Set Details
- Set Number
- 10405
- Name
- Mission to Mars
- Theme
- Classic
- Year
- 2018
- Pieces
- 871
- Complexity
- Advanced
- Build Time
- 4-8 hours
- Ages
- 14+
- Type
- Both play and display
About LEGO Mission to Mars
LEGO Mission to Mars (set #10405) is a large, detailed build with 871 pieces from the Classic theme, released in 2018. The Classic line features open-ended brick boxes for freeform creative building. At 871 pieces, this is a advanced-level build with an estimated build time of 4-8 hours, suitable for ages 14+.
Set Highlights
- 871 pieces at advanced complexity — a 4-8 hours build.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Versatile build — display-worthy when complete, durable enough for active play.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Ages 14+
The advanced difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 14+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
871 pieces with an estimated 4-8 hours fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.
Expanding a Classic Collection
A solid addition for collectors building out their Classic shelf. Introduces parts and builds that complement other sets from the same line.
Build Tips
A five-minute sort by color or piece type before starting saves time hunting for specific bricks mid-step.
Follow the numbered steps in sequence — structural elements early in the build support everything that comes after.
Keep the instruction booklet after building — it's the most reliable reference for disassembly, cleaning, or reassembly after storage.
Finding Instructions
Building instructions for LEGO Mission to Mars (#10405) are available as a free PDF on LEGO.com. You can also upload a photo of this set to LegoFinder to identify it and access the instructions directly.
Mission to Mars FAQ
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Also Released in 2018
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