JMBricklayer Pirate Ship Building Toys with Lights, Ghost Ship Flying Dutchman Model Ship

$59.94

(55 customer reviews)

【VIVID GREEN LED LIGHTING】 : Equipped with 9 green LED beads, simply connect the power source to turn on the lights, infusing the model with a peculiar and enchanting green radiance, and creating an immersive mysterious atmosphere. But it’s not just about the lighting – our pirate ship’s side stickers also incorporate a glow-in-the-dark design, adding to the effect. In the darkness, it glows in harmony with the ghost ship’s lights, creating a truly astonishing visual spectacle. 【CAPTIVATING GHOST SHIP EXPERIENCE】: Relive legendary tales, explore the enigmatic pirate seas, and embark on an adventure inspired by the Flying Dutchman ghost ship. Enjoying an unparalleled creative and building experience as you recreate this ghost ship that can never dock. This pirate ship toy building set offers modeling enthusiasts and pirate aficionados an extraordinary assembly and display experience. 【THE PERFECT GIFTS FOR ANY OCCASION】: Whether it’s a birthday, a special event, Halloween, Christmas, Easter, or any other holiday, our model ship makes the ideal gift choice. Surprise your loved ones or prepare something special for the kids. Our pirate ship model building kits boast exquisite design and unique lighting effects that will leave a lasting impression. Suitable for boys, girls, and adults ages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and above. 【ONE-OF-A-KIND MODEL SHIP COLLECTIBLE】: The JMBricklayer’s original pirate ship brick set is unlike anything else out there, making it a prized possession for collectors. Display it with pride in your home or office, showcasing your taste and uniqueness, drawing all eyes to this fantastic brickwork. This whimsical creation also serves as an extraordinary decoration, adding intrigue and mystique to any environment – truly the star of your home decor or office decor. 【INFINITELY CREATIVE BUILDING TOYS】: JMBricklayer ghost ship promises endless fun, allowing you and your family to handcraft this grandiose brick ship and create beautiful memories. Beyond the excitement of the modeling process, model kit fosters problem-solving skills, hand-eye coordination, and creative thinking. Suitable for older children and adults, it’s a versatile source of enjoyment and growth.
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Description

Equipped with 9 green LED beads, simply connect the power source to turn on the lights, infusing the model with a peculiar and enchanting green radiance, and creating an immersive mysterious atmosphere. But it’s not just about the lighting – our pirate ship’s side stickers also incorporate a glow-in-the-dark design, adding to the effect. In the darkness, it glows in harmony with the ghost ship’s lights, creating a truly astonishing visual spectacle. 【CAPTIVATING GHOST SHIP EXPERIENCE】: Relive legendary tales, explore the enigmatic pirate seas, and embark on an adventure inspired by the Flying Dutchman ghost ship. Enjoying an unparalleled creative and building experience as you recreate this ghost ship that can never dock. This pirate ship toy building set offers modeling enthusiasts and pirate aficionados an extraordinary assembly and display experience. 【THE PERFECT GIFTS FOR ANY OCCASION】: Whether it’s a birthday, a special event, Halloween, Christmas, Easter, or any other holiday, our model ship makes the ideal gift choice. Surprise your loved ones or prepare something special for the kids. Our pirate ship model building kits boast exquisite design and unique lighting effects that will leave a lasting impression. Suitable for boys, girls, and adults ages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and above. 【ONE-OF-A-KIND MODEL SHIP COLLECTIBLE】: The JMBricklayer’s original pirate ship brick set is unlike anything else out there, making it a prized possession for collectors. Display it with pride in your home or office, showcasing your taste and uniqueness, drawing all eyes to this fantastic brickwork. This whimsical creation also serves as an extraordinary decoration, adding intrigue and mystique to any environment – truly the star of your home decor or office decor. 【INFINITELY CREATIVE BUILDING TOYS】: JMBricklayer ghost ship promises endless fun, allowing you and your family to handcraft this grandiose brick ship and create beautiful memories. Beyond the excitement of the modeling process, model kit fosters problem-solving skills, hand-eye coordination, and creative thinking. Suitable for older children and adults, it’s a versatile source of enjoyment and growth.
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Additional information

Item Weight

0.91 Kilograms

Item Dimensions

16.54 x 4.92 x 12.83 inches

Number of Pieces

1100

Special Features

Light Up

Educational Objective

To promote problem-solving, hand-eye coordination, and creative thinking through the process of building and assembling a pirate ship model

Material Type

Plastic

Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS)

