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Forum:	Models & Toys
Topic:	LEGO: NASA space shuttle sets (1990-2010)

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<table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width="600"><TR><td bgcolor="#000000"><TABLE BORDER=0 cellpadding=4 border=0 cellspacing=1 WIDTH="100%"><TR bgcolor="#660000"><TD COLSPAN=2><CENTER>T O P I C     R E V I E W</CENTER></TD></TR><TR bgcolor="#494949"><TD valign=top>Robert Pearlman</TD><TD>Just in the time for the end of NASA's space shuttle program, LEGO is releasing a new space shuttle set in June 2010. LEGO release [via <A HREF="http://www.brothers-brick.com/2010/05/07/10213-shuttle-adventure-blasts-off-in-june-news/" TARGET=_blank>The Brothers Brick</A>] <BLOCKQUOTE>10213 Shuttle AdventureAges 16+ 1,204 pieces US $99.99 CA $129.99 UK £ 79.99 DE 89.99 €Blast off on an outer space mission! Standing 17.5" (44 cm) tall and 10" (25.5 cm) from wing tip to wing tip, this detailed and realistic space shuttle is ready to count down and blast off on its next exciting mission into space! You can take off from the launch pad, separate the detachable fuel tank and booster rockets, and deploy the satellite with unfolding antenna and solar cell panels. Shuttle model features realistic engines, retractable landing gear, an opening cockpit with seats for two astronauts, opening cargo compartment with a crane that can hold the satellite and a ground maintenance vehicle. Includes three minifigures: one male and one female astronaut, as well as one service crew member.<center><a href="http://www.collectspace.com/review/lego_10213_spaceshuttle01-lg.jpg" TARGET="AirLock"><img src="http://www.collectspace.com/review/lego_10213_spaceshuttle01.jpg" WIDTH="400" HEIGHT="548" BORDER="0"></a></center> <UL TYPE=SQUARE><LI>Includes three minifigures: one male and one female astronaut as well as one service crew member! <LI>Features realistic engines, retractable landing gear, opening cockpit with seats for two astronauts and even a ground maintenance vehicle! <LI>Take off from the launch pad! <LI>Separate the detachable fuel tank and booster rockets! <LI>Deploy the satellite with unfolding antenna and solar cell panels! <LI>Open the cargo compartment to reveal the crane that can hold the satellite! <LI>Shuttle Adventure stands 17.5" (44 cm) tall and measures 10" (25.5 cm) from wing tip to wing tip!</UL></BLOCKQUOTE> This is LEGO's ninth <A HREF="http://www.brickset.com/brickLists/?157" TARGET=_blank>space shuttle-theme set</A>. Previous releases include: <UL TYPE=SQUARE><LI>1990 - <A HREF="http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=1682-1" TARGET=_blank>Space Shuttle Launch</A> (1682) <LI>1992 - <A HREF="http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=6346-1" TARGET=_blank>Shuttle Launching Crew</A> (6346) <LI>1995 - <A HREF="http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=6339-1" TARGET=_blank>Shuttle Launch Pad</A> (6339) <LI>1995 - <A HREF="http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=6544-1" TARGET=_blank>Shuttle Transcon 2</A> (6544) <LI>1996 - <A HREF="http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=8480-1" TARGET=_blank>Space Shuttle - Technic</A> (8480) <LI>1999 - <A HREF="http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=6456-1" TARGET=_blank>Mission Control</A> (6456) <LI>2003 - <A HREF="http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=7470-1" TARGET=_blank>Space Shuttle Discovery - STS-31</A> (7470) <LI>2003 - <A HREF="http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=7467-1" TARGET=_blank>International Space Station</A> (7467)</UL> <center><iframe width="400" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/APydvVsM-FM?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen>

jr-transport

WOW! That is by far the best shuttle they have put out. I'm glad I just sold my 7470 Discovery. Now I have and excuse to buy this one when it comes out. Just need to get some decals for it to make it complete.

tegwilym

Cool! I'm buying some LEGO again soon!

Rocket Chris

I always dreamed of such detailed LEGO models in my childhood.

Atlantis

The nose gear is in the wrong place. Now if was a Buran...

GoesTo11

Great-looking model. Curious that there are no NASA decals, though...

SpaceAngel

quote:
Originally posted by Atlantis:
The nose gear is in the wrong place.

Nobody's perfect...

QuiGon Grin

I'm always amazed what LEGO engineers/designers can come up with by using pre-made bricks.

SpaceAngel

Does anyone know what date in June will the Lego Shuttle Adventure will be out?!

Robert Pearlman

LEGO's website says June 30, 2010.

(The site also has a photo of the packaging and a 360 degree "spin" around the model.)

SpaceAngel

I went to Toys "R" Us today to see they had it on sale but didn't... I thought any toy stores would have them out today as the LEGO website said. Is it going to be in stores or not?

Robert Pearlman

The Space Shuttle Adventure set is a LEGO Exclusive, which means it is only available through LEGO's own stores, catalog and website. Retailers (such as Toys Я Us) will not be stocking this set.

cspg

Gee, I wasn't expecting a box that big! (8x37x58 cm)...

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