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LEGO Ideas River Steamboat Coming Soon!

I didn’t have a chance to post this on the weekend as I was out of town, but an exciting new announcement from the LEGO Group is about the #21356 LEGO Ideas River Steamboat that will be available in April. Details below.

The LEGO Group is thrilled to announce the launch of the #21356 LEGO Ideas River Steamboat set, designed by a fan designer as part of the LEGO Ideas platform. This intricately detailed model is designed for adult builders and history enthusiasts alike, offering a captivating building experience and a spectacular display piece for any home or office.

The 4,090-piece set captures the authentic charm of a classic river steamboat, refurbished for entertainment tours and featuring a steam engine museum. Builders can explore the detailed pilothouse, crew cabin, and bathroom on the Texas deck; enjoy the music stage and restaurant on the main deck; and discover the kitchen and museum on the boiler deck.

This engaging model includes functional elements such as a working paddle connected to a ‘steam’ engine, a rudder activated by the ship’s wheel, and removable decks for easy access to the interior. The set also provides digital building instructions via the LEGO Builder app, enhancing the building experience with interactive guidance.

The new LEGO set was designed by Illinois, USA-based LEGO fan Aaron Hall, as part of the LEGO Ideas program. LEGO Ideas allows fan designers to submit suggested sets, which are then voted for by the community before being considered to be made into a real LEGO set.

Talking about his design, Aaron said, “My fascination with LEGO boats began with the #6285 LEGO Black Seas Barracuda set, which captivated me with its intricate rigging for the masts and sails. Growing up along the Mississippi River, I developed a deep interest in paddleboats, which naturally inspired me to create this steamboat model. The design process involved researching images to capture the essence of steamboats and selecting specific LEGO elements to bring my vision to life. I was determined to scale the model for minifigures and incorporate modular boat hull bases as a nod to the classic LEGO pirate ships.”

Move the boat on a surface to activate the paddle connected to the ’steam’ engine, turn the ship’s wheel in the pilothouse (or the knob outside) to activate the rudder, raise/rotate the boarding stages and drop the anchor. Explore the pilothouse, crew cabin, and bathroom on the Texas deck; the music stage and restaurant on the main deck; and the boiler deck, which features a kitchen and a steam engine museum that showcases a LEGO working piston, Watt steam engine, and more. Height: 15.1 in. (40 cm). Width: 5.5 in. (15 cm). Length: 27 in. (69 cm).

The #21356 LEGO Ideas River Steamboat set will be available exclusively for LEGO Insiders from the 7th of April and for all customers from the 10th of April. Prices are as follows: €329.99 / £289.99 / $329.99. For more information, visit the LEGO Idea section of the Online LEGO Shop.

In addition, between the 7th – 13th of April, LEGO Insiders will receive the # 5009157 LEGO Amelia Ticket Booth free with their purchase of the #21356 LEGO Ideas River Steamboat set. The ticket booth features a ticket window, tower, jetty, and a flag. Decorations include printed elements marked ‘TICKET’ and ‘AMELIA’ with schedule information. Inside the building is a riverboat museum with a small riverboat model and a microfigure.

LEGO released several amazing and highly detailed ships recently, so there is plenty to choose from and collect!

What do you think? How do you like the LEGO Ideas River Steamboat? Feel free to share your thoughts and discuss in the comment section below!

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March 2025 – New LEGO Sets & Promotions

After a big wave of new sets in January, and a slower February, March is another big month for LEGO fans with lots of new releases. Let’s take a look!

The #21062 LEGO Architecture Trevi Fountain features authentic details like the facade of the Palazzo Poli and iconic statues of Oceanus in his shell chariot and Abundance and Health in minifigure form. There are also hippocampi and Tritons in the water, the small ‘Lovers’ Fountain’ off to the side, and a nameplate to complete a spectacular desk display model of the Trevi Fountain. Price: $159.99. Available at the LEGO Architecture section of the Online LEGO Shop.

