10294 Titanic Revealed!
Posted by Huw,
LEGO has just unveiled a model of the luxurious but ill-fated ocean liner which, at 1.35m long, dwarfs all that has gone before:
10294 Titanic
Rated 18+, 9,090 pieces
€629.99, $629.99, £569.99, AU$999.99, CA$799.99
Available to order at LEGO.com from 1st November.
The LEGO Group has revealed an authentic replica of the most famous ship of all time, the RMS Titanic. For the first time, fans can now recreate the luxury liner in detailed LEGO brick form, 110 years since it was launched in Belfast in 1911.
At 1.35m in length, the LEGO Titanic is one of the longest and largest LEGO models to date, made up of 9,090 pieces, making it a truly immersive building challenge for LEGO fans and budding historians alike.
As well as its sheer size, the Titanic was known for its unrivalled grandeur, which has been faithfully captured in the set. Beneath the unmistakable exterior of the LEGO Titanic, there are several interior rooms to explore including the First-Class grand staircase which spans six decks and the Jacobean-style dining saloon which was located on the ship’s D deck.
The Titanic was also renowned for its unparalleled speed, outclassing other ships of the era, and in the lower decks, fans will find a replica of the state-of-the-art engine room.
Mike Psiaki, design master at the LEGO Group commented: “At the time of its launch the Titanic was the pinnacle of nautical engineering, the largest moving vehicle ever created. It has been an incredible journey to recreate this iconic vessel from LEGO bricks, using blueprints created over a century ago.
“Designing the LEGO Titanic with such a focus on immense detail and scale, but also accuracy, has allowed us to create one of the most challenging building experiences to date. We know brick builders and ship enthusiasts of all ages will love building the set and displaying it in their homes.”
At over 1.3m long, the LEGO Titanic set is perfect for display and comes with a unique plaque with the ship’s name. This impressive set is available for pre-order from 1st November and general sale from 8th November from LEGO Stores and LEGO.com.
View more official photos on the set details page and in our extensive review.
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It's absolutely beautiful... Too bad I can't afford it
I find it funny that they have it open in the front quarter and the back quarter Everything they can do to make sure it doesn't split in the middle.
Wow, that’s a pretty impressive model!
Funny reuse of the typewriter buttons for the plaque
That is... Slightly large.
I've always wondered why Lego did not release its version of the ship...
The detail inside does look impressive, and the price is definitely fair, but far outside of my range for sure
Needs a large box of trans blue and white bricks.
Also, it'll look great next to the Ghostbusters Firehouse.
Holy....shhhhhhugar!
Too bad there’s no iceberg along with an alternative configuration in its broken condition like with Pirates of Barracuda Bay, although I understand why they didn’t include this for obvious reasons.
So large it comes with not just one, not two, but THREE brick separators??
A childhood favorite part of history, now captured in Lego form. Would love to have it, but $630 is a lot of scratch. Not saying the price isn’t justified, it’s just personally hard to justify purchasing.
This is the set I always dreamed to have. I remember when it was not selected on Lego Idea and I was crushed. Better late than never.
I think this will be the only $300+ set I will ever buy.
Hooray, sausages for anchors!
We're going to need a bigger wallet
First set to come with three brick separators?
@buildalot said:
"So large it comes with not just one, not two, but THREE brick separators??"
Huh, good catch! I assume this will be so you can do the new ‘Build Together!’ thing that LEGO has been trying out, since the whole ship is also divided into three sections.
Not going to deny that looks very impressive, although it doesn't really appeal to me.
And, whilst I can understand Star Wars fans dropping around £500+ on a model (I did it myself) there must be a fairly small subset of Titanic fans with that sort of budget to spend on Lego (plus those who buy all big sets).
@huw any special event in our local Lego Southampton store for this??? Any special GWP?
"The ship can't sink!"
Does this one even float?
@garethsmith72 said:
" @huw any special event in our local Lego Southampton store for this??? Any special GWP?"
Not that I'm aware of, but there should be given its proximity to its point of departure. I will ask when there tomorrow.
Definitely one of those sets that despite me not being able to afford it or having a big interest in it, I definitely want it. Looks fantastic and is indeed iconic.
Severely missed opportunity for "WARNING: Completed model does not float"
Didn't ever think LEGO would make something like this, which has become inseparable from the tragedy, infamous for how many people died. What's next, the Twin Towers?
Wow, that’s stunning. Compare to Colosseum at a similar piece count and this looks like a much more interesting build.
