LEGO Set 21253 The Animal Sanctuary: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	21253
Release year	2023
Piece count	206
Minifigures	2
Theme	Minecraft
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Minecraft set 21253, The Animal Sanctuary, depicts an animal sanctuary set in a plains biome. Released in 2023, it contains 206 pieces and belongs to the Minecraft theme.

This model presents a Minecraft scene focused on animals and a small protected area, using the block based visual style associated with the game.

Animal figures are part of the subject of the model. The build is arranged as a compact play setting, bringing together terrain, characters and animals in a clearly defined sanctuary scene.

It suits Minecraft fans who want a quieter, character led addition to the theme. The model can stand alone for play, be displayed as a small scene, or be placed alongside other LEGO Minecraft builds to expand a wider block world layout.

Inventory of set 21253

The inventory of set 21253 lists 206 pieces, spare parts excluded: 84 different lots (one shape in one color) for 59 part shapes. The box also contains 14 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 21253

Main color: white, making up 23% of the parts, followed by dark purple (17%) and dark turquoise (11%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	48	23%
Dark Purple	36	17%
Dark Turquoise	23	11%
Black	22	11%
Dark Green	11	5.3%
Magenta	9	4.4%
Bright Pink	9	4.4%
Light Bluish Gray	6	2.9%
Bright Green	5	2.4%
Tan	5	2.4%
Other colors (15)	32	16%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	51	25%
Plates	42	20%
Tiles	34	17%
Plates Special	24	12%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	19	9.2%
Bricks Special	8	3.9%

Most common parts in set 21253

Part	Color	Quantity
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove 3068b	Dark Purple	26
Brick 2 x 2 3003	White	15
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Dark Turquoise	13
Plate 2 x 2 3022	White	8
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357	White	7
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) 4032a	Black	7
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud 85861	Dark Green	7
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Bright Pink	5
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Black	5
Plate 4 x 6 3032	Dark Purple	4

49 of the 59 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 21253

3 part shapes in set 21253 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, 4 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Animal Body Part, Cat Head 1 x 2 with Cube with Ears, Nose and Pixelated Face, Blue Eyes, Dark Brown Nose print (Ocelot) 24008pr0007	Dark Tan
Minifig Head Special, Cube with Pixelated Medium Nougat Face, Dark Brown Mouth print 19729pr0077	Dark Purple
Torso, Minecraft Pixelated Black Collar, Belt, Yellow Buckle print, Light Aqua Arms, Medium Brown Hands 973c15h69pr6876	Light Aqua

Rebuilding set 21253 from another set

Share of the parts of set 21253 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
21249 The Crafting Box 4.0	29%	605	2023
21187 The Red Barn	26%	799	2022

No similarly sized set goes above 29%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 21253 within its line

With 206 pieces, set 21253 ranks #113 out of 155 Minecraft sets in our database, which have an average of 393 parts. Among the 518 sets released in 2023, it ranks #315.

Included minifigures

Baby Zombie, Plain BodyQuantity : 1
EfeQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 21253 The Animal Sanctuary have?

LEGO set 21253 The Animal Sanctuary has 206 pieces. It was released in 2023 as part of the Minecraft theme.

What year was LEGO set 21253 released?

Set 21253 The Animal Sanctuary was released in 2023 and belongs to the Minecraft theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 21253?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 21253 The Animal Sanctuary: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 21253?

The instructions for LEGO set 21253 The Animal Sanctuary can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21253.

What is the main color of LEGO set 21253?

White, with 48 out of 206 pieces, or 23%. Next come dark purple (17%) and dark turquoise (11%).

How many different parts does set 21253 contain?

Set 21253 has 84 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 59 part shapes. Most common part: Tile 2 x 2 with Groove in dark purple, with 26 copies.

Does LEGO set 21253 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Animal Body Part, Cat Head 1 x 2 with Cube with Ears, Nose and Pixelated Face, Blue Eyes, Dark Brown Nose print (Ocelot).

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 21253?

Set 21249 The Crafting Box 4.0, released in 2023: it supplies 29%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.