A big kit with big fun – the Lego NASA Space Shuttle Discovery set is an enjoyable build that it out of this world.
Just look at it! This is one impressive model and it makes a fantastic display piece. However, the Lego NASA Space Shuttle Discovery isn’t just for show - there are several movable parts to play with. You can pop the landing gear out, deploy the robotic arm, even the split rudder is functional. One of our favorite details is that the cockpit opens up and you can see all the controls inside.
The only real negative thing we have to say about this kit is that there are no minifigures. Due to the size of the Lego NASA Space Shuttle Discovery, we understand that any included minifigs would not have been to scale, but it would have been nice to have a token astronaut anyway – maybe it could have stood next to the information placards that comes with each model.
Overall, the attention to detail is just amazing. For example, did you know that on the starboard side of the Discovery the American flag is actually backwards? This is because regulations require that the American flag must always fly with the stars forward so that the flag looks like it’s trailing in the wind.
That’s a fun tidbit that we gleaned from the instruction booklet, which is just as much a treat as it is building the model. It is packed full of fascinating facts about the Discovery and Hubble Telescope which adds to the building experience. The booklet’s pages have a black background as the majority of the pieces are white, which makes the instructions stand out and easier to see… however, this does mean that fingerprints really show up on these pages which will irritate perfectionists.
You don’t need to be a super NASA fan to know that this is one cool spaceship – every time you look at your completed Lego NASA Space Shuttle Discovery you’ll be filled with a sense of pride, plus it makes a great talking point.
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