LEGO Icons Douglas DC-3 Pan Am Airliner (11378) Review

LEGO expands its aviation lineup with the release of the LEGO Icons Douglas DC-3 Pan Am Airliner (11378). This highly anticipated commercial airliner set brings a classic piece of aviation history to brick form, offering builders an impressive display model that captures the vintage aesthetic of the golden age of air travel.

The LEGO Icons Douglas DC-3 Pan Am Airliner (11378) consists of 1,903 pieces and retails for $219.99. Breaking from tradition for the LEGO Icons theme, the set includes four minifigures representing various eras of Pan Am uniforms. The lineup features 1950s stewardesses wearing sand blue outfits with new hair and hat pieces, a 1970s-style stewardess in a dark blue suit with a bowler hat inspired by the Pan Am television show, a flight attendant in a plain dark blue suit with pin printing, and a pilot in a detailed black uniform complete with arm bands and a cap.

The build features the massive Douglas DC-3 aircraft, which boasts a very large wingspan that requires significant display space. Additionally, the set includes a dedicated display stand for the minifigures, complete with a printed Pan Am logo and wings in the background.

Set 43290 (referring to the review subject set 11378) makes a striking centerpiece for aviation enthusiasts and collectors alike. Because of its large wingspan and included character lineup, you might want to pick up a LEGO display case to protect your finished model from dust while keeping it safely on showcase.