Destination Moon: Tintin’s LEGO Moon Rocket Takes Off
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LEGO is launching a new LEGO Ideas set based on "The Adventures of Tintin," specifically featuring the iconic moon rocket. This announcement has generated excitement among fans, especially those familiar with the original comic series and its enduring imagery.
The set, LEGO Ideas 21367 Tintin Moon Rocket, comprises 1,283 pieces and showcases a nearly studless design, with only 21 visible studs. The set's design is a collaboration, with LEGO designer Ellen Bowley transforming the original submission by Alexis dos Santos into a refined display piece. The internal structure utilizes a Technic framework to support the rocket's outer shell, achieving a smooth surface and capturing the complex curves of the original design.
The set's design is inspired by the famous red-and-white rocket from the Tintin series, which has been a memorable centerpiece in Tintin displays worldwide. The set's release coincides with the ongoing Artemis II mission, adding to the excitement surrounding lunar exploration.
For fans of Tintin and LEGO, this set provides a unique opportunity to own a detailed model of the iconic moon rocket. Consider getting a LEGO display case to showcase this impressive set.
For generations, Tintin’s Moon Rocket has inspired dreams of adventure beyond Earth, and now it arrives as an official LEGO set alongside Artemis II’s own journey to the Moon. We climb aboard LEGO Ideas 21367 to see whether this long-awaited tribute lives up to one of comics’ most iconic spacecraft.
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