![]() They are also used for 180 degree stud reversal, a technique that I have seen used a great deal in fan creations but perhaps less so in LEGO sets. For example, the various nodes and solar panels that extend from the central modules are built using a central 3.18mm bar with the attached elements connecting via the bar or another 3.18mm hole. The two Astronauts included with the ISS are the exact same, my set contained the two listed on the inventory and one spare - yay I love spare astronauts!ģ.18mm connections are utilised extensively in the build. 12 - 6199668) from the awesome 21309 NASA Apollo Saturn V where they were approximately to scale. ![]() You may remember these little NASA Astronaut statuettes (Mini Figure Trophy, No. 1112 in Med Stone Grey (6237231) was first seen in 21319 Voltron and then later in 70423 Paranormal Intercept Bus 3000, there are three in this set. They get their own bag, something that I was quite excited to see as it is not often that 64 attractive tiles come in their own little bag in an Ideas set.įlag 3X8, W/ 3.2 Shaft in White (6284173|35252) has only appeared the promotional set 40346 LEGOLAND, a LEGOLAND exclusive set from 2019.įlat Tile 2X2, Round, No. While on the subject of solar panels, the set also contains 64 x Flat Tile 1X4 with 'solar panel' in Earth Blue/Dark Blue (6215341) which has appeared in five previous sets, but was first seen in 21312 Women of NASA in 2017. If you want to have Medium Stone Grey Droid Legs (6278503) to add to the body, you will find that they only come in one set from last year, 75240 Major Vonreg's TIE Fighter included R1-J5 who is the only source thus far. White joins the other five known colours for the first time.īrick, Round 2 x 2 x 2 Robot Body in Medium Stone Grey/Light Bluish Grey (6310181) appears for the first time. ![]() T-Piece in White (6289866|4976) is a nice re-colour of this useful element for connections, joints and small builds. There are two White and sixteen Dark Stone Grey supplied. There are four in the set.Ĭross Holes w/ Double 3.2 Shaft in White (6310183|49133) and Dark Stone Grey/Dark Bluish Grey (6310174|49133) have previously appeared in Black and Titanium Metalllic/Pearl Dark Grey. Round 2x2 Tile with Hole in White (6310185|15535) appears for the first time in White - believe it or not. I am a big fan of this element since its arrival in 10252 Volkswagen Beetle back in 2016 and now it comes in Black, White, Blue, Warm Gold, Medium Blue, Dark Red and the original colour of Medium Stone Grey/Light Bluish Grey. There are no new moulds in the set, but there are quite a few elements debuting in a new colour.ģ.2 Shaft W/3.2 Hole in White (6290268|23443) appears in White for the first time with four supplied in the set. Either way, there is clearly a thirst for more Space-related LEGO sets. ![]() Some might disagree but I am not counting Peter Reid's EXO-Suit as I see this more as Sci-fi rather than the models of actual Space vehicles or people. One other point that is noted in the instructions is the fact that this is the third LEGO Ideas set that is a space-related set - although if LEGO Cuusoo sets are included 21101 Hayabusa would also be included but this set had limited availability. There are 6 numbered bags and one instruction booklet and NO STICKER SHEET - yay! Much like the other Ideas sets, the instructions book contains some interesting information about the ISS and its history, plus it also it has a page about the fan designer Christophe Ruge and the history of his idea from start to final set via the public vote.Ī suitably quirky, spacey image of the three LEGO Designers involved in the project can also be found - Corvin Alexander Stichert, Samuel Johnson and Graphic Designer Crystal Fontan turned the ISS fan design into a stable, LEGO approved set. ![]()
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