LEGO Seasonal 21280 Minecraft Advent Calendar 2025

Specifications
| Set number | 21280 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 |
| Piece count | 300 |
| Minifigures | 12 |
| Theme | Seasonal |
| Subtheme | Advent |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 21280, Minecraft Advent Calendar 2025, is listed under the Seasonal theme, in the Advent branch. Released in 2025, it contains 300 pieces and presents a Minecraft Advent calendar with characters, mobs and small builds drawn from the game setting.
Set 21280 brings the Advent calendar format to the Minecraft licence. Within Seasonal, it is not centred on one large holiday display, but on a sequence of small surprises that use the block based visual language and familiar characters of the game.
The miniature builds sit alongside this figure selection as part of the Advent format.
It is most relevant to Minecraft collectors, seasonal display builders and users who enjoy small self contained builds for play. Among Seasonal Advent sets, its main distinction is the Minecraft subject matter and the combination of standard, micro and festive character variants.
Inventory of set 21280
The inventory of set 21280 lists 300 pieces, spare parts excluded: 171 different lots (one shape in one color) for 96 part shapes. The box also contains 56 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 21280
Main color: white, making up 18% of the parts, followed by reddish brown (11%) and green (8.7%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 18% | |
| Reddish Brown | 34 | 11% | |
| Green | 26 | 8.7% | |
| Red | 22 | 7.3% | |
| Black | 21 | 7% | |
| Dark Green | 14 | 4.7% | |
| Medium Nougat | 13 | 4.3% | |
| Tan | 11 | 3.7% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 10 | 3.3% | |
| Dark Tan | 9 | 3% | |
| Other colors (27) | 87 | 29% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 83 | 28% | |
| Tiles | 46 | 15% | |
| Plates Special | 37 | 12% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 29 | 9.7% | |
| Bricks | 23 | 7.7% | |
| Bricks Special | 14 | 4.7% |
Most common parts in set 21280
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate 1 x 1 3024 | Dark Green | 13 |
| Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) 4032a | Black | 9 |
| Tile 1 x 1 with Groove 3070b | White | 8 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud 85861 | Red | 7 |
| Brick Special 1 x 2 with Groove 4216 | Tan | 5 |
| Plate 3 x 3 11212 | White | 4 |
| Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals 24866 | Green | 4 |
| Plate 1 x 1 3024 | Dark Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Medium Azure | 4 |
| Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) 87580 | White | 4 |
64 of the 96 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 21280
4 part shapes in set 21280 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, 6 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Torso, Pixelated Snow Golem print, Dark Azure Arms, Nougat Hands 973c04h13pr0001 | Dark Azure |
| Minifig Head Special, Cube with Nose and Villager Face with Blue Eyes, White Eyebrows Print 23766pr0008 | Nougat |
| Torso Special, Long with Folded Arms with Santa Suit print 25767pr0010 | Red |
| Torso, Pixelated Creeper Face, Orange Tail print, Bright Green Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c06h02pr0001 | Bright Green |
Rebuilding set 21280 from another set
Share of the parts of set 21280 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21597 Ghast Station | 27% | 755 | 2026 |
| 21270 The Mooshroom House | 26% | 500 | 2025 |
| 21249 The Crafting Box 4.0 | 26% | 605 | 2023 |
| 21174 The Modern Treehouse | 26% | 909 | 2021 |
No similarly sized set goes above 27%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 21280 within its line
With 300 pieces, set 21280 ranks #72 out of 393 Seasonal sets in our database, which have an average of 230 parts. Among the 625 sets released in 2025, it ranks #306.
Included minifigures
CreeperQuantity : 1
Zombie, Sand Green Head (Drowned)Quantity : 1
Stray Spider Jockey, Dark Azure ArmorQuantity : 1
AlexQuantity : 1
Micromob Steve, Dark Green TorsoQuantity : 1
Snow GolemQuantity : 1
Iron Golem - MicroQuantity : 1
Steve, Ugly Christmas SweaterQuantity : 1
Warden, MicroQuantity : 1
Zombie, MicroQuantity : 1
Zombie, ArmorQuantity : 1
Villager, Santa SkinQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 21280 Minecraft Advent Calendar 2025 have?
LEGO set 21280 Minecraft Advent Calendar 2025 has 300 pieces. It was released in 2025 as part of the Seasonal theme.
What year was LEGO set 21280 released?
Set 21280 Minecraft Advent Calendar 2025 was released in 2025 and belongs to the Seasonal theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 21280?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 21280 Minecraft Advent Calendar 2025: 12. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 21280?
The instructions for LEGO set 21280 Minecraft Advent Calendar 2025 can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21280.
What is the main color of LEGO set 21280?
White, with 53 out of 300 pieces, or 18%. Next come reddish brown (11%) and green (8.7%).
How many different parts does set 21280 contain?
Set 21280 has 171 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 96 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 1 in dark green, with 13 copies.
Does LEGO set 21280 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 4 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Torso, Pixelated Snow Golem print, Dark Azure Arms, Nougat Hands.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 21280?
Set 21597 Ghast Station, released in 2026: it supplies 27%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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