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The Ship in a Bottle

Capture the classic nautical tradition with 962 pieces. A rewarding build for LEGO collectors and display.

🏛 LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO
Set #21313

Ship in a Bottle

The Ship in a Bottle is a stunning display piece and a testament to LEGO's ability to capture intricate detail.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for teens and adults who enjoy intricate builds and appreciate display models. ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 962 pcs 🎂 Ages 12+
★★★★☆ 4.3 from 7 reviews

The Ship in a Bottle is praised for its clever design and satisfying building experience, resulting in a beautiful display piece. Some builders found the process of assembling the bottle repetitive, but the final result is generally considered worth the effort.

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📝 Our Take

The Ship in a Bottle is a stunning display piece and a testament to LEGO's ability to capture intricate detail. Based on a LEGO Ideas submission, this set cleverly recreates the classic nautical tradition of building a ship inside a glass bottle, offering a unique and rewarding building experience.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts and collectors looking for a sophisticated and visually appealing model. The build is challenging enough to be engaging, and the final product is a beautiful display piece that will spark conversation. It's also a great gift for anyone with an interest in sailing or maritime history.

Skip this if you prefer action-oriented play sets or have limited display space. The Ship in a Bottle is primarily designed for display, and while it's sturdy, it's not meant for active play. If you prefer a more interactive nautical experience, consider the LEGO Ideas Fishing Store 21310-1 instead.

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🧱 Building Experience

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962
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
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12+
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Constructing the detailed ship with its masts, sails, and cannons.
  • Creating the bottle using transparent LEGO elements and clever building techniques.
  • Building the stand with a compass and nameplate.
  • Achieving a realistic ship-in-a-bottle effect.

📈 Investment Analysis

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The LEGO Ideas Ship in a Bottle (21313-1) presents a solid investment opportunity. As a retired set from a popular theme, it benefits from both LEGO collectors and those interested in nautical-themed displays. The unique concept and attractive design contribute to its desirability. While the piece count isn't exceptionally high, the set's visual appeal and display value support its appreciation potential. The rising price trend indicates growing demand since retirement. However, monitor market trends and be aware of potential fluctuations in value. Sets with unique display value tend to hold their value well, making this a relatively safe investment.

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📖 About This Set

Continue a nautical tradition when you build the LEGO® Ideas Ship in a Bottle, featuring a highly detailed ship with the captain’s quarters, cannons, masts, crow’s nest and printed sail elements. Fan creator, Jake Sadovich, was inspired by an actual ship in a bottle that he had built a few years earlier when he decided to build a replica in LEGO brick form. His creation reached the qualifying 10,000 votes with LEGO Ideas.

  • Features a LEGO® brick-built bottle, ship and a display stand.
  • Bottle features a detailed, buildable cork with new-for-February 2018 wax-seal-style element and over 280 translucent-blue, water-style elements inside.
  • Ship features a raised deck at the stern, captain’s quarters, 6 cannons, 3 masts, a crow’s nest and assorted elements including printed sails and the ship’s flag.
  • Display stand features the ship’s ‘Leviathan’ nameplate, a built-in ‘compass’ (non-functioning) with detailed compass rose and spinning gold-colored needle, 2 globe elements and gold-colored detailing.
  • Includes a booklet with building instructions, plus information about the set’s fan creator Jake Sadovich and LEGO® designers.
  • This construction toy is suitable for ages 10+.
  • Bottle on stand measures over 3" (10cm) high, 12” (31cm) wide and 3” (10cm) deep.
  • Ship measures over 3" (8cm) high, 5” (14cm) long and 1” (5cm) wide.

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Compared to other LEGO Ideas sets, the Ship in a Bottle offers a unique display piece with a focus on intricate building techniques. While sets like the Old Fishing Store (21310-1) provide more play features, the Ship in a Bottle excels in visual appeal and sophistication. For those seeking a challenging and rewarding build with a nautical theme, this set is an excellent choice. It distinguishes itself from larger, more complex sets with its manageable piece count and focus on creating a specific aesthetic.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 96 unique parts • 615 total pieces

