Lego's Gorgeous New Space Sets Shoot You Into the Stars

James Whitbrook
·2 min read
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If you thought Lego’s space toys for May were limited to the world of Star Wars, think again—the toymaker’s latest reveals bring things back to our time and our galaxy, and they combine stunning engineering with incredible art.

This morning Lego revealed two more entries in its 2024 campaign to bring the ethos of its classic space sets across its various lines: for Lego Art, there’s a beautiful, buildable recreation of the Milky Way, containing 3,091 pieces for you to build into a technicolor spiral galaxy and hang on your wall. For those looking for something a little less macro-scaled, but still high on detail, the new 3,601-piece Artemis Launch System, part of the Lego Icons series, includes a mobile launch tower, a rocket support and crew bridge, and then of course a multistage rocket, complete with 2 solid-fuel boosters. The model also even includes a small brick-built recreation of the ESA Orion spacecraft, which can be put into the rocket or as part of a separate display stand, highlighting Artemis’ mission to further explore the Moon.

Both the Lego Art: The Milky Way Galaxy and Lego Icons NASA Artemis Launch System will release on May 15 for Lego Insiders, ahead of a general release on May 18—but the beauty of the cosmos comes at a cost. Lego Art: The Milky Way Galaxy will set you back $200, while the Lego Icons NASA Artemis Launch System will retail for $260. Click through to see more pictures of both sets!

Lego Icons NASA Artemis Launch System

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Lego Icons NASA Artemis Launch System

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Lego Icons NASA Artemis Launch System

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Lego Icons NASA Artemis Launch System

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Lego Icons NASA Artemis Launch System

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Lego Icons NASA Artemis Launch System

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Image: Lego

Lego Icons NASA Artemis Launch System

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Lego Icons NASA Artemis Launch System

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Lego Icons NASA Artemis Launch System

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Lego Art: The Milky Way Galaxy

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Lego Art: The Milky Way Galaxy

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Lego Art: The Milky Way Galaxy

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Lego Art: The Milky Way Galaxy

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Lego Art: The Milky Way Galaxy

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Image: Lego

Lego Art: The Milky Way Galaxy

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Image: Lego

Lego Art: The Milky Way Galaxy

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Lego Art: The Milky Way Galaxy

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Lego Art: The Milky Way Galaxy

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