LEGO has just announced the latest LEGO Ideas set and it is one that ticks all the boxes for me – it’s an interesting idea, not a licenced set and most importantly affordable.
21340 Tales of the Space Age is a series of 4 vignettes that tell the tale of humanities exploration of space, including a possible future reaching alien worlds. I honestly think it’s a really fun concept and the execution seems to be a great display piece.
The set comes in at 688 pieces for an Australian RRP of $79.99. With the potential for this set to be below RRP when it hits retailers, I think it would be a must have at $60 – $70.
VIP early access starts May 5th, with general release May 8th.
You can check out more details for yourself at https://www.lego.com/en-au/product/tales-of-the-space-age-21340
Turn off your thrusters and let your mind drift into space with this LEGO® Ideas Tales of the Space Age (21340) building set. It features 4 connectable brick-built 3D postcards, each depicting scenes inspired by 1980s sci-fi myths, films, books and posters. Create cool minimalist LEGO brick representations of an observatory for viewing comets and shooting stars, a moon base and lunar eclipse, a shuttle blasting through space, and a black hole.
Build together, display together
A stellar gift idea for space, astronomy and art lovers, the buildable postcards look great freestanding on a table or shelf or hung on the wall. The models are also easy to connect for displaying together. The set comes with separate building instructions for each postcard, making it an ideal group activity to enjoy with family or friends.
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- 4 connectable, space-themed 3D postcards (21340) – Tell Tales of the Space Age in LEGO® style with these buildable postcard models, inspired by 1980s sci-fi myths, films, books and posters
- Original designs – Build colourful images of an observatory for viewing comets and shooting stars, a moon base and lunar eclipse, a space shuttle and a black hole
- Recreate different constellations – The pink/purple postcard features star elements that can be arranged to mirror the Ursa Major, Cepheus, Ursa Minor or Cassiopeia constellations
- Display together or individually – The postcards can be connected in any order. Display them on a flat surface or mount them on the wall using the hangers on the back of each one
- Gift idea for adults – Treat yourself or give this 688-piece LEGO® Ideas build-and-display model as a birthday, Christmas or surprise gift for lovers of space, astronomy and art
- Home decor – Each buildable postcard measures over 14 cm (5.5 in.) high, 9 cm (3.5 in.) wide and 3 cm (1 in.) deep and can be displayed freestanding or hung on the wall
- Build solo or together – Separate building instruction booklets for each postcard mean building can be a group activity. Also includes a booklet featuring the set’s fan designer and LEGO® designers
- The LEGO® fans’ choice – This collectible model for adults is one of many LEGO Ideas sets, each created by a fan designer, voted for by LEGO fans and produced by the LEGO Group
- Premium quality – LEGO® bricks meet demanding industry quality standards to ensure that they connect simply and strongly
- Safety assurance – LEGO® components are dropped, heated, crushed, twisted and carefully analysed to make sure that they comply with strict global safety standards
