In 2024, the LEGO Minecraft theme saw significant activity as the Danes celebrated both 15 years of the video game and 10 years of LEGO Minecraft sets. LEGO released the first Minecraft D2C set, 21265 The Crafting Table, followed by the exclusive celebratory set 21281 Baby Pig’s Birthday Celebration, which will launch on October 1, 2024.
As we look ahead to 2025, Instagram user lego_minecraft_goat shared that LEGO will release five brand new sets on January 1, 2025. LEGO will follow up with 11 additional sets throughout the year, likely launching in March, June, or August. The January 2025 sets, numbered 21266 to 21270, will all have a price tag under $40.
21266 Nether Portal Battle
The first set of the wave, 21266 Nether Portal Battle, is the smallest. It includes 99 pieces and costs $9.99. The set likely features a small battle between Steve or Alex and a mob from the Nether, such as a Piglin. The backdrop is set in the Nether and may include a Nether Portal. The portal could be either fully functioning or broken, requiring repairs during play.
Set Details:
- Set Name: Nether Portal Battle
- Set Number: 21266
- Age Range: 6+
- Piece Count: 99
- Price: $9.99 / €9.99 / £TBC
- Release Date: January 1, 2025
21267 The Village Visit
21267 The Village Visit is priced at $14.99 and contains 105 pieces. This suggests a battle pack-like LEGO Minecraft set. The name hints at a village setting, so we might see a range of villagers, such as Blacksmiths and Farmers. Given the smaller piece count, the set likely won’t include a large build or backdrop. Instead, it may feature a small section of a villager’s house, possibly with a cat.
Set Details:
- Set Name: The Village Visit
- Set Number: 21267
- Age Range: 7+
- Piece Count: 105
- Price: $14.99 / €14.99 / £TBC
- Release Date: January 1, 2025
21268 Baby Pig House
21268 Baby Pig House continues the tradition of mobs as brick-built houses in the LEGO Minecraft theme. In January, we’ll get a Baby Pig as a brick-built blocky house. This set will likely be a smaller version of the now-retired 21170 The Pig House, but based on a baby pig instead of an adult. The $20 set will obviously include a baby pig figure along with a new skin.
Set Details:
- Set Name: Baby Pig House
- Set Number: 21268
- Age Range: 7+
- Piece Count: 238
- Price: $19.99 / €19.99 / £TBC
- Release Date: January 1, 2025
21269 Mine Adventure
21269 Mine Adventure is another classic LEGO Minecraft set, set in the lower depths of your Minecraft world. The 8+ model retails for $29.99 and includes 247 pieces. It captures the dark and thrilling mining adventure that every player experiences in the game. The set will likely feature a new skin, a couple of mobs, mining equipment, and a detailed brick-built display of Minecraft’s expanded cave system.
Set Details:
- Set Name: Mine Adventure
- Set Number: 21269
- Age Range: 8+
- Piece Count: 247
- Price: $29.99 / €29.99 / £TBC
- Release Date: January 1, 2025
All five of these LEGO Minecraft sets are set to release on January 1, 2025. What do you think? Will you be picking up any of these models in the coming months? Which set is your favorite, and which one do you like the least? Are you hoping to see another LEGO Minecraft D2C set in 2025? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below!