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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.

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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.

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Who it's for
Ages 12+ · Intermediate build Ideal for teens and adults who enjoy intricate builds and appreciate display models.
Build
962 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price
$69.99 list price · 7.3¢ per piece
Availability
Retired at LEGO
★★★★☆ 4.3 community rating from 684 ratings

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

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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
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4.5h
Estimated 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.

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Investment Grade
⏳ Retired
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.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

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.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
962
Parts cataloged in this inventory
96 unique parts, 962 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 5× White
Bar Holder with Clip Bar Holder with Clip
Part #: 11090 2× Reddish Brown
Bar Holder with Clip Bar Holder with Clip
Part #: 11090 1× Pearl Gold
Brick Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] Brick Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 11153 8× Reddish Brown
Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 8× Dark Orange
Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 4× Reddish Brown
Plate Round 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Round Opening Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 11833 1× Trans-Clear
Brick Arch 1 x 5 x 4 [Continuous Bow, Raised Underside Cross Supports] Brick Arch 1 x 5 ...
Part #: 14395 4× Reddish Brown
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769 1× Reddish Brown
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Stylized 'TC' Print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769pr0010 1× Red
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 4× Reddish Brown
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 2× Dark Orange
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 4× Dark Orange
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 5× Reddish Brown
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 1× Pearl Gold
Weapon Harpoon [Smooth Shaft] Weapon Harpoon [S...
Part #: 18041 1× Pearl Gold
Tile Special Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Special Roun...
Part #: 20482 6× Black
Tile Special Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Special Roun...
Part #: 20482 2× Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 4× Reddish Brown
Panel 1 x 3 x 1 Panel 1 x 3 x 1
Part #: 23950 4× Dark Orange
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b 1× Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 6× Tan
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 2× White
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 8× Reddish Brown
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...
Part #: 26601 2× Reddish Brown
Tile 4 x 4 Curved, Macaroni Tile 4 x 4 Curved...
Part #: 27507 4× Reddish Brown
Tile 2 x 2 Curved, Macaroni Tile 2 x 2 Curved...
Part #: 27925 4× Pearl Gold
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 2× Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 12× Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 18× Trans-Clear
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 6× Tan
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 8× Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 2× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 4× Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 3× Tan
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 8× Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 24× Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 5× Dark Orange
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 9× Dark Turquoise
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 77× Trans-Clear
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 4× Tan
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 5× Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 5× Dark Orange
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 6× Dark Turquoise
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 44× Trans-Clear
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 5× Red
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 4× Blue
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 2× Reddish Brown
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 2× Reddish Brown
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 1× Reddish Brown
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3040b 1× Dark Orange
Panel 4 x 4 x 6 Quarter Cylinder Panel 4 x 4 x 6 Q...
Part #: 30562 8× Trans-Clear
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube Brick 1 x 2 witho...
Part #: 3065 2× Trans-Clear
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b 2× Yellow
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b 5× Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 11× Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 2× Dark Orange
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 4× Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 4× Reddish Brown
Technic Plate 1 x 5 with Smooth Ends, 4 Studs and Centre Axle Hole Technic Plate 1 x...
Part #: 32124 1× Reddish Brown
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 33909 4× Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 4× Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 1× Green
Plate Special 4 x 4 with 3 x 3 Quarter Round Cutout Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 35044 4× Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 2× Tan
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 6× Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 1× Tan
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 4× Reddish Brown
Minifig Head [Plain] [Hollow Stud] Minifig Head [Pla...
Part #: 3626c 2× Dark Purple
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 1× Tan
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 4× Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 4× Dark Orange
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 4× Reddish Brown
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 2× Black
Antenna 1 x 4 with Flat Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957b 1× Reddish Brown
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted [Radar] Dish 4 x 4 Invert...
Part #: 3960 1× Reddish Brown
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a 3× Reddish Brown
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a 6× Dark Turquoise
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 2× Reddish Brown
Minifig Neckwear Bracket [One Stud] Minifig Neckwear ...
Part #: 42446 5× Reddish Brown
Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 4274 2× Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43722 2× Dark Orange
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43723 2× Dark Orange
Dish 6 x 6 Inverted (Radar) with Detailed Compass Rose Pattern Dish 6 x 6 Invert...
Part #: 44375bpr0004 1× 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 2× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4733 1× Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 47905 1× Tan
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 52107 4× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 54200 1× Reddish Brown
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 54200 12× Trans-Clear
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 54200 11× Dark Orange
Wheel 30.4 x 20 without Pinholes, with Reinforced Rim Wheel 30.4 x 20 w...
Part #: 56145 1× Pearl Gold
Panel 6 x 6 x 9 Corner Convex with Curved Top Panel 6 x 6 x 9 C...
Part #: 6002 4× Trans-Clear
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 3× Dark Brown
Technic Axle 9 Technic Axle 9
Part #: 60485 1× 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 1× Bright Green
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 6× Pearl Gold
Dome Hemisphere 2 x 2 with Cutout with Reddish Brown Americas and South Pacific Globe Print Dome Hemisphere 2...
Part #: 61287pr0001 2× Dark Tan
Dome Hemisphere 2 x 2 with Cutout with Reddish Brown Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia Globe Print Dome Hemisphere 2...
Part #: 61287pr0002 2× Dark Tan
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 6134 2× Reddish Brown
Brick Sloped 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate Brick Sloped 18° ...
Part #: 61409 3× Reddish Brown
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 284× Trans-Light Blue
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 8× Pearl Gold
Brick Round 4 x 4 with 4 Side Pin Holes and Center Axle Hole Brick Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 6222 1× Reddish Brown
Cone 3 x 3 x 2 Cone 3 x 3 x 2
Part #: 6233 1× Reddish Brown
Bar 6L with Stop Ring Bar 6L with Stop ...
Part #: 63965 7× Reddish Brown
Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 Equipment Telesco...
Part #: 64644 2× Dark Brown
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 3× Pearl Gold
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 3× Reddish Brown
Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 5 with 1 x 2 cutout Cylinder Half 2 x...
Part #: 85941 2× Trans-Clear
Cone 1.17 x 1.17 x 2/3 (Fez) Cone 1.17 x 1.17 ...
Part #: 85975 1× Reddish Brown
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 85984 2× Reddish Brown
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 2× Dark Turquoise
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 4× Reddish Brown
Tile 2 x 4 with 'Leviathan' Print Tile 2 x 4 with '...
Part #: 87079pr0010 1× Tan
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 8× Dark Orange
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...
Part #: 87552 2× Trans-Clear
Bar 3L Bar 3L
Part #: 87994 1× Dark Brown
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs, 3 Bottom Tubes Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92593 2× Red
Brick and Axle Separator v2.0 Brick and Axle Se...
Part #: 96874 1× 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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Charts Inventory Statistics

96
Unique Parts
962
Official Piece Count
962
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
0
Minifigures
21
Spare Parts
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