Its not for me. Even though I do like history, Shackleton doesn't particularly interest me. It looks very well done, and I appreciate the little details such as the rudder moving with the ships wheel, and the price is very reasonable too for the parts count. Just seems to be something with limited appeal. Pretty sure most people that want a model ship of the Endurance will already have one, or there will be limited overlap with lego fans.

That’s a beauty. Apparently some people knew that this was coming. This is news to me. By the way, in the previous article with the first look from Facebook, the imbedded video is not working.

I'm only really interested in making historical space MOCs in the same scale as the Saturn V, but Boaty McBrickface is a damn fine looking model.

Surely no one saw this one coming :-)

I like what I see though! A bit pricier than I would have hoped (considering the absence of minifigs), though not entirely unexpected. But it looks pretty good, even when I'm not entirely sold on the sails. But I don't see any abvious cut corners, and seems pretty sizable without going overboard. One for the "I'll buy it at a nice discount"-list.....

I would have preferred a different ship, such as the Fram from the Amundsen expedition.

It looks like an amazing display piece. I don't know much about the history so have no reason or urge to pick this up. I don't have the money anyway, but it is still well done.

Maybe in the future I could consider it.

Would have liked to see it either at playset-scale with minifigures, or new moulds for some of the key areas. It looks awkward right now with the minifig-scaled lifeboats, rigging, and wheel on a microscale ship.

Gorgeous! I'd seen some of the leaked pictures but didn't realize from that how much of the interior space is used—it's really cool how some of the decks are removable to see inside.

Love it, especially the cloth sails.

First day one purchase in maybe 5-6 years. Price is reasonable with the GWP.

Looks gorgeous but man those black technic ball pins look as bad as they do on every set with sails or cloth pieces. I really wish Lego would make an attempt at technic presentability colour-wise if they're going to use the same techniques for 20 years without iterating.

Not minifigure scale. Doesn't look like the real thing at all. For less money you could buy an actual model and it would look vastly superior on your shelf. What a miss! Sigh...

The perfect companion for 10294 the Titanic!

Will there be a GWP of the James Caird depicting its journey to obtain help on South Georgia?

GWP will be the sea ice that she got trapped in.

@nrith said:
"GWP will be the sea ice that she got trapped in. "

Actually it's the James Caird lifeboat.

@Murdoch17 said:
" @ToysFromTheAttic said:
"The second LEGO model of a ship that crashed due to an abundance of ice. Cool."

If I had a nickel for every time a LEGO model of a ship that was destroyed by ice was released, I'd have two nickels. Which doesn't sound like much, but it's odd it's happened twice."

It's definitely odd two such famous ships sank for basically the same reason three years apart.

I really like it, but would have preferred minifig scale and some minifigs, so I'm undecided about this one.

Fortunately as it seems not the new type of box with lid but the good old type. The new type uses more cardboard, are hard to flatten without damage and take more space flattened

@inversion said:
"No minifigure scale -> no bueno."

I'd like a Shackleton, but more importantly, I'd LOVE a Mrs Chippy with this.

Shackleton comes with the GWP

Stairs are just like in 10152

Very cool!

I might get this. As a person who is passionate about history I would enjoy having this. And it's a much more affordable substitute for the Titanic.

Jaws for scale?

I see lots of black City/Friends space station roof panels that will get used in Blacktron MOCs.

@dutchlegofan50 said:
"The perfect companion for 10294 the Titanic! "
Certainly where mine will sit, even with its vastly different scale (about 55:1 against 200:1)!

I guess we should have seen this coming after the Jaws set. Turns out Chief Brodie got what he was after…

@namekuji said:
"Jaws for scale?"

Wait for the review.

@DavoDestroyer said:
"I guess we should have seen this coming after the Jaws set. Turns out Chief Brodie got what he was after…"

He didn't need to wait. He's got access to 10294. Oh wait, that's in two pieces. Guess he'll have to stick with the Endurance. Wait, hang on...

