{"product_id":"lego-scale-battleship-yamato-custom-display-model-130cm","title":"LEGO Huge 130cm Brick Battleship Senkan Yamato Display Model 8700 Pieces Naval Warship","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eObject Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eLarge-scale interlocking brick warship model representing the battleship Yamato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eContemporary custom build, referencing Second World War naval design\u003cbr data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eModern construction, historical subject\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"644\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eInterlocking ABS plastic bricks, multi-layer hull construction, modular internal reinforcement, high-density surface detailing, turret and superstructure sub-assemblies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"802\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eOverall length approx. 131 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eMaximum beam approx. 22 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"724\"\u003eHeight approx. 16 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eMonumental display scale exceeding standard retail sets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"819\"\u003ePiece Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eApprox. 8,700+ components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"879\"\u003eHighly detailed hull plating, multi-turret main battery, secondary armament, deck detailing, superstructure towers, and lifeboat elements. Designed as a static display model emphasizing realism, mass, and visual authority rather than play functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eCondition Assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eAssembled condition with clean surfaces and consistent color tone. No visible degradation or stress to structural elements. Presentation reads as near-unused, display-only build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eITEM ANALYSIS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eLarge-scale brick-built warships occupy a hybrid space between model engineering and sculptural display. At over 130 cm in length, this Yamato build transcends hobby scale and enters architectural territory, requiring deliberate structural planning to prevent flex, torsion, or collapse over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003eThe model demonstrates a layered hull approach, distributing weight across reinforced internal beams while allowing external detailing to remain crisp. Turret placement, deck segmentation, and superstructure height are proportionally balanced to convey the visual mass of the original vessel without overwhelming the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003eUnlike mass-produced sets, builds of this size demand extended assembly time, spatial commitment, and display intent. Survival as a complete, intact structure already filters the audience to serious collectors, naval historians, and large-format display enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003eThis piece is not a toy in the traditional sense; it functions as a physical interpretation of naval history through contemporary construction language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003eCURATORIAL NARRATIVE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2673\"\u003eThis monumental brick-built Yamato commands space through scale alone. Stretching beyond a meter in length, it mirrors the original battleship’s symbolic presence—less an object of movement than of dominance and gravity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2945\"\u003eThe construction translates steel into plastic through disciplined geometry. Flat planes, stepped decks, and stacked superstructures recreate the battleship’s layered authority, while thousands of individual components work collectively to suggest weight and permanence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"3216\"\u003eWhat distinguishes this model is restraint. Rather than exaggerating features for drama, the builder allows proportion to speak. Turrets sit heavy and deliberate. The hull reads long and purposeful. The superstructure rises with controlled complexity rather than chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3492\"\u003eAs a display object, the model operates like a modern monument—an interpretation rather than a replica, using contemporary materials to honor historical form. It rewards distance viewing first, then close inspection, where the density of construction becomes fully apparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3497\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eHISTORICAL CONTEXT \u0026amp; TECHNICAL REFERENCE — BATTLESHIP YAMATO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eThis brick-built display model represents the battleship \u003cstrong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eYamato\u003c\/strong\u003e, the lead vessel of the Yamato-class battleships constructed by the Imperial Japanese Navy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eYamato was laid down on November 4, 1937, and constructed at the Kure Naval Arsenal. Conceived as the ultimate expression of naval supremacy, she was designed to outmatch any existing or projected battleship of her era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eAt full scale, Yamato measured approximately 263 meters in length and displaced roughly 64,000 tons at full load. Her defining feature was her unprecedented main armament: three triple turrets mounting 46 cm naval guns, the largest caliber guns ever installed on a warship. Each shell weighed over 1.5 tons, with a maximum firing range exceeding 27 kilometers. These guns alone established Yamato as the most heavily armed battleship ever constructed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eThe vessel’s armor scheme was equally formidable, with massive belt and turret protection engineered to withstand direct hits from contemporary naval artillery. Combined with a top speed of approximately 27 knots, Yamato represented a balance of firepower, protection, and mobility that placed her at the pinnacle of battleship design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eYamato participated in multiple engagements during the latter stages of the Pacific War. Her final mission occurred on April 7, 1945, during Operation Ten-Go, where she was sunk by concentrated aerial attack. Records indicate extensive damage from bombs and torpedoes, resulting in catastrophic loss of the vessel and the majority of her crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003eThe wreck site lies at approximately 30 degrees 22 minutes north latitude and 128 degrees 04 minutes east longitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eMODEL-SPECIFIC SPECIFICATIONS (THIS BUILD)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003eThis large-scale brick display model translates Yamato’s historical presence into a monumental modern format:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003eOverall length: approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003e131 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003eMaximum width: approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003e16 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003eHeight: approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003e22 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003eTotal components: approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003e8,717 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2740\"\u003eWhile not an official retail construction set, the components are fully compatible with standard interlocking brick systems, allowing integration with other builds if desired. The model is intended primarily for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003edisplay and architectural appreciation\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than active play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2745\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2766\"\u003eCURATORIAL NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"3105\"\u003eThis added historical layer positions the model not merely as a large construction piece, but as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003ethree-dimensional historical interpretation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The scale, mass, and density of the build intentionally echo the overwhelming presence of the original vessel, reinforcing its role as both an engineering achievement and a cultural symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2666\" data-start=\"2663\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Collectible Stewardship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"729\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eEvaluated under the Japonista Collectibles Authentication Framework™:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"786\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"786\"\u003ePeriod, manufacturer, and production-era assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"846\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eMaterial, paint, lithography, and surface-wear analysis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eMechanical, structural, and component integrity review (where applicable)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eDesign, iconography, and cultural-context verification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eGuaranteed 100% Authentic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eEvery piece is backed by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eJaponista Lifetime Authenticity Warranty™\u003c\/strong\u003e and curated with collector-grade scrutiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eA Note on Collecting \u0026amp; Preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eAt Japonista, we approach vintage and modern toys not merely as nostalgic objects, but as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003edesign artifacts, cultural touchstones, and expressions of their era\u003c\/strong\u003e—from postwar ingenuity and Showa imagination to contemporary pop and designer movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eEach work is carefully examined, researched, and presented with respect for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eoriginal intent, historical context, and collector relevance\u003c\/strong\u003e, balancing preservation with the honest character earned through time and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eOur role is not only to offer access to meaningful collectibles, but to act as thoughtful custodians—connecting the right pieces with collectors who value history, originality, and lasting significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003eInquiries, Availability, and Private Consideration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003eSome collectible works may allow room for discussion, while others are held firmly due to rarity, condition, provenance, or cultural importance. All inquiries are reviewed personally and discreetly, and we welcome thoughtful questions or expressions of interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003eIf you are exploring a specific theme, franchise, maker, era, or mechanical category—or seeking guidance in building a focused collection—our team is always available to assist with informed, quiet expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003eConcierge Support \u0026amp; Collector Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2633\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003eJaponista Concierge™\u003c\/strong\u003e offers personalized assistance for collectors seeking deeper understanding, strategic acquisitions, or long-term curation across vintage and modern collectibles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2821\"\u003eWhether your interest lies in nostalgia, design history, mechanical fascination, or pop-culture legacy, we are here to support your collecting journey with clarity, care, and discretion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"3031\"\u003eFor select high-value or historically significant pieces, private reservation or structured payment arrangements may be available on a case-by-case basis. 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