A piece of aviation history is joining the LEGO Icons lineup – 11378 Douglas DC-3 PAN AM has been revealed.
The next LEGO Icons set for aviation enthusiasts will be 11378 Douglas DC-3 PAN AM. The set will comprise 1,903 pieces, 4 minifigures and retail for £199.99 / $219.99 / €219.99, releasing on April 1, 2026 at LEGO.com.
11378 Douglas DC-3 PAN AM represents an icon of early air travel; the real plane first took flight in 1935, then entered service a year later. At the time, it was a real step forward for the aviation industry — it could cross the United States in a mere 18 hours, only needing to stop 3 times. A triple layover and almost a full day to fly such a distance is unbelievable for opposite reasons today, but back when the DC-3 was in the sky, it was an impressive feat.
The LEGO model isn’t built at minifigure scale, as recreating the full 21 – 32 passenger capacity would make it an absolutely enormous large model. The dimensions clock in at 51cm (20in) long and 76cm (30in) wide.
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Even with the smaller scale,11378 Douglas DC-3 PAN AM has interior space. The passenger cabin is fully detailed with tiny seats that are only slightly smaller than today’s economy class. The cockpit is also in miniature, cleverly using Battle Droid torsos for the backs of the seats.
Those versed in the history of the DC-3 will have plenty to marvel at when building this model, with accurate shaping all around, Pan American decorations on the exterior and a roster of minifigures wearing authentic outfits. Officially, the figures are named as a pilot, purser, stewardess and flight attendant. All four are exclusive to the set, thanks to their torsos and matching pins. The two women figures have leg printing; the two men figures do not. There is also a display stand for them as they cannot fit inside the model.
Feature-wise, this is mostly a static display model, but there is retractable landing gear, which lets the model truly take flight when on the display stand. Official images are rather conservative in showing the DC-3 off said stand, but it should be possible to remove it and have the landing gear serve its purpose.
The stand features a UCS-type plaque with some information about the plane, detailing the years of manufacture, date of first flight, cruising speed and more.
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