LEGO Minecraft 21161 The Crafting Box 3.0

Specifications
| Set number | 21161 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2020 |
| Piece count | 564 |
| Minifigures | 4 |
| Theme | Minecraft |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 21161, The Crafting Box 3.0, is part of the Minecraft theme and was released in 2020. With 564 pieces, it is a construction box for Minecraft inspired scenes, including builds associated with a fortress castle and a farm.
The Crafting Box 3. It uses the block based visual language of the game to combine terrain, structures and characters in a flexible Minecraft setting.
The builds follow the Minecraft style, with simple geometric forms, landscape sections and parts suited to rearranged play scenes.
This set is suited to play, small display layouts and Minecraft collections that benefit from extra scenery and familiar characters. Within the LEGO Minecraft range, it is best understood as a versatile building box, useful alongside more location specific sets because it supplies general environment pieces and figures.
Inventory of set 21161
The inventory of set 21161 lists 564 pieces, spare parts excluded: 128 different lots (one shape in one color) for 78 part shapes.
Colors of set 21161
Main color: light bluish gray, making up 23% of the parts, followed by tan (14%) and reddish brown (13%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Bluish Gray | 128 | 23% | |
| Tan | 81 | 14% | |
| Reddish Brown | 72 | 13% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 61 | 11% | |
| Bright Green | 37 | 6.6% | |
| Green | 35 | 6.2% | |
| Black | 28 | 5% | |
| White | 23 | 4.1% | |
| Red | 20 | 3.5% | |
| Trans-Dark Blue | 9 | 1.6% | |
| Other colors (18) | 70 | 12% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks | 250 | 44% | |
| Plates | 98 | 17% | |
| Plates Special | 64 | 11% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 34 | 6% | |
| Plants & Trees | 28 | 5% | |
| Tiles | 26 | 4.6% |
Most common parts in set 21161
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Brick 2 x 2 3003 | Light Bluish Gray | 24 |
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Light Bluish Gray | 21 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Light Bluish Gray | 20 |
| Brick 2 x 4 3001 | Reddish Brown | 18 |
| Brick 2 x 2 3003 | Dark Bluish Gray | 18 |
| Brick 2 x 2 3003 | Reddish Brown | 18 |
| Brick 2 x 2 3003 | Tan | 18 |
| Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) 87580 | Dark Bluish Gray | 18 |
| Brick 2 x 4 3001 | Tan | 17 |
| Brick 2 x 4 3001 | Light Bluish Gray | 17 |
65 of the 78 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
No part in set 21161 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 21161 from another set
Share of the parts of set 21161 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21128 The Village | 50% | 1,600 | 2016 |
| 21127 The Fortress | 45% | 984 | 2016 |
| 21147 The Bedrock Adventures | 41% | 644 | 2018 |
| 21155 The Creeper Mine | 38% | 834 | 2019 |
| 21118 The Mine | 37% | 922 | 2014 |
No similarly sized set goes above 50%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 21161 within its line
With 564 pieces, set 21161 ranks #30 out of 155 Minecraft sets in our database, which have an average of 393 parts. Among the 490 sets released in 2020, it ranks #95.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 21161 The Crafting Box 3.0 have?
LEGO set 21161 The Crafting Box 3.0 has 564 pieces. It was released in 2020 as part of the Minecraft theme.
What year was LEGO set 21161 released?
Set 21161 The Crafting Box 3.0 was released in 2020 and belongs to the Minecraft theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 21161?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 21161 The Crafting Box 3.0: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 21161?
The instructions for LEGO set 21161 The Crafting Box 3.0 can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21161.
What is the main color of LEGO set 21161?
Light bluish gray, with 128 out of 564 pieces, or 23%. Next come tan (14%) and reddish brown (13%).
How many different parts does set 21161 contain?
Set 21161 has 128 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 78 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 2 x 2 in light bluish gray, with 24 copies.
Does LEGO set 21161 contain any exclusive parts?
No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 21161?
Set 21128 The Village, released in 2016: it supplies 50%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Which Minecraft figures are included in The Crafting Box 3.0?
The set includes Alex, Zombie, Creeper and Steve in Flat Silver Helmet and Armor.
See also
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