No grand staircase in one of the interior section does seem like a little bit of a missed opportunity.
Now this is what you call an adult sized set...
^ There is a grand staircase but it's not really evident.
@Norikins said:
"Didn't ever think LEGO would make something like this, which has become inseparable from the tragedy, infamous for how many people died. What's next, the Twin Towers?"
Maybe in five years when the 25th anniversary of the event comes around
And, there you have it. $1,000 for us Aussies!
These pictures don’t do it justice in terms of size. 53in/1.35m is massive
@Norikins said:
"Didn't ever think LEGO would make something like this, which has become inseparable from the tragedy, infamous for how many people died. What's next, the Twin Towers?"
Billions died on Alderaan, don't see anyone complaining there
@Norikins said:
"Didn't ever think LEGO would make something like this, which has become inseparable from the tragedy, infamous for how many people died. What's next, the Twin Towers?"
Lego built the Coliseum, where people fought and were executed. The Sopwith Camel probably shot more than a few people. Realistically, your Knights figures' historical inspiration probably stabbed a lot of people (or died of dyssentery).
It's a historically famous boat. I'm game. (Well, I'm not $629 game. Maybe if they made a mini version.)
Maybe this is a bad idea but an "iceberg" might make a good GWP... too soon??!?!
This is really great news. Collected a lot of info on this ship in the past. 1.35m is IMPRESSIVE
One word amazing
@legoapprentice said:
"Wow, that’s stunning. Compare to Colosseum at a similar piece count and this looks like a much more interesting build.
No grand staircase in one of the interior section does seem like a little bit of a missed opportunity."
Also needs to microfig skeletons to put on the bow. (Look, someone here will get this reference.)
What a surprise, wow. Cool to look at in person, I'm sure. But have no interest whatsoever.
I've already got the one by Cobi, but this one looks mighty impressive.
But at that size I simply have no place to display it, so it's a pass from me.
@RoboticBricks said:
"These pictures don’t do it justice in terms of size. 53in/1.35m is massive"
Yeah, after getting the ol' measuring tape out when I read the size in preliminary leaks, I thought "that HAS to be a typo". I'm going to have to lease a warehouse just to build this set!
She's stunning, and one of the best looking Lego sets to come out in recent years. But the size is just too big for me, I literally have nowhere I could put the finished model :(
Is it just me, or are lego sets getting that little bit too big these days?
Awesome, TRULY AWESOME but too huge and too expensive for me :(
I think I know what I want for Christmas!!
Lego vouchers from everyone please :-)
It could change as more people vote, but it looks as if this is pretty well received by the 541 people who voted. Even if not everyone is buying it, it looks like theres some interest in it, only 12 percent simply saying no. Those arent bad numbers, especially considering the price.
Is this really what Lego wants to be associated with? A ship that's famous for sinking?
@NathanR2015 said:
"She's stunning, and one of the best looking Lego sets to come out in recent years. But the size is just too big for me, I literally have nowhere I could put the finished model :(
Is it just me, or are lego sets getting that little bit too big these days?"
It's you, they make 800 sets a year and most of them are small
Amazing set, very impressive build and it must look awesome IRL
So glad it comes with a 24 stud long nameplate to clarify which ship it is...
@Norikins said:
"Didn't ever think LEGO would make something like this, which has become inseparable from the tragedy, infamous for how many people died. What's next, the Twin Towers?"
Terrible isn't it, they'll be making a film about it next!
/s
You need a new option for your poll for "No, it's too big". This isn't necessarily too expensive for what it is, but regardless of the cost, it is definitely too big for me to put anywhere in my house and I imagine many other people are in the same situation.
Honestly I'd prefer one that was 50-60cm long.
Does it come with a door that's big enough for two minifigures, but one minifigure will hog it?
@Zac said:
"Is this really what Lego wants to be associated with? A ship that's famous for sinking?"
$629 a pop says yes.
Excellent model, one for the lottery-wish list for sure!
As for the letters on the name plaque, I thought it looked like an homage to the telegraph machine used to send out the SOS from the radio room.
I would absolutely love a LEGO Titanic. I absolutely cannot spend $630 on it...
Will it have a GWP? A pair of matching scale tugboats? Please?
And a polybag for the VIPs with bricks and tiles to customize the model into a Olympic/Britannic.
Straight to the pool room for this one!
Just finished building the Colosseum.
