The LEGO Ideas 21317 Disney Steamboat Willie is a 751-piece tribute to the first-ever Mickey Mouse short film — the 1928 cartoon that launched one of the greatest entertainment empires in history. A black-and-white aesthetic, Mickey and Minnie minifigures, the paddlewheel steamboat, and a hand-cranked music box. A collector's dream.
Why Collectors Love It
The Film That Started Disney — In 751 LEGO Pieces
Steamboat Willie premiered on 18 November 1928 and introduced the world to Mickey Mouse — and to synchronised sound in animation. The LEGO set honours this history with a commitment to authenticity: the entire colour palette is black and white, the steamboat is a faithful recreation of the fictional Steamboat Willie, and the music box plays the tune that has been associated with Mickey Mouse for nearly a century.
The Music Box Mechanism
Turn the rear paddlewheel by hand and a small music box inside the funnel plays the Steamboat Willie theme — a simple but deeply satisfying feature. The mechanism is mechanical, requires no batteries, and works every time. It's the detail that transforms the Steamboat Willie from a static display into an interactive homage to the history of animation.
Specifications
- Piece Count: 751
- Set Number: 21317
- Theme: LEGO Ideas — Disney
- Minifigures: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse (black-and-white)
- Features: Hand-crank music box playing Steamboat Willie, monochrome black-and-white design
- Year Released: 2018
- Condition: Brand New, Sealed
- EAN: 5702016501995
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"A Disney fan since childhood and a LEGO collector — this set is perfect for me. The black-and-white aesthetic is bold and beautiful. The music box playing the Steamboat Willie tune the first time I turned the wheel genuinely gave me chills. Historic set."
"The most unique colour decision in any LEGO set. Monochrome Mickey and Minnie in their 1928 forms, on the Steamboat Willie. The music box is the perfect finishing touch. Arrived sealed and exactly as described."
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