168

Theme

Pirate; Ghost Ship

Color

Multicolor

Global Trade Identification Number

06975581462902

ASIN

B0CC7X9ZS8

Best Sellers Rank

#5,174 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #296 in Toy Building Sets

Model Year

2024

Model

40001

Age Range Description

Adult

Brand Name

JMBricklayer

Model Name

40001

55 reviews for JMBricklayer Pirate Ship Building Toys with Lights, Ghost Ship Flying Dutchman Model Ship

  1. Diane

    1.0 out of 5 stars

    Instructions difficult to follow. My grandson I’d used to easy to follow ‘Lego’ instructions

    Bought as gift for grandson. All pieces are gray or black. Not easy to assemble. Will save for another grandson who likes challenges. Won’t buy this brand again

  2. Trekken73Trekken73

    1.0 out of 5 stars

    Parts arrived melted and unusable

    During the construction of the ship, I encountered an issue where a crucial component was delivered to me in a melted and unusable state. Unfortunately, this setback prevented me from completing the build without having to send everything back and start over. I feel it’s important to warn other buyers about this possibility so they can be better prepared.

  3. Shawna

    1.0 out of 5 stars

    Not worth it

    Missing all kinda of pieces

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  4. Dee

    1.0 out of 5 stars

    Lights don’t work

    Pieces hard to place then fall off

  5. Amazon Customer

    1.0 out of 5 stars

    Would have liked it if I could finish it

    Missing pieces so unable to finish the build

  6. Shay Michael melby

    1.0 out of 5 stars

    Missing pieces

    Missing pieces. Can not finish the ship because of it.

  7. Happy Shopper

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Grandson was so happy

    He was given this set this weekend. Don’t know the construction aspect yet. He is a big “Jack Sparrow” fan.

  8. Kindle CustomerKindle Customer

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    My grandsons birthday

    I bought this to brighten up my grandsons dorm room. He just started college this year I wanted him to have some fun. He started the ship one evening and kept going till midnight and finished the next morning. He loved putting it together. He was excited it lite up. Best present I have given him

  9. SHall

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    Overall a good model

    This is a great model. That being said, it requires patience! A LOT of patience.It was easy enough to assemble, but there are sections that do require a VERY light touch or they will fall apart on you. Specifically the front and rear of the ship.It’s a great value for what it is and arrived very quick. My son and I put it together over Christmas break and he loved it, so I would also include that it makes a fine gift.Happy building 🙂

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  10. R. G. BickersR. G. Bickers

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    A fun build with great lights, and a couple of quirks – battery pack not included

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    This is a neat little POTC “inspired” kit that is just short of great.THE BRICKS are typical of JMB; they are excellent. Aside from injection marks from the molds they are identical to the big brand. Colors are very consistent and there’s a good number of trans-green pieces. Excellent clutch and consistent fit make them worth the money.THE INSTRUCTIONS are very clear with precise illustrations in a logical order. Since this kit comes with lighting you install along the way special attention is given to the wiring, right down to which direction you pass it through the most basic of installations.THE BUILD is pretty good with the exception of putting elements on the deck and adding the stairs. You start with the hull and work up, which makes sense. The largest plate on the deck is only supported by two studs on either end, so there’s a lot of flex in the middle. This is particularly annoying since it’s mostly 1×1 pieces with a snug fit. This can mostly be done in advance to eliminate the bending, but there’s dozens of steps in-between so plan accordingly.Additionally, the stairs are made up of 1×2 pieces strung along two rubber stringers. The idea is good, but the rubber is too stiff to stay in place. I ended up just bailing on them all together.Beyond those troubles, the kit goes as expected. I’m pleased with the result and it has found a spot in my armada on the wall. If I tire of it, it’ll give me a lot of uniquely-colored parts for walls and creatures – this thing has a lot of teeth!Note that to power the lights you need to either plug it into a USB port in a device or wall plug, or already have a battery box you can spare.Made in China.

    12 people found this helpful

  11. Jeanne Allard Shaltz

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    Pieces missing

    For the price, it’s very disappointing! There were pieces missing. Haven’t had that problem with Lego. It’s an impressive piece. But it won’t be right.My granddaughter was very frustrated.

  12. Isaac Baade

    2.0 out of 5 stars

    Missing pieces

    Everything was going well until I was just about to the 3rd act and I found out I was missing a couple important pieces so I don’t know if I can finish it until I find some that will work. Aside from that it seems pretty delicate. A lot of the segments seem to be their own project and don’t get secured down very well. I also think a lot of them are unnecessarily complex just to add to the pieces total.