@MusiMus said:
"Stairs are just like in 10152"

And 10341

@lividus said:
" @inversion said:
"No minifigure scale -> no bueno."

I'd like a Shackleton, but more importantly, I'd LOVE a Mrs Chippy with this."

WHY would you say that? Don't you know what happened to all the sled dogs and the ship's cat once the food ran out? It's not a story for the animal lovers...

The masts look completely wrong. Why did they move them one stud to the front in the middle? This looks really ridiculous and I couldn't find any picture of the original, that this was actually the case.

I think I'm closer to the real ship than I am to anywhere that would sell this set, but fortunately online shopping exists. Definitely going to add Mrs Chippy

I might have to cash in some points to help with this guy! But I do LOVE this set and the GWP too!!

Slow down LEGO, I need to catch up.

I was lookinging forward to this set from the moment I heard about it back in the summer and I was really surprised by the price, because I thought this would be as unaffordable as the Titanic.

I am fascinated by the history behind this, as is my Dad, who was equally excited about the set. This is one set which he wants me to have, usually he objects vehemently to the prices, this one is an exception.

Looking at the measurements, I might have to dismantle the HP train as well as my Ninjago modulars for Xmas, because I'm running out of space in my Lego room.

The GWP makes it a day 1 for me. I'm happy to see it's a not un-reasonable price and it will make a great companion for my other Lego ships. Had no idea it was coming, but it makes a great Christmas present to me!

glad to see a boat model for the people that liked titanic but couldn't afford its price or size

Oof. I have nowhere to put this and it's pricey (I mean the price is fine for what it is, but it is $270)... but dang, I want this now.

@Murdoch17 said:
" @lividus said:
" @inversion said:
"No minifigure scale -> no bueno."

I'd like a Shackleton, but more importantly, I'd LOVE a Mrs Chippy with this."

WHY would you say that? Don't you know what happened to all the sled dogs and the ship's cat once the food ran out? It's not a story for the animal lovers..."

I do - the whole ordeal is amazing and horrific all at once. I don't want to make light of what all the passengers suffered through, but celebrate Chippy in my own way as part of the story and elevating him in peoples memory.

1/10

This is glorious. I'm not a person who purchases day one, but this is worthy of that exception.

Utterly beautiful.

I would love to have this in my collection, but I have nowhere to put it. Have their revealed the dimensions of it yet?

The video was awesome, extra relevant since Ive been watching a family member build a non-Lego model of the Endurance like that.

This is good.... but where's my minifigures?

Many fans were looking forward to this set for minifigure situations such as City, Creator and Pirates.

Looking at the size of the model I am puzzled why we couldnt have gotten a hybrid scale (which in many ways this is already) where some parts are microscale but nevertheless some areas are designed for minifigures and minifigures are included.
Hybrid scales have been done before in Lego sets.
In fact the stairs and railings here are already two completely different scales. Again referring to the real life model near me, the piece lego used makes the steps far too small and too many of them (1x1 or 1x2 wide wouldve been better).
Likewise the railings and crates for the dogs are basically minifigure scale.

People may recall how the Lego IDEAS Motorised Lighthouse submission was changed from microscale (fan design) to minifigure scale (official) to appeal to more people. Excluding minifigures really limits the target audience of this set.
The price isnt great either.

Some may refer me to Titanic which was of course microscale with no suggestion of minifigure appropriate spaces or minifigures included. My retort to that is that of course Titanic needs to be fully microscale given its size, and a hybrid scale (or even just including minifigures) wouldnt look right at all.
Here the decks especially, such as the front section where the deck is lower, seem very much minifigure scale.
I further question the scale choice when we look at the details inside the cabins. The map and binoculars for example are way too large relative to the rest of the room.

Finally Id just add that when it comes to model sailing ships I believe furled sails are much better for display as you can see the deck better. Great to get some plain realistic sails though.

I wonder what ship they will make next.

This is a steam-sail ship so perhaps we will get a fully sail ship like HMS Victory or the Cutty Sark (both of which are VERY common model kits).
USS Susquehanna would be interesting (It was Admiral Perry's ship which forced Japan to end its centuries of isolation and open up to world trade).

