This set got me back into LEGO 20 years after I’d built my last set. The story of the Endurance, and Antarctic exploration generally, is fascinating and I was surprised to see LEGO creating a set like this.
Build design and techniques are wildly different these days and I found it fascinating how this one treats LEGO as a true model medium, working in 3 dimensions and keeping the scale right. I had a ton of fun taking my time with this one, appreciating each little trick with bricks I recognized from childhood.
Loved the little stories and notes in the directions, only wish there were more!
Once built this makes an excellent display piece. I got some extra pieces to make a bit of an ice scape for display. Consider me hooked!
I was amazed at the level of detail in this ship. It is breath taking and it looks amazing in my library. Such a great build. I also love that it is easy to move around.
My mother and I have always been in love with shipwrecks. Last holiday season, we built the Titanic set with some other friends, which was a great group build because it is built in segments. We bought this hoping to do the same thing. While this is built in segments, some bags have pieces for different segments, so don't buy it for that. It's a great build, looks awesome, but is not designed for play.
This set was designed and built TERRIBLY, when building the rear of the whole thing fell apart THREE times and I was being as gentle as possible building this. I had really hyped this set sense it was announced but I was done dirty and now its just pile of spare parts.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy Sien, LEGO® Customer Service, January 6, 2025
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this review. We’re really sorry to hear your building experience with The Endurance was disappointing. We want our builders to feel inspired and excited while putting together their new sets. Your feedback will help us do better in the future! If you ever need help troubleshooting a build, you can reach out to us via LEGO.build/Service-BV.