I really want this. But at £120 more than Colosseum, for only 60 more pieces, that is an expensive one. If it comes with a great GWP, I will make it a day one purchase. If not, I will wait. But definitely buy it at some point.
@lORDoFtHEbOARD said:
""The ship can't sink!"
Does this one even float?"
I'm sure Sariel will test that!
Definitely going to purchase this set...just have no clue where to put it!
Wow, was not expecting this at all!!
@holdre007 said:
"Will it have a GWP? A pair of matching scale tugboats? Please?
And a polybag for the VIPs with bricks and tiles to customize the model into a Olympic/Britannic."
It'd be rad to see the Nomadic as the ship's tender, especially as it still exists in Belfast (and is well worth a visit for any Titanic fans!). Modifying the ship into the Olympic should be straightforward - just swap out the name tiles and modify the promenade deck - but the Britannic would require replacing the vast majority of the black elements with white so it'd probably go beyond a VIP polybag, it'd likely have as many pieces as a modular building, if not more.
Poll needs a new option "No, I would like to buy it but it doesn't fit into my house"
@monty_bricks said:
"You need a new option for your poll for "No, it's too big". This isn't necessarily too expensive for what it is, but regardless of the cost, it is definitely too big for me to put anywhere in my house and I imagine many other people are in the same situation.
Honestly I'd prefer one that was 50-60cm long. "
Not only that but also an ‘I can’t afford it’ button. There’s a difference between a set being expensive and too much for you to splash out on
@theseasentinel said:
"Straight to the pool room for this one! "
It’s going to make your jousting sticks look small!
@alfred_the_buttler said:
" @theseasentinel said:
"Straight to the pool room for this one! "
It’s going to make your jousting sticks look small!"
Tell him, he’s dreaming.
@buildalot said:
"So large it comes with not just one, not two, but THREE brick separators??"
Oh good...because we don't all have a billion of these already...
Cool, but a $630 dust collector...
@PDelahanty said:
" @buildalot said:
"So large it comes with not just one, not two, but THREE brick separators??"
Oh good...because we don't all have a billion of these already..."
Ah but these are shaped like icebergs.
Looking forward to the underwater version MOC
@TheEpicLuke said:
"It's absolutely beautiful... Too bad I can't afford it"
My thoughts exactly! If it was $150 or less, I would consider getting it, but the size and price make it too much for me.
@cluening said:
"Looking forward to the underwater version MOC"
That will be a lot of sand green.
@JDC said:
"Cool, but a $630 dust collector..."
Unlike every other set, which would never collect dust
Quite an impressive vessel. A sight to see in LEGO form.
I don't have that money (well I do, but to spend it on a toy seems silly to me), so I'll have to pass on this. I'll pay bills instead.
But the set will be impressive in person whenever someone brings it to a convention.
I watched the movie in theaters, but beyond that I haven't thought much about the ship or event. Quite a sad story indeed and 100 years later, here we are.
And I guess this is just me being judgy, but while not "too soon" the iceberg jokes are in poor taste.
Titanic wasn't renowned for its unparalleled speed. The White Star Line who owned her focused on luxury not speed. There were a few others passenger liners like Mauritania and Lusitania that were much faster than Titanic.
Man, I’m torn. It looks beautiful, but I’d never be able to financially recover after it.
Also, this might have been mentioned before, but the source material does seem interesting for a LEGO product, and the fact that it can split into sections seems a little dark.
Oh FlagsNZ, this may be why they didn’t make your ship.
@Norikins said:
"Didn't ever think LEGO would make something like this, which has become inseparable from the tragedy, infamous for how many people died. What's next, the Twin Towers?"
My intent wasn't to say this is in bad taste. I think it's a great and inspiring model. I was just surprised considering the replacement of the Vegas hotel where the shooting took place in the Architecture set. Though I suppose that since Lego has made WW1 fighter planes, they consider this distant enough in the past to not offend any living person.
A thousand dollars Australian?
That's a no from me.
@Huw said:
" @garethsmith72 said:
" @huw any special event in our local Lego Southampton store for this??? Any special GWP?"
Not that I'm aware of, but there should be given its proximity to its point of departure. I will ask when there tomorrow."
And of course in the Lego store in Belfast, where Titanic was built.
Oh, wait...
@ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"Also needs to microfig skeletons to put on the bow. (Look, someone here will get this reference.)"
Yes! I remember that image!
@ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"Also, it'll look great next to the Ghostbusters Firehouse."
I understood that reference. Love it!
I love it.
