LEGO Minecraft 21179 The Mushroom House

Specifications
| Set number | 21179 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 |
| Piece count | 272 |
| Minifigures | 2 |
| Theme | Minecraft |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO 21179, The Mushroom House, depicts a mushroom shaped dwelling from the Minecraft theme. Released in 2022, it contains 272 pieces and presents a compact build that translates the game’s block based visual language into a small play scene.
The Mushroom House focuses on a recognizable Minecraft building idea: a small home shaped like a mushroom. Within the Minecraft theme, it sits as an architectural scene rather than a vehicle or single creature build, using square forms and bright surfaces to echo the look of the game.
The build is centered on the house, with exterior character and enough implied interior space to support simple play. Its details stay within the blocky, modular style expected from the license.
This set suits play, display, or collection building within the Minecraft range. Its compact subject makes it easy to position beside other houses, landscape sections, or encounter based scenes from the same theme. It is best understood as a small setting with a clear identity, useful for staging interactions between Alex and the hostile character.
Inventory of set 21179
The inventory of set 21179 lists 272 pieces, spare parts excluded: 87 different lots (one shape in one color) for 64 part shapes. The box also contains 10 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 21179
Main color: red, making up 31% of the parts, followed by white (24%) and black (7%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | 83 | 31% | |
| White | 65 | 24% | |
| Black | 19 | 7% | |
| Reddish Brown | 16 | 5.9% | |
| Green | 16 | 5.9% | |
| Medium Nougat | 13 | 4.8% | |
| Tan | 12 | 4.4% | |
| Dark Tan | 11 | 4% | |
| Dark Green | 9 | 3.3% | |
| Trans-Green | 5 | 1.8% | |
| Other colors (15) | 23 | 8.5% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 127 | 47% | |
| Bricks | 47 | 17% | |
| Plates Special | 46 | 17% | |
| Plants & Trees | 6 | 2.2% | |
| Tiles | 6 | 2.2% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 6 | 2.2% |
Most common parts in set 21179
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate 1 x 1 3024 | White | 43 |
| Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420 | Red | 25 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Red | 17 |
| Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) 87580 | Red | 9 |
| Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) 87580 | Dark Tan | 9 |
| Brick 2 x 2 3003 | Reddish Brown | 7 |
| Brick 2 x 6 2456 | Red | 6 |
| Brick 2 x 2 3003 | Red | 6 |
| Plate Special 2 x 4 with Groove and Two Center Studs (Jumper) 65509 | Dark Green | 6 |
| Plate 1 x 1 x 2/3 with Open Stud 86996 | Medium Nougat | 6 |
56 of the 64 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 21179 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 21179 from another set
Share of the parts of set 21179 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21187 The Red Barn | 30% | 799 | 2022 |
| 21116 Crafting Box | 27% | 518 | 2014 |
| 21270 The Mooshroom House | 26% | 500 | 2025 |
| 76313 MARVEL Logo | 26% | 931 | 2025 |
| 60204 City Hospital | 25% | 861 | 2018 |
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 21179 within its line
With 272 pieces, set 21179 ranks #90 out of 155 Minecraft sets in our database, which have an average of 393 parts. Among the 483 sets released in 2022, it ranks #242.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 21179 The Mushroom House have?
LEGO set 21179 The Mushroom House has 272 pieces. It was released in 2022 as part of the Minecraft theme.
What year was LEGO set 21179 released?
Set 21179 The Mushroom House was released in 2022 and belongs to the Minecraft theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 21179?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 21179 The Mushroom House: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 21179?
The instructions for LEGO set 21179 The Mushroom House can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21179.
What is the main color of LEGO set 21179?
Red, with 83 out of 272 pieces, or 31%. Next come white (24%) and black (7%).
How many different parts does set 21179 contain?
Set 21179 has 87 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 64 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 1 in white, with 43 copies.
Does LEGO set 21179 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 21179?
Set 21187 The Red Barn, released in 2022: it supplies 30%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Is LEGO 21179 mainly a building set or a character pack?
It is mainly a building set, with the mushroom house as the focus and the figures included to animate the scene.
How does this set fit into the Minecraft theme?
It represents a compact dwelling, so it fits naturally with other Minecraft houses, biomes, and small adventure scenes.
See also
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