The LEGO Icons space sets which include reimagined LEGO sets from the past such as the Space Shuttle Discovery and NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander, offer an exciting journey into the history of space exploration for advanced builders as well as past themes which include the Blacktron Cruiser. These sets reimagine older, less detailed LEGO space models with a focus on higher detail and accuracy. The Space Shuttle Discovery set showcases a highly detailed model of the iconic spacecraft, complete with a deployable Hubble Space Telescope while the NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander set meticulously recreates the historic lunar module. Designed for advanced builders, these sets provide a challenging and rewarding experience, reflecting LEGO Icons' commitment to producing highly detailed and sophisticated models.
2024 LEGO Sets
In 2024, LEGO broadened its creative reach through major new licenses, digital experiences, and sustainability goals. The LEGO Dune theme debuted with the Atreides Royal Ornithopter, faithfully capturing the design of the 2021 film. A landmark collaboration with Epic Games introduced LEGO Fortnite, blending survival, building, and over 1,200 minifigure-style characters. Other notable releases included LEGO Animal Crossing and LEGO The Legend of Zelda, expanding LEGO’s Nintendo partnership, and LEGO Wicked, tied to the upcoming musical film. LEGO Despicable Me returned alongside sets for the new Despicable Me 4 movie, while LEGO Star Wars marked its 25th anniversary with commemorative editions. Sustainability remained central to LEGO’s mission as it reaffirmed goals to use 50% renewable or recycled materials by 2026 and phase out fossil-based plastics by 2032.