World War era battleships are common model kits but naturally lego wont make those.

Perhaps HMS Beagle, Charles Darwin's ship?

i was excited about this set, but tbh its not grabbing me.

i will visit the lego shop and see it in person, before deciding to buy or not to buy

First Smyth’s, now Shackleton. Rough week for us.

I'm fast running out of build and display space, but if I weren't, this would be a Day One purchase for me. I love sailing ships in general, and this being not just such a ship, but a particular ship of historical interest only makes me want it more.

@FlagsNZ said:
"I can't wait for this set to arrive. Yet another LEGO set with an undeniable New Zealand connection released in the second half of 2024!"

I thought of you as soon as I saw it, but because it's a historical ship, not for any New Zealand-related reasons.

@Legoninjas said:
"I would love to have this in my collection, but I have nowhere to put it. Have their revealed the dimensions of it yet?"

If you look at the box art (back of the box) for larger sets, it will almost always note dimensions. This box is no exception. The Endurance is 31.5” from bowsprit to stern.

@Ogima said:
" @Brickchap said:
"I wonder what ship they will make next."
Perhaps the Calypso, Jacques Cousteau's research ship. Minifig scale, naturally.
The ship has already been the subject of several Ideas entries.

In regards to the Endurance, I have mixed feelings about this one. It looks great and pretty accurate, but for some reason it doesn't have the wow-factor for me. I think this will be a pass for me. "

A minifig scale Calypso would be absolutely incredible!

Also if anyone's interested, Alfred Lansing's book Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage is a fantastic read.

Is it possible to add the exact size as shown in the box. The video in the last post, with lots of intricate lathe machine work shows it fits nicely onto a fire mantel piece, but that depends on how big your fireplace is? When you review please could you add a photo along side the Titantic.

A must buy for me.

I had just started watching the documentary on Disney + about how they finally found the wreck of the Endurance under the Weddell sea and the email from Lego revealing this set appeared in my inbox. Nice display piece. Unsure if it's for me.

Would be a must buy if it had a goat included.

@Ridgeheart said:
"You're going to want a bigger boat."

Unless, of course, your display space is limited. Then you're going to need a smaller boat.

@inversion said:
"No minifigure scale -> no bueno."

my thoughts exactly

“In addition, between 29th November – 2nd December, all purchases of the LEGO Icons Endurance set will include a LEGO Icons Shackleton’s Lifeboat as a free gift.”

That’s bold talk for a one eyed, rotund corp.

No Batman scale -> no guano.

@iwybs said:
" @IgelCampus said:
"The masts look completely wrong. Why did they move them one stud to the front in the middle? This looks really ridiculous and I couldn't find any picture of the original, that this was actually the case."

Those are called stepped masts. The real Endurance had stepped masts, and so did most sailing ships historically. They allowed shipbuilders to construct masts taller than the height of a single tree. Strapping the mast segments to each other side by side instead of top and bottom was sturdier and allowed for better load paths.

This link has a good side view of the Endurance and her stepped masts:

https://wepresent.wetransfer.com/stories/endurance-mission-creativity"

Thanks a lot for the nice explanation. This makes much more sense now.

@ambr said:
"Is it possible to add the exact size as shown in the box. The video in the last post, with lots of intricate lathe machine work shows it fits nicely onto a fire mantel piece, but that depends on how big your fireplace is? When you review please could you add a photo along side the Titantic."

You can see it on the back-of-the-box image. It's 80cm overall. Titanic is 135cm, so it's about 2/3 the length. For a mantle piece the width also matters. Based on the photos it's about 23 studs/ 18cm wide including lifeboats but the spars (that hold the sails on the foremast) are 29 studs or 23cm wide.
Titanic is 22 studs wide. So despite being much shorter, Endurance is slightly wider.

@FlagsNZ said:
" @HuskyDynamics said:
"Also if anyone's interested, Alfred Lansing's book Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage is a fantastic read."

I agree. I have just re-read it."

