Lego Stories and Action Vikings: Viking Ship Challenges the Midgard Serpent (7018)

by Lego

Product Features

• Build your LEGO collection with this set
• Includes an instruction booklet and 4 figures
• Catapult really works
• Contains 585 pieces
• Encourages imaginative play

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0007ZCJ1G
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #204,445 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Build this longboat for master boat builders and sailors, the Vikings, and then sail with them on what may begin as a trade expedition but ends in a high-sea battle against the Midgard serpent. When this vicious reptile rears his scaly head, the Vikings must fire the working catapult to knock him back into the water. This multi-faceted toy requires kids to use both construction skills and their creativity to come up with new and exciting adventures. An instruction booklet with detailed color, three-dimensional diagrams shows kids exactly how to fit the 585 pieces together to construct the Viking ship. Four Nordic figures are included to man the ship and stave off the evil serpent. This playset may be combined with other Lego building toys in the Viking series (sold separately) to create a complete Viking village. --Cristina Vaamonde

Product Description

Build this longboat for master boat builders and sailors, the Vikings, and then sail with them on what may begin as a trade expedition but ends in a high-sea battle against the Midgard serpent. When this vicious reptile rears his scaly head, the Vikings must fire the working catapult to knock him back into the water. This multi-faced toy requires kids to use both construction skills and their creativity to come up with new and exciting adventures. An instruction booklet with detailed color, three-dimensional diagrams shows kids exactly how to fit the 585 pieces together to construct the Viking ship. Four Nordic figures are included to man the ship and stave off the evil serpent. This playset may be combined with other Lego building toys in the Viking series (sold separately) to create a complete Viking village.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing LEGO set, September 27, 2005

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J. Ward "avid reader, Transformers and LEGO fan." (Nales, FL) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Lego Stories and Action Vikings: Viking Ship Challenges the Midgard Serpent (7018) (Toy)

I'm an adult. I like LEGO sets, especially Star Wars LEGO. I admit it! Now that I got that out in the open, I must say that the LEGO Viking series has become my second favorite LEGO line. The dragons, the ships, the little Viking minifigs - all amazing.

If you like LEGO sets too, or have a child who does, you or he or she will love this Viking ship. I also recommend the Viking Fortress and the Viking catapult set.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great for older kids who like to build & rebuild, December 5, 2005

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L Hawk (American overseas) - See all my reviews

= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Lego Stories and Action Vikings: Viking Ship Challenges the Midgard Serpent (7018) (Toy)

My 7 year old had a great time putting the ship together, but I have to agree with the other reviewer who mentioned the durability factor. Once the ship is together it needs to stay in one spot or it will fall apart. Quite frustrating for my guys who wanted to 'play' with it after it was built. Looks good up on the shelf though...

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars GRACMICH, December 1, 2005

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Susan Marenka (Madison, AL USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Lego Stories and Action Vikings: Viking Ship Challenges the Midgard Serpent (7018) (Toy)

My 5 year old bought this toy with his birthday money. The figures are great and the weapon and dragon are awesome, however, the ship will not stay together. Every time my son plays with it, we have to rebuild it, making it not so much fun for any of us. It probably is fine for an older child who can fix the ship on their own, but if you have a younger child you may want to pass on this one.