LEGO Space Shuttle
Set #442 · 1979 · 39 pieces · Starter build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 442
- Name
- Space Shuttle
- Theme
- Space
- Year
- 1979
- Pieces
- 39
- Complexity
- Starter
- Build Time
- 10-20 minutes
- Ages
- 4+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Space Shuttle
LEGO Space Shuttle (set #442) is a quick, accessible build with 39 pieces from the Space theme, released in 1979. The Space line features spacecraft, moon bases, and interstellar exploration. This is a starter-level build suitable for ages 4+, with an estimated build time of 10-20 minutes. This set dates from 1978, the landmark year LEGO introduced the minifigure along with the first Castle and Space themes.
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