LEGO Minecraft 21242 The End Arena

Specifications
| Set number | 21242 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 |
| Piece count | 252 |
| Minifigures | 4 |
| Theme | Minecraft |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Minecraft 21242, The End Arena, depicts a combat arena inspired by the End in the Minecraft universe. Released in 2023, it belongs to the Minecraft theme and contains 252 pieces for a compact action scene with multiple characters.
Set 21242 focuses on the End, one of the more hostile areas associated with Minecraft. Rather than presenting a house or a general landscape, the model is arranged around combat, with lava, recognizable creatures and a setting designed for confrontations.
The set includes 252 pieces and 4 listed figures or characters: End Warrior, Helmet, Dragon Archer, Enderman, Dark Tan Box, Foot Plate, and Shulker. The build combines a small arena structure with terrain details and opponents, supporting player versus player scenes or encounters with Minecraft creatures.
It is aimed at Minecraft fans who want a compact, action-based LEGO model. The set can be used for play, displayed as a small scene, or added to a wider Minecraft collection, especially one organized around biomes, hostile mobs and battle situations.
Inventory of set 21242
The inventory of set 21242 lists 252 pieces, spare parts excluded: 105 different lots (one shape in one color) for 81 part shapes. The box also contains 17 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 21242
Main color: black, making up 40% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (13%) and light bluish gray (12%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 102 | 40% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 33 | 13% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 31 | 12% | |
| Tan | 17 | 6.7% | |
| Dark Purple | 10 | 4% | |
| Medium Lavender | 7 | 2.8% | |
| Orange | 6 | 2.4% | |
| Dark Tan | 6 | 2.4% | |
| Lavender | 5 | 2% | |
| Red | 5 | 2% | |
| Other colors (16) | 30 | 12% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 60 | 24% | |
| Tiles | 37 | 15% | |
| Bricks | 36 | 14% | |
| Plates Special | 33 | 13% | |
| Bricks Special | 25 | 9.9% | |
| Plants & Trees | 7 | 2.8% |
Most common parts in set 21242
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136 | Black | 11 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Dark Bluish Gray | 11 |
| Plate 1 x 1 3024 | Black | 10 |
| Brick 2 x 2 3003 | Black | 7 |
| Tile 2 x 4 with Groove 87079 | Black | 7 |
| Brick 2 x 4 3001 | Black | 6 |
| Brick Special 1 x 4 Palisade [aka Log] 30137 | Black | 6 |
| Tile 1 x 1 with Groove 3070b | Black | 6 |
| Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals 24866 | Lavender | 5 |
| Tile 2 x 4 with Groove 87079 | Light Bluish Gray | 5 |
69 of the 81 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 21242 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 21242 from another set
Share of the parts of set 21242 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21117 The Ender Dragon | 32% | 634 | 2014 |
| 21264 The Ender Dragon and End Ship | 29% | 657 | 2024 |
| 21595 The Ender Dragon | 27% | 710 | 2026 |
| 75352 Emperor's Throne Room Diorama | 26% | 807 | 2023 |
No similarly sized set goes above 32%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 21242 within its line
With 252 pieces, set 21242 ranks #96 out of 155 Minecraft sets in our database, which have an average of 393 parts. Among the 518 sets released in 2023, it ranks #285.
Included minifigures
End Warrior, HelmetQuantity : 1
Dragon ArcherQuantity : 1
Enderman, Dark Tan Box, Foot PlateQuantity : 1
ShulkerQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 21242 The End Arena have?
LEGO set 21242 The End Arena has 252 pieces. It was released in 2023 as part of the Minecraft theme.
What year was LEGO set 21242 released?
Set 21242 The End Arena was released in 2023 and belongs to the Minecraft theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 21242?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 21242 The End Arena: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 21242?
The instructions for LEGO set 21242 The End Arena can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21242.
What is the main color of LEGO set 21242?
Black, with 102 out of 252 pieces, or 40%. Next come dark bluish gray (13%) and light bluish gray (12%).
How many different parts does set 21242 contain?
Set 21242 has 105 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 81 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] in black, with 11 copies.
Does LEGO set 21242 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 21242?
Set 21117 The Ender Dragon, released in 2014: it supplies 32%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
What part of Minecraft does set 21242 represent?
It represents an arena set in the End. The model is centered on combat rather than on a neutral building or farming scene.
Which characters are listed for The End Arena?
The listed characters are End Warrior, Helmet, Dragon Archer, Enderman, Dark Tan Box, Foot Plate, and Shulker. This gives the set both player-style figures and Minecraft creatures.
See also
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