The beautiful #31215 LEGO Art Vincent van Gogh – Sunflowers was created in collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, which houses the world’s largest Van Gogh collection and includes the original painting, this LEGO interpretation captures the beauty of the masterpiece he painted in Arles in 1889. Immerse yourself in Van Gogh’s genius and his glorious colors with the painting’s three shades of yellow and his famous use of light and shade. This 2,615-piece LEGO wall art set features 16 sunflowers with adjustable petals, a removable frame, a tile with Van Gogh’s signature and a hanger element to display it. Price: $199.99. Available at the LEGO Art section of the Online LEGO Shop.

LEGO BrickHeadz features two new Transformers-inspired sets; the #40803 LEGO BrickHeadz Optimus Prime Robot & Vehicle, and the #40804 LEGO BrickHeadz Bumblebee Robot & Vehicle. They are $19.99 each. Available at the LEGO BrickHeadz section of the Online LEGO Shop.

LEGO City has two new sets; the #60449 LEGO City Off-Road Police Car Chase for $39.99, and the #60474 LEGO City F1 Grid with VCARB & Sauber Race Cars for $29.99. Available at the LEGO City section of the Online LEGO Shop.

LEGO Classic is an excellent way to boost your collection with basic LEGO bricks and they also offer an introduction to freebuilding. There are three new LEGO Classic sets this month; the #11040 LEGO Classic Magical Transparent Box for $24.99, the #11043 LEGO Classic Cool Creative Box for $29.99, and the #11044 LEGO Classic Creative Build-and-Play Box for $49.99. Available at the LEGO Classic section of the Online LEGO Shop.

The #31170 LEGO Creator Wild Animals: Pink Flamingo for $24.99, and the #31172 LEGO Creator Record Player with Flowers for $29.99 both offer three alternate builds. They are another excellent way to experiment with reusing the same LEGO pieces for different designs. Available at the LEGO Creator section of the Online LEGO Shop.

LEGO Disney offers four new sets; the #43262 LEGO Disney Maleficent’s and Cruella De Vil’s Dresses for $69.99, the #43266 LEGO Disney Cinderella’s Dress for $39.99, the #43268 LEGO Disney Lilo and Stitch Beach House for $89.99, and the #43272 LEGO Disney Heihei for $39.99. Available at the LEGO Disney section of the Online LEGO Shop.

The #77037 LEGO Horizon Adventures Aloy & Varl vs. Shell-Walker & Sawtooth is based on the LEGO Horizon Adventures video game. The set includes two minifigures: Aloy and her loyal ally Varl. Aloy carries a bow and Varl carries a spear. Each weapon features upgrades that can be added to enable the fire, chill, or shock methods of attack – just like in the video game. Two buildable robot creatures are also included. Shell-Walker has poseable legs and arms, opening claws, and a detachable cargo pod and energy shield. The fully articulated Sawtooth has opening jaws, a swiveling torso, and a poseable neck, head, and legs. Tall reeds, a campfire, a treasure chest, and more are also included. Price: $44.99. Available at the Online LEGO Shop.

There is only one new LEGO Harry Potter set, the #76446 LEGO Harry Potter Knight Bus Adventure for $49.99. Available at the LEGO Harry Potter section of the Online LEGO Shop.

The highly detailed #10362 LEGO Icons French Cafe from the Restaurants of the World Series features a brick-built sidewalk with a classic streetlight that sets the stage for Café Fleur, with its picturesque facade, ornate seating, hanging flowerpots, and double doors that open to reveal a glimpse of a cozy interior with regal wallpaper and dark-wood furnishings. Packed with intricate details and accessories, such as croissants, cups, a newspaper, and cash register, this model captures the essence of a classic French bistro, while its slim profile and flat back make it perfect for shelf display. Price: $79.99. Available at the LEGO Icons section of the Online LEGO Shop.

