Delving deeper.
I started this adventure with used copies of two well-rated sets: 21240 Swamp Adventure and 21189 Skeleton Dungeon.
"Used" meant they once belonged to some kid, but thankfully I didn't find anything too gross stuck between the studs.
The Skeleton Dungeon features a Cave Explorer. The torso design is attractive, and I like the bright yellow skin.
I'm impressed by the accompanying crossbow, as I am by Lego Minecraft weapons in general. For a Lego theme that's so blocky and, well, simple-looking, the Minecraft weapons have a surprising amount of detail.
The other tool this minifigure holds is a pickax.
A Skeleton Dungeon must have at least one skeleton, surely. We get three here!
Bag 1 of the dungeon build starts with the whole base, plus a black cage.
What's in the cage? A baby skeleton!
The cage sits on a rotating pedestal, which you turn via the big round knob (see above).
Bag 2 adds most of the terrain: a waterfall, hint of grass, and brown stalagmites.
The biggest play feature is revolving walls! Stick a skeleton there and make it appear in a flash like it's just spawned.
Bag 3 adds finishing touches.
I don't know what these leaves are, but they bend on a hinge. The Cave Explorer can hop on them, I suppose.
I'm intrigued by this giant pink flower, wish I knew what it was.
In the loot chest is a music record, a bone, and a piece of bread . . . I think? Sorry, I still know next to nothing about Minecraft, so don't quote me.
Vegetation and torches.
Another play feature! This one makes stalactites drop.
And Swamp Adventure fits perfectly next to it!