How many pieces are in the Women of NASA?

Women of NASA contains 231 pieces.

What age is the Women of NASA recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 10+.

When was the Women of NASA released?

Women of NASA was released in 2017.

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No. 21312

LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO

Women of NASA

Women of NASA is a tribute to pioneering women in science and space exploration.

Time on the shelf Retired

On sale Nov 2017 to Dec 2018

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Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 10+ · Beginner build Perfect for LEGO fans of all ages interested in science and history.
Build: 231 pieces · about 2.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Cost: Budget Next to other LEGO sets. Check the store for today's price.
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.1 community rating from 415 ratings

The Women of NASA set is praised for its educational value and celebration of important figures, but some reviewers note that the build is relatively simple and the set may not appeal to builders seeking a more challenging experience.

📝 Our Take

Women of NASA is a tribute to pioneering women in science and space exploration. This LEGO Ideas set celebrates the achievements of Nancy G. Roman, Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, and Margaret Hamilton, featuring detailed vignettes of their contributions to NASA.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts, science lovers, and anyone who appreciates celebrating remarkable women. The build is engaging and educational, offering a glimpse into the history of space exploration, plus it makes an inspiring display piece.

Skip this if you're looking for complex building techniques or large-scale models. This set focuses on smaller vignettes; consider the LEGO Ideas Apollo Saturn V for a more intricate space-themed build.

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🧱 Building Experience

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231

Pieces

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2.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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10+

Ages

Build Highlights:

Engaging vignettes showcasing different aspects of NASA's work
Simple building techniques suitable for beginner builders
Educational experience learning about the featured women
Displayable models that commemorate important contributions to science

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Compared to other LEGO Ideas sets, Women of NASA stands out for its educational value and focus on historical figures. While sets like the Saturn V offer a more complex build experience, Women of NASA provides a unique and inspiring display piece. Consider the Globe (21332-1) for similar display value, or the Tree House (21318-1) for a more complex build.

4 Minifigures Included

This set includes four unique minifigures representing Nancy G. Roman, Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, and Margaret Hamilton, making them highly collectible and exclusive to this set.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 231
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 90 unique parts, 215 pieces
Minifigures: 4

The official piece count includes the 16 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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The set includes a variety of useful plates, slopes, and brackets in black, white, and gray, offering a good selection for MOC builders, especially for creating architectural or space-themed models.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted (9x)

White Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) (6x)

Black Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin (6x)

Blue Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) (5x)

Black Cone 1.17 x 1.17 x 2/3 (Fez) (3x)

💡 MOC Potential

🚀 Expand the lunar lander scene with more detailed terrain.

🏛 Recreate other famous NASA facilities or mission control.

🏙 Integrate the set into a larger LEGO city, showcasing a science museum or research facility.

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In their live review and build of the Women of NASA set (21312), BrickVault praises the detailed vignettes, the informative biographical booklet, and the inclusion of four distinct minifigures representing pioneering scientists. The reviewer does note a minor drawback regarding the absence of Katherine Johnson due to image rights.

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Building Instructions

10 booklets, as PDF

01 21312_X_Digital Booklet - DE Download PDF
02 21312_X_Digital Booklet - ES Download PDF
03 21312_X_Digital Booklet - FR Download PDF
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Inventory Statistics

Inventory version 1

90 Unique Parts

231 Official Piece Count

215 Cataloged Inventory Pieces

4 Minifigures

13 Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 16 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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