While I consider the Finnjet LEGO's first true model ship, we can go further back in time to 1973 for some more non-minifig ships. Little did I know that Finnjet was the biggest and fastest ferry in the world at the time, and this set was the first in a long line of promotional sets of ferries. A key component of LEGO’s ’90s Castle line, this 400-plus piece stronghold features a realistic drawbridge, landscaping elements, and several badass Minifigure knights for anyone who dreams of growing up in the English monarcy. LEGO sets have gained immense popularity recently, even among older people, and come in various themes that bring sheer joy when building.

LEGO 10241 Maersk Line Triple-E | Brickset

The construction is for one of the largest ships in the world, and LEGO Creator Set allows you to bring the image of the Maersk Triple-E container ship to reality. A ferry is on wheels so that it can move in any direction—this is an adorable set with some great details.It also consists of a dog, crab, two life preservers, two life jackets, a walkie-talkie, a hat with headphones and ice cream. BrickEconomy, the BrickEconomy logo and all content not covered by The LEGO Group's copyright is, unless otherwise stated, ©2023 BrickEconomy. Other original LEGO sets are worth a lot of dough because they’re hard to find, contain rare LEGO Minifigures, or feature branding or collaboration with other franchises (again, Star Wars) that make them appeal to an even broader collector base. The ship’s windows allow you to view the rotating gold-colored screw blades that connect to the twin 8-cylinder propeller engines. This solid LEGO® icebreaker set includes seven mini-figures with accessories: 4 explorers, a captain, a pilot and a scientist.

Maersk Line Triple-E : Set 10241-1 | BrickLink Maersk Line Triple-E : Set 10241-1 | BrickLink

In this LEGO ® set, you can use the massive pier crane and cargo truck to empty the cargo ship and prepare it for its next destination. In 2006 the same 10152 was released but now with the name Mearsk Line on the side of the ship instead of Maersk Sealand. Being the numberphile I am, I do wonder why this set wasn't released in 1979 given that the original USS Constellation was launched in 1797. The current value for a new and sealed Maersk Line Triple-E is estimated around 286 € today with current average yearly gain of about 11% but will level off in the next year closer to a 6% annual growth making it a solid investment.

The LEGO Creator series — of which this intricate carousel set is a part — is a recent example of the detail factor that makes certain models so valuable. The Cruise ship set was set in the Shipyard and was surrounded by Bright Brick building stations where children and LEGO ® enthusiasts could make their version of the ship or anything else that comes to mind.

LEGO 10155 Maersk Line Container Ship | Brickset LEGO 10155 Maersk Line Container Ship | Brickset

Shortly after Constellation's rerelease, the model ships came back back with a bang when LEGO released set 10152 Maersk Sealand Container Ship in 2004. In 2011 the same ship was released under a different Lego ID nr (10155, as shown in the article above). also saw the release of a police boat with a crew of two 'stiffies' (not quite minifigures with no poseable arms or legs), and with that, the writing was on the wall. If you’ve got a mint condition, in-the-box 1984 King’s Castle, you might be able to fetch some serious loot. Brickset, the Brickset logo and all content not covered by The LEGO Group's copyright is, unless otherwise stated, ©1997-2023 Brickset ltd.The toy allows you to raise and lower the working anchor and open the backhouse deck’s doors to view the captain. This authentic set includes a display stand and fact plaque with detailed information about the ship and, as a finishing touch, there’s the gold coin that is added under the mast of all Maersk Line ships for good luck on their voyages. Our LEGO® designers have included rare colors such as medium azur, dark red, sand blue and sand green. Released in 1989, this LEGO vehicle set debuted in Denmark to promote the Danish dairy company MD Foods. These ship sets have vast options, such as historic water vessels, creative boats, ocean explorations, and an array of characters.

LEGO 1650 Maersk Line Container Ship | Brickset LEGO 1650 Maersk Line Container Ship | Brickset

It is built with over 1,500 bricks, and the bricks allow you to fine-tune the vessel with outstanding detail. They had a weighted keel to keep them upright and you could attach a small AA-battery powered motor with a propellor to the keel.I loved it and really wanted one for myself but it was only sold on board the ferry itself, and my family didn't travel to Helsinki in those days.