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40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat with minifigures
New & Upcoming

LEGO® Icons 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat [OFFICIAL]

The Endurance has officially been announced so now we have the details and photos for 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat, a Gift With Purchase set to coincide with the release of the larger ship.

Shackleton’s Lifeboat contains 232 pieces, set measures 15cm/6in high, 17cm/7in long and 6 cm/2.5 in wide, and includes 2 minifigures.

Aye, that’s right – this set is minifigure scale!


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The official photos for 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat have been released.

The Gift With Purchase set includes two minifigures depicting Sir Ernest Shackleton and Frank Hurley.

LEGO® Icons 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat

You won’t be needing a custom Shackleton minifig after all

From the official 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat webpage on LEGO.com:

Step into the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration with this LEGO® Icons Shackleton’s Lifeboat (40729) model boat kit for adults. Enjoy a mindful experience as you recreate the legendary lifeboat salvaged from the icebound ship Endurance to navigate treacherous Antarctic terrain, ultimately leading to the rescue of the ship’s entire crew. This set includes captain Sir Ernest Shackleton and photographer Frank Hurley minifigures, plus accessories including a camera, stove, oars and a sleigh.


LEGO® Icons 10335 The Endurance

If you haven’t been following the rumour mill, yer best read up on the much larger set, 10355 The Endurance which will be released to coincide with Shackleton’s Lifeboat.

LEGO® Icons 10335 The Endurance trapped in ice

Based on a historic ship which outdid the Titanic’s effort in running into ice

Shackleton’s Lifeboat is also known as the James Caird boat, here be a Historical Overview if you wish to dive into the history.


Specifications

40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat similar to 1872 Soldiers Forge

And update Imperial Guard set, 1872 Soldiers Forge

Here be further details for 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat:

A model ship kit for adults – Celebrate the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration with this LEGO® Icons Shackleton’s Lifeboat building set.

A LEGO® gift idea for adults – Give this Shackleton’s Lifeboat construction set as a Christmas or any-day gift for history-lovers and fans of famous ships.

The Specifics

  • Price: While free, the set is valued at  / £21.9924,99€ / AU 38.$99 / CA $32.99 / SG $36.30
  • Pieces: 232
  • Measurements: over 15 cm (6 in.) high, 17 cm (7 in.) long and 6 cm (2.5 in.) wide
  • Set Includes: All the pieces required to build a LEGO® version of Shackleton’s lifeboat, complete with Sir Ernest Shackleton and Frank Hurley minifigures
  • Features and functions:
    • Top of the boat can be removed to allow access to interior
    • Sleigh attachment to convert the boat to “ice-travel” mode.
  • Minifig accessories:  camera with tripod, stove, sleigh, 2 oars, supplies crate, 2 pickaxes, a shovel, sextant and ice axe.

What Do Yer Think?

Yer Opinion

What be yer thoughts on 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat?

Is a minifigure scale set more appealing?

Would you select it as a gift while purchasing a set other than The Endurance?

LEGO Icons 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat

Don’t think these guys will fit on 10355 The Endurance

If you’ve ventured this far and haven’t read our 10355 The Endurance announcement, yer better do that right now!

Then yer next stop is the LEGO Pirates Forum or Facebook Post comments to impart yer thoughts on both The Endurance and Shackleton’s Lifeboat.

Buy It

10355 The Endurance and 40729 Shackleton’s Lifeboat are Coming Soon and will be available on Black Friday, 29 November, 2024.

Here be an informal countdown:

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