LEGO®, the popular line of construction toys, consisting of interlocking plastic bricks are rapidly expanding “LEGO® Universe”. They clearly state that the LEGO®s are not just for kids, says an article published in Marine Insight.
If you are from the shipping industry or have a liking towards floating structures along with a special liking towards LEGO®, there are some super-interesting LEGO® sets which you must check out.
1. Maersk Triple-E Container Ship LEGO® Set
This is one of the finest ship-themed LEGO® sets in the market today, featuring one of the world’s largest container ships – Maersk Triple E. Built from over 1,500 bricks, the model recreates the real vessel in amazing detail.
The set includes rare colours such as dark red, sand blue and sand green. There are rotating gold-coloured screw blades leading to the brick-built twin propeller engines, which you can view through the window built into the port side of the ship. You can even customise it by adding or removing the containers.
This authentic set includes a display stand and fact plaque with detailed information about the ship and, as a finishing touch, there’s the gold coin that is added under the mast of all Maersk Line ships for good luck on their voyages. This model is perfect for LEGO® fans!
2. LEGO® City- Port
Create a port along with a crane and floating ship with this great LEGO® set. Includes 2 containers, pallet, cargo truck, speed boat, captain, fisherman, 3 worker mini-figures and lots of accessories!
In this LEGO ® set, you can use the massive pier crane and cargo truck to empty the cargo ship and get it ready for its next destination. The cargo ship really floats and measures 23″ (58 cm) long. You can also raise and lower the ship’s anchor. The crane is over 19″ (48 cm) tall and spins 360 degrees. Crane arm moves side to side and up and down. Raise and lower the crane’s hook to load and unload containers.
3. LEGO® Ice Breaker Ship
This solid LEGO® icebreaker set includes 7 mini-figures with accessories: 4 explorers, captain, pilot and a scientist.
The Icebreaker features an anchor with winch and chain, snow scooter, the removable bridge with the steering wheel, windows and steps, 2 bunk beds, movable ladders, 2 cargo containers with equipment and a helipad
The helicopter features a cockpit for a mini-figure, turning rotors, turning the rear propeller and a winch function Explorer’s base features an opening door and walls, radar and antenna, laboratory with desk, microscope, fridge, bed, computer and a ladder.
This is a great set for all LEGO® lovers.
4. Maersk Sealand Container Ship
Maersk container ships are favourite among LEGO® designers (Probably also because both LEGO ® and Maersk are from Denmark). If you are the fan of the world’s number one shipping company and its container vessels, then get on the journey to build one of the most accurately detailed freighters among LEGO® sets with 990 pieces.
5. LEGO® Pirates Flagship
Want to go back in the history and build those magnificent ships with sails? Here’s the perfect LEGO® set for you.
This really cool LEGO® set of the pirate theme includes a ship’s captain, his daughter, a pirate captain prisoner with shackles, the ship’s cook, a lieutenant, and 4 soldiers; amazingly detailed and realistic ship features 3 removable sections.
The main hull of the ship contains 4 firing cannons, ammunition crates, muskets, torches, cannonballs, a prison with a rat, saw shark mini-figurehead, a moving rudder and a fully-equipped ship’s kitchen with fish, turkey legs and a carrot.
This is a highly detailed ship and definitely, a must-have for all LEGO® fans.
6. LEGO® Transport Ferry
Make your LEGO® ferry and load it up with vehicles using the working back ramp to transport your cargo safely across the sea.
Also, use the geared lever to open the front doors and unload at your distant destination. Turn the gear to lower the ramp to drive the car onto the ferry and then raise the ramp to set sail.
Unlatch the front doors, turn the gear to open the doors, and drive the car off of the ferry. A ferry is on wheels so it can move in any direction. This a very cute set with s0me amazing details.
7. LEGO® Coast Guard Patrol
Build the ultimate Coast Guard Patrol boat with this LEGO® set. Launch the submarine and helicopter from the boat and rescue people with the life preservers.
The set includes 3 sharks and 6 mini-figures with accessories:
Pilot, captain, crew member, rescuer, man and woman. Also includes a dog, crab, 2 life preservers, 2 life jackets, walkie-talkie, hat with headphones and ice cream.
LEGO® Cruise Ship
A lot of great LEGO® Ship sets are still not out in the market for consumers, especially those based on LEGO® Cruise Ship theme. However, a few cruise ship companies and individuals have made their own personal cruise ship LEGO® sets.
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Source: Marine Insight
