Set Facts
- It was released in the United States on August 1st, 2021.
- The Sky Tower in Minecraft is a tall structure built high above the ground, often used as a lookout point or base with panoramic views. It can serve as a hub for elytra takeoffs, mob farms, or as a secure, elevated home away from ground-level dangers.
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The Sky Tower Reviews
BrickFanatics
“The build also includes the eponymous Sky Tower, as well as a floating blacksmith’s house and the player’s trusty ocelot pet, another LEGO Minecraft first. The flying creatures displayed are known as phantoms, beasts that attack the player from the air when they haven’t got... More enough sleep.”
BrickEconomy Expert Review
“The LEGO Minecraft The Sky Tower is a LEGO set that features a sky tower in the world of Minecraft. The set includes a Steve minifigure, a Pillager minifigure, and a buildable sky tower with a removable top and a working elevator. The tower also has a lookout platform, a bedroom, and a chest with treasure.”
Subtheme Analysis
Lifespan
22 mos (this set 19 mos)
Annual growth
+6.60% (this set +0.74%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
The Sky Tower currently ranks #44 out of the top most owned sets in Minecraft Minifig-scale.
About Minecraft Minifig-scale
The LEGO Minecraft theme is based on the video game Minecraft and a collaboration between Mojang and the LEGO Group. Sets in this theme were all based on the traditional LEGO minifigure scale. Minecraft is a sandbox indie game originally created by Notch (Markus Persson) and later developed and published by Mojang / Microsoft. The official release occurred in 2013 with the first set, Minecraft: Micro World: The Forest, released under LEGO Ideas and was created by Mojang through the LEGO CUUSOO program in 2012. At MineCon 2013, LEGO announced brand new minifigure-scale Minecraft sets.
Minifig-scale was introduced in 2014 and currently consists of 129 sets. As of today,
21137 The Mountain Cave is the most valuable Minifig-scale set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $1,775.
Summary
Minecraft Minifig-scale The Sky Tower set 21173 was released in June 2021, retailing for $60, but has since been retired. New, unopened The Sky Tower sets are valued at $60, while used sets can be found for $36 in good condition.
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LEGO® Minecraft™ The Sky Tower (21173) is filled with authentic action and diverse environments that kids with a passion for Minecraft can reconfigure again and again for endless adventures in the clouds.
Sky-high Minecraft creativity
Kids use cool, authentic Minecraft features to fly into the sky and build a floating blacksmith’s house, a soaring tower and a garden island. The play possibilities range from growing vegetables to battling flying phantoms. This accessory-packed playset is infinitely reconfigurable so kids can rebuild, reimagine and enjoy endless adventures – just like in the online game, but with hands-on, creative construction.
Includes a Pilot figure with elytra wings, netherite helmet, firework rocket and trident; 2 flying phantoms; an orange tabby cat; and lots of authentic accessories.
LEGO® Minecraft™ The Sky Tower (21173) incorporates a diverse range of buildable environments that reconfigure in infinite ways to inspire Minecraft adventures that never...
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