LEGO 10266 NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander Creator
This LEGO Creator Expert interpretation of the Apollo 11's Eagle lunar module comes with an array of realistic features and functions, including a descent stage with gold-coloured landing pads and panels, opening camera and laser hatches and a ladder. Open the door on the ascent stage and you have access to its detailed interior with room for 2 astronauts, while the tiled baseplate depicts the lunar surface with crater, footprints and a U.S. flag. Finished with an Apollo 11 Lunar Lander nameplate, this model makes a great centrepiece for the home or office, capturing the excitement of the historical 1969 event. You were born to explore the universe! Build and inspire the next generation of astronauts with LEGO Space rockets and vehicles - Let's Go! Celebrate man's first moon landing with this LEGO Creator Expert 10266 NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander building set-developed in cooperation with NASA to mark the 50th anniversary of a historical event that captivated the world. This collectible model features a highly detailed replica of Apollo 11's Eagle lunar module, plus a depiction of the lunar surface, complete with crater, footprints and a U.S. flag. The descent stage comes with gold-coloured landing pads and panels, opening camera and laser hatches, and a ladder, while the ascent stage has a detailed interior with room for 2 astronauts. Finished with an Apollo 11 Lunar Lander nameplate, this display model makes a great centrepiece for the home or office and provides a challenging and rewarding building experience full of nostalgia. Includes 2 astronaut mini-figures with NASA decoration and golden helmets.
This LEGO Creator Expert interpretation of the Apollo 11's Eagle lunar module comes with an array of realistic features and functions, including a descent stage with gold-coloured landing pads and panels, opening camera and laser hatches and a ladder. Open the door on the ascent stage and you have access to its detailed interior with room for 2 astronauts, while the tiled baseplate depicts the lunar surface with crater, footprints and a U.S. flag. Finished with an Apollo 11 Lunar Lander nameplate, this model makes a great centrepiece for the home or office, capturing the excitement of the historical 1969 event. You were born to explore the universe! Build and inspire the next generation of astronauts with LEGO Space rockets and vehicles - Let's Go! Celebrate man's first moon landing with this LEGO Creator Expert 10266 NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander building set-developed in cooperation with NASA to mark the 50th anniversary of a historical event that captivated the world. This collectible model features a highly detailed replica of Apollo 11's Eagle lunar module, plus a depiction of the lunar surface, complete with crater, footprints and a U.S. flag. The descent stage comes with gold-coloured landing pads and panels, opening camera and laser hatches, and a ladder, while the ascent stage has a detailed interior with room for 2 astronauts. Finished with an Apollo 11 Lunar Lander nameplate, this display model makes a great centrepiece for the home or office and provides a challenging and rewarding building experience full of nostalgia. Includes 2 astronaut mini-figures with NASA decoration and golden helmets.
This LEGO Creator Expert interpretation of the Apollo 11's Eagle lunar module comes with an array of realistic features and functions, including a descent stage with gold-coloured landing pads and panels, opening camera and laser hatches and a ladder. Open the door on the ascent stage and you have access to its detailed interior with room for 2 astronauts, while the tiled baseplate depicts the lunar surface with crater, footprints and a U.S. flag. Finished with an Apollo 11 Lunar Lander nameplate, this model makes a great centrepiece for the home or office, capturing the excitement of the historical 1969 event. You were born to explore the universe! Build and inspire the next generation of astronauts with LEGO Space rockets and vehicles - Let's Go! Celebrate man's first moon landing with this LEGO Creator Expert 10266 NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander building set-developed in cooperation with NASA to mark the 50th anniversary of a historical event that captivated the world. This collectible model features a highly detailed replica of Apollo 11's Eagle lunar module, plus a depiction of the lunar surface, complete with crater, footprints and a U.S. flag. The descent stage comes with gold-coloured landing pads and panels, opening camera and laser hatches, and a ladder, while the ascent stage has a detailed interior with room for 2 astronauts. Finished with an Apollo 11 Lunar Lander nameplate, this display model makes a great centrepiece for the home or office and provides a challenging and rewarding building experience full of nostalgia. Includes 2 astronaut mini-figures with NASA decoration and golden helmets.
