The New Lego Steamboat Willie Set Is A Boat Load of Fun

Steamboat Willie is sailing our way and we couldn't be more excited.

LEGO unveiled the first official images of the LEGO Ideas Steamboat Willie set.  The set is based on a concept from the fan-fueled LEGO Ideas crowdsourcing platform. On this platform, fans submit ideas and if they gather enough support LEGO considers the designs for development.

The set was inspired by Mickey Mouse's 1928 screen debut "Steamboat Willie" (the first Disney film with synchronized sound). The set features a LEGO brick built version of the S.S Willie, with steam pipes that move up and down and paddle wheels that rotate when the boat is pushed along.  

Of course the set would not be as charming without Minnie and Mickey mini figures.  Our favorite Disney characters are decked out in their classic debut attire and look like they stepped right off of the Steamboat Willie movie set.

From LEGO:

Disney Mickey Mouse fans will love this LEGO® Ideas 21317 Steamboat Willie building toy marking the 90th anniversary of the most famous cartoon character ever. Mickey Mouse made his screen debut in a 1928 black-and-white animated short film called ‘Steamboat Willie’, which was also the first Disney film to have synchronized sound. This LEGO brick version of the S.S. Willie features steam pipes that move up and down and paddle wheels that rotate when the boat is pushed along. The boat’s bridge has room for a minifigure and play-inspiring nautical details such as the ship’s wheel, life buoy and buildable bell. On deck there is a working crane to lift the ‘potato bin’ cargo aboard and this unique toy building set comes with new-for-April-2019 Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse minifigures, each with special silver-colored decoration, plus a parrot figure. An ideal 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 toy building set includes 2 new-for-April-2019 minifigures: Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, each with silver-colored decoration, plus Mickey Mouse’s parrot figure.
• The iconic Steamboat Willie boat features a black-and-white color scheme, hidden wheels, moving steam pipes, rotating paddle wheels, adjustable crane and assorted elements including the ‘S.S. Willie’ boat name sign, ‘1928’ year sign and a ‘potato bin’.
• The boat’s bridge has space for a minifigure, a brick-built bell and assorted elements including the ship’s wheel and life buoy.
• The 2 steam pipes move up and down and the 2 paddle wheels rotate when the boat is pushed along.
• Accessory elements include Minnie Mouse’s guitar and music sheet.
• This LEGO® Ideas creative toy building set comes with a booklet with building instructions, fun facts about the historic 1928 animated Disney short film ‘Steamboat Willie’, and information about this awesome retro set’s fan creator and LEGO designers.
• Steamboat Willie toy boat measures over 5” (15cm) high, 10” (26cm) long and 5” (14cm) wide.

**The LEGO Steamboat Willie set will set sail beginning Monday 4/1/19 via LEGO stores and LEGO online.**