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Set 21306 The Beatles Yellow Submarine
LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO

LEGO® The Beatles Yellow Submarine

The Beatles Yellow Submarine is a 2016 LEGO Ideas set based on the band's 1968 animated film of the same name. Built from 553 pieces with five minifigures, it recreates the iconic submarine along with its crew.

Set number
21306
Year
2016
Pieces
553
Minifigures
5
Theme
LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO
Different parts
172
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Parts list 172

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Spare parts (23)

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Minifigures 5

Description

A film classic turned into a model

The set is based on the 1968 animated film Yellow Submarine, in which the Beatles travel through a psychedelic underwater world aboard a bright yellow submarine. Its colour scheme of yellow, bright light orange, white and light grey captures the film's bold, cartoonish look rather than aiming for a realistic submarine design. For fans of pop-culture sets beyond the usual film licences such as Star Wars or Marvel, this offers an unusual but widely recognised piece of music history instead. It also works well as a gift for music fans who wouldn't otherwise pick up a LEGO set.

Five minifigures, including the band

Among the set's five minifigures are the four Beatles band members, rendered in their distinctive look from the film. The 172 different part types provide enough detail for individual hairstyles, outfits and small accessories that make each figure recognisable. That combination of band members and submarine model sets the set apart clearly from ordinary vehicle or building sets aimed at display alone. For collectors of LEGO Ideas sets, this pairing of music history and minifigures is one of the more distinctive themes in the range.

Psychedelic colours, not camouflage

The parts list shows white, bright light orange, yellow and light grey as the main colours, an unusually bright and cheerful combination for a LEGO Ideas set. Rather than the muted or military tones typical of most vehicle models, a bold, slightly exaggerated palette dominates here. That fits the psychedelic style of the original film and makes the finished model a striking display piece. Next to more subdued vehicle or building sets on a shelf, the submarine stands out immediately.

172 part types packed into a detailed hull

With 172 distinct part types across 553 pieces, the model carries a lot of detail for its size, particularly in rounded hull shapes, portholes and small decorative elements. That variety of specialty pieces sets it apart from simpler vehicle builds made mostly of identical basic bricks. The full parts list on this page breaks down every element individually, which is also useful for planning colourful custom builds of your own. Checking the shapes beforehand also helps if you're combining pieces with other rounded or nautical-themed builds.

FAQ

What is the set based on?
It is based on the Beatles' 1968 animated film Yellow Submarine.
How many minifigures are included?
The set includes five minifigures, among them the four Beatles band members.
How many pieces does the submarine model have?
The model is made up of 553 pieces across 172 different part types.

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