Welcome to The Brick Stand’s weekly spotlight on retired LEGO sets! Today, we’re revisiting the enchanting world of Minecraft with a look back at The Witch Hut set, product number 21133. This set, part of the Minecraft theme, captivated builders with its magical build and intricate details. The Witch Hut retired from production on November 24, 2017, leaving a lasting impression on fans of the game and LEGO enthusiasts alike.
Witch Hut Wonders – A Deep Dive into the Magical Minecraft Set
The Witch Hut set from the Minecraft theme features 4124 pieces and is designed for young fans of the successful sandbox video game. The set allows children to navigate a boat through the Minecraft swamp to the witch’s hut, create potions, activate the jumping slime function, and defeat the dangerous witch. The set includes an Alex minifigure, a pig, and three slimes, providing an immersive experience for fans of the game. Additionally, the set is designed to be easy-to-reconfigure and modular, allowing for a variety of building possibilities. The Witch Hut measures over 4” high, 11” wide, and 9” deep, and is compatible with all LEGO construction sets for creative building. This set was first available on March 1, 2017, and was priced at £64.99 / 69.99 € / $59.99 US / $74.99 CAD.
Heritage and Influence
The Witch Hut set, part of the Minecraft theme, holds significance in LEGO history as it brought the virtual world of Minecraft to life in a tangible and interactive way for fans. Upon release, the set was well-received for its unique slime and witch figures, as well as its natural and earthy color scheme. The potion brewing stand was highlighted as an interesting build, contributing to the set’s overall appeal. Although it received some critique for its price and the absence of a Steve figure, The Witch Hut remains a sought-after set among Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs) due to its exclusivity and connection to the popular Minecraft franchise.
Building Buds Weigh In
The Witch Hut received positive feedback from fans and critics alike. Bricksisko pointed out “The slime figures are very unique and cool figures” and “The witch figure is a very nice figure. It is exclusive to the set.” Additionally, they appreciated the “Nice earthy colors” and the “Not repetitive” aspect of the set. However, they mentioned that the “Price is a little steep” and that there was “No Steve figure.” Despite the cons, the overall consensus was that it was “a very very good set”(Bricksisko).
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: The Witch Hut Reviews
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This week, we delved into the world of Minecraft with the retired set, The Witch Hut (Product Number: 21133). Although it’s no longer in production, this set continues to captivate fans with its intricate details and unique Minecraft theme. Join us next week for another edition of our weekly spotlight on retired LEGO sets. Be sure to check back to see which set will be featured!