The #21355 LEGO Ideas The Evolution of STEM features a buildable base in the shape of an open book topped by mini-builds that represent historic innovations in science, technology, engineering, and math. Build an early car and a home computer, the NASA Voyager Probe with the Golden Record on board for any extraterrestrial life form that may find it, and much more. Turn the dial to make a 3D replica of a carbon atom float upwards and a DNA strand rotate. The set includes LEGO minifigures of three famous scientists: Marie Curie (née Skłodowska) the first person ever to win two Nobel prizes, Sir Isaac Newton famous for his law of universal gravitation, and pioneering agricultural scientist George Washington Carver. Price: $79.99. Available at the LEGO Ideas section of the Online LEGO Shop.

The massive #76968 LEGO Jurassic World Dinosaur Fossils: Tyrannosaurus Rex we talked about a few days ago is going to be available on March 12th for the price of $249.99. This 1:12-scale T. Rex fossil skeleton comes with movable joints, including the skull, jaw, poseable arms, and tail. There’s an information plaque that can be attached to the display stand, hidden dig-site Easter eggs that include an ‘amber’ piece, and two minifigures from the 1993 Jurassic Park movie: Ellie Sattler and Alan Grant. You can find the set at the LEGO Jurassic World section of the Online LEGO Shop.

LEGO Minecraft offers four new sets; the #21271 LEGO Minecraft Trial Chamber for $39.99, the #21272 LEGO Minecraft Woodland Mansion Fighting Ring for $49.99, the #21273 LEGO Minecraft Ghast Balloon Village Attack for $69.99, and the #21282 LEGO Minecraft Parrot Houses for $69.99. You can check them out at the LEGO Minecraft section of the Online LEGO Shop.

The #40819 LEGO Scaled-Up Racing Driver Minifigure is just as the name says it. It’s a scaled-up and brick-built version of a classic minifig. The price is $54.99 and the set is available at the LEGO minifigures section of the Online LEGO Shop.

A wonderful new expansion to LEGO Ninjago City is the #71837 LEGO Ninjago City Workshops for $249.99. Two smaller new sets are the #71832 LEGO Ninjago Thunderfang Dragon of Chaos for $69.99, and the #71836 LEGO Ninjago Arc Dragon of Focus for $99.99. You can find them at the LEGO Ninjago section of the Online LEGO Shop.

LEGO Speed Champions is now offering highly detailed Formula 1 racecars! The collection includes the following sets, which you can find at the LEGO Speed Champions section of the Online LEGO Shop.

  • #77242 LEGO Speed Champions Ferrari SF-24 F1 Race Car – $26.99
  • #77243 LEGO Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 F1 Race Car – $26.99
  • #77244 LEGO Speed Champions AMG F1 W15 Race Car – $26.99
  • #77245 LEGO Aston Martin Aramco F1 AMR24 Race Car – $26.99
  • #77246 LEGO Visa Cash App RB VCARB 01 F1 Race Car – $26.99
  • #77247 LEGO KICK Sauber F1 Team C44 Race Car – $26.99
  • #77248 LEGOBWT Alpine F1 Team A524 Race Car – $26.99
  • #77249 LEGO Williams Racing FW46 F1 Race Car – $26.99
  • #77250 LEGO MoneyGram Haas F1 Team VF-24 Race Car – $26.99
  • #77251 LEGO McLaren F1 Team MCL38 Race Car – $26.99

The #75429 LEGO Star Wars AT-AT Driver is the latest in the LEGO Star Wars Helmets collection. The price is $69.99 and the set is available at the LEGO Star Wars section of the Online LEGO Shop.

LEGO Technic fans can enjoy two new sets; the #42203 LEGO Technic Tipping Dump Truck for $49.99, and the #42204 LEGO Technic Fast & Furious Toyota Supra MK4 for $59.99. Available at the LEGO Technic section of the Online LEGO Shop.

As you can see, there are lots of new sets for pretty much everyone this month! What are your favorite new sets this month? Or even this year? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!

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