gray
Hips and Medium Blue Legs with Pixelated Yellow/White/Medium Blue/Blue 970c32pr1537	Dark Orange
Minifig Head Special, Cube with Pixelated Yellow and Bright Light Blue Sqaures, Dark Blue Eyes Print 19729pr0015	White
Torso Pixelated Yellow / Blue / White Shirt Print, White Arms, Dark Orange Hands 973c27h41pr4348	Medium Blue

Rebuilding set 21145 from another set

Share of the parts of set 21145 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
21142 The Polar Igloo	33%	278	2018
21120 The Snow Hideout	32%	327	2015
21186 The Ice Castle	32%	499	2022
21134 The Waterfall Base	32%	729	2017
21249 The Crafting Box 4.0	29%	605	2023

No similarly sized set goes above 33%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 21145 within its line

With 198 pieces, set 21145 ranks #118 out of 155 Minecraft sets in our database, which have an average of 393 parts. Among the 457 sets released in 2018, it ranks #217.

Included minifigures

Skull Arena Player, Dark Bluish GrayQuantity : 1
Skull Arena Player, Medium BlueQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 21145 The Skull Arena have?

LEGO set 21145 The Skull Arena has 198 pieces. It was released in 2018 as part of the Minecraft theme.

What year was LEGO set 21145 released?

Set 21145 The Skull Arena was released in 2018 and belongs to the Minecraft theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 21145?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 21145 The Skull Arena: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 21145?

The instructions for LEGO set 21145 The Skull Arena can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21145.

What is the main color of LEGO set 21145?

White, with 102 out of 198 pieces, or 52%. Next come pearl gold (9.6%) and light bluish gray (7.6%).

How many different parts does set 21145 contain?

Set 21145 has 68 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 50 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) in white, with 20 copies.

Does LEGO set 21145 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 7 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Torso Pixelated Dark Bluish Grey, Green, and Lime Squares Print, Dark Bluish Gray Arms, Black Hands.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 21145?

Set 21142 The Polar Igloo, released in 2018: it supplies 33%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Which figures are included in LEGO Minecraft 21145 The Skull Arena?

The set includes Skull Arena Player, Dark Bluish Gray, and Skull Arena Player, Medium Blue. Both figures are tied to the arena setting.

Is The Skull Arena a natural Minecraft landscape build?

No. It is better described as a stylized arena scene with a skull motif, rather than a natural biome or home setting.