This LEGO Creator Expert interpretation of the Apollo 11's Eagle lunar module comes with an array of realistic features and functions, including a descent stage with gold-coloured landing pads and panels, opening camera and laser hatches and a ladder. Open the door on the ascent stage and you have access to its detailed interior with room for 2 astronauts, while the tiled baseplate depicts the lunar surface with crater, footprints and a U.S. flag. Finished with an Apollo 11 Lunar Lander nameplate, this model makes a great centrepiece for the home or office, capturing the excitement of the historical 1969 event. You were born to explore the universe! Build and inspire the next generation of astronauts with LEGO Space rockets and vehicles - Let's Go! Celebrate man's first moon landing with this LEGO Creator Expert 10266 NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander building set-developed in cooperation with NASA to mark the 50th anniversary of a historical event that captivated the world. This collectible model features a highly detailed replica of Apollo 11's Eagle lunar module, plus a depiction of the lunar surface, complete with crater, footprints and a U.S. flag. The descent stage comes with gold-coloured landing pads and panels, opening camera and laser hatches, and a ladder, while the ascent stage has a detailed interior with room for 2 astronauts. Finished with an Apollo 11 Lunar Lander nameplate, this display model makes a great centrepiece for the home or office and provides a challenging and rewarding building experience full of nostalgia. Includes 2 astronaut mini-figures with NASA decoration and golden helmets.
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LEGO Creator Expert 10266 NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander
LEGO 10266 - Creator Expert NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander
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This model is superb. If you have 21309 Ideas Saturn V, it's the perfect complement. The model itself is a fascinating build, and a fitting tribute on the 50th Anniversary, to the teams of men and women at NASA whose efforts put humans onto the surface of another celestial body.I spent a weekend building this model, and really enjoyed the process. The attention to detail is remarkable.I really liked the descent module, especially the construction of the internal (coloured) fuel cells, the foldout panels for the famous 'one small step' TV camera, the laser retro-reflector panel, and the neat little replica plaque. The gold pieces look phenomenal when it's built up. Take care with the lander legs! I tried to rush and build four, but only three are identical, so it ... MoreThis model is superb. If you have 21309 Ideas Saturn V, it's the perfect complement. The model itself is a fascinating build, and a fitting tribute on the 50th Anniversary, to the teams of men and women at NASA whose efforts put humans onto the surface of another celestial body.I spent a weekend building this model, and really enjoyed the process. The attention to detail is remarkable.I really liked the descent module, especially the construction of the internal (coloured) fuel cells, the foldout panels for the famous 'one small step' TV camera, the laser retro-reflector panel, and the neat little replica plaque. The gold pieces look phenomenal when it's built up. Take care with the lander legs! I tried to rush and build four, but only three are identical, so it pays to take your time over the instructions!The ascent module is equally interesting, from the point of view of understanding the limited space that Armstrong and Aldrin had to move about it. It's like a broom cupboard! Both side pieces can be taken off, so you can position the mini-figures inside and get a feel for what it was like. The ascent module fits neatly onto the top of the descent module, and looks great on display.As for the base unit, the 'lunar' surface, I was a bit skeptical at first. However, once it is built up, it lloks remarkably similiar to the Moon's surface. There is a very realistic impact crater just under the lander, scattered 'rocks' and best of all - footprints - a lovely touch.Gripes? I have two:1) Stickers. I already mounted one control panel sticker incorrectly on a 2x2 black piece, so had to remove it. It's now peeling, and I suspect over time and in humid conditions the other stickers will start to come off. Being as this is a tribute, and really a display piece, I think these should have been printed bricks.2) Astronauts. They have great NASA outfits under the oversize helmets, but their faces are identical. LEGO, you can make Marvel and Star Wars characters etc look real, why not realistic faces of Aldrin and Armstrong?Finally, on page 108, there is a mistake with part 153, as it is mounted upside down in the instructions, but is the correct way up on the box.In conclusion, this is a must-have model for LEGO fans, and a superb tribute.LEGO, let's make this a series please. We had a Mars rover and Saturn V under the Ideas banner previously. What about some more planetary missions?
