LEGO Shinkai 6500 Submarine
Set #21100 · 2011 · 413 pieces · Substantial build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 21100
- Name
- Shinkai 6500 Submarine
- Year
- 2011
- Pieces
- 413
- Complexity
- Substantial
- Build Time
- 2-4 hours
- Ages
- 10+
- Type
- Great for display
About LEGO Shinkai 6500 Submarine
LEGO Shinkai 6500 Submarine (set #21100) is a detailed build with 413 pieces from the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO theme, released in 2011. The LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO line features fan-designed sets voted into production by the community. This is a substantial-level build suitable for ages 10+, with an estimated build time of 2-4 hours.
Set Highlights
- 413 pieces at substantial complexity — a 2-4 hours build.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Display-focused design — the finished model holds together well on a shelf without support.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Ages 10+
The substantial difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 10+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
413 pieces with an estimated 2-4 hours fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.
Expanding a LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO Collection
A solid addition for collectors building out their LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO shelf. Introduces parts and builds that complement other sets from the same line.
Build Tips
A five-minute sort by color or piece type before starting saves time hunting for specific bricks mid-step.
Follow the numbered steps in sequence — structural elements early in the build support everything that comes after.
Once built, direct sunlight yellows ABS plastic over time. A display case or UV-filtered shelf glass keeps colors vibrant.
Finding Instructions
Building instructions for LEGO Shinkai 6500 Submarine (#21100) are available as a free PDF on LEGO.com. You can also upload a photo of this set to LegoFinder to identify it and access the instructions directly.
Shinkai 6500 Submarine FAQ
Related Reading
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Also Released in 2011
All 2011 sets →Similar Build Difficulty
Sets at roughly the same piece count and complexity tier — different theme and year, but a similar build experience.
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