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Blast off on an outer space mission! Standing 17.5" (44cm) tall and 10" (25.5cm) 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 2 astronauts, opening cargo compartment with a crane that can hold the satellite and a ground maintenance vehicle. Includes 3 minifigures: 1 male and 1 female astronaut, as well as 1 service crew member.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
62 of 64 people found the following review helpful
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Durability:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a partially redesigned version of set 10213 which Lego released in 2010. The set proved very popular, so after considering the feedback Lego received, they decided to redesign parts of it in order to make it a bit more durable for play. So 10231, released in the summer of 2011, is largely a strengthened 10213. The main changes are to the main fuel tank, landing gear, Canadarm, and cargo doors. Most of the changes are small, but the change to the main fuel tank is large, adding a long gray assembly between the SRBs and the main fuel tank. This makes the vehicle stronger but visually less realistic (if that is important to you).
If your child is a space enthusiast, this set really is a must. It is also a good deal considering the quantity and variety of parts included. Between this set and the other big space set this year, #3368 Space Center, both are very good, but the shuttle set is more intricate, a bit harder to build, and more historically significant. Both sets have very good playability. I would lean towards #3368 for younger builders, and #10231 for older builders.
As for the nuts and bolts, the landing gear retracts, the cargo doors open, you can access the cockpit and fit the two astronauts inside, you can separate the different parts of the rocket assembly (SRBs, main fuel tank), you can "launch" the satellite with the arm, and you have a modest launch pad for holding the entire package.
To get a really good sense of the product, look on Youtube for Lego's designer interview for set 10213 (keeping in mind there have been small changes to 10231). The set sells itself.
If your child is a space enthusiast, this set really is a must. It is also a good deal considering the quantity and variety of parts included. Between this set and the other big space set this year, #3368 Space Center, both are very good, but the shuttle set is more intricate, a bit harder to build, and more historically significant. Both sets have very good playability. I would lean towards #3368 for younger builders, and #10231 for older builders.
As for the nuts and bolts, the landing gear retracts, the cargo doors open, you can access the cockpit and fit the two astronauts inside, you can separate the different parts of the rocket assembly (SRBs, main fuel tank), you can "launch" the satellite with the arm, and you have a modest launch pad for holding the entire package.
To get a really good sense of the product, look on Youtube for Lego's designer interview for set 10213 (keeping in mind there have been small changes to 10231). The set sells itself.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Big, complex, and quirkily beautiful, just like the real Shuttle...
September 16, 2012
Amazon Verified Purchase
Durability:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well, I bought this because I loved Legos as a kid & have been sick and grumpy all week. I was
as excited as Christmas morning when I opened it up on Saturday morning; the box was huge,
bigger than it looked in the Lego store at the mall. Inside the pieces were distributed between
a large number of stiff, crinkly clear plastic bags. I dumped a few of the smaller bags into some
bins (I'm way more organized than when I was little), left the larger bags closed until I needed
something out of them, and started building.
Hours passed. This set has probably three times the pieces of the most complex set I'd built before,
something like the Blacktron Alpha Centauri Outpost, and nearly five times the pieces of my favorite
set of all time, the amazing Blacktron Aerial Intruder. Saturday ended and I was halfway done!
The next morning I finished the orbiter, external tank, and baseplate/stand. My older sister built the
Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters, and then we assembled the components into the launch stack.
It was a lot more work than I expected, several evenings' worth for a patient teenager who also
has homework and such. The finished product is beautiful and, well, accurate enough to the real
shuttle. It's a satisfying build, and though I expect a few bits and pieces will break off if I ever try
to play with it (particularly the somewhat flimsy vertical tail), hunting down scattered pieces and
reattaching them is part of the fun.
Just like the real space shuttles, this model isn't headed into orbit.... Read more ›
as excited as Christmas morning when I opened it up on Saturday morning; the box was huge,
bigger than it looked in the Lego store at the mall. Inside the pieces were distributed between
a large number of stiff, crinkly clear plastic bags. I dumped a few of the smaller bags into some
bins (I'm way more organized than when I was little), left the larger bags closed until I needed
something out of them, and started building.
Hours passed. This set has probably three times the pieces of the most complex set I'd built before,
something like the Blacktron Alpha Centauri Outpost, and nearly five times the pieces of my favorite
set of all time, the amazing Blacktron Aerial Intruder. Saturday ended and I was halfway done!
The next morning I finished the orbiter, external tank, and baseplate/stand. My older sister built the
Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters, and then we assembled the components into the launch stack.