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This set is larger than it looks on the box, and will make a decent display piece. Only advanced builders should attempt it, though, due to the "fiddliness" of the assembly.I was disappointed in the astronauts. Lego went to the trouble of making a finely printed, realistic torso...then covered it up with a one-piece deep sea diver helmet/ oxygen tank/ chestplate from the Atlantis sets. They just don't look right. This set deserved a more realistic helmet and separate, printed backpack with the American flag.Construction was very fiddly at times - mostly due to extremely tight fits between pieces, and the exasperating leg assemblies. I think parts were taken out of the attach point for the legs on the descent stage to get the price under $100; there's not really ... MoreThis set is larger than it looks on the box, and will make a decent display piece. Only advanced builders should attempt it, though, due to the "fiddliness" of the assembly.I was disappointed in the astronauts. Lego went to the trouble of making a finely printed, realistic torso...then covered it up with a one-piece deep sea diver helmet/ oxygen tank/ chestplate from the Atlantis sets. They just don't look right. This set deserved a more realistic helmet and separate, printed backpack with the American flag.Construction was very fiddly at times - mostly due to extremely tight fits between pieces, and the exasperating leg assemblies. I think parts were taken out of the attach point for the legs on the descent stage to get the price under $100; there's not really enough to firmly hold it all firmly together. I suggest putting the descent stage on a Lego pick-a-brick cup to work on the dangling legs without having to set the whole thing on a table to flop around and fall apart.Ignore the picture on the box: the ascent stage attitude thrusters should (and can be!) oriented over the deflectors on the lower half. The designer was right; the photographer was wrong.The windows are a real departure from the look of the actual ship. Maybe next time Lego can do better there.Overall, a decent replica, but everyone will instantly recognize it as Lego, unlike the Saturn 5, which was a perfect 5 out of 5.My advice to Lego - next time, spend a little extra to get those little nice touches. They make or break a model like this.
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I bought this set for myself mainly because I've been a long time space fan and also picked up bachelor and master degrees in aerospace engineering, and, of course, this is the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing. After building it, staring at it for a week, and comparing it with the original NASA lunar lander drawings, I'm not sure if the Lego designer's goal was to create a credible Lego replica of the real Eagle lander. Rather I feel the designer used Eagle as the inspiration, but took a lot of liberty (excessive liberty in my opinion) to make something that resembles the Eagle but not necessarily a true representation.What bothers me the most is the SCALE. This Lego version is too big! It is about 20% bigger than the real lunar lander. The Eagle, descent ... MoreI bought this set for myself mainly because I've been a long time space fan and also picked up bachelor and master degrees in aerospace engineering, and, of course, this is the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing. After building it, staring at it for a week, and comparing it with the original NASA lunar lander drawings, I'm not sure if the Lego designer's goal was to create a credible Lego replica of the real Eagle lander. Rather I feel the designer used Eagle as the inspiration, but took a lot of liberty (excessive liberty in my opinion) to make something that resembles the Eagle but not necessarily a true representation.What bothers me the most is the SCALE. This Lego version is too big! It is about 20% bigger than the real lunar lander. The Eagle, descent stage and ascent stage combined, is about 20-ft high. The Lego version, because it is a minifig-scale, and if I assume a minifig astronaut has an average height of 6' in real world, the Lego version is about 24-ft high. Actually the first thing that struck me after building it is how big it is, and I was surprised a lunar lander of this size can fit into the fairing of the Saturn V. Then I realized it is too big after checking against the official dimensions. In comparison the Lego Saturn V's lunar lander is a little bit more accurate in size.The second problem is I don't know why Lego used a cylindrical piece as an intermediate piece between the reaction control thruster and the ascent module. The real model does have a small protrusion from the ascent stage connecting to the thruster assembly, but not as long as what the Lego model suggests. Indeed the Lego model looks a little bit like a weird octopus. Of course this is an easy fix - just removing the cylindrical intermediate piece and attach the thruster directly onto the fuselage instantly makes the Lego model look better.The interior of the ascent module of the Lego model is a flat floor. But NASA drawings show there is a drum-shaped engine cover in the center of the floor on which the astronauts can sit. Not sure why Lego omitted this feature. A custom fix is easy.There are some other issues: the secondary strut of the landing gear should be a pentagon with diagonal bracing but Lego has it as a triangle, the flume deflectors under the reaction control thrusters should be much larger, there is no blast crater under the Eagle, etc. I know this is a Lego and not supposed to be exact model of the Eagle lander, and I'm probably being too picky. But given the special 50th anniversary occasion, some more historic accuracy would be much more appreciated.
