LEGO Minecraft 21279 The Enderman Tower

Specifications
| Set number | 21279 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 |
| Piece count | 867 |
| Minifigures | 4 |
| Theme | Minecraft |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
Where to buy set 21279
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LEGO Minecraft 21279, The Enderman Tower, depicts a Minecraft build focused on Endermen and dimension themed elements from the game.
The Enderman Tower is part of the LEGO Minecraft theme, which recreates game characters, mobs and block based locations as buildable models. This set focuses on an Enderman related tower, giving it a more otherworldly subject than many overworld style scenes. Within the theme, it sits naturally alongside sets built around recognizable mobs and distinctive structures.
The French retail title refers to a modular build, two fortresses, Enderman mob figures and a Nether portal.
The set is suited to builders who want a Minecraft model with a strong vertical profile and a clear mob focus. It can serve as a play environment, a display model or a themed addition to a Minecraft collection. Compared with more landscape driven Minecraft sets, its identity is defined by the tower format and the emphasis on Endermen.
Inventory of set 21279
The inventory of set 21279 lists 867 pieces, spare parts excluded: 160 different lots (one shape in one color) for 101 part shapes.
Colors of set 21279
Main color: black, making up 46% of the parts, followed by red (9.8%) and dark turquoise (8.5%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 397 | 46% | |
| Red | 85 | 9.8% | |
| Dark Turquoise | 74 | 8.5% | |
| Dark Red | 66 | 7.6% | |
| Dark Purple | 40 | 4.6% | |
| Orange | 35 | 4% | |
| Magenta | 32 | 3.7% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 25 | 2.9% | |
| Tan | 20 | 2.3% | |
| Medium Nougat | 15 | 1.7% | |
| Other colors (20) | 78 | 9% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 241 | 28% | |
| Bricks | 193 | 22% | |
| Plates Special | 143 | 16% | |
| Tiles | 112 | 13% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 50 | 5.8% | |
| Bricks Special | 44 | 5.1% |
Most common parts in set 21279
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Brick 2 x 4 3001 | Black | 39 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Black | 35 |
| Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357 | Black | 32 |
| Tile 1 x 1 with Groove 3070b | Orange | 31 |
| Plate 1 x 4 3710 | Black | 28 |
| Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side 22885 | Black | 24 |
| Technic Plate 2 x 4 [3 Holes] 3709 | Black | 24 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | Dark Turquoise | 22 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | Magenta | 18 |
| Plate 2 x 4 3020 | Black | 18 |
85 of the 101 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 21279 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 21279 relies on a little-shared assortment.
Size of set 21279 within its line
With 867 pieces, set 21279 ranks #10 out of 155 Minecraft sets in our database, which have an average of 393 parts. Among the 625 sets released in 2025, it ranks #116. That is 2.2 times the average Minecraft set size.
Included minifigures
- Realm Raider, HelmetQuantity : 1
- Dimensional DefenderQuantity : 1
- Enderman, Red Box, Red Floor PlateQuantity : 1
- Enderman, Dark Turquoise Box, Dark Turquoise Foot PlateQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 21279 The Enderman Tower have?
LEGO set 21279 The Enderman Tower has 867 pieces. It was released in 2025 as part of the Minecraft theme.
What year was LEGO set 21279 released?
Set 21279 The Enderman Tower was released in 2025 and belongs to the Minecraft theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 21279?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 21279 The Enderman Tower: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 21279?
The instructions for LEGO set 21279 The Enderman Tower can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21279.
What is the main color of LEGO set 21279?
Black, with 397 out of 867 pieces, or 46%. Next come red (9.8%) and dark turquoise (8.5%).
How many different parts does set 21279 contain?
Set 21279 has 160 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 101 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 2 x 4 in black, with 39 copies.
Does LEGO set 21279 contain any exclusive parts?
No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.
See also
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