LEGO Ideas 21317 Steamboat Willie: Everything You Need to Know

18/03/2019 - 15:00 LEGO Ideas Lego news

21317 Steamboat Willie
It's time for the official announcement of the LEGO Ideas set 21317 Steamboat Willie, a box that pays tribute to the animated short of the same name which in November 1928 featured Mickey, Minnie, Captain Pete (Pat Hibulaire) and some animals.

Steamboat Willie is not the first cartoon to feature the characters of Mickey and Minnie. In May 1928, plane crazy first allowed to discover Minnie for the first time alongside Mickey and Mickey gaucho introduced in August 1928 the character of Pat Hibulaire. These first two films were then silent and Steamboat Willie at least has the merit of being the first animated short film featuring Mickey to benefit from a soundtrack.

Regarding the set unveiled today, everyone will understand that LEGO has only kept here the idea of ​​the initial project, posted on the LEGO Ideas platform by Mate Szabo, to offer us a larger box (751 pieces) which will be sold 89.99 € in France on the LEGO Shop and in the LEGO Stores from April 1st.

The manufacturer has also taken some creative liberties with the cartoon from which this box is inspired and we will especially note the absence of the goat which eats the guitar and the scores of Minnie, however proposed by the creator of the initial project. Here we have to be content with a nod to the animal on the piece which reproduces the score.

Regarding Mickey's hat, the character actually wears it for only one minute at the start of the film which lasts seven, the accessory suddenly disappearing when Captain Pete (Pat Hibular) comes to take the helm of the boat from Mickey. Too bad, moreover, that Pat Hibulaire is not in this box, a BigFig of the character would have been welcome.

We could also discuss Mickey and Minnie's outfit, which was mostly white in the movie and turned silver gray in the set, but I'm saving these details for the "Review "which arrives in a few hours.

In the meantime, take the opportunity to watch the animated short in question to find out what inspires this set or to refresh your memory if you've seen it before:

21317 Steamboat Willie
Ages 10+. 751 pieces

US $ 89.99 - CA $ 119.99 - DE € 89.99 - UK £ 79.99 - FR € 89.99 - DK 749DKK - AU $ 129.99

All aboard the Steamboat Willie to celebrate Mickey Mouse's birthday!

Disney Mickey Mouse fans will love this LEGO® Ideas 21317 Steamboat Willie building toy marking the 90th birthday of history's most famous cartoon character.

Mickey Mouse made his screen debut with Disney in a 1928 black and white cartoon called "Steamboat Willie," which was also the first Disney film to have a synchronized soundtrack. This LEGO brick version of the SS Willie features steam hoses that move up and down and wheels that spin when the boat is pushed.

The ship's deck accommodates a minifigure and game-inspiring nautical details, such as the ship's rudder, lifebuoy, and buildable bell. On the deck there is a crane for lifting the potato cargo on board and this unique building set comes with new Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse figures for April 2019, each with a special silver decoration, as well than a parrot.

A perfect LEGO set for kids and adults to recreate scenes from the original Mickey Mouse cartoon or simply build and display this striking monochrome model.

  • Build and display this collectible LEGO® set or recreate your favorite scenes from the classic Disney Mickey Mouse cartoon, "Steamboat Willie".
  • This unique building set includes 2 new figures for April 2019: Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, each with silver-colored decoration, as well as Mickey Mouse's parrot.
  • The iconic Steamboat Willie boat features black and white colourways, hidden wheels, moving steam hoses, spinning paddle wheels, adjustable crane and various assorted items including the sign with the boat name "SS Willie ', A sign with the year' 1928 'and a box of potatoes.
  • The ship's deck has room for a minifigure, a brick bell, and various items including the ship's rudder and lifeline.
  • The 2 steam pipes go up and down and the 2 paddle wheels rotate when the boat is pushed.
  • Accessory elements include Minnie Mouse's guitar and sheet music.
  • This LEGO® Ideas building set comes with a booklet with building instructions, fun facts about the 1928 historic Disney animated short "Steamboat Willie" and information on retro creations from LEGO fans and designers .
  • Steamboat Willie boat measures over 15 '' (26cm) high, 14 '' (XNUMXcm) long and XNUMX '' (XNUMXcm) wide.

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