  13. Amazon Customer

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    Cool, but the design should be better

    So first of all its a great looking Lego build, however it does not stay together well and it is so tedious to build. In the end there were a few small items missing nothing major. But the front of the ship kept falling apart. no way would it hold up to being picked up and moved. I used this as a fish tank decoration so after the front of the ship kept falling apart I just glued the pieces together. filled it full of rocks and dropped it in my tank. but basically its cool if you glue it together but they didn’t engineer this to hold together well. Directions were challenging in some areas. The lego blocks stuck together good and the lights worked well.

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  14. Luis Alfredo Romero Toledo

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Bueno

    Para ser no original Lego es muy lindo aunque la calidad de los tacos para armar no es la mejor

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  15. Kathy Winans

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    Poor product

    The engineering was really really crappy and there was just way too many accessories, but the base of the ship was really good. The appearance after it’s built those pretty cool. it’s just really frustrating to build also.

  16. Kimberly K Vining

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Fast Delivery!!

    I got my order very quickly! Like within a few days! If that. Looks to be exactly what I ordered, it’s a Christmas present for my grandson who is all about pirate ships.

  17. Sarah

    2.0 out of 5 stars

    Missing pieces ☹️

    I found this in May and bought it for my dad for Father’s Day because he likes putting together boats, so I thought a ghost pirate ship would be perfect! Much to his, and my, disappointment there are several missing pieces and he is unable to build it to completion. He hardly finished the base before he discovered that some of the crucial pieces were missing.Now we’re both bummed.

  18. johnjohn

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    A little disappointed

    This was a fun build. But it would have been better if it came with a battery pack attachment instead of this usb plug. The lights are so small that it should’ve been run from a battery pack.

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  19. Dawn Shanahan

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    Pieces missing and not very detailed instructions

    It’s a cool project but cannot finish it as pieces are missing and the instructions are just pickers and not very detailed in some of them.

  20. Tom R Munford

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    A lot of missing pieces

    Frustrating a lot of missing pieces. Why finish it cause I can’t!?

  21. Evan

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Awesome, but not for novices

    This was a very fun model to build. It looks very cool when done and the blocks are all compatible with the major name brand, so you can customize if you want. The directions are reasonable, but man is it a complicated build. It definitely took longer than expected to put together. This was a bummer at first, but it did give me more time enjoying the build than I thought I would have. I wouldn’t recommend this for a novice or even anyone who just wants the ship itself. This is really for the enthusiast who really enjoys block building.

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  22. AMZRev

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Fun Build

    Never have I ever incorporated LEDs in my Legos and it has opened a brand new world. The build was fun and a bit time consuming with a friend. 10/10 would build again

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  23. Merra

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Very good block set

    The only bad thing I would have to say is the stickers were not carefully boxed so they are bent. Not sure if I’ll be able to flatten them out to even use them. But the construction of the blocks and other materials are great 😃

  24. Jon

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Aesthetically Pleasing

    Relatively easy build due to the easy to follow instructions. Front part of the ship is pretty fragile, but as a model set, it is amazing!

  25. Ellie-Rose

    Do not purchase

    The instructions don’t make sense and the sail turned up ripped

  26. AmyAmy

    Spooky!

    The product arrived quickly and was packaged nicely. The pieces were good quality and easy to fit together. The instruction book was full color and easy to follow, and the lights were easy to install and connect as well. The finished ship looks really nice on its own, and the spooky lighting takes it to the next level. Really happy with this kit!

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  27. Guillaume e.

    Pas mal

    Modèle sympa a monter et pas trop mal détaillé mais pas du tout a l échelle Lego il est tout petit du coup un peu chère 😕 sûrement le même modèle 3 fois moins chère chez les concurrents chinois

  28. Ingo Wahl

    Sehr schöner bausatz

    Es hat richtig Spaß gemacht das Schiff zusammen zu bauen.

  29. roserose

    Muy chulo

    Es más pequeño de lo que pensaba pero al final a quedado súper bonito. Precio muy similar a un set de ese tamaño de lego. Yo lo pillé de oferta, así que me salió bien.

