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LEGO to release a 9,090-piece scale model of the Titanic -- its
biggest set ever

Published 8th October 2021
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Credit: From Lego
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LEGO to release a 9,090-piece scale model of the Titanic -- its
biggest set ever
Written by Amy Woodyatt, CNN
Historians and nautical enthusiasts might want to get saving. LEGO
has revealed its largest ever set, of arguably the world's most
famous boat, the RMS Titanic.
At more than 53 inches long, the model is a replica of the doomed
liner, which, at the time of its maiden voyage, was the largest
passenger ship afloat.
The model divides into three sections.
The model divides into three sections. Credit: From Lego
The original Titanic set sail from Southampton, England, to New York
on April 10, 1912.
Late on April 14, around midnight, it struck an iceberg and sank in
less than three hours. According to the US Senate report on the
disaster, 1,517 people died and 706 survived out of 2,223 passengers
and crew.
Made up of 9,090 pieces, the replica model divides into three
sections to reveal the interior of the ill-fated vessel, including
the first-class grand staircase, which sprawls over six decks, as
well as a Jacobean-style dining saloon and the engine room.
The LEGO ship is a 1:200 scale model and also includes a recreation
of the ship's bridge, promenade deck and swimming pool.
"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," Mike Psiaki, design
master at the LEGO Group, said in a statement Thursday.
 
A postcard written by the Titanic's wireless operator could sell for
up to $15,000
A postcard written by the Titanic's wireless operator could sell for
up to $15,000
"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," he added.
The set won't come cheap though: Available for pre-order from
November 1 and general sale from November 8, the ship will retail at
$629.99.
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