LEGO Reviews Minecraft21120

The Snow Hideout

Name: LEGO The Snow Hideout 21120
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 21120
Rating: 4.79 (562 reviews)

75 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2015327 pcsHigh agreement · 97%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

562

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"A solid Recommended Minecraft set (BrickScore 75.1) that stands out for its rare transparent medium blue bricks and well-designed snow golem. Owners rate it 4.79 out of 5 across 562 ratings with 90% recommending it, a result that comfortably aligns with the expert consensus."

Both Brickset and JANG gave The Snow Hideout a thumbs-up as a solid Minecraft entry notable for its rare transparent medium blue ice bricks, new snow golem figure, and well-balanced mix of active and passive play features. Agreement was high between the two sources. Owners concurred strongly: 562 ratings average 4.79 out of 5, with 90% recommending the set and value rated at 4.67 out of 5, one of the stronger owner value signals in this batch.

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LOVED (7)

01Transparent medium blue 2x2 bricks for ice effect, described as rare and visually striking
02New snow golem design with functional stud shooters for snowball play
03Good balance of active play mechanisms and passive play features
04Openable hinged roof and detachable water section encourage rebuilding
05Printed crafting table tile and printed snow golem face detail
06Well-proportioned exterior with accurate Minecraft aesthetic
07Abundant white parts useful for MOC builders

CRITICIZED (7)

01Steve and Creeper minifigures are identical to those in prior year's sets, disappointing for existing collectors
02Interior is sparse, with only crafting box and furnace
03Ice placement is awkwardly positioned above water level
04Back interior lacks a bed
05Door looks awkward when closed
06Snow golem arms described as thick and chunky by some; printed buttons noted as spotty
07Limited appeal to non-Minecraft fans

What reviewers are saying

"I especially like like those transparent medium blue pieces of course"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"There are quite a few transparent parts; of particular note are the 2x2 transparent light blue bricks which I haven't seen before and look fantastic."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

21121 The Desert Outpost — Part of same August 1st release wave; reviewer notes DrDave's GimmeLEGO blog has also reviewed this set

Previous year's Minecraft sets — Introduces new snow biome variety to the collection, though minifigure reuse is disappointing for existing collectors

Minecraft Nether Fortress set — Comments suggest Snow Hideout has better appeal than Nether Fortress with respect to part colors and details

Elsa's Ice Castle — Commenter notes this could be paired next to Elsa's Ice Castle for interesting display contrast

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By Reviewer · 2

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Consensus

BUY

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

"I especially like like those transparent medium blue pieces of course"

Key Pros

✓Nice proportions and shaping all around the exterior
✓Abundant transparent medium blue rare bricks for ice effect
✓Reusable pumpkin head piece for minifigures

Key Cons

✕Ice placement awkwardly positioned above water level
✕Back interior lacks a bed when one would have been nice

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"There are quite a few transparent parts; of particular note are the 2x2 transparent light blue bricks which I haven't seen before and look fantastic."

Key Pros

✓Quick and easy build process
✓New snow golem minifigure with novel design
✓2x2 transparent light blue bricks are new and visually appealing

Key Cons

✕Steve and Creeper are identical to last year's sets - disappointing for existing collectors
✕Sparse interior with only crafting box and furnace

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Snow Golem is newly designed and exclusive to this set

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail (released August 1st with three other sets)

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Snow Golem

Creeper

Steve (Light Nougat) - Dark Purple Legs

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Transparent medium blue 2x2 bricks
Rare color used for ice effect; reviewer calls them 'rare and glorious' and 'so beautiful'
Pumpkin head piece
Reusable piece that can be placed on regular minifigures or as a decorative element
Brown stud shooters
Used on snow golem to fire snowballs; reviewer notes this is a smart design use despite generally not liking stud shooters
Printed crafting table tile
Printed piece used inside the enclosure
Printed 1x2 brick (snow golem face detail)Value
Part of the snow golem's printed details
2x2 transparent light blue bricks
New color/mold combination not seen before, described as looking fantastic

What Owners Say · summarized from 15 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the Snow Hideout as an easy-to-build, fun Minecraft set that pairs well with others in the line, though some wish it had more decorative pieces.

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