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  30. alberto

    Davvero bello

    Il prodotto è fatto davvero bene. Non lo consiglio se non si è armati di pazienza, un po più complesso dei classici lego.Consigliato

  31. “merlinatco””merlinatco”

    Trinkt aus Piraten Yo- ho

    Grundlegend ein sehr schönes Set, aber kein Spielset, die Klemmkraft ist sehr hoch, fast wie bei Moldking oder Cobi. Es gibt auch leider zwei Konstruktionsfehler das Unterteil des Buges hält nur mit einer Noppe und geht daher leicht ab und das Oberdeck hält nur an Sechs Nobben die mittig unter der Platte sitzen ohne Auflage an den Seiten das ist etwas belastend wenn es darum geht noch Teile oben drauf zu drücken, bei beiden hätte ich mir ein andere Lösung gewünscht, allerdings habe ich alle Kabel entgegen der Anleitung unter Deck verlegt (Elektrikerkrankheit “alle Kabel versteckten”) daher war das mit dem Oberdeck auch praktisch.In Bauabschnitt zwei hatte ich eine 2×2 Eckplatte als Fehlteil bzw. ein falsches Platte in der Verpackung, habe ein aus dem vorhergehenden Schritt entfernt und verwendet und es hält, ebenfalls gehen alle Teile auf es sind keine Ersatzteile mit gepackt.Alles in allem ein sehr schönes Set zum Hinstellen.

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  32. Tammy

    we can’t complete it

    honestly I can’t give a decent review we haven’t been able to complete it, best we can figure there are pieces missing which make it not possible to move ahead or finish it which is upsetting

  33. Antje Müller

    Schönes Set, aber…

    Das Set ist sehr schön und begeistert Groß und Klein. Allerdings war es als Geschenk geplant, doch das Paket kam lediglich im Originalkarton und direkt auf dem Schiffbild klebte der riesige Versandaufkleber. Zum Verschenken natürlich richtig blöd. Das wünsche ich mir anders!

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  34. Ellen Friedrich

    Eigentlich nur Lego

    Ich habe nach vielem hin und her bestellt, bin positiv überrascht, fast so gut wie Lego. Positiv möchte ich auf jeden Fall die Lichter bewerten, die kosten bei Lego extra

  35. Adam Matthew-Galipeau

    Meh

    Very flimsy overall design, the bow section and masts continually fall over/off as well as the aft decorations. The lighting kit is poor and looks nothing like the picture.

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  36. Michael Hahnel

    Klein aber fein

    Aufbau macht Spaß, gute Klemmkraft, keine Fehlteile. Mit schöner Beleuchtung.

  37. Caroo

    Très beau

    Magnifique bateau, je n’ai pas mis 5 étoiles à cause de la qualité des pièces (elles se rayent facilement) et de l’étape de montage qui est assez chaotique, on voit que c’est fait par un logiciel et pas vraiment testé pour être amélioré. En revanche une fois monté, il est du plus bel effet. Aucune pièce manquante et les lumières fonctionnent parfaitement.

  38. *Insert Name*

    Ein paar Fehler, aber am Ende schön

    Die Anleitung hat einen Fehler bzw. wurde vermutlich eher ein falsches Teil beigelegt. Die erste LED, die man verbauen soll, ist in der Anleitung eine verkabelte (!) 1×4 Plate in trans green. Beiliegen tut aber nur eine normale Plate ohne LED und ein verkabelter LED Pappstreifen, der nicht verbaubar ist, und auch nicht in die Plate gesteckt werden kann. D.h. hier muss man sich selber helfen, bei mir war es mit einem ablösbaren transparenten Klebeband getan, aber sowas sollte natürlich nicht sein. Vor allem weil die Beleuchtung sonst echt richtig klasse ist.Bei den Schnüren stimmt die Länge beim mittleren Mast nicht. Es wurden 3 gleich lange Schnüre für die Masten beigelegt und eine ganz lange, die aber zum Verbinden der Masten gebraucht wird. Beim Mittleren reicht die Länge nicht, beim Hinteren ist dafür zu viel Schnur vorhanden. Da musste ich etwas herumschnipseln…Die Steine haben eine enorm gute Klemmkraft, sind aber dadurch auch oft nur mit viel Druck anzubringen. Dadurch muss man ziemlich aufpassen, dass man nicht die Fingernägel, oder sämtliche Deko am Schiff abreißt (mir ist beim Festdrücken eines anderen Teils innen drin eine Kanone abgebrochen, keine Chance die wieder fest zu drücken ohne das ganze Schiff auseinander zu nehmen… -__-)Insgesamt ist es aber überraschend stabil, mit guten, professionellen baulichen Absicherungen (außer vorn das “Maul”, der untere Teil hängt an 1 Noppe…)Am Ende sieht das Schiff super aus, vor allem durch das Licht. Es ist (bis auf den Pappstreifen) eine ordentliche, baubare, Beleuchtung, die einfach zu installieren ist.Es sind keine albernen Farben verbaut und das fertige Modell ist angenehm von der Größe. Es bleiben kaum Teile übrig.Es ist KEIN Kinderset, weder vom Bau, noch von der Bespielbarkeit.Ich habe ca. 50 Euro bezahlt und finde das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis sehr gut.

