LEGO Minecraft 21157 BigFig Pig with Baby Zombie

Specifications
| Set number | 21157 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2020 |
| Piece count | 159 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Minecraft |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Minecraft set 21157, BigFig Pig with Baby Zombie, depicts a large brick-built pig accompanied by a baby zombie. Released in 2020 as part of the Minecraft theme, it contains 159 pieces and presents game creatures in a buildable figure format.
This set belongs to the LEGO Minecraft theme, which adapts the game’s characters, creatures and settings into block-based builds. Rather than focusing on a structure or a full landscape, this box presents recognizable mobs as enlarged brick-built figures with the visual language associated with Minecraft.
The set contains 159 pieces and has no separately listed minifigures. The build is centered on a pig model, with a baby zombie included as the companion subject.
It can work as a play model, a small display piece or an addition to a broader LEGO Minecraft collection. Compared with sets built around scenes or terrain, 21157 is more focused on character representation, making it a creature-based entry within the theme rather than an environment-focused set.
Inventory of set 21157
The inventory of set 21157 lists 159 pieces, spare parts excluded: 47 different lots (one shape in one color) for 36 part shapes. The box also contains 3 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 21157
Main color: bright pink, making up 54% of the parts, followed by dark pink (11%) and green (10%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Pink | 86 | 54% | |
| Dark Pink | 18 | 11% | |
| Green | 16 | 10% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 9 | 5.7% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 8 | 5% | |
| White | 7 | 4.4% | |
| Dark Azure | 4 | 2.5% | |
| Dark Purple | 4 | 2.5% | |
| Red | 3 | 1.9% | |
| Blue | 2 | 1.3% | |
| Other colors (1) | 2 | 1.3% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 67 | 42% | |
| Tiles | 31 | 19% | |
| Plates Special | 30 | 19% | |
| Bricks | 21 | 13% | |
| Bricks Special | 6 | 3.8% | |
| Tiles Special | 3 | 1.9% |
Most common parts in set 21157
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate 1 x 1 3024 | Bright Pink | 10 |
| Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 4 93274 | Bright Pink | 9 |
| Brick 1 x 4 3010 | Bright Pink | 8 |
| Plate 2 x 3 3021 | Dark Pink | 8 |
| Tile 1 x 1 with Groove 3070b | Dark Pink | 8 |
| Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431 | Bright Pink | 7 |
| Plate 2 x 4 3020 | Bright Pink | 7 |
| Plate 1 x 4 3710 | Bright Pink | 7 |
| Plate 2 x 3 3021 | Bright Pink | 6 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | White | 6 |
33 of the 36 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 21157
One part shape in set 21157 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. Counting colors, 2 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Tile 2 x 4 with Two White and Two Black Squares Print (Eyes) 87079pr0213 | Bright Pink |
Rebuilding set 21157 from another set
Share of the parts of set 21157 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21170 The Pig House | 25% | 490 | 2021 |
No similarly sized set goes above 25%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 21157 within its line
With 159 pieces, set 21157 ranks #124 out of 155 Minecraft sets in our database, which have an average of 393 parts. Among the 490 sets released in 2020, it ranks #269. That is less than half the average Minecraft set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 21157 BigFig Pig with Baby Zombie have?
LEGO set 21157 BigFig Pig with Baby Zombie has 159 pieces. It was released in 2020 as part of the Minecraft theme.
What year was LEGO set 21157 released?
Set 21157 BigFig Pig with Baby Zombie was released in 2020 and belongs to the Minecraft theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 21157?
LEGO set 21157 BigFig Pig with Baby Zombie does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 21157?
The instructions for LEGO set 21157 BigFig Pig with Baby Zombie can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21157.
What is the main color of LEGO set 21157?
Bright pink, with 86 out of 159 pieces, or 54%. Next come dark pink (11%) and green (10%).
How many different parts does set 21157 contain?
Set 21157 has 47 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 36 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 1 in bright pink, with 10 copies.
Does LEGO set 21157 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Tile 2 x 4 with Two White and Two Black Squares Print (Eyes).
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 21157?
Set 21170 The Pig House, released in 2021: it supplies 25%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Is this set mainly a Minecraft location build?
No. It is centered on the BigFig pig with baby zombie, rather than on a full location or biome.
See also
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