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Set # 21356
Released 2025
Pieces 4090
Price / Piece 8.1¢
Figures None
Age 18+
Scale & Brick Value Piece Volume & Pricing Ranks
Piece Rank
#29
Top 2% active
Historic Scale
#44 Top 1% of 20,150
Part Efficiency
#468 7.9¢/pc • Top 31%
Collector Insights Verified Oct 11, 2026
Includes 5 exclusive molds and 6 rare elements recorded across official inventories.
This set also includes 5 light extensions
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Set 21356 Build Specifications & Overview
Complete build timeline, spatial dimensions, and display footprint analysis.
Value Breakdown
- Est. Build Time (*Pieces per minute)
- Casual 34.9h 2 ppm*AFOL (Avg) 17.4h 4 ppm*Master Builder 10h 7 ppm*
- Avg Price / Hour
- $18.96/hr
- Price Per Basic Brick
- $0.08
Priced perfectly inline with standard LEGO sets.
Display Dimensions
Height 15.7 in (39.9 cm) 41 Bricks + 1 Plate high
Width 5.9 in (15.0 cm) 19 Studs wide
Depth 27.2 in (69.1 cm) 86 Studs deep
Display Footprint 160.5 sq in (1035.5 sq cm) 19 × 86 Studs
The Scale Check
Height equivalent to approx 9.9 minifigures stacked.
Display Fit
Oversized: Requires Deep Tabletop Surface
Building Instructions
Download or view the official PDF
Third-Party Display Extension
River Steamboat 21356 LED Kit Rundown: From Budget Harness to Premium Glow
BUILDS:5|STARTER: $48.74|PRO: $120.99|MEDIAN: $109.99
For the LEGO Ideas steamboat, LED kits range from a $48.74 pre-soldered harness to a $120.99 modular expansion board system. The market spans simple single-edition options to remote-capable variants, with wiring philosophies split between integrated harnesses and modular micro-wires. This guide focuses on how each kit lights the steamboat's zones, from the paddle wheel to the deck cabins, and helps you choose based on your display and upgrade preferences.
budget mid
+$21.24(vs Cheapest Starter Kit)
Modular Micro-Lights with Remote Upgrade Option
$69.98
Starting At
Classic Version$69.98
Remote Control Version$115.98
BrickBling sits mid-pack at $69.98, focusing on warm interior glows and deck perimeter lighting. Its modular micro-wires allow selective illumination, and with Remote and Classic variants available, you pick your control style. This kit is best for builders who want a clean, customizable display without chasing the premium price.
Set Cost Ratio21.21%
RGB CapableNo
RemoteAvailable
Price Rank#2 of 5
premium ceiling
+$72.25(vs Cheapest Starter Kit)
Premium Modular Expansion Boards for the Discerning Collector
$120.99
Starting At
Classic$120.99
Remote$131.99
Game of Bricks claims the top price at $120.99, delivering a modular expansion board setup that prioritizes connection reliability and even light spread. With Classic and Remote options, you can choose your control scheme without sacrificing the robust hardware. This is the kit for collectors who want a premium, feature-complete lighting solution and are willing to invest accordingly.
Set Cost Ratio36.66%
RGB CapableNo
RemoteAvailable
Price Rank#5 of 5
median standard
+$61.25(vs Cheapest Starter Kit)
Mid-Range Modular Micro-LEDs with Remote Flexibility
$109.99
Starting At
Classic$109.99
Remote$119.99
LeLightGo lands at $109.99, offering modular micro-LEDs that deliver a balanced glow across the steamboat's structure. Available in Classic and Remote variants, it adapts to your preferred control method. This kit suits builders who want a solid, mid-tier lighting experience with the option for remote operation.
Set Cost Ratio33.33%
RGB CapableNo
RemoteAvailable
Price Rank#3 of 5
budget floor
Budget Pre-Soldered Harness for Straightforward Illumination
$48.74
Starting At
Standard Version$48.74
Lightailing is the floor at $48.74, using a pre-soldered integrated harness that lights key zones like the paddle wheel and cabin windows. With a single standard edition, it offers a no-frills approach without remote or variant choices. This kit is best for value-focused builders who want a dependable, simple lighting add-on.
Set Cost Ratio14.77%
RGB CapableNo
RemoteNone
Price Rank#1 of 5
median standard
+$61.25(vs Cheapest Starter Kit)
Median Price with Classic Single Edition Appeal
$109.99
Starting At
Standard Version$109.99
Light My Bricks sits at $109.99 with a single standard edition, offering a focused illumination package without remote or variant options. Its wiring architecture is unspecified, but it promises a consistent lighting scheme. This kit is ideal for traditionalists who prioritize a straightforward lighting setup over extra features.
Set Cost Ratio33.33%
RGB CapableNo
RemoteNone
Price Rank#4 of 5
Lighting kits and display add-ons are custom third-party accessories produced independently. They are not manufactured, sponsored, or endorsed by the LEGO Group.
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