LEGO Minecraft 21257 The Devourer Showdown

Specifications
| Set number | 21257 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 |
| Piece count | 420 |
| Minifigures | 4 |
| Theme | Minecraft |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Minecraft 21257, The Devourer Showdown, depicts a confrontation inspired by Minecraft Legends, with the Devourer as the focus of the scene. Released in 2024, it belongs to the Minecraft theme and contains 420 pieces for the build and characters.
Set 21257 sits within the LEGO Minecraft theme and draws on Minecraft Legends for its subject matter. Rather than presenting a general biome or structure, it focuses on a direct encounter with the Devourer, giving the model a clear action based premise.
The build brings together a main threat and supporting characters, allowing the scene to be used for attack, defence or a staged confrontation.
It is suited to Minecraft fans who want a specific Legends related encounter, as well as collectors tracking character variants in the theme. In a LEGO Minecraft display, it fits best alongside sets centred on creatures, enemies and conflict, rather than those focused mainly on shelters, mines or landscape modules.
Inventory of set 21257
The inventory of set 21257 lists 420 pieces, spare parts excluded: 169 different lots (one shape in one color) for 116 part shapes. The box also contains 26 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 21257
Main color: tan, making up 18% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (13%) and magenta (8.6%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tan | 74 | 18% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 54 | 13% | |
| Magenta | 36 | 8.6% | |
| Dark Turquoise | 34 | 8.1% | |
| Black | 31 | 7.4% | |
| Dark Red | 25 | 6% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 22 | 5.2% | |
| Dark Tan | 17 | 4% | |
| Lime | 15 | 3.6% | |
| Trans-Bright Green | 12 | 2.9% | |
| Other colors (21) | 100 | 24% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 113 | 27% | |
| Plates Special | 77 | 18% | |
| Tiles | 53 | 13% | |
| Tiles Special | 40 | 9.5% | |
| Technic Bricks | 20 | 4.8% | |
| Bricks | 18 | 4.3% |
Most common parts in set 21257
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b | Tan | 36 |
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots 61332 | Black | 10 |
| Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille 2877 | Tan | 8 |
| Plate 2 x 3 3021 | Dark Tan | 8 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Magenta | 8 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2, Top Clip [Open O] 44861 | Dark Turquoise | 8 |
| Plate 1 x 4 3710 | Magenta | 7 |
| Tile 2 x 2 Corner 14719 | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431 | Dark Turquoise | 6 |
| Plate 1 x 1 3024 | Magenta | 6 |
101 of the 116 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 21257
9 part shapes in set 21257 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. The table lists 8. Counting colors, 12 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Tile 1 x 1 with Dark Azure/Lime/Black Pixelated Eye 3070bpr0305 | Bright Light Orange |
| Tile 1 x 1 with White Square print 3070bpr0306 | Magenta |
| Tile 1 x 1 with Pixelated Pig Nose print 3070bpr0307 | Medium Lavender |
| Minifig Head Special, Cube Pig with Pixelated Nose, Eyes print 5018pr0001 | Lavender |
| Torso, Pixelated Reddish Brown Straps, Silver Buckles print, Dark Red Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c10h02pr6901 | Dark Brown |
| Minifig Head Special, Cube with Raised Light Nougat Face, Red Hair Print 105268pr0001 | Dark Blue |
| Minifig Head Special, Cube with Nose and Skeleton Face Print 23766pr0085 | White |
| Musical Instrument, Lute, Blocky 5019 | Pearl Gold |
No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 21257 relies on a little-shared assortment.
Size of set 21257 within its line
With 420 pieces, set 21257 ranks #64 out of 155 Minecraft sets in our database, which have an average of 393 parts. Among the 571 sets released in 2024, it ranks #220.
Included minifigures
Ranger HeroQuantity : 1
Skeleton, Flat Silver Helmet, Villager HeadQuantity : 1
Blaze RuntQuantity : 1
Cobblestone GolemQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 21257 The Devourer Showdown have?
LEGO set 21257 The Devourer Showdown has 420 pieces. It was released in 2024 as part of the Minecraft theme.
What year was LEGO set 21257 released?
Set 21257 The Devourer Showdown was released in 2024 and belongs to the Minecraft theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 21257?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 21257 The Devourer Showdown: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 21257?
The instructions for LEGO set 21257 The Devourer Showdown can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21257.
What is the main color of LEGO set 21257?
Tan, with 74 out of 420 pieces, or 18%. Next come light bluish gray (13%) and magenta (8.6%).
How many different parts does set 21257 contain?
Set 21257 has 169 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 116 part shapes. Most common part: Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove in tan, with 36 copies.
Does LEGO set 21257 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 9 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tile 1 x 1 with Dark Azure/Lime/Black Pixelated Eye.
Is set 21257 specifically connected to Minecraft Legends?
Yes. The French retail title refers to Minecraft Legends, and the Devourer is the central subject of the model.
See also
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