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10231 LEGO Space Shuttle Expedition
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Set Value

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LEGO 10231 LEGO Space Shuttle Expedition is a 1,230 piece exclusive set with 3 minifgures released in 2011. Shuttle Expedition is a re-release of 10213 Shuttle Adventure and was first available to LEGO Ambassadors at LEGOLAND Billund.

Shuttle Expedition is a partially redesigned version of set 10213, Shuttle Adventure, which LEGO released in 2010. Released in the summer of 2011 the set is largely a strengthened 10213. The main changes are to the main fuel tank, landing gear, Canadarm, and cargo doors. Most of the changes are small, but the change to the main fuel tank is large, adding a long gray assembly between the SRBs and the main fuel tank. This makes the vehicle stronger but visually less realistic. The landing gear retracts, the cargo doors open, you can access the cockpit and fit the two astronauts inside, you can separate the different parts of the rocket assembly (SRBs, main fuel tank), you can "launch" the satellite with the arm, and you have a modest launch pad for holding the entire package.

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Shuttle Expedition
Box is in great condition with just some normal shelf wear
-28.8%
Shuttle Expedition
LEGO Space Shuttle Expedition (10231) NIB - Retired - Box sealed, unopened
-13.4%
Shuttle Expedition
NEW SEALED
-4.6%
Shuttle Expedition
LEGO 10231 Lego NASA SPACE SHUTTLE EXPEDITION Set NEW NIB SEALED released 2011
-2.6%
Shuttle Expedition
box has a little shelf wear
-2.6%
Shuttle Expedition
 
-1.9%
Shuttle Expedition
 
-1.0%
Shuttle Expedition
 
+0.6%
Shuttle Expedition
LEGO Space Shuttle Expedition (10231) Never opened
+1.7%
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Sets in Advanced Models / Space

Theme / Subtheme Advanced Models / Space
Year 2010
Pieces / Minifigs 1,204 / 3
Availability Retired
10213 LEGO Space Shuttle Adventure
Retail $99.99
Value $525.63
Growth 425.7%
Annual growth 17.0%

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Set Details

Set number
10231-1
Name
Shuttle Expedition
Theme
Advanced Models
Subtheme
Space
Year
2011
Released
June 2011
Availability
Retired (Exclusive)
Pieces
1,230  (PPP $0.08)
Minifigs
3

About Advanced Models Space

The Creator Advanced Models space sets focus on the space theme with two versions of the NASA Space Shuttle know as Shuttle Adventure and followed by Shuttle Expedition. While the 2 shuttle sets looked very simular the builds were very different.

Advanced Models, also known as Creator containes sets focused on the creative construction of LEGO System parts as opposed to playability functions of minifigures, alothough many sets do contain minifigures. These sets include buildings, trains, vehicles and other complex contruction sets. The Advanced Models/Creator sets initially began in 2000 and was a replacement for the LEGO Designer theme.
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Standing 17.5" (44cm) tall and 10" (25.5cm) from wing tip to wing tip, this detailed and realistic space shuttle is ready to count down and blast off on its next exciting mission into space! Since its release in 2010, 10213 Shuttle Adventure has proven to be very popular! Although the model was designed for a 16+ target audience, our consumer call center has brought to our intention that many younger children have been building and playing with the model. As a result, the Direct team has decided to look at the model once more to see what changes could be made in order to provide a better build and play experience for a slightly younger target audience.

10231 Shuttle Expedition may look similar to Shuttle Adventure in many ways, however its build is very different and offers several advantages.

- Astronauts now have wigs in addition to their helmets (1 male, 1 female). Face prints are also different.
- The landing gear is strengthened to function better across many different floor types.
- The fuel tank has been reinforced with supports to strengthen the assembly.
- New Satellite can be securely positioned on the new mechanical arm.
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