15 years of Minecraft

19 June 2024

To mark the 15th anniversary of Minecraft®, which was originally released in 2009, LEGO® released six incredible LEGO® Minecraft® sets earlier this month. Each set is designed for maximum play action, storytelling and creative building, inspired by Minecraft's iconic biomes and characters.

The pirate ship journey

A versatile, practical adventure set with pirate characters that you can play with alone or combine with other sets to create a bigger play experience. The set includes a buildable vehicle, plus a squid, two pirate figures and - for the first time - a special adult LEGO Minecraft camel.

The cherry blossom garden

A great gift for Minecraft video game and LEGO fans alike, this set has it all: nature, animals and... zombies! Help Sunny look after the beautiful cherry blossom garden, until a battle breaks out when the zombies try to take over. Try to find and dig up a rare seed from the garden using the adult sniffer and the baby sniffer. The Sniffer is a mob that was introduced in the game last summer and is finally coming to a LEGO set in this model.

The Wolf Castle

The Wolf Castle features a large wolf head above the entrance, which can be changed from friendly to angry depending on the mood. Inside the base is a crafting table, blast furnace, anvil and a blacksmith's table. Just remember that there are two Minecraft skeletons roaming the forest!

The ferocious mineshaft

Always wanted to know what resources you can find in the Badlands biome? Explore the abandoned mine and use TNT to explode the rock to reveal copper, gold, redstone and amethyst crystals. The next adventure lies in bringing your treasures home safely, with battles against a Minecraft cave spider, Creeper™, husk and a slime around every corner. The following sets are all on sale from LEGO® itself:

The Windmill Farm

This buildable Minecraft farm-themed set features a functional LEGO windmill, which can be operated by turning a wheel at the back. As the sails of the mill turn, the grinding stone spins, as if grinding wheat into flour. That's not all - eggs, milk and sugar are also present to bake bread and cake, plus the necessary storage space to keep supplies safe from lurking zombies.

The Enderdragon and the Endship

Want action and adventure? Look no further! If you dare, enter the dangerous End-biome to take on the Ender Dragon. Try to steal the prized dragon egg, but beware of the dragon's sneaky attack, with movable and adjustable limbs. Find safety in the End Ship, which has a fully equipped interior with a brewing stand and health potions. For all new LEGO Minecraft sets, builders can have even more extra digital fun with the intuitive LEGO® Builder app, where you can zoom in, rotate models in 3D and track progress.

About LEGO® Minecraft

LEGO® Minecraft is an innovative amalgamation of two iconic brands: LEGO, known for its building blocks that encourage creativity, and Minecraft, the immensely popular video game that allows players to create their own worlds. This collaboration has resulted in a range of building sets that bring together the best of both worlds, giving fans of all ages the chance to bring their digital creations to life with physical building blocks. The origins of LEGO Minecraft lie in the two brands' shared philosophies: creativity and imagination. Minecraft, developed by Mojang Studios and later acquired by Microsoft, offers a virtual sandbox in which players can freely build and explore. The game is loved for its simple yet deep gameplay, in which blocks are used to create all kinds of structures, from simple houses to intricate castles and working machines. Minecraft's pixelated aesthetic lends itself perfectly to the block-like nature of LEGO bricks, making this collaboration particularly natural. Since the introduction of the first LEGO Minecraft set in 2012, the line has undergone a major evolution. The initial sets were based on the basic elements of the game, with iconic characters such as Steve and Creepers, and environments such as the jungle, desert and underground. These sets offered an entry into the world of Minecraft and LEGO, allowing fans to learn basic building techniques and reenact their favourite gaming moments. What sets LEGO Minecraft apart from other LEGO themes is its emphasis on modular and customisable building sets. As in the game, where players can place and remove blocks to form their world, LEGO sets are designed to be easily taken apart and rebuilt. This encourages a dynamic play experience, inviting children and adults to unleash their creativity and make their own unique creations. Another remarkable aspect of LEGO Minecraft is the faithful reproduction of the game elements. The sets contain many details straight from the game, such as different biomes, enemies, tools and materials. The figures and creatures are designed to maintain the block-like aesthetic of the game, with adjustable limbs and accessories that allow for interaction and play scenarios. This attention to detail makes fans of the game feel immediately at home in the physical world of LEGO Minecraft. In addition, LEGO Minecraft has educational benefits. Building with LEGO bricks promotes fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities and spatial understanding. The modular nature of the sets encourages children to think about design and construction, similar to the process of building in the digital world of Minecraft. This promotes STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) skills in a playful and accessible way. The popularity of LEGO Minecraft is undeniable, with a wide range of sets constantly being expanded and renewed. From compact, affordable sets to elaborate, detailed building kits, there is something for everyone. This versatility makes LEGO Minecraft appealing to a diverse group of builders, from young children taking their first steps into the world of building to adult fans enjoying the complexity and nostalgia. Over the years, LEGO Minecraft has also released special sets that respond to specific themes and events within the Minecraft community. This keeps the line fresh and relevant, and allows fans to constantly add new elements to their collection. Moreover, the sets are often accompanied by building instructions and stories that stimulate the imagination and enhance playtime fun. LEGO Minecraft is more than just a toy line; it is a celebration of creativity and imagination, seamlessly merging digital and physical worlds. It offers fans of all ages the chance to re-enact their favourite Minecraft moments and create new adventures, all with LEGO's iconic building blocks. This unique collaboration continues to grow and evolve, inspiring generations of builders to push their boundaries and shape the world around them, one brick at a time.

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