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Micro World - The Village

Name: LEGO Micro World - The Village 21105
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 21105
Rating: 4.73 (8 reviews)

54 · SKIP ITINVESTMENT GRADE: B2013466 pcsHigh agreement · 80%

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Synthesized Verdict

"Micro World: The Village is a niche collector's item with exceptional micro-mob designs and a clever modular concept, but its BrickScore of 54.4 (Skip It) captures real weaknesses: a repetitive build, a model that feels small for $34.99, and appeal that barely extends beyond dedicated Minecraft fans."

Minecraft Micro World: The Village earned a BrickScore of 54.4 and a Skip It tier, driven by a split between its charms for dedicated Minecraft fans and its significant limitations for everyone else. JANG rated it 75 and praised the micro-mob designs warmly, while Brickset scored it 35 and emphasized the repetitive tile-stacking build, small model size for the price, and garish color clashes when combined with other sets in the series. Owner ratings (4.73/5 across 8 LEGO.com reviewers, 91% recommend) are broadly positive but come from a small and clearly Minecraft-enthusiast sample.

Where they split: JANG (75, positive) and Brickset (35, mixed/skip) diverge significantly. JANG focuses on the exceptional micro-mob execution and the clever modular concept; Brickset weighs the repetitive build, unsatisfying price-to-size ratio, and color-clash issues. Both readings are defensible, and the moderate agreement rating reflects this genuine split.

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LOVED (6)

01Micro-mob designs: villager and pig received near-perfect scores from JANG (rated 10/10 and 'beyond perfect')
02Faithful recreation of Minecraft surface and underground environments in one model
03Innovative TNT explosion mechanic with pop-out removable stone chunks
04Modular 6x6 design with Technic pin connections allows combining with other Micro World sets
05Extra printed pieces included, enabling a second villager from spare parts
06Mine cart tracks and underground mine shaft details delight Minecraft fans

CRITICIZED (7)

01Build is almost entirely repetitive plate and tile stacking with minimal technique variety (Brickset: 25/100 build experience)
02Model feels small for the $34.99 price tag; nearly all pieces are tiny 1x1 plates and tiles
03Only one villager included; no Iron Golem despite being an obvious addition
04Color clashes badly with other sets in the series when displayed together
05Low playability for casual builders who are not Minecraft fans (Brickset: 40/100 playability)
06One TNT chunk does not fit tightly and falls out easily
07Scale is off: villagers appear larger than their houses

What reviewers are saying

"the Villager is absolutely 100% perfect could not be better than it is for its scale and and all that it is just awesome"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"Minecraft has become a sensation worldwide since its release in 2009, and therefore it is no surprise that LEGO Minecraft is the first theme to sever ties with Cuusoo and have sets produced independently of the website."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

Forest (original Minecraft set / 21102) — Village improves on Forest's underside design: 'on the the original uh set that they now call the forest underground they just gave you uh kind of a a c ASM that kind of went around in a semicircle around there this time rather than doing the same thing you know kind of varying that up they give us an abandoned mine'

Other sets in Micro World series (Nether third set) — Modular design allows combination: 'you can get more of the same set and combine more of them together to create larger things without having to spend a lot of time on brick link'

21102 Minecraft Micro World — The original set has sold out and was hugely successful, though it cost £34.99. This set at £29.99/$34.99 is an improvement price-wise but feels less substantial. More varied build than 21102. Models look odd placed alongside each other due to colour clashes.

21106 Minecraft Micro World: The Nether — Both new sets are slightly less interesting to look at than 21102, and this Village set is slightly less interesting than 21106 in the reviewer's opinion. Colours clash when displayed together.

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BUY

"the Villager is absolutely 100% perfect could not be better than it is for its scale and and all that it is just awesome"

Key Pros

✓Exceptional micro-mob designs (villager and pig rated 10/10)
✓Innovative TNT explosion mechanic with removable chunks
✓Modular design allows mixing/matching with other series sets

Key Cons

✕High price per piece due to mostly tiny 1x1 bricks and plates
✕Limited minifigure count (only one villager included, requiring user to create additional using spare parts)

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Key Pros

✓Micromobs are well-designed and recognisable characters from the game
✓Modular design allows for easy customization and creation of additional landscapes
✓Impressive attention to detail on the part of designers

Key Cons

✕Lacks an Iron Golem Micromob, which would improve the set
✕Price point feels too high for the model size and piece types

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Exclusivity

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Licensed Minecraft set; modular Micro World line exclusive to this series

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail through LEGO Shop at Home and other retailers; one of two new sets released on the same day

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Micromob Pig

Micromob Villager - Tall

Micromob Zombie - Tall

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Printed 1x1 flat plates (villager faces)
Durable printed construction used for micro-mob faces; set includes one extra of each printed piece
Modified bracket pieces with studs on multiple sides (pig body)
Clever construction element that creates tail effect and allows sideways orientation for personality
TNT blocks (with removable chunks)
Represent TNT that 'explodes' to reveal chunks that pop out; innovative play feature representing Minecraft mechanics
1x1 plates and tiles in multiple colours
Set consists almost exclusively of small plates and tiles, making it valuable for parts-building
Dark tan 1x1 tiles
Reviewer notes these as newly available in dark tan colour
Printed pieces
Minifigure faces and other printed elements included as spares

What Owners Say · summarized from 8 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the Village set's detail, interactivity, and accuracy to Minecraft, though some wish for more minifigures and better scaling.

COMMON PRAISE

+Excellent detail and interactivity (TNT pushout mechanics, sliding stone walls)
+Great variety of builds (two houses, farm, mineshaft, snowy mountain)
+Fun for display and creative inspiration
+Good value for Minecraft fans

COMMON COMPLAINTS