A Titanic buff like myself can already see a bunch of inaccuracies, but it still doesn't bring down my excitement for this.
Can't wait to get it.
Will have to contain myself from buying 2 sets, though...'cause the split between the 3rd and 4th funnels is almost too perfectly placed to not make a MOC of the ship sinking.
Calling the Titanic the "most famous ship" of all time is like calling the Challenger the most famous space shuttle of all time. This was a disaster people! If the movie hadn't romanticized its sinking with a fabricated plot, it would never have become immortalized in pop culture. Leave it be, just like the Lusitania and Britannic, and every other maritime tragedy.
Yet another huge vastly expensive set very few can afford. Lego is very quickly becoming an exclusive toy only for the very wealthy.
Castle of King Ludwig? 10,000 pieces? Please?
@mrdoofa said:
"Yet another huge vastly expensive set very few can afford. Lego is very quickly becoming an exclusive toy only for the very wealthy."
There have been 257 sets released this year (so far) equal to or less than $50, excluding Duplo, Dots, Vidiyo, CMF, and Gear. Including all of those, it's 449.
There have been 62 sets released this year $100 or more, and 44 above $100.
That is purely and simply not true, and never has been. Can we please put this idea to rest?
@TheEpicLuke said:
"It's absolutely beautiful... Too bad I can't afford it"
Just absolutely gloriously too expensive. I hope no one drowns because of this one.
@Dash_Justice said:
"If the movie hadn't romanticized its sinking with a fabricated plot, it would never have become immortalized in pop culture. Leave it be, just like the Lusitania and Britannic, and every other maritime tragedy. "
You do realise that the first film using romance and the Titanic as a plot device was released in 1912 - only 31 days after the fact?
@fakespacesquid said:
" @mrdoofa said:
"Yet another huge vastly expensive set very few can afford. Lego is very quickly becoming an exclusive toy only for the very wealthy."
There have been 257 sets released this year (so far) equal to or less than $50, excluding Duplo, Dots, Vidiyo, CMF, and Gear. Including all of those, it's 449.
There have been 62 sets released this year $100 or more, and 44 above $100.
That is purely and simply not true, and never has been. Can we please put this idea to rest?"
You’ve just outlined another problem, they are producing too many sets each year, it’s impossible to keep up with the rate they are being released at!!!
@Dash_Justice said:
"Calling the Titanic the "most famous ship" of all time is like calling the Challenger the most famous space shuttle of all time. This was a disaster people! If the movie hadn't romanticized its sinking with a fabricated plot, it would never have become immortalized in pop culture. Leave it be, just like the Lusitania and Britannic, and every other maritime tragedy. "
The Titanic was featured in multiple works besides the 1996 movie, including A Night to Remember, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, and Ghostbusters II. It's been a famous story for a very, very long time independent of the Cameron film.
@mrdoofa said:
" @fakespacesquid said:
" @mrdoofa said:
"Yet another huge vastly expensive set very few can afford. Lego is very quickly becoming an exclusive toy only for the very wealthy."
There have been 257 sets released this year (so far) equal to or less than $50, excluding Duplo, Dots, Vidiyo, CMF, and Gear. Including all of those, it's 449.
There have been 62 sets released this year $100 or more, and 44 above $100.
That is purely and simply not true, and never has been. Can we please put this idea to rest?"
You’ve just outlined another problem, they are producing too many sets each year, it’s impossible to keep up with the rate they are being released at!!!"
What does "keep up" mean and who is demanding that you "keep up?" Who decides how many is "too many?"
Also it isn't "another problem" since we clearly established that your first problem is nonexistent
@Dash_Justice said:
"Calling the Titanic the "most famous ship" of all time is like calling the Challenger the most famous space shuttle of all time. This was a disaster people! If the movie hadn't romanticized its sinking with a fabricated plot, it would never have become immortalized in pop culture. Leave it be, just like the Lusitania and Britannic, and every other maritime tragedy. "
Nope, the Titanic had captured peoples imaginations long before the movie came out. For a start it took decades for the wreck to be found. Many attempts were made too.
@fakespacesquid said:
" @mrdoofa said:
" @fakespacesquid said:
" @mrdoofa said:
"Yet another huge vastly expensive set very few can afford. Lego is very quickly becoming an exclusive toy only for the very wealthy."
There have been 257 sets released this year (so far) equal to or less than $50, excluding Duplo, Dots, Vidiyo, CMF, and Gear. Including all of those, it's 449.