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  39. Laeti92500

    Très loin de Lego à tous les niveaux.

    Construction très fragile à bien des endroits (poupe et proue, canons impossible à récupérer à moins de tout démonter, etc) alors qu’il faut régulièrement appuyez fort pour réussir à fixer des pièces de médiocre qualité, très loin de la marque référence.Le set n’a clairement pas été “testé” avant d’être commercialisé.A poser et ne surtout pas toucher si vous ne voulez pas qu’il tombe en morceaux.Les voiles sont d’une qualité indigne et toutes chiffonnées.Au bref, tout (la qualité des pièces, clarté des instructions, solidité du set etc) est à des années lumières de Lego. 1ère incursion chez les marques alternatives et grosse déception.Économisez et achetez du Lego.

  40. MasonMason

    Good value for the money indeed

    We started making this lego with my 8yo son, and so far I can tell the blocks quality is good. in contrast with some other Chinese made blocks that I had seen before, this one is quite sturdy, and blocks fit well. There are a few problems I would like to mention, maybe the company reads this and makes improvements:1- The instructions manual is printed too small. it makes it difficult to see some of the smaller parts in the manual, or to distinguish blocks that are small or similar. The manual should be like 50% larger.2- Some instructions are weird. for example if you see the images I attached, there are some steps that you are asked to put two or three blocks under a larger block. In real world it is the opposite way. The right way of doing it would be to flip the large block and show how to put the smaller ones on it.3-There are some design flaws. It shows that the toy needs a team to build the whole ship a few times and see what problems may occur for the customer when building with these designs. for example, when we were installing some stairs inside the ship, since there were no blocks put beneath the stairs to secure them, as soon as we pushed the next block on the stairs, it all collapsed and there was no way to put them back on each other because we were many steps past that stairs part, and there were some things put on top of those. Hence, I had to undo some steps, use some blocks from our old lego sets and secure the stairs to be able to proceed with the latter one.The canons on the ship are also very loose, so if one canon is accidentally touched and removed in the future, there is no way to put it back. so I decided to glue them with a super glue.other than these issues, the value for money is good. Buying such thing from Lego could cost you four times this purchase.

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  41. Bernard Eysines

    JOUET INCOMPLET

    JOUET INCOMPLET. NOMBREUSES PIECES MANQUANTES DANS PLUSIEURS SACHETS

  42. hugo, muruahugo, murua

    Schönes Modell aber durch fehlende Teile nicht zusammenzubauen, schade!

    Ja, schade!An und für sich ein sehr schönes Modell. Aber wenn Teile fehlen, die man nicht einfach so ersetzen kann ist das natürlich ärgerlich. Bei mir fehlten leider Teile mit Verkabelungen (s. Bild), so dass man das nicht einfach ersetzen konnte. Beim nachlesen verschiedener Bewertungen scheinen immer mal wieder Teile zu fehlen, leider bei mir eben welche die nicht zu ersetzen sind.Die Anleitung ist ok, für Kinder eher nichts, da nicht so durchdacht wie beim Marktführer. Die Klemmkraft ist extrem hoch, nachdem sich mir im Rumpf eine Kanone gelöst hat, musste ich den Rumpf wieder öffnen… war anspruchsvoll ;-)Wie gesagt, ohne (oder mit leicht ersetzbaren) fehlenden Teilen sicher ein schönes Modell.Kompliment an Amazon, problemlose Rückerstattung nach Rücksendung.

  43. Devon Paine

    Came in its own box

    Although i haven’t built it yet it came in its own box tightly packed – the competitors like to waste packaging with their products! Looking so forward to building it! Thanks!

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  44. Roland

    impossible a finir

    j’ai monté le premier chapitre du bateau, mais maintenant je suis bloquer car il manque la pochette 40001-2-1 e j’ai la pochette 40001-1-1 en trop, donc je peux rien faire de plus.

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  45. kimbuuu

    TOP

    Unserem Sohn hat es sehr gefallen. Von hoher Qualität

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  46. JesseJesse

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Nice set!

