LEGO Unveils Its Biggest Kit Yet: 9,090-Piece Model Of The Titanic Will Measure 4ft Long
The LEGO Group has unveiled a 9,090-piece model of the RMS Titanic - its largest kit to date.
For the first time, fans will be able to recreate the luxury liner in detailed LEGO brick form, 110 years since it was launched in Belfast in 1911. When built, the huge scale-model of the doomed ship will measure 54 inches long, 18 inches tall and 7 inches wide.
As well as its sheer size, the Titanic was known for its unrivalled grandeur, which has been faithfully captured in the set. Beneath the unmistakable exterior of the LEGO Titanic, there are several interior rooms to explore including the First-Class grand staircase which spans six decks and the Jacobean-style dining saloon which was located on the ship's D deck.
The Titanic was also renowned for its unparalleled speed, outclassing other ships of the era, and in the lower decks, fans will find a replica of the state-of-the-art engine room. Once put together, the ship from the Danish toy company is a 1:200 scale model of the original, and also includes a recreation of the Titanic's bridge, swimming pool and promenade deck.
On April 10, 1912 the original Titanic - built in Belfast and registered in Liverpool - set sail from Southampton to New York. At around midnight on April 14, it struck an iceberg in the Atlantic ocean and sank in less than three hours leaving 1,517 passengers and crew dead and just 706 survivors out of the 2,223 on board.
Mike Psiaki, design master at the LEGO Group commented: "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. "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. We know brick builders and ship enthusiasts of all ages will love building the set and displaying it in their homes."
The LEGO Titanic set is perfect for display and comes with a unique plaque with the ship's name. The impressive set is available for pre-order from 1st November and general sale from 8th November from LEGO Stores and www.LEGO.com/titanic at the recommended retail price of £569.99 ($629.99).