There have been 62 sets released this year $100 or more, and 44 above $100.
That is purely and simply not true, and never has been. Can we please put this idea to rest?"
You’ve just outlined another problem, they are producing too many sets each year, it’s impossible to keep up with the rate they are being released at!!!"
What does "keep up" mean and who is demanding that you "keep up?" Who decides how many is "too many?"
Also it isn't "another problem" since we clearly established that your first problem is nonexistent"
Who is “we”?
I’m not the only one who thinks this is too expensive and they are releasing to many of these premium price sets. It’s no wonder their profits are so high!!!
I love it and I will purchase it eventually - where on earth do I put it?
Pretty sure this one has been on many people's wanted set for decades, not just years. It's probably better to have also release a smaller titanic set along with this large one so that people can choose, or have both if they have the money. For many people this is far beyond their price range. Even at half the price it would still be beyond many people's range, let alone $630. Maybe something between 1000-3000 pieces would be a better set or as an additional set. They could even make a 500 piece set for around $50 which would be a lot more popular.
^ Sure and then you'd have a myriad of people complaining about how inaccurate it is and how it is lacking in detail (as some already do about this one). Hard to see how they would do justice to the subject matter on a $50 budget.
@Montyh7 said:
"I love it and I will purchase it eventually - where on earth do I put it?"
I think the size actually makes it an easier decision...
It's not going to fit in a Lego city or in the average display cabinet, so it's time to put up it's own shelf.
Sorry, lovely model but once again an absolutely ridiculous price. I've bought a pair of real full-size boats for less than that!
@mrdoofa said:
" @fakespacesquid said:
" @mrdoofa said:
" @fakespacesquid said:
" @mrdoofa said:
"Yet another huge vastly expensive set very few can afford. Lego is very quickly becoming an exclusive toy only for the very wealthy."
There have been 257 sets released this year (so far) equal to or less than $50, excluding Duplo, Dots, Vidiyo, CMF, and Gear. Including all of those, it's 449.
There have been 62 sets released this year $100 or more, and 44 above $100.
That is purely and simply not true, and never has been. Can we please put this idea to rest?"
You’ve just outlined another problem, they are producing too many sets each year, it’s impossible to keep up with the rate they are being released at!!!"
What does "keep up" mean and who is demanding that you "keep up?" Who decides how many is "too many?"
Also it isn't "another problem" since we clearly established that your first problem is nonexistent"
Who is “we”?
I’m not the only one who thinks this is too expensive and they are releasing to many of these premium price sets. It’s no wonder their profits are so high!!!
"
I gave clear numbers as to how that perception isn't correct. You chose not to answer so I figured the question was settled. And again, what do you mean by "keep up?"
@MainBricker said:
[[ @fakespacesquid said:
[[Too many sets each year, it’s impossible to keep up with the rate they are being released at!!!]]
What does "keep up" mean and who is demanding that you "keep up?" Who decides how many is "too many?"
Also it isn't "another problem" since we clearly established that your first problem is nonexistent]]
The fact that Lego retire most sets after two years, means that you have limit time to buy the sets. And I feel that they've sped up releasing a lot of sets to get them out during Covid, I suspect that a number of these sets would've been released in 2022 in normal circumstances.]]
Again, the issue hinges on the meaning of "keep up." If that means "I'm able to buy every set that I'm interested in," I feel like I shouldn't have to explain why that's misguided or even selfish.
The fact that Lego is making too many sets for you to buy every single one of them is decidedly a personal problem and not a Lego problem. Far too many adults haven't grasped the fact that they won't be able to own every toy that they might want.
I also think it's pretty silly that during the pandemic, when they clearly had lowered capacity and weren't able to meet demand, and when vast numbers of people were and are losing their jobs (and thus losing disposable income), that they suddenly just took all of next year's big sets and produced them this year. It takes about two years for a regular set to get from concept to shelves, even longer for massive sets like this. Plus, what's their plan for next year? The idea just doesn't make sense
@vader11 said:
"Pretty sure this one has been on many people's wanted set for decades, not just years. It's probably better to have also release a smaller titanic set along with this large one so that people can choose, or have both if they have the money. For many people this is far beyond their price range. Even at half the price it would still be beyond many people's range, let alone $630. Maybe something between 1000-3000 pieces would be a better set or as an additional set. They could even make a 500 piece set for around $50 which would be a lot more popular."
Would still interested to see a smaller scale of this with a much more affordable price though.