Celebrate the golden age of river travel and illuminate your love of nautical history with the LEGO® Ideas Classic Paddle Steamer (21356), now enhanced with LEGO lights. This expertly crafted display model captures the intricate charm of a refurbished paddle steamboat—complete with musical entertainment and a working steam engine museum—making it the perfect lit centerpiece for any home or office.
As you explore each deck, you’ll uncover rich historical details: the removable wheelhouse, texas deck with crew quarters and bathroom, the main deck with a restaurant and stage, and the boiler deck museum, showcasing a brick-built working piston and a Watt steam engine. With functioning mechanical elements and warm LEGO lights illuminating the decks, this steamboat becomes a vibrant tribute to craftsmanship, storytelling, and the magic of steam-powered voyages.
Nautical home decor with LEGO lights
Craft a stunning tribute to American riverboats with this collectible LEGO Ideas paddle steamer, now brought to life with glowing LEGO lights that highlight every deck and historic detail.
A masterpiece of functional design
Raise and rotate the boarding stages, drop the anchor, and steer the rudder via the ship’s wheel or exterior knob. Move the boat on a surface to activate the paddlewheel and “steam” engine—now illuminated for full effect.
Steam engine museum with lighting
Explore the boiler deck’s museum, where the piston, aeolipile, and Watt steam engine models are brilliantly displayed under LEGO lights, giving this educational experience a museum-quality feel.
Layered interior lit for display
With removable decks revealing everything from a restaurant and stage to crew quarters and a kitchen, the LEGO lights cast a cozy glow that captures the welcoming ambiance of a refurbished tour vessel.
Gift for fans of steamboats and history
A captivating present for adults who appreciate classic engineering, river travel, or maritime memorabilia—this LEGO paddle steamer with lights is both a project and a showpiece.
Inspiring build experience
Includes a detailed instruction booklet and access to the LEGO Builder app, offering a guided journey through history with clear steps and insightful design background.
From fan design to LEGO legacy
Part of the LEGO Ideas collection, this model was imagined by a fan, chosen by the community, and refined by the LEGO Group—now beautifully enhanced with LEGO lights for the ultimate tribute.
Impressive display dimensions
With 4,090 pieces, this minifigure-scale steamboat measures over 15.5 in. (40 cm) high, 27 in. (69 cm) long, and 5.5 in. (15 cm) wide, commanding attention wherever it’s displayed.