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LEGO INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION

We can imagine that the International Space Station (ISS) might be a divisive set among LEGO collectors – we’re emphasising ‘collector’ because this is one of those sets that’s definitely not meant to be a toy. For spaceflight fans, the finished model is an excellent representation of the ISS. It’s got great stature, with the 49 -centimetre (20-inch) central truss and the huge solar arrays adding depth, nicely finished off with a UCS-style plaque. On the other hand, LEGO fans looking for an interesting and stable build might be disappointed.

The International Space Station is part of the LEGO Ideas line, based on a design by

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