Flag 2 x 2 Square [Thick Clips] with Sea Serpent on Red and White Checkered Background Print Flag 2 x 2 Square...
Part #: 11055pr0001 White
Bar Holder with Clip Bar Holder with Clip
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Bar Holder with Clip Bar Holder with Clip
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Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 11153 Reddish Brown
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
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Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Reddish Brown
Plate Round 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Round Opening Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 11833 Trans-Clear
Brick Arch 1 x 5 x 4 [Continuous Bow, Raised Underside Cross Supports] Brick Arch 1 x 5 ...
Part #: 14395 Reddish Brown
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769 Reddish Brown
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Stylized 'TC' Print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
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Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
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Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
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Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
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Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
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Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
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Weapon Harpoon [Smooth Shaft] Weapon Harpoon [S...
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Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
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Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
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Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
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Panel 1 x 3 x 1 Panel 1 x 3 x 1
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Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
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Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 White
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
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Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 13× Pearl Gold
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
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Tile 4 x 4 Curved, Macaroni Tile 4 x 4 Curved...
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Tile 2 x 2 Curved, Macaroni Tile 2 x 2 Curved...
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Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
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Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
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Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
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Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
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Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
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Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
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Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
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Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
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Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
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Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 77× Trans-Clear
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
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Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 24× Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Turquoise
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
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Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
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Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
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Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Clear
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
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Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
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Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
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Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
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Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
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Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 Reddish Brown
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Dark Orange
Panel 4 x 4 x 6 Quarter Cylinder Panel 4 x 4 x 6 Q...
Part #: 30562 Trans-Clear
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube Brick 1 x 2 witho...
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Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Reddish Brown
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
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Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
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Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
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Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 Reddish Brown
Technic Plate 1 x 5 with Smooth Ends, 4 Studs and Centre Axle Hole Technic Plate 1 x...
Part #: 32124 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 33909 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Green
Plate Special 4 x 4 with 3 x 3 Quarter Round Cutout Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 35044 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Tan
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Tan
Minifig Head [Plain] [Hollow Stud] Minifig Head [Pla...
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Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
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Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Dark Orange
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
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Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
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Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 Black
Antenna 1 x 4 with Flat Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957b Reddish Brown
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted [Radar] Dish 4 x 4 Invert...
Part #: 3960 Reddish Brown
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Dark Turquoise
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 48× Trans-Clear
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Reddish Brown
Minifig Neckwear Bracket [One Stud] Minifig Neckwear ...
Part #: 42446 Reddish Brown
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43722 Dark Orange
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43723 Dark Orange
Dish 6 x 6 Inverted (Radar) with Solid Studs and Detailed Compass Rose Pattern [Solid Studs] Dish 6 x 6 Invert...
Part #: 44375bpr0004 Trans-Clear
Flag 2 x 2 Trapezoid with Flat Area between Clips Flag 2 x 2 Trapez...
Part #: 44676 11× White
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4733 Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 47905 Tan
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 52107 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 12× Trans-Clear
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Reddish Brown
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Dark Orange
Wheel 30.4 x 20 without Pinholes, with Reinforced Rim Wheel 30.4 x 20 w...
Part #: 56145 Pearl Gold
Panel 6 x 6 x 9 Corner Convex with Curved Top Panel 6 x 6 x 9 C...
Part #: 6002 Trans-Clear
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 Dark Brown
Technic Axle 9 Technic Axle 9
Part #: 60485 Light Bluish Gray
Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...
Part #: 60581 15× Trans-Clear
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Bright Green
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Pearl Gold
Dome Hemisphere 2 x 2 with Cutout with Reddish Brown Americas and South Pacific Globe Print Dome Hemisphere 2...
Part #: 61287pr0001 Dark Tan
Dome Hemisphere 2 x 2 with Cutout with Reddish Brown Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia Globe Print Dome Hemisphere 2...
Part #: 61287pr0002 Dark Tan
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 6134 Reddish Brown
Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate Slope 18° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 61409 Reddish Brown
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Pearl Gold
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Light Blue
Brick Round 4 x 4 with 4 Side Pin Holes and Center Axle Hole Brick Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 6222 Reddish Brown
Cone 3 x 3 x 2 Cone 3 x 3 x 2
Part #: 6233 Reddish Brown
Bar 6L with Stop Ring Bar 6L with Stop ...
Part #: 63965 Reddish Brown
Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 Equipment Telesco...
Part #: 64644 Dark Brown
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Reddish Brown
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Pearl Gold
Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 5 with 1 x 2 cutout Cylinder Half 2 x...
Part #: 85941 Trans-Clear
Cone 1.17 x 1.17 x 2/3 (Fez) Cone 1.17 x 1.17 ...
Part #: 85975 Reddish Brown
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Reddish Brown
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Dark Turquoise
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Reddish Brown
Tile 2 x 4 with 'Leviathan' Print Tile 2 x 4 with '...
Part #: 87079pr0010 Tan
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Dark Orange
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...
Part #: 87552 Trans-Clear
Bar 3L Bar 3L
Part #: 87994 Dark Brown
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92593 Red
Brick and Axle Separator v2.0 Brick and Axle Se...
Part #: 96874 Orange
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 24× Reddish Brown
The set features a substantial amount of Trans-Clear elements, essential for creating the bottle effect, making it a valuable source for builders needing transparent parts. The reddish-brown elements are also useful for ship-themed MOCs.

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💎 Notable Parts

Trans-Clear Plate 1 x 2 (77x) $3.85
Trans-Clear Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight (48x) $4.80
Reddish Brown Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted (24x) $3.60
White Flag 2 x 2 Trapezoid with Flat Area between Clips (11x) $2.75
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$15.00

💡 MOC Potential

🚢 Pirate ship in a bottle
🚢 Steampunk airship in a bottle
🏛 Famous landmark inside the bottle

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96
Unique Parts
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Total Pieces
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