Set Facts
- It is the second set to be approved by LEGO CUUSOO and was known as CUUSOO set #002.
- The original Hayabusa model on LEGO CUUSOO was built by Daisuke Okubo but was redesigned by LEGO designers for official release.
- The official name of the craft is Asteroid Exploration Spacecraft Hayabusa.
- The set was originally released in Japan on March 1, 2012, and later on July 11, 2012, internationally.
- Hayabusa was designed by LEGO designer Mel Caddick.
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
Hayabusa Reviews
Is this LEGO set a good investment?
“Over that last few years Hayabusa has been a particularly good investment for Ideas collectors with an annualized growth of upwards of 11.9% per year. However, there is market indication that the set will experience a slight annual growth decrease in the coming years, but this should be only by a few percentage points at most. When compared to the vast majority of set in the Ideas theme, this set is still an excellent investment for collectors.”
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“The build itself is fun though fairly basic, but what innovative techniques can you really expect from source material that’s basically a box with wings... I recommend this set as a display model for collectors; this isn’t a set that you buy for the parts.”
“Beautiful LEGO model. Proof that the crowd-sourced Cuusoo project really works! Well designed, decently priced. The first of several LEGO Cuusoo products I purchased. Wish LEGO would make more models based on real space missions!”
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Subtheme Analysis
Lifespan
15 mos (this set 16 mos)
Annual growth
+8.97% (this set +11.93%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Hayabusa currently ranks #5 out of the top most owned sets in Ideas Astronomy.
About Ideas Astronomy
The LEGO Ideas Astronomy theme focuses on sets that are scientific and space based projects such as real world builds like the NASA Curiosity rover to NASA Apollo Saturn V rocket as well as fantasy space projects like the Exo-Suit.
Astronomy consists of 5 sets that ran from 2012 to 2017. As of today,
21104 NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover is the most valuable Astronomy set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $430.
Summary
Ideas Astronomy Hayabusa set 21101 was released on July 11, 2012, retailing for $50, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $342, used ones can be found for $238.
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Create a detailed display version of the technology that changed scientific history! In a 2003 mission, this Japanese spacecraft went deep into space to successfully collect asteroid samples and return them safely to Earth – without a single person on board! Selected by more than 1,000 LEGO® CUUSOO members from Japan as the most-demanded model, this build features cool solar panels, moving equipment, a satellite dish and gold elements. Includes a display stand with name labels, minifigure and detailed history booklet. Features minifigure, baseplate with display stand and name label Details include rare solar panel design, satellite dish and gold elements Recreate the first unmanned asteroid explorer! Build the model that more than 1,000 LEGO® CUUSOO members requested!
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