| Features | |
| Release date (DD/MM/YYYY) | 01/01/2020 |
| Sound effects | N |
| Number of pieces | 1087 pc(s) |
| Recommended age (max) | 99 yr(s) |
LEGO Creator Expert 10266 NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander
LEGO 10266 - Creator Expert NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander
Delivery between 12–24 June $10
LEGO 10266 - Creator Expert NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander
Delivery between Fri – Tue $10
This model is superb. If you have 21309 Ideas Saturn V, it's the perfect complement. The model itself is a fascinating build, and a fitting tribute on the 50th Anniversary, to the teams of men and women at NASA whose efforts put humans onto the surface of another celestial body.I spent a weekend building this model, and really enjoyed the process. The attention to detail is remarkable.I really liked the descent module, especially the construction of the internal (coloured) fuel cells, the foldout panels for the famous 'one small step' TV camera, the laser retro-reflector panel, and the neat little replica plaque. The gold pieces look phenomenal when it's built up. Take care with the lander legs! I tried to rush and build four, but only three are identical, so it ... MoreThis model is superb. If you have 21309 Ideas Saturn V, it's the perfect complement. The model itself is a fascinating build, and a fitting tribute on the 50th Anniversary, to the teams of men and women at NASA whose efforts put humans onto the surface of another celestial body.I spent a weekend building this model, and really enjoyed the process. The attention to detail is remarkable.I really liked the descent module, especially the construction of the internal (coloured) fuel cells, the foldout panels for the famous 'one small step' TV camera, the laser retro-reflector panel, and the neat little replica plaque. The gold pieces look phenomenal when it's built up. Take care with the lander legs! I tried to rush and build four, but only three are identical, so it pays to take your time over the instructions!The ascent module is equally interesting, from the point of view of understanding the limited space that Armstrong and Aldrin had to move about it. It's like a broom cupboard! Both side pieces can be taken off, so you can position the mini-figures inside and get a feel for what it was like. The ascent module fits neatly onto the top of the descent module, and looks great on display.As for the base unit, the 'lunar' surface, I was a bit skeptical at first. However, once it is built up, it lloks remarkably similiar to the Moon's surface. There is a very realistic impact crater just under the lander, scattered 'rocks' and best of all - footprints - a lovely touch.Gripes? I have two:1) Stickers. I already mounted one control panel sticker incorrectly on a 2x2 black piece, so had to remove it. It's now peeling, and I suspect over time and in humid conditions the other stickers will start to come off. Being as this is a tribute, and really a display piece, I think these should have been printed bricks.2) Astronauts. They have great NASA outfits under the oversize helmets, but their faces are identical. LEGO, you can make Marvel and Star Wars characters etc look real, why not realistic faces of Aldrin and Armstrong?Finally, on page 108, there is a mistake with part 153, as it is mounted upside down in the instructions, but is the correct way up on the box.In conclusion, this is a must-have model for LEGO fans, and a superb tribute.LEGO, let's make this a series please. We had a Mars rover and Saturn V under the Ideas banner previously. What about some more planetary missions?
