The LEGO Group recently announced the upcoming release of the #11378 LEGO Icons Douglas DC-3 PAN AM Airliner, an impressive new building set created for fans of aviation history. This is the third aircraft in the LEGO Icons line, following the #10318 LEGO Icons Concorde released in 2023 and the #10360 LEGO Ideas Shuttle Carrier Aircraft released last year.

The collectible model invites builders to journey back into the golden age of air travel, recreating the legendary 1930s twin-engine aircraft that helped shape commercial aviation. With 1,903 pieces, the set captures the DC-3’s unmistakable silhouette and includes an authentically detailed cockpit and passenger cabin, complete with aisle and seating. A standout functional feature is the retractable landing gear, operated via a simple dial.

Adding to its display-worthy appeal, the model includes four exclusive minifigures: a pilot, purser, stewardess, and flight attendant, all wearing historically inspired PAN AM uniforms. Once complete, the aircraft can be showcased on a sturdy display stand with an information plaque, alongside a dedicated PAN AM-branded minifigure display, making it a prized collectible for aviation and LEGO enthusiasts alike.

In the video below, former LEGO designer Tiago Catarino talks about the set in detail and compares it to the previous two LEGO Ideas aircraft.

The #11378 LEGO Icons Douglas DC-3 PAN AM Airliner set will be available for LEGO Insiders from the 1st of April, and for all from the 4th of April, priced at £199.99 GBP / €219.99 / $219.99. For more information and pictures, visit the LEGO Icons section of the Online LEGO Shop.

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