2024 is the year of LEGO Space sets and today LEGO has revealed two new ones with the LEGO Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System (10341) and the LEGO Art The Milky Way (31212). Both releasing on May 15 for Insiders, the Artemis has 3,601 pieces and retails for $259.99 while the Milky Way has 3,091 pieces and retails for $199.99. Check out the images of the set below as well as the press release for today’s announcement.
… ContinueTHE ART OF ENGINEERING: LIFT OFF INTO SPACE AND EXPLORE THE MILKY WAY WITH TWO NEW LEGO SETS
25th April 2024: Today the LEGO Group unveils two new sets that allow space enthusiasts to go out of this world, by exploring the art of engineering excellence behind the human space missions to get a glimpse of what’s out there.
The LEGO® Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System set is a 3,601-piece set for adults and interpretates the Artemis Space Launch System, including a multistage rocket with 2 solid-fuel boosters and a detailed mobile launch tower with retractable umbilicals, rocket support and crew bridge.
Now in brick form, this accurate replica also includes a model of the Orion spacecraft, which is powered by the European Space Agency’s European Service Module, complete with foldout solar panels, which can be placed inside the rocket or on a separate display stand. A printed plaque adds the finishing touch to this impressive model – perfect for home and office décor.
The Artemis campaign is exploring the Moon for scientific discovery, technology advancement,