Ideas International Space Station 21321 Building Kit, Adult Set for Display, Makes a Great Birthday Present (864 Pieces)

Didn't even know this set existed until a month ago. I've always thought the ISS was really cool so when I stumbled across this set I immediately bought it. about 3 years ago I bought the Megabloks Starship Enterprise set which is an absolute Monster and took me a week to build, and this was the first set I had built since then. I spent about 1 and 1/2 hours on it an evening over a couple of days, the build is actually a lot easier than it looks, as you build dozens of little sub assemblies, 1 at a time, each one not being more than 5 or 6 steps. The set is broken up into numbered bags (6 of them), and the instructions clearly let you know when you've finished a bag and it's time to open up the next one, which further simplifies the building process and also cuts down on pieces laying around/hunting for parts. It's a fairly large set when done and fairly "spindley" (as is the real ISS), this is more a display piece than a toy for children, as many of the smaller modules and antenna/dishes are quite delicate and will come off easily. It does have movable solar arrays and a semi articulate Canada Arm, along with a docking collar that can dock a couple of the Micro scale spacecraft that are included (Space-X Dragon Capsule, Boeing Starliner, Nasa Space Shuttle. Technically there is a forth, The Russian Soyuz Capsule that is on the rear, docked as an emergency escape capsule). Every bit of decoration is printed on the pieces themselves so no stickers are required. Overall a great set and a quality looking piece. My only gripe, and it is minor, is the micro scale spacecraft included are too small in relation to the station itself. The included shuttle should be twice the size in order to scale properly with the station. Regardless, it still looks great and I'm glad to have it. My wallets not thrilled though because I just ordered the Saturn V set, the Lunar Lander set, and the Women of NASA set. Hopefully they will do another large scale shuttle soon because the price on the last one is now "out of this world" (dad joke).

Awesome set awesome built ultra recommended

The LEGO Ideas International Space Station is a stellar, worth it's weight, set that captures the wonder and complexity of space exploration. Assembling this model is an engaging and educational experience, perfect for both LEGO enthusiasts and space aficionados. The intricate details, from the solar panels to the various modules, make it a fascinating display piece of medium size. Once completed, the International Space Station model is not only visually stunning but also a great conversation starter. It's a fantastic way to showcase your passion for science and engineering. Whether you're a seasoned builder or new to LEGO, this set offers a rewarding challenge and a beautiful replica of one of humanity's greatest achievements.

LEGO - nothing more to say. Great fun assembling it and looks great on cabinet next to NASA's Perseverance rover.

the store named after a rainforest said that my previous review didn't meet community standards or something, so they can go to the hot place, if you dig what imma sayin'. not even sure what they meant. so, it's a lego set. my kid put it together. he likes it. what more do you want?

Kid loved it she loves space and added to her space collection.

Bueno

BLUF: If you had the Saturn V rocket and loved it, 100% buy this next. If you don't, consider going for the Saturn V rocket first and then come back unless you want an easier build. Overall a fun build and a superb final product to accompany the Saturn V rocket. A short to medium build time (half a day or less) with detail being the goal instead of the number of pieces. As a space enthusiast, the International Space Station has always drawn my interest and this model proved to synergize with that interest. The final product is a perfect shelf filler/décor for a room and the solar panels being fully adjustable help it fit in where ever that may be. That being said, if you like challenging and satisfying builds along with space, I think you'll get more bang for your buck with the Saturn V rocket. That would be my only recommendation, otherwise I'm completely satisfied with the purchase and am looking at the full scale lunar module/hoping Lego continues bringing out space models!

La calidad... las intenciones, lo bonita que queda acabada... muy satisfecho.

Les bases, vaisseaux et autres engins spatiaux en LEGO de notre enfance n'existent plus aujourd'hui mais on peut trouver d'autres magnifiques pièces à construire sur le thème de l'espace et de sa conquête. Cette maquette de l'ISS fait partie de celles qui m'intéressaient plus particulièrement. Très ressemblante à la vraie avec ses panneaux solaires, elle se fixe sur un support, des figurines d'astronautes, deux satellites et une navette complètent l'ensemble. Si, comme moi, vous êtes passionnés par l'astronomie et collectionneurs de maquettes LEGO, ce set est fait pour vous.

Très bonne qualité... très recommandé

Bello

Disfruté cada minuto que pasé armando este set, me encanta el tema del espacio y al ver que estaba en oferta no dudé en comprarlo. excelente calidad y detalle que tiene, instrucciones claras y fáciles de seguir, tomará unas horas el armarlo por completo pero ten por seguro que estarás muy entretenido como para notarlo. Podría sentirse no muy rígido y algo frágil pero es normal debido a la forma que tiene, así que solo cuidado con su manipulación, será una buena pieza de colección para tenerlo ahí en el estante, obviamente fuera del alcance de algún niño. (En mi caso me sobraron un puñado de piezas aún cuando seguí a la perfección la guía así que serán solo de repuesto o extras, así que si te pasó lo mismo no te preocupes, así fue hecho.)