Product Information
- You can take the people of your LEGO city into outer space with the LEGO Shuttle Expedition set. The LEGO Group brings you this amazing set to build a realistic space shuttle inspired by the one and only NASA. This set has lots of great features, including three minifigures, a launch pad, a satellite, and a ground maintenance vehicle. The space shuttle has retractable landing gear and a cockpit that opens up to let its passengers in. There are two seats for the astronaut minifigures. The two solid booster rockets and orange external fuel tank detach from the space shuttle for a smooth take off into the atmosphere. Open the payload bay cargo compartment to find the mobile crane, which can hold up both the ground maintenance vehicle and the satellite. The satellite carries solar cell panels and an unfolding antenna. Eject the cargo from the payload bay, then return your space shuttle to Earth to complete your expedition and make LEGO history. This set and all of its exciting features can give you endless hours of fun and adventure. The Shuttle Expedition set can be a great way to advance your LEGO civilization. It’s compatible with other LEGO sets or works great on its own. Every brick in the box can provide endless building possibilities. You can either follow the directions included in the kit and blast off, or you can use your imagination to build your own creations. This versatility can make LEGOs fun for people of all ages, from toddlers to adults. This original set can become a hit with LEGO and space shuttle fans.The LEGO Shuttle Expedition has 1,230 pieces, several of which are exclusive to this set. This is an advanced Technic build set, and it’s recommended for people 14 years of age and older. If you’ve got a younger LEGO maniac or engineer, they may need some adult assistance. Included with the Shuttle Expedition are one male and one female astronaut. Each of them comes with a space helmet, and they are supported by their one service crew member, who wears a blue cap. The step by step instructions are brightly colored and has additional ideas for creations that can be built with this set. Also included is the gray launch pad, which serves as a base plate for the shuttle to stand on when not in use. The dimensions of the built model are 17.5 inches tall 10 inches from wing tip to wing tip. Once built, this set weighs in at an impressive 3.9 pounds, making it one substantial addition to your LEGO world. This set is similar to the 10213 set, but it was designed to be more durable for play.This Shuttle Expedition set can be challenging to build and has lots of interactive features that can keep your adventure going for hours. You can show off your “Technic” with your LEGOs, and display your space shuttle on its launch pad for everyone to see. It can be a great addition to a collection or a fun model to have on its own.
Product Identifiers
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BrandLEGO
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MPN10231
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GTIN0673419169264
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UPC0673419169264
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ModelShuttle Expedition
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eBay Product ID (ePID)149193560
Product Key Features
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Model ThemeSpace
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LEGO CharacterCrew Member
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Piece Count1230
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MaterialPlastic
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Year2011
Additional Product Features
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Product Line (LEGO Theme)Space
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CharacterCrew Member
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Age Level14+
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Character FamilySpace
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LEGO ThemeSpace
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Recommended Age14+
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FeaturesRetired
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Recommended Age Range14+
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LEGO Set Number10231
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SeriesSpace
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TypeParts & Pieces
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LEGO Set NameShuttle Expedition
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ThemeSpace