LEGO Ideas River Steamboat (21356) Set Sails This April | A Must-Have for Collectors and Investors

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LEGO Ideas River Steamboat (21356) is a Beautifully Designed Tribute to Steam Power with 4,090 Pieces of Display-Worthy Detail

 

LEGO collectors, investors, and builders will want to take note of the LEGO Ideas River Steamboat (21356), a beautifully crafted tribute to the golden age of steam travel. Inspired by the grandeur of classic paddle steamers, this stunning set combines historic charm with modern elegance, making it a standout addition to the LEGO Ideas lineup. Whether you're a fan of intricately designed LEGO vehicles or looking for a rewarding build experience, this set delivers in both aesthetics and engineering. LEGO River Steamboat will officially be released on April 10, 2025, however LEGO® Insiders can enjoy early access 3 days before from April 7th. With its nostalgic appeal and impressive attention to detail, this set is expected to be highly sought after by LEGO collectors and LEGO investors alike.

 

 

Set Details

Spanning an impressive 69 cm (27 in.) in length, the LEGO Ideas River Steamboat consists of 4,090 pieces and is priced at $329.99 / £289.99 / €329.99. The set boasts intricate craftsmanship with a fully operational wheelhouse, a working ship’s wheel that controls the rudder, and a detailed multi-level interior. From the luxurious restaurant and music stage on the main deck to the pilothouse and crew quarters above, this set blends 19th-century aesthetics with modern storytelling. It even includes a steam engine museum showcasing the evolution of steam power, adding an educational touch to this beautifully designed model. Easter eggs referencing the original fan designer, Aaron Hall, such as the boat’s name honouring his daughter Amelia and a red cardinal nodding to his home state, make this set even more special. With its functional design, rich history, and display-worthy presence, the River Steamboat is not just a must-have for enthusiasts but also a promising investment in the ever-growing LEGO Ideas collection.

 

 

Theme Analysis

As regular readers will know, the LEGO Ideas theme is one of our strongest for LEGO investment sets and one we are keen to see great new sets being launched and this might well be another one.

After nearly 15 years, LEGO ideas has seen over 70 sets launched and across the retired LEGO sets delivers average annualised growth of 15%, a strong overall performance, yet one that can be improved further using solid LEGO investment set selection methods.

We have looked at some of the retired LEGO Ideas sets below including LEGO Pirates of Barracuda Bay (21322) which is close to doubling in value since retiring in 2020 (12% annualised growth), LEGO Old Fishing Store (21311) which is close to trebling in value (15% annualised growth) and LEGO The Beatles Yellow Submarine (21306) which has more than trebled in value since retiring at the end of 2017 (18% annualised growth).

 

 

Conclusion

Another strong large set from the ever popular and strong LEGO investment theme LEGO Ideas due to launch in April 2025, don’t forget there is early access from 7th April for LEGO Insiders members or 10th April otherwise. Coming from a strong theme is the best start a potential LEGO investment can have, and this is one we will be monitoring to see how strong demand is, but it is one that has been added to our watchlist for now!

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