This set is larger than it looks on the box, and will make a decent display piece. Only advanced builders should attempt it, though, due to the "fiddliness" of the assembly.I was disappointed in the astronauts. Lego went to the trouble of making a finely printed, realistic torso...then covered it up with a one-piece deep sea diver helmet/ oxygen tank/ chestplate from the Atlantis sets. They just don't look right. This set deserved a more realistic helmet and separate, printed backpack with the American flag.Construction was very fiddly at times - mostly due to extremely tight fits between pieces, and the exasperating leg assemblies. I think parts were taken out of the attach point for the legs on the descent stage to get the price under $100; there's not really ... MoreThis set is larger than it looks on the box, and will make a decent display piece. Only advanced builders should attempt it, though, due to the "fiddliness" of the assembly.I was disappointed in the astronauts. Lego went to the trouble of making a finely printed, realistic torso...then covered it up with a one-piece deep sea diver helmet/ oxygen tank/ chestplate from the Atlantis sets. They just don't look right. This set deserved a more realistic helmet and separate, printed backpack with the American flag.Construction was very fiddly at times - mostly due to extremely tight fits between pieces, and the exasperating leg assemblies. I think parts were taken out of the attach point for the legs on the descent stage to get the price under $100; there's not really enough to firmly hold it all firmly together. I suggest putting the descent stage on a Lego pick-a-brick cup to work on the dangling legs without having to set the whole thing on a table to flop around and fall apart.Ignore the picture on the box: the ascent stage attitude thrusters should (and can be!) oriented over the deflectors on the lower half. The designer was right; the photographer was wrong.The windows are a real departure from the look of the actual ship. Maybe next time Lego can do better there.Overall, a decent replica, but everyone will instantly recognize it as Lego, unlike the Saturn 5, which was a perfect 5 out of 5.My advice to Lego - next time, spend a little extra to get those little nice touches. They make or break a model like this.
I bought this set for myself mainly because I've been a long time space fan and also picked up bachelor and master degrees in aerospace engineering, and, of course, this is the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing. After building it, staring at it for a week, and comparing it with the original NASA lunar lander drawings, I'm not sure if the Lego designer's goal was to create a credible Lego replica of the real Eagle lander. Rather I feel the designer used Eagle as the inspiration, but took a lot of liberty (excessive liberty in my opinion) to make something that resembles the Eagle but not necessarily a true representation.What bothers me the most is the SCALE. This Lego version is too big! It is about 20% bigger than the real lunar lander. The Eagle, descent ... MoreI bought this set for myself mainly because I've been a long time space fan and also picked up bachelor and master degrees in aerospace engineering, and, of course, this is the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing. After building it, staring at it for a week, and comparing it with the original NASA lunar lander drawings, I'm not sure if the Lego designer's goal was to create a credible Lego replica of the real Eagle lander. Rather I feel the designer used Eagle as the inspiration, but took a lot of liberty (excessive liberty in my opinion) to make something that resembles the Eagle but not necessarily a true representation.What bothers me the most is the SCALE. This Lego version is too big! It is about 20% bigger than the real lunar lander. The Eagle, descent stage and ascent stage combined, is about 20-ft high. The Lego version, because it is a minifig-scale, and if I assume a minifig astronaut has an average height of 6' in real world, the Lego version is about 24-ft high. Actually the first thing that struck me after building it is how big it is, and I was surprised a lunar lander of this size can fit into the fairing of the Saturn V. Then I realized it is too big after checking against the official dimensions. In comparison the Lego Saturn V's lunar lander is a little bit more accurate in size.The second problem is I don't know why Lego used a cylindrical piece as an intermediate piece between the reaction control thruster and the ascent module. The real model does have a small protrusion from the ascent stage connecting to the thruster assembly, but not as long as what the Lego model suggests. Indeed the Lego model looks a little bit like a weird octopus. Of course this is an easy fix - just removing the cylindrical intermediate piece and attach the thruster directly onto the fuselage instantly makes the Lego model look better.The interior of the ascent module of the Lego model is a flat floor. But NASA drawings show there is a drum-shaped engine cover in the center of the floor on which the astronauts can sit. Not sure why Lego omitted this feature. A custom fix is easy.There are some other issues: the secondary strut of the landing gear should be a pentagon with diagonal bracing but Lego has it as a triangle, the flume deflectors under the reaction control thrusters should be much larger, there is no blast crater under the Eagle, etc. I know this is a Lego and not supposed to be exact model of the Eagle lander, and I'm probably being too picky. But given the special 50th anniversary occasion, some more historic accuracy would be much more appreciated.
I was pleasantly surprised when this set was announced. Perfectly timed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, this set is a nice addition to the growing collection of NASA themed sets.I had already built the Saturn V and was looking forward to this. The set contains a fairly accurate model of the Eagle moon lander, with several of the key details. The lunar lander combines a very modern style building technique for the descent stage with a more traditional build for the ascent stage. Of these, I think the descent stage is definetly the most fun to build and it also looks the best.There are a ton of metallic gold pieces on the descent stage, but unfortunately there are a lot of stickers as well. I put mine on the model because you really ... MoreI was pleasantly surprised when this set was announced. Perfectly timed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, this set is a nice addition to the growing collection of NASA themed sets.I had already built the Saturn V and was looking forward to this. The set contains a fairly accurate model of the Eagle moon lander, with several of the key details. The lunar lander combines a very modern style building technique for the descent stage with a more traditional build for the ascent stage. Of these, I think the descent stage is definetly the most fun to build and it also looks the best.There are a ton of metallic gold pieces on the descent stage, but unfortunately there are a lot of stickers as well. I put mine on the model because you really need them for it to look "right", so I'm hoping they will last a while.Again focusing on the descent stage, the technique used for the four legs is particularly well-made. I was afraid this would be a bit flimsy, but it's very sturdy and it's easy to balance the lander.The lunar surface baseplate is nice because it really completes the set for people who would like to display it somewhere. On that topic, I think the main audience for this set is adults and it is most likely a bit too complex for children to build.Finally I would like to say I'm somewhat disappointed with the minifigures from this set. They just look like generic "space" characters as opposed to a Lego version of Neil and Buzz. The suit does not match that well with the actual suit, especially the front looks a bit to sci-fi-ish and the helmet glass is oversized. The minifig also have generic faces. A missed opportunity in my opinion!Overall a good set, but not on the same level as the Saturn V.
I loved building the LEGO® Creator Expert NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander 10266. It was a fun and challenging project that captured the historic moment of the first moon landing. The model is very detailed and realistic, with separate ascent and descent stages, a lunar surface with a flag and footprints, and two astronaut minifigures. It looks amazing on display and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in space exploration or LEGO.
My first Lego set as a child in the early 1970s was Lego’s first lunar landing set - a blue, bricky version full of straight lines, astronaut mini figures, and a lunar buggy that really didn’t look at all like the real thing. But that didn’t matter because I loved Legos and wanted to be an astronaut so I played with it for hours and hours and hours.I was incredibly excited when Lego announced it would be releasing a 50th anniversary lunar landing model this year. I’ve built dozens and dozens of Lego models as an adult, but I’ve never had more enjoyment out of building a model than this lunar landing set. It’s not the most technically difficult model (although the leg construction uses some interesting techniques), but the level of detail made it fantastic. I’ve ... MoreMy first Lego set as a child in the early 1970s was Lego’s first lunar landing set - a blue, bricky version full of straight lines, astronaut mini figures, and a lunar buggy that really didn’t look at all like the real thing. But that didn’t matter because I loved Legos and wanted to be an astronaut so I played with it for hours and hours and hours.I was incredibly excited when Lego announced it would be releasing a 50th anniversary lunar landing model this year. I’ve built dozens and dozens of Lego models as an adult, but I’ve never had more enjoyment out of building a model than this lunar landing set. It’s not the most technically difficult model (although the leg construction uses some interesting techniques), but the level of detail made it fantastic. I’ve spent more time than the average person studying the Apollo missions and am blown away with the care and detail in this set. Of course there’s the iconic flag and two astronauts, but there are smaller details like the hidden camera that was used to film Armstrong’s first steps and the panels that were left on the moon to reflect laser beams back down to earth. The detail in the crew compartment is equally nice and the fact that it detaches from the landing module just like the real one is perfect.All in all, next to the Saturn V model, this has been my favorite build by far. If you’re reading this, Lego, please keep producing these fantastic space models. I’d love to see a Skylab model, a redesigned space shuttle model with more detail, an Atlas V, or even the early renderings of NASA’s Orion spacecraft.
This set is a nice addition to my LEGO collection. I previously bought the Saturn V rocket set, while at LEGO Land in Florida, and LOVED that set. This set adds to that set by expanding upon the details of the lander.While the Lander is not technically accurate (scaling, missing elements, etc), it is a wonderful representation of an historic moment and a technical achievement in our story to learn about space. I do agree that printed pieces would have been better given the level this set was, but stickers did not necessarily detract from the beauty of the model.It took about two hours to build the set and it was a joy seeing it come together. My family loved watching it come together over the Christmas afternoon and they got excited when a stage was done, ... MoreThis set is a nice addition to my LEGO collection. I previously bought the Saturn V rocket set, while at LEGO Land in Florida, and LOVED that set. This set adds to that set by expanding upon the details of the lander.While the Lander is not technically accurate (scaling, missing elements, etc), it is a wonderful representation of an historic moment and a technical achievement in our story to learn about space. I do agree that printed pieces would have been better given the level this set was, but stickers did not necessarily detract from the beauty of the model.It took about two hours to build the set and it was a joy seeing it come together. My family loved watching it come together over the Christmas afternoon and they got excited when a stage was done, etc.I was also really excited because I have had the idea to use the Saturn V Rocket set to do a stop motion video explaining the mission to the moon. This set will allow me to take this idea to the next level and share how they landed on the moon and the activities they undertook.Overall, this is a great set and well worth the effort to put together. I am sure it will be a part of my assembled collection for years to come.
This set has some fantastic points and some very questionable ones. Once it's all together it definitely looks fantastic and the ability to look at the interior and the inclusion of all the small details involved on the lunar lander, like the reflector plate for example, make it a truly great display piece. The issues seem to be shortcomings on the production decisions. This model is covered in stickers for one. At $140 dollars canadian for a model that has just over 1000 pieces I find that to be a cheap cop out on Legos part. For comparison the Saturn V model, which I bought as well, is $150 dollars canadian and has almost 2000 pieces with not a single sticker and some truly amazing scale details. The second issue I found was the inclusion of generic astronaut ... MoreThis set has some fantastic points and some very questionable ones. Once it's all together it definitely looks fantastic and the ability to look at the interior and the inclusion of all the small details involved on the lunar lander, like the reflector plate for example, make it a truly great display piece. The issues seem to be shortcomings on the production decisions. This model is covered in stickers for one. At $140 dollars canadian for a model that has just over 1000 pieces I find that to be a cheap cop out on Legos part. For comparison the Saturn V model, which I bought as well, is $150 dollars canadian and has almost 2000 pieces with not a single sticker and some truly amazing scale details. The second issue I found was the inclusion of generic astronaut figures. Lego had an opportunity to create some truly unique and interesting minifigures to go along with this historic piece and they chose instead to just throw in the standard astronaut minifigures from their other sets that bear little resemblance to the actual Apollo 11 suits. All in all I just feels lazy which is disappointing because the rest of this model is absolutely outstanding.
With a deep interest in the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs, I was always going to buy this set. A relatively challenging build, it produces a reasonably accurate and attractive display model, but could easily have been improved with better life-support backpacks for the astronaut minifigures. But perhaps the designer was instructed to keep the model under a fixed number of pieces, or under a price point?.Several reviewers here aren't in favour of the stickers, which are supplied instead of printed pieces, but the stickers may have been a factor in keeping the model under a possible price point, though I don't feel they detract from the model in any great way.The cabin windows of the Lunar Module (LM) also seem to be cause for further complaint by some ... MoreWith a deep interest in the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs, I was always going to buy this set. A relatively challenging build, it produces a reasonably accurate and attractive display model, but could easily have been improved with better life-support backpacks for the astronaut minifigures. But perhaps the designer was instructed to keep the model under a fixed number of pieces, or under a price point?.Several reviewers here aren't in favour of the stickers, which are supplied instead of printed pieces, but the stickers may have been a factor in keeping the model under a possible price point, though I don't feel they detract from the model in any great way.The cabin windows of the Lunar Module (LM) also seem to be cause for further complaint by some reviewers, but given that the real LM had two small forward-facing triangular windows (with one corner on each pointing downwards) I suspect they would be difficult to reproduce accurately in LEGO on a model of this scale. And again, the window configuration on the model might have been limited by a part count/price point, but that is only conjecture on my part.I like the model a lot, though it was a little disappointing to find I was missing one piece in the set I purchased. However, LEGO do have an good online form through which missing pieces can be identified and ordered, for postal delivery.When constructing the model, take care to read the instructions very carefully, as several elements of the model are constructed in a very similar, but not quite identical, way. Orientate your model correctly with the diagrams, and working steadily and patiently you should be okay.Finally, as others have also mentioned here, some of the set box photos show incorrectly positioned pieces around the front windows. Some photos on the LEGO website also show these incorrectly positioned pieces. The assembly instructions are, however, correct so if you assiduously stick to those you shouldn't have any issues.Recommended!
This was an incredible build, I was completely absorbed by the techniques used and the way it all came together to make this iconic piece of Space History. Normally having to construct the base plate is a frustrating experience but this was detailed enough to make it a good experience and it really does give a great looking moon surface for the Lunar Lander to be displayed on.A fair number of stickers with this one and, as we know by now, I am not the greatest at attaching them. Even worse some of the most important ones (ie. those on the outside of the model) have metallic finishes. The metallic stickers REALLY show if you need to peel off and re-add so I was worried. However, I was advised to use the end of the brick seperator that you would normally use for ... MoreThis was an incredible build, I was completely absorbed by the techniques used and the way it all came together to make this iconic piece of Space History. Normally having to construct the base plate is a frustrating experience but this was detailed enough to make it a good experience and it really does give a great looking moon surface for the Lunar Lander to be displayed on.A fair number of stickers with this one and, as we know by now, I am not the greatest at attaching them. Even worse some of the most important ones (ie. those on the outside of the model) have metallic finishes. The metallic stickers REALLY show if you need to peel off and re-add so I was worried. However, I was advised to use the end of the brick seperator that you would normally use for lifting flat tiles and it was a game changer. So, my sticker fu improved exponentially on this kit.On display it looks really eye catching and stands out on my overcrowded shelving. The instruction manual has a lot of interesting information about the actual Lunar Lander used back in 1969 and also a really detailed blueprint of it. The only issue I had was the blueprint was kind of small so you can't see all the fine detail but that is me being picky.Number of Bricks: 1087Approximate Price Per Piece: £0.08Build Time: 3 Hours
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| Release date (DD/MM/YYYY) | 01/01/2020 |
| Sound effects | N |
| Number of pieces | 1087 pc(s) |
| Recommended age (max) | 99 yr(s) |