It was a lot more work than I expected, several evenings' worth for a patient teenager who also
has homework and such. The finished product is beautiful and, well, accurate enough to the real
shuttle. It's a satisfying build, and though I expect a few bits and pieces will break off if I ever try
to play with it (particularly the somewhat flimsy vertical tail), hunting down scattered pieces and
reattaching them is part of the fun.
Just like the real space shuttles, this model isn't headed into orbit.... Read more ›
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Durability:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
I bought this for my husband as one of his birthday gifts since he loved Legos as a child. It is such fun and takes time to build but its still enjoyable even for an adult. It does have a lot of pieces and the manual is 2 books so it is time consuming but perfect now for the approaching winter months.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Pen Name
Amazon Verified Purchase
Durability:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
My 6 year old Child loved it and made an excellent piece for my office ... Incredible satisfied and I highly reccommended this product
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Durability:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I've built LEGOs for the last 20 years of my life and this is by-far one of the best construction sets out there. When I was little I dreamt about owning the Lego Space Shuttle, and after reading some of the reviews on this particular set (compared with the 10213), and I agree that this is even better than that one (more accurate and some cool features). From the moment I opened the Amazon box, I was stunned...the packaging is huge and very pretty. ;) All of the bags are the standard lego bags, and the instructions are in two packets. Also, the stickers are pretty detailed as well.
I will say that Amazon had an amazing deal on several lego sets including this one, and I've never received a brand new lego set where each block was about $0.05 each (I paid $78.00 for this one). Since I was still looking to buy this over the last couple of weeks, the drop in price from $99.99 to $78.00 just made me commit faster.
Overall, I think this is a bargain set and perfect for any one over 12+ and will go great in any Lego set now and in the many years to come!
I will say that Amazon had an amazing deal on several lego sets including this one, and I've never received a brand new lego set where each block was about $0.05 each (I paid $78.00 for this one). Since I was still looking to buy this over the last couple of weeks, the drop in price from $99.99 to $78.00 just made me commit faster.
Overall, I think this is a bargain set and perfect for any one over 12+ and will go great in any Lego set now and in the many years to come!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Durability:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a great Lego to put together. It really looks great put together too. Very very nice and would highly recommend it for Lego fanatics!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Helenq
Amazon Verified Purchase
Durability:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I was looking for some Lego sets that took a little longer to build and are harder to put together, this one was it, it's perfect!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
LEGO SHUTTLE
I ENJOYED PUTTING THE SHUTTLE TOGETHER. I LIKE HOW IT CAN BE SET IN DIFFERENT SET UPS. IT WAS A GOOD BUY.
Published 1 month ago by SHELLEY GERATHS
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Christmas present!
My son has been an avid lego builder most of his life. He enjoys a challenge and this was a tasty little morsel to build. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Amazonaut
5.0 out of 5 stars
my 13-year old cousin loves it!
bought this for my 13-year old cousin. He got excited about this lego set and spent 2 days finishing it. I'm glad he loves it!
Published 2 months ago by Yao Li
5.0 out of 5 stars
Purchased as Present
My nephew loves legos, and his dad loves for him to be challenged. Purchased this for his 12th Christmas and he was thrilled.
Published 2 months ago by D. E. Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars
If NASA doesn't want it I'll take it.
This might be the best lego set I own. The touches like the logos and shape of the launch pad are fantastic. Read more
Published 3 months ago by David J Russell Paquette
5.0 out of 5 stars
Legos the best toy
This was the best price my son had a blast during Christmas building it
The package it came in was great packed very nice no problems
The package it came in was great packed very nice no problems
Published 4 months ago by Hemi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Happy Husband!
I got this as a gift for my 30 year old husband for Christmas, and his eyes lit up when he opened it!
Actually, a BUNCH (99 to be exact) of pieces were missing. Read more
Actually, a BUNCH (99 to be exact) of pieces were missing. Read more
Published 4 months ago by sbr2th
5.0 out of 5 stars
awesome bulid
i bought this for my son and he loves it...as all other Lego kits. The best part is that he can actually play with it unlike the Super Star Destroyer he just completed. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Tad Murley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mom loved putting it together!
My son got this for Christmas. He loves LEGOs but 90% of the time I put the sets together the first time. This was a blast to build (no pun intended) and not very hard. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Melinda
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Lego Set
I got this for Christmas and built it during the Christmas break. It was enjoyable to build and is a lot bigger than I thought it would be. Read more
Published 5 months ago by ERA
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