LEGO Reviews Minecraft21255

The Nether Portal Ambush

Name: LEGO The Nether Portal Ambush 21255
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 21255
Rating: 4.78 (1687 reviews)

80 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2024352 pcsHigh agreement · 92%

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WAIT FOR SALE

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Highly Recommended

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LOVED (8)

01Organic, non-rectangular terrain design
02New shroom light element
03Improved hoglin design with better tusking action
04Simple portal mechanism that's easy to open/close
05Nice articulation and mauling action on hoglin
06Metallic printing details on Orc Warrior minifigure
07Official combination-building compatibility with Armory set
08No camera-unfriendly angles for display

CRITICIZED (8)

01Price point (~$38 US) feels high for 352 pieces
02Occasional color consistency issues (darker tile noted)
03Hoglin mechanism can stick if alignment isn't perfect
04Minifigure print alignment issues (eyes shifted, prints off-center)
05Print offset on hoglin face, though not severe
06Three small areas instead of one bigger biome
07Not a great wealth of landscape overall
08Purple portal piece is exceedingly flimsy and falls out with little to no effort due to the shooting feature

What reviewers are saying

"LEGO Minecraft's best Nether set yet"

Brick Fanatics

"I like the Fairly organic shape of it it doesn't rely on just a big rectangle for its terrain or a few interconnected rectangles it tries to feel a little bit more natural"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

21143 The Nether Portal — The 2024 model is infinitely more vibrant and interesting thanks to various updates to the Nether dimension in the game since 2018.

21168 The Warped Forest — This set includes an improved Hoglin design compared to the inaccurate one from 21168. The adult Hoglin's skin tone is now correct, tusks are more impressive, and it includes a lever function.

21172 The Ruined Portal — Offered as a recommendation at a similar price range, though it features the older Hoglin design.

21185 The Nether Bastion — The sole available current alternative to 21255, though it is also on its way out of production.

MinecraftTier 1Investment Grade

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Consensus

WAIT FOR SALE

Brick Fanatics

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"LEGO Minecraft's best Nether set yet"

Key Pros

✓An all-round Nether experience combining three biomes
✓Incredible and functional Ghast build
✓Fixes Hoglin colour scheme from previous appearances

Key Cons

✕Three small areas instead of one bigger biome
✕Not a great wealth of landscape overall

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

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WAIT FOR SALE

"I like the Fairly organic shape of it it doesn't rely on just a big rectangle for its terrain or a few interconnected rectangles it tries to feel a little bit more natural"

Key Pros

✓Organic, non-rectangular terrain design
✓New shroom light element
✓Improved hoglin design with better tusking action

Key Cons

✕Price point (~$38 US) feels high for 352 pieces
✕Occasional color consistency issues (darker tile noted)

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Value drivers

Brick Fanatics: Orc-warrior minifigure (exclusive to this set with unique pastel colour scheme)

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Orc Warrior is a new skin, but not explicitly noted as rare or exclusive

Exclusivity

Brick Fanatics: Wide retail availability (not exclusive to official LEGO channels). The Orc-warrior minifigure is exclusive to this set.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Wide retail

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (1)

Orc Warrior

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Thin and tall bracket piece on Ghast tentacle
Makes the Ghast far sturdier than previous LEGO Ghasts, allowing it to stand independently on top of the tallest Basalt Delta spire.
Ancient Debris piece
Hidden on the back of the model; mining away ground reveals this rare piece, adding a nice bonus detail that represents in-game crafting materials.
Shroom light (trans orange 2×2 jumper design)
JANG states he hasn't seen this before in LEGO form; appears to be new representation of the Minecraft block
1×1×1 and 2/3 bracket in tan
JANG emphasizes this was 'absolutely crucial' for the improved hoglin design with realistic tusking action
Printed Orc Warrior torso and head with metallic printingValue
New minifigure skin with detailed prints; metallic elements on torso and back
Printed gas/fireball tile
Two of these tiles provided with custom print design