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LEGO LUNAR RESEARCH BASE

N ASA may have plans for a moonbase, but LEGO has beaten the agency to the punch with the recently released Lunar Research Base. Released alongside three other kits as part of LEGO’s Artemis–inspired range, the Lunar Research Base kit is filled with authentic details based on real space vehicles and equipment, such as the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER). With a recommended age of 7+, the Lunar Research Base is definitely aimed at kids, rather than adult collectors, but there’s plenty for all to enjoy here. It’s the second most expensive LEGO space set, which does make it one of the more expensive

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