Customer reviews from LEGO
LEGO - Ideas River Steamboat 3D Puzzle for Adults 21356
Average customer rating
4.8
(57 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 57 reviews
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98%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for LEGO - Ideas River Steamboat 3D Puzzle for Adults 21356
Posted by: 20MB13
Verified Purchase:Yes
Knew I needed it the second it was announced. I see plenty of river boars all summer. Really fun boat. Really fun build. Has as much detail as the Icons buildings.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Overall good, with issues
on September 19, 2025
Posted by: CountessForcefulWaffle102
Verified Purchase:No
Overall, this is a beautiful display piece. It really looks great. But, while there are "play" features to it, like the geared paddle wheel, it is in no way suitable for play. The rudder is only attached by a single stud, and is insanely easy to knock off, and pain to re-attach once the paddle-wheel is in place. The upper levels cannot be detached to see the interior without taking apart the boarding ramp rigging.
As a display piece this model really, really, would benefit from a light kit. Without it, much of it is shadowed and detail is lost.
As a display piece this model really, really, would benefit from a light kit. Without it, much of it is shadowed and detail is lost.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from LEGOBy Priv, LEGO® Customer Service, September 20, 2025
Thank you for sharing your building experience and your review on your set! We would suggest double checking your build around the rudder as there may be a piece slightly off from where it is meant to be and to make sure all pieces are tightly pressed together to make sure the rudder stays in place. You should also be able to access the upper level by detaching the top piece without needing to remove the pieces that the boarding ramp rigging is attached to/sitting on top of. Please reach out to us at LEGO.build/Service-BV so we can help troubleshoot and get your River Steamboat cruising!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: Barking Dog
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is the best build ever. Detail was absolutely incredible. Engine room, kitchen, sleeping quarters, cocktail lounge with bandstand, dinning room, toilet, pilot house.
Working paddle wheel, gangplanks, anchor, rudder, removable sections to view all the details.
Only complaint is the base stand.
Working paddle wheel, gangplanks, anchor, rudder, removable sections to view all the details.
Only complaint is the base stand.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Always love River Steamboats!
on February 22, 2026
Posted by: Blackcattwilight24
Verified Purchase:No
I finally got the Lego River Steamboat! I absolutely love/ building her. I also love seeing/ building all the little details they put into this beautiful set.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
The curiousity gets you to buy this ship!
on April 21, 2025
Posted by: RexBashfulCandle
Verified Purchase:No
This is an incredible build! By far one of the most interesting and creative,along with like like features that will have you needing a second and third ship,to build!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: HappyStartledLeopard
Verified Purchase:Yes
this was a really fun build, a nice mix of technic and traditional building techniques.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: PrincessForgetfulKitty102
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a fun build. The details are really great... however, one of the greatest details it could have, but it's desperately missing would be a group of minifigs to bring it to life. There's a stage with music and tables with drinks, but no singer or patrons to add to it. There's no captain of the ship or guests on board to walk around. There's a kitchen with no chef.... Minifigs bring a build to life. This build needs that.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Posted by: ShriveledLizard073
Verified Purchase:Yes
This was a cool build. It normally takes a while for me to finish building once i start from lack of time. I made the time to complete this project.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO