LEGO - Ideas - 21309 NASA Apollo Saturn V

This was my first purchase from Brick-a-Brac and was a bit apprehensive about buying this item. However i should not have worried as everything was great from beginning to end. The price was good, the Lego set arrived 3 days ahead of schedule and it was packaged really well. The box was in an ideal condition and I could not have been more pleased. Would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for retired Lego and I will have every confidence in using them again. Many thanks.

I purchased this for myself because I've always had a love for anything space related, and the Apollo programs. When this was originally released years ago, I missed out. So this time around, when I realized it was being released again, I jumped on the chance to get it. The build is great and the end product is massive. Instruction is clear and easy to follow even my 8yo daughter could help me some pages. Fascinating build and stunning end results. I simply love this rocket, not least because it is HUGE! The addition of the astronauts, LEM, and capsule are really brilliant Highly recommended. Thanks Lego!

A flippen perfect set

This set was just an awesome build and soooo worth the money. This took me about 5 hours or so but I did have a mishap that I had to fix, which brings me to the build experience and..omwww! First of all you have to be a good builder and this shouldn’t be your first set, there was some advanced building techniques and it does get challenging but that why I bought it, I wanted a set to challenge my building skills and this was a good pick, but yeah so if you’re not a good builder I don’t really recommend this but even if you’re not and after some time you get it finished you will NOT be disappointed by the finished product. The build is really sturdy, but don’t put it on a flimsy table because as like any other talk thing it will fall over when bump it. When pulling ... MoreThis set was just an awesome build and soooo worth the money. This took me about 5 hours or so but I did have a mishap that I had to fix, which brings me to the build experience and..omwww! First of all you have to be a good builder and this shouldn’t be your first set, there was some advanced building techniques and it does get challenging but that why I bought it, I wanted a set to challenge my building skills and this was a good pick, but yeah so if you’re not a good builder I don’t really recommend this but even if you’re not and after some time you get it finished you will NOT be disappointed by the finished product. The build is really sturdy, but don’t put it on a flimsy table because as like any other talk thing it will fall over when bump it. When pulling the Spaceship apart I suggest taking it at the connection at the last part and take it at the bottom part and pull it sideways, that way it will pull out the clips and make it easy to take it off. Don’t get me started on the size, it is 3feet tall and just wow, make sure you have space for it, right now I have it on the 3 included stands on my bed-rack and it doesn’t move at all which is good but it looks fricken awesome too. If you have a slim space where it can stand up straight that would be good too and it would help show off the height of this thing. Overall this is an amazing amazing set and if you are a fan of space, you want a great displace piece, and don’t want to spend $200 then this, like this is crazyy. I know on the pictures you look at it and you’re just like wowwww this is big, but you really don’t realize the size of this, I stared at this thing for a week looking at the size..just being amazing. So yeah an outstanding set and an outstanding building experience for the ones who want to be challenged and an incredible display piece. 50/10

An Epic Final Product with some Flaws

Building stage 1 of the rocket was a bit of a challenge as everything is flimsy and can easily fall apart, but ends up solid in the end. After a few failures with things falling apart, I learned to be a little bit more delicate understanding this. Just take some extra care and the build is fine.There are some really interesting techniques used and I feel like I learned some things along the way. There are some long vertical sections in building stage 1 of the rocket where I could not get them to line up and click in in the middle without removing some of the rounded 2x3 pieces. It feels like they should have been put on before all of the larger 2x3 rounded piece sections were done. It was done that way during building stage 2 of the rocket and was much better and ... MoreBuilding stage 1 of the rocket was a bit of a challenge as everything is flimsy and can easily fall apart, but ends up solid in the end. After a few failures with things falling apart, I learned to be a little bit more delicate understanding this. Just take some extra care and the build is fine.There are some really interesting techniques used and I feel like I learned some things along the way. There are some long vertical sections in building stage 1 of the rocket where I could not get them to line up and click in in the middle without removing some of the rounded 2x3 pieces. It feels like they should have been put on before all of the larger 2x3 rounded piece sections were done. It was done that way during building stage 2 of the rocket and was much better and easier to do.Overall this set is really nice to look at and the build experience was unique, challenging, and fun.The finished set is not that playable. I have had a couple of occasions where trying to separate the lower section has resulted in the top sections flying off and crashing to the ground. It is much more of a display piece but still awesome none the less.The value is really great as you get quite a bit for the money.

Great idea but lacks quality - discolored bricks

I was excited to get this kit and put a lot of effort into it. It is impressive but there are some issues you need to be aware of. First, some of the "fit" is not that great. There are a number of areas where pieces are either too tight or too loose. Second, and by far the worst is the lack of color-fastness of the bricks, specifically white. I noticed immediately the white brocks had a dirty, dull, or yellowish appearance. I was surprised at this knowing Lego quality but thought it was meant to be that way. Over time though, with the model being kept completely out of direct and even indirect sun, the model has become unattractively yellowed, and I don't even want to buy a case for it now. It's almost ugly. I am currently in a conversation with Lego about it and ... MoreI was excited to get this kit and put a lot of effort into it. It is impressive but there are some issues you need to be aware of. First, some of the "fit" is not that great. There are a number of areas where pieces are either too tight or too loose. Second, and by far the worst is the lack of color-fastness of the bricks, specifically white. I noticed immediately the white brocks had a dirty, dull, or yellowish appearance. I was surprised at this knowing Lego quality but thought it was meant to be that way. Over time though, with the model being kept completely out of direct and even indirect sun, the model has become unattractively yellowed, and I don't even want to buy a case for it now. It's almost ugly. I am currently in a conversation with Lego about it and they claim I am responsible for the damage and are directing me to their site to buy my own replacement bricks. So this is a great model but if the white color is off when you buy it - take it back immediately. This is a known problem (search on it) and Lego has a canned response (excuse) to give you.

Iconic build

Seeing as this is a retired product I managed to source elsewhere. I had an Airfix kit back in the ‘70s which I built with my Dad who has since passed away. Sadly the kit was lost years ago but having rekindled a desire for Lego recently I thought this kit would be a reminder of those days.The build was great fun and I chuckled at the fact that there are 1969 pieces - a nod to the year of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing. Nice touch!If you can find a reseller (there are a few out there) then get your hands on a great piece of history.This model is a must for any builder - you won’t be disappointed!

My favourite Lego set

This set is just fabThe discovery shuttle is amazing but this one surpasses it. I bought this for myself but ended up having help in the form of my very young boy. There is lots that he was able to do despite being very young. That said there are parts that require finesse and dexterity, or the piece will disintegrate. That's not a complaint it's just what the build is.There isn't too much repetition in the build keeping it interesting. It's also cool how each section is built separately so it's easy to see progress.There are a few tiny niggles, but they are small:The escape rocket tower is not really detachable.The command module thruster is separated from the module by a space to allow the fearing to fit. It bothers me a little.The command module does ... MoreThis set is just fabThe discovery shuttle is amazing but this one surpasses it. I bought this for myself but ended up having help in the form of my very young boy. There is lots that he was able to do despite being very young. That said there are parts that require finesse and dexterity, or the piece will disintegrate. That's not a complaint it's just what the build is.There isn't too much repetition in the build keeping it interesting. It's also cool how each section is built separately so it's easy to see progress.There are a few tiny niggles, but they are small:The escape rocket tower is not really detachable.The command module thruster is separated from the module by a space to allow the fearing to fit. It bothers me a little.The command module does not easily come out of the fearing, the whole piece is prone to disintegration.The lander never stays on top of the final stage inside the fearing, it always falls off.The top of the command module is all white, and needs to be swapped out with a second part. Would be nice if it was simply covered in a fearing and looked correct.once the fearing was removed.These are tiny niggles though, and quite nit picky.Huge value for money in this both in the final build and how realistic it looks, the learning experi nice from seeing very creative building techniques and the block count which is quite high for the price.Not just the best of the NASA space series, but one of the best Lego models ever.

Out of this world!

Having a deep interest in space exploration since I was a child I was pleased to purchase this Lego model of the mighty Saturn V rocket which was famously used for the Apollo moon missions, the US & USSR space meeting and the Skylab space program.This model is exquisitely detailed throughout and was an absolute joy to build. The 1st Stage took the majority of the time and exhibits pure construction genius in the build techniques used!I was very impressed with the overall construction process from beginning to end and standing a metre tall the construction was done in such a way that the rocket exhibits excellent strength and rigidity.I particularly liked the markings on the rocket which included pre-printed pieces instead of the now common stickers that you ... MoreHaving a deep interest in space exploration since I was a child I was pleased to purchase this Lego model of the mighty Saturn V rocket which was famously used for the Apollo moon missions, the US & USSR space meeting and the Skylab space program.This model is exquisitely detailed throughout and was an absolute joy to build. The 1st Stage took the majority of the time and exhibits pure construction genius in the build techniques used!I was very impressed with the overall construction process from beginning to end and standing a metre tall the construction was done in such a way that the rocket exhibits excellent strength and rigidity.I particularly liked the markings on the rocket which included pre-printed pieces instead of the now common stickers that you find in most Lego sets.The instructions were clear and concise and included a very brief history of the Apollo program and an insight to those behind the initial build process that allowed Lego to reintroduce this set.A fabulous touch was the piece count of 1969, such an intriguing coincidence or intended idea?My only small issue was a missing piece which held my countdown to completion as I was unable to finish the tiny LM. However, all was not lost as Lego’s customer services employ an excellent service to replace missing pieces. My missing part is now on order which was ordered quickly and with no fuss.I recommend this fantastic Lego model to anyone regardless of the genre!

Yellow Bricks!

This set is absolutely phenomenal. It's a great build experience, and a great display piece.... or at least it would be a great display piece if so many of the white bricks weren't tinted yellow! When I got this set I noticed immediately that many of the white pieces had a yellow tint to them. I wasn't happy about it, but let it go. Since then, the model has sat on display in my bookshelf, out of any direct sunlight. In fact, it's in a north facing room that never has direct sunlight, and yet, the pieces that originally were tinted yellow, are now obviously yellow! It's truly disappointing that Lego would produce a set with pieces like this. Anyone buying this set needs to be forewarned. I have no idea if this was a limited defect, or if all of the sets are like ... MoreThis set is absolutely phenomenal. It's a great build experience, and a great display piece.... or at least it would be a great display piece if so many of the white bricks weren't tinted yellow! When I got this set I noticed immediately that many of the white pieces had a yellow tint to them. I wasn't happy about it, but let it go. Since then, the model has sat on display in my bookshelf, out of any direct sunlight. In fact, it's in a north facing room that never has direct sunlight, and yet, the pieces that originally were tinted yellow, are now obviously yellow! It's truly disappointing that Lego would produce a set with pieces like this. Anyone buying this set needs to be forewarned. I have no idea if this was a limited defect, or if all of the sets are like this. Just know you're taking a chance if you buy this set!

[Rewarded Review] Great & accurate model

I have always been a space fan and keen Lego builder so buying this set was a no-brainer! It has over 1900 pieces, so it took a while to assemble.The rocket can be divided into 3 parts; just like the real thing. It also comes with a lunar lander landscape on the moon. The set comes with three identical microfigures of the three astronauts; Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin. Finally there is the Columbia pod, which has landed into the ocean, along with circular orange pieces to symbolise the inflatables.The set is very accurate to the actual rocket, with the only difference I noticed being the fact that the top part of the rocket splits into 2 halves instead of 4 quarters.Overall, it is a great build and I definetally recommend it.