Interesting! This book has 21.000 5-star reviews on Amazon and Just ordered it because of your recommendation, :-)

@IgelCampus said:
" @iwybs said:
" @IgelCampus said:
"The masts look completely wrong. Why did they move them one stud to the front in the middle? This looks really ridiculous and I couldn't find any picture of the original, that this was actually the case."

Those are called stepped masts. The real Endurance had stepped masts, and so did most sailing ships historically. They allowed shipbuilders to construct masts taller than the height of a single tree. Strapping the mast segments to each other side by side instead of top and bottom was sturdier and allowed for better load paths.

This link has a good side view of the Endurance and her stepped masts:

https://wepresent.wetransfer.com/stories/endurance-mission-creativity"

Thanks a lot for the nice explanation. This makes much more sense now."

A “stepped mast” is any mast that is raised and mounted to the vessel, regardless of how tall it is or how many sections it’s comprised of. I worked for a boatbuilder in high school and once had to help prepare his Mackinac boat for trailering at the end of the season. Part of that process involved unstepping the two single-piece masts. I don’t think I’ve ever heard a specific term for masts that are built up vertically, though one that has to be fabricated for extra girth is called a “made mast”, vs a “pole mast” that’s a solid piece of wood. I don’t think that translates for height, though, because each section is referred to as a different mast (from the deck, lower, top, topgallant, and royal). Each section would be stepped, but only because they’re upright and mounted, not because they’re attached to another section of mast.

Anyways, since the subject came up, some benefits of building the mast up in sections besides “can’t find trees tall enough” include:

1. You can stow replacement sections that are shorter than the deck.
2. You can more easily jury-rig the leftover components if one or more (or all) of your masts get damaged, which might be enough to limp your ship to shore where you can procure replacements for all the destroyed/lost sections.
3. If you need to replace damaged masts, you’d probably need to get towed back to a real shipyard with a tall hoist to have any chance of stepping a pole mast that big, while adding one section at a time can probably be managed with just the crew and calm waters.
4. If you stepped the mast in sections, you can also unstep sections when absolutely necessary.
5. It allows you to more precisely control the diameter of the mast over the entire height, as well as making it easier to eliminate defects (if you find a squirrel nest at the midpoint of a 50’ tree, you can still get two solid 20’ sections out of it).
6. I don’t know if this was actually used in this manner, but the staggered sections would result in points where something could be attached in a non-invasive manner with no chance of it sliding down the mast.

@Murdoch17 said:
" @ToysFromTheAttic said:
"The second LEGO model of a ship that crashed due to an abundance of ice. Cool."

If I had a nickel for every time a LEGO model of a ship that was destroyed by ice was released, I'd have two nickels. Which doesn't sound like much, but it's odd it's happened twice."

and both British...hmmm.

@FlagsNZ said:
"I can't wait for this set to arrive. Yet another LEGO set with an undeniable New Zealand connection released in the second half of 2024!"

Please tell me you're doing the Brickset review of this beauty.

@FlagsNZ said:
"I can't wait for this set to arrive. Yet another LEGO set with an undeniable New Zealand connection released in the second half of 2024!"

I've been really enjoying how much attention Lego has given NZ this year.

Love the story of the Endurance. Just wish I had a spare $300 lying around.

waiting for someone to put it in a ship-in-a-bottle

@SillyTwig said:
"waiting for someone to put it in a ship-in-a-bottle"

Kegs aren't see-thru.

@Toa_of_Pi said:
"Oh no.

I thought I had planned out all my Lego buying for the rest of the year.

But I need this. I don't have any Lego ships, and aren't super into ships in general, but I love the story behind this one. I've done some research on Shackleton for school projects before, and it is such an amazing tale. I would pass on pretty much any other ship, but for me The Endurance is an easy day one buy."

I too love the story around the ship and its final voyage. However, I bought Titanic, which is the one Lego set that I would pay almost anything for because I am a history buff of the Titanic (I even have coal from the ship). It's tempting, but I'm not sure if I can spend almost $300 on another ship.