How many pieces does Steamboat Willie have?

The set has 751 pieces, 198 of them unique, plus two minifigures.

What does the set represent?

It recreates the 1928 animated short Steamboat Willie, including the titular steamboat and a figure at the wheel.

Is this set meant for play or display?

It is built as a display model, prioritising accuracy and detail over play functions.

LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO

Steamboat Willie

Steamboat Willie is a 2019 LEGO® Ideas set with 751 pieces and two minifigures. It recreates the historic 1928 animated short as a display model, complete with a paddle steamer and a figure at the wheel referencing the film's most famous scene. This page lists every part in the set by colour and shape.

Set number: 21317
Year: 2019
Pieces: 751
Minifigures: 2
Theme: LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO
Different parts: 198

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 198

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (14)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 2

Mickey Mouse, Black and White fig-0058264 pieces × 1
Minnie Mouse, Black and White fig-0058275 pieces × 1

Description

A film classic turned display model

Steamboat Willie belongs to the LEGO® Ideas line, where fan-submitted concepts get turned into official sets, and here it honours one of the earliest and most recognisable animated films ever made. The set recreates the titular steamboat as a display model, with a paddle wheel, funnel and a turning helm figure that echoes the film's famous wheelhouse scene. At 751 pieces, it is a mid-size showcase build, leaning more on build quality and accuracy than on play functions. The result sits well alongside other Ideas sets built around film and pop culture references.

A black-and-white look with grey detail

The colour scheme of White, Black, Light Bluish Grey and Dark Bluish Grey deliberately echoes the look of the original 1928 black-and-white film. White and Black form the hull, cabin and contrast areas, while the two greys handle the funnel, paddle wheel and other technical detail. This restrained palette sets the set apart from brighter Ideas releases and reinforces the historic, almost graphic character of its source material.

Two minifigures with symbolic weight

Two minifigures come with the set, recreating the scene at the steamboat's wheel that gives the film its most iconic image. Rather than supporting roleplay, they exist mainly to complete the display model as a tribute to the film. For collectors and fans of early animation history, that closeness to the source material is the main appeal of the set. It is a quieter, more narrative addition to the Ideas range than most licensed sets.

198 parts for a showcase build

With 198 unique parts among its 751 pieces, Steamboat Willie has a solid shape variety for a pure display model, visible in details such as the paddle wheel, railings and cabin structure. As a showcase piece, it is less about reusing parts elsewhere and more of interest to collectors after specific grey or black elements. The parts list on this page shows every piece in detail, including colour and quantity.

FAQ

How many pieces does Steamboat Willie have?: The set has 751 pieces, 198 of them unique, plus two minifigures.
What does the set represent?: It recreates the 1928 animated short Steamboat Willie, including the titular steamboat and a figure at the wheel.
Is this set meant for play or display?: It is built as a display model, prioritising accuracy and detail over play functions.