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Set 70810 MetalBeard's Sea Cow
The LEGO Movie

MetalBeard's Sea Cow

MetalBeard's Sea Cow 70810 is a 2014 set from The LEGO Movie, with 2,743 pieces and 5 minifigures. It recreates the enormous scrap-metal pirate ship that serves as a key vehicle for the rebels in the film. With 511 unique parts, it's one of the most detailed sets of its time.

Set number
70810
Year
2014
Pieces
2,743
Minifigures
5
Theme
The LEGO Movie
Different parts
511
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 511

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Spare parts (48)

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

Minifigures 5

Description

A ship built from recycled scrap

The Sea Cow's design leans into the film's idea that the ship was welded together from junk and salvaged metal: reddish brown, black and grey tones dominate the look, creating the impression of weathered scrap rather than a smooth pirate ship. That unusual material language sets the set apart clearly from classic LEGO pirate ships and makes it one of the most distinctive models from the film. Even the sails and rigging look deliberately improvised, patched together from whatever was at hand.

Five minifigures from the film

With 5 minifigures, key characters from the film come straight into the build. The crew fits the ship's rough, improvised look and works well both for recreating scenes from the film and for inventing original pirate adventures. For fans of the film, this line-up of figures is a major reason to pick this set over other pirate ship builds. The multiple decks and gun stations also give the crew plenty of places to be positioned around the ship.

511 parts for a complex build

The high number of unique elements shows up in plenty of small building details, from cannons to moving sections and decorative pieces that reinforce the ship's recycled-scrap concept. The full parts list on this page covers every colour included, which is useful when checking which of the many specialised parts are worth sourcing for other projects. The unusual mix of reddish brown and grey pieces works particularly well for desert or scrapyard-themed builds of your own.

Who the set suits

At over 2,700 pieces, the Sea Cow is a set for experienced builders with time for a substantial project and space for a large display piece. It's a particular highlight for fans of the film and for collectors who appreciate unusual colour combinations and building techniques. Even without the film connection, it holds up convincingly as a pirate ship set in its own right.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures does MetalBeard's Sea Cow have?
The set has 2,743 pieces and includes 5 minifigures.
What is the ship supposed to be made of?
The design represents a pirate ship welded together from scrap and salvaged metal, shown through its reddish brown and grey tones.
Is this set suitable for beginners?
Not really — with over 2,700 pieces and 511 unique elements, it's aimed at experienced builders.

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