Lego's latest Idea creation is the International Space Station kit

[Shawn Knight]

In a nutshell: The Lego Idea platform has delivered once again. This crowdsourced hub for “the next big hit” on Tuesday introduced the International Space Station kit that’s sure to dazzle Lego collectors and space buffs alike.

The 864-piece kit features the space station itself complete with two rotating joints and eight adjustable solar panels as well as a posable Canadarm2 robotic arm. The kit includes a stand, two astronaut microfigures, a mini NASA space shuttle and three mini cargo spacecraft.

Fully constructed, the model measures 12 inches long, 19 inches wide and over seven inches high.

You also get a 148-page booklet loaded with facts about the ISS as well as the model’s creator and designer.

Lego’s Idea program has been a real boon for the brickmaker over the past decade. Just last month, for example, one fan submitted a design for Tesla’s recently unveiled Cybertruck that has already gained the backing of more than 10,000 supporters.

An out-of-this-world building experience is coming! ?⭐️ The LEGO International Space Station is available February 1st! https://t.co/DZwnyE12EN pic.twitter.com/rcNGTeqC2H

— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) January 21, 2020

We’ve also witnessed Lego bricks continue to blend with pop culture. Several automakers have used the bricks to create life-sized replicas of real life cars. Fox is even set to premiere a Lego-based reality show next month called Lego Masters that’ll pit teams of enthusiasts against each other to see who can build the wildest, most elaborate creations.

The Lego International Space Station is recommended for ages 16 and older although I’m sure younger builders can get some enjoyment out of it as well if you’re willing to lend them a helping hand.

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[Shadowboxer]

Lego clearly know how to price their products better than I do but $70 for this is a little bit more than affordable for something that will keep me entertained for what, 2-4 hours?

I guess it’s cheaper than hard drugs so there’s that!

 

[Vulcanproject]

Lego clearly know how to price their products better than I do but $70 for this is a little bit more than affordable for something that will keep me entertained for what, 2-4 hours?

I guess it’s cheaper than hard drugs so there’s that!

$70 for an ISS? That's cheap.

The one in orbit is the single most expensive object ever built by the hands of humankind.

Should have just made it out of Lego and saved billions!

 

[ZackL04]

Pretty small, hence the small price tag

 

[Capaill]

Lego Masters ran on UK TV in 2017 and 2018 and on Australian TV in 2019. I guess 2020 is the US' chance. It's a good program, worth a watch.

 

[Uncle Al]

Cool Beans!

 

[TomSEA]

Lego clearly know how to price their products better than I do but $70 for this is a little bit more than affordable for something that will keep me entertained for what, 2-4 hours?

I guess it’s cheaper than hard drugs so there’s that!

I think it's more than just the 2-4 hours build time involved with the pricing. It's a collectible and display piece too.