    Set is great, tech support addressed the issue with the internal lighting within a couple days of emailing them. Lego quality and a superior price! Pictures are here for your convenience!!

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  47. mik b

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great project for children

    Got this for my 10 year old son for Christmas and he absolutely loved building it. Great toy for kids that like the challenge of building Legos and seeing the the finished project.

  48. macrogeek

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    Fun ship, but very delicate

    It’s a great looking build when it’s done but there are quite a few detail bits that are attached by a single stud and easily break off or fall off. This is one to build and put on the shelf, not much fun to play with once it’s assembled.

  49. TJ martire

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    My daughter absolutely loves it

    Easter Sunday took her hour and a half to put the whole entire thing together so proud of her it looks amazing great quality too

  50. Jordan P.

    1.0 out of 5 stars

    Missing pieces unclear instructions

    Got it for my son’s birthday and he started the first couple bags but then there were missing pieces and the instructions became very unclear about halfway through. Would have returned it but we missed the return window since we took a long time trying to make it work since my son really wanted it built.

  51. R/C guy

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Cool, spooky build! NEED to buy USB battery holder

    Model is a good size. As others have said, the front part of the ship IS held on with a single point which makes moving it difficult, but it is meant for display, not play. You will need to purchase a usb battery holder to power the lights. Yep, Amazon has those too, and they are pretty inexpensive. I highly recommend this for an experienced builder. I would have given 5 stars, but I felt the usb battery holder SHOULD be included, and isn’t.

  52. Amanda P

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Fun and challenging

    Very fun build and amazing instructions. Turned out amazing

  53. Miranda

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

    My husband was so excited! He is still putting it together but this was way cooler than anything k could find in store! The lights are so tiny! The pieces fit well and it’s well made.

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  54. DustinDustin

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Fun build

    It works good! The lights on it is a little to bright you can’t actually see the build but then again rather them be bright then not working. The build was pretty fun. I thought the string and sails were going to be a pain but it was fairly easy and same with the lights and wires.

  55. Charles

    1.0 out of 5 stars

    Really bad engineering here.

    The build experience on this was so horrendously aggravating I had to wait a full 2 weeks to write a review.Before I launch into this I will acknowledge that this is my FIRST kit from this manufacturer, so this kit may be their “bad apple” kit and/or I might have gotten a lemon of a kit. I will give their brand another try at some point but I am in no rush due to this kit.The completed model is absolutely beautiful! and that’s all the good I can say.From the jump this ship is unnecessarily complex, The bottom of the hull is two single row pieces on which you create two rows of the same piece over and over and over… I mean why not just cast a hull? The two sides are then connect ONLY at the front which makes your next several steps VERY frustrating as the base keeps sliding back and forth and breaking.Half the aggravation of this kit is the bricks themselves, they simply are not cast correctly. About every 7th piece I was having to either use a small hammer or create impressions on my thumbs from pushing so hard just to get the bricks to set. Now you’d think with that kind of difficulty getting them to connect this model would NEVER come apart, and you’d be wrong. The last few pages of directions I was cussing out the designers and engineer’s who created this thing as every time I’d be trying to connect something or place something another part was falling off.The directions have you running the tiny wires underneath and through brick connections, which leads to cut wires as they are so damn tiny. Also the whole triple lantern rear piece falls off simply by being nudged.This deserved its own mention as it has completely turned me off to this manufacturer: The front “mouth assembly”… Dear GOD what a freaking nightmare! I joke you not the ENTIRE bottom assembly for the mouth is held on a a SINGLE DOT connection! no exaggeration if you so much as bump the piece after it is put together it WILL break off, and break apart. The top section is BARELY any better, it has two dots for connection but it will also fall off with a slight bump. I never even thought to use super glue in lego builds until this model and I am convinced the manufacturer either has no QA team or just went “Ehh super glues a thing”.I bought two of these for my sons birthday so we could build them together, I then opened the box and realized I goofed as this was well out of his league (He’s 7) so instead I built his while he helped me sort the bags. I had to stop at the halfway point as this kit had me so angry I was ready to throw it into the garbage. His ship broke the minute he picked it up (Aforementioned jaw thing) and when we tried to fix it the mast broke, fixing that led to the jaw falling off and the front mast toppling over. At this point we put it on a shelf, put the pieces in a box, and haven’t been back since, and my model still remains sealed in its box.I have since purchased super glue and Electrical tape and I will attempt a permanent “repair” at some point.

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