There’s no shortage of Lego spaceships, but this absolutely amazing set isn’t fantasy. It’s an accurate recreation of NASA’s Artemis Space Launch System and at £33 off in Amazon’s Black Friday deal it’s a must-have for any serious space fan with enough room to display it.
You can get this LEGO Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System Set on sale right now at Amazon UK for £187.
The is one of Lego’s biggest Icons sets and it’s absolutely incredible. We reviewed this Lego Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System set and were blown away by just how much detail Lego has packed in, describing it as “The perfect way to bring a little piece of NASA’s next phase of spaceflight home with you.”
You’re not just getting the rocket and its payload, either; this set includes the entire launch pad, the gantry, everything. It’s certain to be a talking point for anyone who sets their eyes on it. And while there’s the odd repetitive section, it’s surprisingly fun build. We think it’s one of the best Lego space sets you can buy.
Ready to take to the stars? This Lego Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System is everything you need and while it’s maybe a little too big to be racing around the room with, you can lift it off the launchpad, detach its boosters and simulate its departure from Earth.
The set doesn’t come with any minifigures, not least because the scale would be off. But it does come with an information stand, and a Orion capsule. It’s also a surprisingly fun build, as we noted in our review of this Lego Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System set, aside from the odd repetitive section.
We awarded it four and a half stars, in particular praising its detail. As awesome as the rocket is, we also loved the tiny little stairs and teeny, tiny elevator doors. It’s also the perfect gift for the grown-up space fan in your life, particularly since Christmas is just three and a half weeks after Black Friday.
It’s not all that suited to play, however, or small fingers. So if you’re looking for a model for younger builder, however, consider this Lego City Rocket Launch Center or one of our best Black Friday Lego deals.
Key features: 3,601 pieces, 28 inches tall, for builders 18 and over.
Product launched: May 2024
Price history: This set briefly dropped to this price in October, but this otherwise the cheapest it’s been.
Price comparison: Amazon UK: £187 | Lego: £220 | Best Buy: $260
Reviews consensus: This is a brilliant-eye catching model and, barring the odd repetitive section, is a fun build with some serious attention to detail. We loved making the launch assembly, but a couple of Amazon reviews complain about it taking up too much time,. compared to the rest of the build.
Space: ★★★★½
✅ Buy it if: You’re after an awesome, inspiring set that can serve as a talking piece for space fans young and old, and an adult will be on hand to build or help build it.
❌ Don’t buy it if: You want a playset; instead, consider this Lego City Rocket Launch Center or one of our best Black Friday Lego deals.
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