LEGO Reviews Minecraft21138

The Melon Farm

Name: LEGO The Melon Farm 21138
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 21138
Rating: 4.6 (491 reviews)

77 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB201869 pcsHigh agreement · 98%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

491

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"A Recommended Minecraft set that overdelivers on figures for its size: the BrickScore of 77.4 reflects a genuine bargain for Villager hunters, though owner value ratings (3.6 out of 5 on LEGO's platform) honestly signal that the 69-piece count at $14.99 is a stretch."

The Melon Farm (21138) earns a BrickScore of 77.4 and a Recommended rating, with expert reviewers from Brickset and JANG agreeing the set's main draw is the Reddish Brown Villager, previously exclusive to the much larger and retired 21128 The Village, now available at budget price. Owners back the set up with 491 ratings averaging 4.6 out of 5 and a 100% would-recommend rate. There is a notable split on value: owners' LEGO-signal value-for-money score sits at just 3.6 out of 5, suggesting some buyers felt the $14.99 price was a stretch for 69 pieces.

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LOVED (6)

01Reddish Brown Villager figure, previously exclusive to a large retired set, accessible here at budget price
02New melon-printed parts including melon fruit, melon slice, and a tile with melon-in-ground pattern
03Cute brick-built pig with Steve riding it using a carrot-on-a-stick whip
04Multiple play features packed into a small footprint: seesaw, chest, carrot holder, and Creeper explosion mechanic
05Strong integration potential with existing Minecraft City layouts
06Colorful and quick build that newcomers to the theme can enjoy immediately

CRITICIZED (6)

01Steve minifigure is a repeated inclusion that adds little novelty for existing collectors
02Only 69 pieces total; limited complexity for the price
03Villager figure has permanently crossed arms and a grumpy expression with limited expressiveness
04Minor printing registration issues on Steve and Villager figures noted by JANG
05Pig saddle is incomplete, missing a 2x2 pink plate for an accurate Minecraft saddle
06Creeper is unchanged from previous releases

What reviewers are saying

"Overall I think LEGO have done an excellent job here. It's a bargain price, you have the previously exclusive Villager, and a pig, and new melon parts, plus it will easily integrate into an existing layout."

Brickset Reviews

"most folks who buy this set are going to be getting it primarily for the figures"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

21135 The Crafting Box 2.0 — Reviewer notes this set would integrate well with 21135, mentioning 'one or two of these would make a great addition to my 21135 Crafting Box 2.0'.

21128 The Village — This set includes the Reddish Brown Villager previously exclusive to The Village (a big ticket item), now available at budget price immediately after The Village's retirement.

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Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓Bargain price at £12.99
✓Includes previously exclusive Reddish Brown Villager
✓New melon-printed parts

Key Cons

✕Steve minifigure appears again (reviewer notes 'yawn')
✕Only 69 pieces total

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BUY

"most folks who buy this set are going to be getting it primarily for the figures"

Key Pros

✓Good-looking potato pieces
✓Useful terrain elements with quality prints
✓First accessible villager figure in affordable set

Key Cons

✕Steve figure has printing registration misalignment (white primer showing through)
✕Villager figure has minor printing registration issue and poor nose detail

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Reddish Brown Villager – previously exclusive to the retired 21128 The Village, now available at budget price.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Villager figure (first affordable release)

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail availability; described as RRP £12.99 at standard retailers and Amazon.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Not exclusive; standard retail release.

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Likely to appreciate as a budget entry point and potential 'army builder' set; exclusivity of Villager and new parts support strong aftermarket potential.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Villager figures will likely become more common and potentially cheaper on secondary market due to wider availability in this set.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Villager (Farmer)

$11

Creeper

Steve (Light Nougat) - Dark Purple Legs

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Printed melon blocks
New printed elements that add a useful element for play and are described as 'great'.
Printed tile with Melon In Ground pattern
New printed piece specific to this set's farm theme.
Bright Green Plate Flower Edge (5 Petals)
New flower edge petal plate in this color, useful for varied builds.
Melon fruit pieces with new prints
Lime green base color with melon print on single side; new prints for this year, two included.
Potato crop pieces
Described as 'the best looking potatoes I think that LEGO has done to date.'
Carrot crop piece
Harvestable carrot at correct height; held in place by hole in ground with no action feature needed.

What Owners Say · summarized from 5 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the minifigures and farm theme, especially the exclusive Villager and Creeper, but consistently feel the $14-15 price is too high for the set size.

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