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2024 LEGO Minecraft Sets Overview

The LEGO Minecraft theme started back in 203 with three micro-sized sets. It’s interesting to note that adult LEGO fans rarely talk about this collection, but it continues to be popular with young LEGO fans. Because of the target audience, LEGO Minecraft sets tend to be small to mid-sized. Although there have been a few large sets as well, like the #21137 LEGO Minecraft Mountain Cave from 2017 with 2,863 pieces, and the #21128 LEGO Minecraft Village from 2016 with 1,600 pieces. But in general, LEGO has been keeping the Minecraft sets budget-friendly with about 10 sets released per year.

LEGO states the following about the LEGO Minecraft line, which I think is a good summary of the theme: “LEGO Minecraft is our celebration of one of the most innovative and successful video games ever! Plus, it’s block-based, so we kind of have to love it… Alongside authentic Minecraft characters, our physical pieces take all the action and storytelling of the creative construction game and place it squarely (or should we say ‘cube’-ly…) into your kids’ hands.”

This year’s lineup continues the trend with seven small to mid-size sets (so far). The #21251 LEGO Minecraft Steve’s Desert Expedition is only $10.99, while the #21252 LEGO Minecraft Armory and the #21253 LEGO Minecraft Animal Sanctuary are $19.99 each.

A bit larger and more expensive are the #21254 LEGO Minecraft Turtle Beach House for $26.99, the #21255 LEGO Minecraft Nether Portal Ambush for $37.99, the #21256 LEGO Minecraft Frog House for $54.99, and the #21257 LEGO Minecraft Devourer Showdown for $44.99.

The minifigs and other characters are cute and blocky and match LEGO’s aesthetics quite well. The sets also include quite a few unique printed elements and accessories, so even if you aren’t into Minecraft you may want to check them out. The printed tiles work especially well as decorative elements. And in general, LEGO Minecraft is an excellent source for basic building blocks in earthy tones.

In the player below, you can find reviews of all seven 2024 LEGO Minecraft sets released so far.

And if you would like to check out the new LEGO Minecraft sets, they are available at the LEGO Minecraft section of the Online LEGO Shop.

What do you think? Do you play Minecraft? And do you have any of the LEGO Minecraft sets? Are you planning to get any of the new sets? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!

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2024 LEGO City Fire Rescue Sets Overview

One of the perennial sub-themes of LEGO City is about saving minifig citizens from devastating fires. Kids and even many adult LEGO fans like fire trucks, so LEGO regularly redesigns and re-releases LEGO City Fire Rescue set. While the sets are mostly aimed at younger kids, some of the sets could be incorporated into the city dioramas of teens and adult builders.

This year, we got five new LEGO City Fire Rescue sets. The two smallest ones are the #60410 LEGO City Fire Rescue Motorcycle and the #60411 LEGO City Fire Rescue Helicopter for $9.99 each. These are small starter sets meant for play, but they are well designed. I especially like the little helicopter. Small flyers like this can be hung over a LEGO city with fishing lines to add visual interest. Both sets are available at the LEGO City section of the Online LEGO Shop.

A bit larger action-oriented set is the #60412 LEGO City 4×4 Fire Truck with Rescue Boat for $34.99. Again, the design is solid, but nothing too special here. I do like the simple but effective tent design using two flat panels on hinges. If you want to check it out, it’s available at the LEGO City section of the Online LEGO Shop.

The #60413 LEGO City Fire Rescue Plane is one of the largest sets in the new collection, but the price is still an affordable $54.99. It features twin engines, a working water drop function at the top, two working water launchers, an opening rear cargo door, plus a dual cockpit. The three minifigs are a pilot, an extinguisher operator, and a cool jetpack firefighter. The set also includes a small wildlife scene on fire. I’m certain this set is going to be popular with kids, and adult builders might enjoy the attractive twin engine design. Available at the LEGO City section of the Online LEGO Shop.

The largest set in the collection this year is the #60414 LEGO City Fire Station with Fire Truck for $79.99. You will notice right away the interesting modern design with those curved and sloping walls and angled up-and over style garage doors. The numbered gates (created with tiles) are a nice touch. Inside, there is a control center, kitchenette, sleeping quarters, an equipment area, and of course the two garage bays. The fire truck is compact and includes a ladder on a turntable, and there is also a small drone. The five minifig are accompanied by a fire dog wearing a printed vest. It will be interesting how LEGO fans receive the unusual architecture of this fire station. You can find more details on it at the LEGO City section of the Online LEGO Shop.

If you’re interested in any of the new LEGO City Fire Rescue sets, I do recommend watching the video overview below. Alex will walk you through all five of the sets

What do you think? How do you like the new LEGO City Fire Rescue sets? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!

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