LEGO Set 21261 The Wolf Stronghold: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	21261
Release year	2024
Piece count	312
Minifigures	3
Theme	Minecraft
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Minecraft set 21261, The Wolf Stronghold, depicts a fortified wolf themed build from the block based game world. Released in 2024 under the Minecraft theme, it contains 312 pieces for a scene with Wolf Tamer, skeletons and wolves.

The Wolf Stronghold presents a compact defensive build within the LEGO Minecraft range. It reflects the theme’s usual approach to the video game licence, using blocky architecture, recognizable characters and a setting that can support both display and short play scenes.

The French retail title also refers to 2 wolves and accessories including a crafting table, details that fit the Minecraft setting.

This model is suited to collectors of Minecraft sets and to builders who want a small stronghold with defined opponents and allies. It can stand alone as a fortified outpost or be placed with other Minecraft models to extend a settlement, wilderness area or battle scene.

Inventory of set 21261

The inventory of set 21261 lists 312 pieces, spare parts excluded: 129 different lots (one shape in one color) for 84 part shapes.

Colors of set 21261

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 34% of the parts, followed by reddish brown (11%) and black (8%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Bluish Gray	105	34%
Reddish Brown	33	11%
Black	25	8%
Dark Green	25	8%
Dark Bluish Gray	20	6.4%
White	20	6.4%
Green	13	4.2%
Dark Tan	12	3.8%
Red	11	3.5%
Tan	9	2.9%
Other colors (13)	39	12%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	103	33%
Bricks	67	21%
Plates Special	38	12%
Tiles	28	9%
Bricks Special	20	6.4%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	11	3.5%

Most common parts in set 21261

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Light Bluish Gray	14
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Light Bluish Gray	12
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Dark Green	12
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Light Bluish Gray	9
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) 15573	Reddish Brown	8
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) 87580	Light Bluish Gray	7
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile 98283	Light Bluish Gray	7
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Light Bluish Gray	6
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) 87580	Green	6
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Dark Green	5

73 of the 84 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 21261 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 21261 from another set

Share of the parts of set 21261 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
21155 The Creeper Mine	34%	834	2019
21127 The Fortress	31%	984	2016
21278 The Pillager Outpost and Ravager	30%	665	2025
21147 The Bedrock Adventures	28%	644	2018
21597 Ghast Station	28%	755	2026

No similarly sized set goes above 34%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 21261 within its line

With 312 pieces, set 21261 ranks #79 out of 155 Minecraft sets in our database, which have an average of 393 parts. Among the 571 sets released in 2024, it ranks #277.

Included minifigures

Skeleton, Square Skull (78132 Torso)Quantity : 1
Skeleton, Square Skull, Medium Azure Helmet (78132 Torso)Quantity : 1
Wolf TamerQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 21261 The Wolf Stronghold have?

LEGO set 21261 The Wolf Stronghold has 312 pieces. It was released in 2024 as part of the Minecraft theme.

What year was LEGO set 21261 released?

Set 21261 The Wolf Stronghold was released in 2024 and belongs to the Minecraft theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 21261?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 21261 The Wolf Stronghold: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 21261?

The instructions for LEGO set 21261 The Wolf Stronghold can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21261.

What is the main color of LEGO set 21261?

Light bluish gray, with 105 out of 312 pieces, or 34%. Next come reddish brown (11%) and black (8%).

How many different parts does set 21261 contain?

Set 21261 has 129 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 84 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 2 x 2 in light bluish gray, with 14 copies.

Does LEGO set 21261 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 21261?

Set 21155 The Creeper Mine, released in 2019: it supplies 34%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Which minifigures are listed for The Wolf Stronghold?

The listed minifigures are Wolf Tamer and 2 Skeleton, Square Skull variants, one of them with a Medium Azure Helmet.

Does the set include Minecraft wolf related content?

Yes, the subject is a wolf stronghold, and the French retail title specifically mentions 2 wolves.