River Steamboat (21356)

River Steamboat (21356)

Honor classic engineering and nautical heritage with this highly detailed display model from the LEGO Ideas collection. Designed for adult builders, River Steamboat captures the craftsmanship of a historic river vessel refurbished for entertainment tours and mechanical exhibition, making it an impressive centerpiece for home or office décor.

This minifigure-scale model is packed with authentic, working functions. Rolling the boat activates the paddle wheel via the steam engine, while turning the ship’s wheel or external control moves the rudder. The model features multiple removable decks that reveal richly detailed interiors, including the pilothouse, crew cabin, bathroom, music stage, restaurant, kitchen, and a dedicated steam engine museum. The museum showcases intricate brick-built mechanisms such as a working piston, Watt steam engine, and aeolipile, offering both visual impact and educational value.

A rewarding, immersive build, this fan-designed set is ideal for enthusiasts of boats, history, travel, and mechanical design, delivered with the refinement expected from LEGO.

Key Features:

• Large-scale river steamboat display model for adult builders
• Working paddle wheel activated by moving the boat
• Functional rudder controlled by ship’s wheel or external knob
• Removable decks revealing detailed interior spaces
• Steam engine museum with brick-built mechanical models
• Includes pilothouse, restaurant, music stage, kitchen, and crew areas
• Fan-designed model selected by the LEGO community
• Ideal décor piece for nautical, history, and engineering fans
• 4,090-piece set offering a deep, premium building experience
• Finished dimensions: approximately 40 cm high, 69 cm long, 15 cm wide