Explore Lego's Stunning Space-Themed Sets, Voyaging You Across the Cosmos
Lego has announced two new additions to its space toy line for 2024, the Lego Art: Milky Way Galaxy and the Lego Icons NASA Artemis Launch System.
Lego Art: The Milky Way Galaxy
This set is a large 3D wall art made from 3,091 LEGO pieces, creating a textured and layered 3D effect representing the Milky Way galaxy. It is designed as an artistic display rather than a traditional model.
The set includes a sophisticated layered build with 3D depth, aimed at adults (18+). The design captures the intricate details of the galaxy with LEGO’s part layering. Additionally, there is an optional LED light kit (Light My Bricks 2.0) specifically made for this set, which includes 18 LEDs positioned to highlight the iconic shape of the Milky Way and enhance the display with gradual color and intensity changes. This light kit fits seamlessly with LEGO studs and uses specially designed flat cables.
The Lego Art: The Milky Way Galaxy will be available for Lego Insiders on May 15, with a general release on May 18. The retail price for this set is approximately $221.99, though prices may vary by retailer.
Lego Icons NASA Artemis Launch System
Unfortunately, no detailed information regarding the release date, price, or component specifics of the Lego Icons NASA Artemis Launch System was found. However, it is known that this set is part of the Lego Icons series and highlights Artemis' mission to further explore the Moon.
The Artemis Launch System consists of a mobile launch tower, a rocket support and crew bridge, and a multistage rocket. It also includes a small brick-built recreation of the ESA Orion spacecraft.
The Lego Icons NASA Artemis Launch System will be available for Lego Insiders on May 15, with a general release on May 18. Further search with updated or more specific queries would be required to find more information about this set's price and release date.
Both the Lego Art: The Milky Way Galaxy and the Lego Icons NASA Artemis Launch System are part of Lego's 2024 space toy releases. These new releases are aimed at bringing the ethos of Lego's classic space sets across various lines.
- Gizmodo and Io9 may cover the upcoming Lego Art: The Milky Way Galaxy, a 3D wall art set featuring 3,091 LEGO pieces that depicts the Milky Way galaxy.
- The Lego Icons NASA Artemis Launch System, another 2024 release, is a set in the Lego Icons series focused on the Artemis mission to explore the Moon.
- The Lego Art: Milky Way Galaxy and the Lego Icons NASA Artemis Launch System both aim to carry forward the ethos of Lego's classic space sets, extending into the realm of technology, space-and-astronomy, and lifestyle.
- While details about the Lego Icons NASA Artemis Launch System, such as release date and price, remain unclear, it's expected that both sets will hit the market around May 18 for Lego Insiders, with potential retail prices of approximately $221.99 for the Lego Art: The Milky Way Galaxy (prices may vary).
