The largest set ever created by LEGO is the all-new 9,090-piece Titanic

It has been more than 100 years since the RMS Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, killing 1,500 people in one of the largest maritime civilians catastrophes in the history of mankind. Which is enough time to have elapsed, LEGO figures, to release a larget big ship based toy.

The LEGO Titanic, slated for release in November, makes the most of its subject matter; where the actual ship was, at the time, the largest ever built, the same is true (according to LEGO) the “greatest official LEGO set never created “, coming in at 9,090 pieces and measuring a whopping 54 “(135 cm) long.

(Whether you want to argue on this is up to you, since the whole world map includes more than 11,000 pieces)

While the exterior of the ship is incredibly detailed, with little touches like a working anchor and tension lines, it is also designed to be taken apart. Not to recreate the dismantling of the ship sunk in the waves, no, that would be a bit too much; instead, the point here is that you can slide the ship to reveal the interior, which contains

If you think it sounds complicated then you don’t go wrong, with the build only recommended for ages 18 and up. It’s due out on November 1st and if you’re still wondering how much it’s going to cost you’re obviously new to this whole ‘LEGO in 2021’ thing, so sit down before you read that the rrp is $ 630 USD.

From LEGO, here are some of the finer details:

• Build a stunning LEGO® model version of the world’s most famous ocean liner with this LEGO Titanic 10294 model set. With over 9,000 pieces, this set offers a building challenge to savor.
• Faithfully recreate the historical details of the Titanic in this 1: 200 scale model ship. Authentic details include over 300 portholes, the iconic bridge, lifeboats, benches, a loading crane and more.
• The ship is divided into 3 sections, giving a detailed view of the interior. Assemble and admire the grand staircase, cabins, dining room, smoking room, reading room and swimming pool.
• Build and explore the realistic features of a working ship. Turn the propellers to see the piston engines spinning inside. Raise and lower the anchor and adjust the tension line passing between the masts.