This is neatly folded away in order for it to sit within the shuttle but can be deployed thanks to a pair of hinged Technic rods. two large doors can be opened to reveal a satellite. The cockpit hatch can be popped off to gain access to the controls but the best feature is found within the back of the shuttle. These include a trio of retractable wheels, which neatly tuck into the undercarriage of the shuttle. There is still a nod to NASA woven into the build as the shuttle is trimmed with strips of red and blue along the fuselage.Īlthough a smaller set, it’s has plenty of great details built into it. Some of those previous LEGO space shuttles have been created in cooperation with NASA and although this set isn’t branded as a NASA product, it’s clearly inspired by the iconic crafts used to take astronauts into space. It will of course be compared to the 18+ set but this one is very much focused towards younger builders and thus offers a simpler build experience. In the last couple of months alone, we’ll have been treated to the LEGO Space Shuttle Discovery, a LEGO DUPLO shuttle and this upcoming Creator 3-in-1 set. Space Shuttles have been recreated with LEGO bricks for many years and across multiple themes, as diverse as LEGO City and The LEGO Batman Movie. Availability:, LEGO Stores & LEGO Retailers.The space toy set also comes with a cool astronaut minifigure, which can travel in all 3 space vehicles. They can build a Space Shuttle, then rebuild it into a rocket toy or lunar lander. Passionate space fans can enjoy 3 different build-and-play experiences with this LEGO Creator 3in1 toy set. It features a cockpit with a control panel and opening cargo doors that store an extendable arm with a satellite, plus retractable wheels, to inspire incredible roleplay.

Kids will be thrilled to play out exciting space action with this LEGO® Creator 3in1 Space Shuttle Adventure (31117) building toy. So let’s blast-off for another LEGO Creator 3-in-1 set review. Turning an average Creator 3-in-1 set into an amazing little celebration of LEGO space. As I tipped out the box’s content to get building, I actually noticed that the alternate builds were also based on other LEGO sets. On the surface set 31117: Space Shuttle Adventure is a smaller, less detailed version of the recently released NASA Space Shuttle Discovery set. That was most certainly the case with the next of the Creator 3-in-1 sets I’m about to review. The fast-paced world of LEGO® means I don’t get a chance to pour over all the details of newly revealed sets.

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