LEGO Space Shuttle
Set #8480 · 1996 · 1,366 pieces · Advanced build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 8480
- Name
- Space Shuttle
- Theme
- Technic
- Year
- 1996
- Pieces
- 1,366
- Complexity
- Advanced
- Build Time
- 4-8 hours
- Ages
- 14+
- Type
- Both play and display
About LEGO Space Shuttle
LEGO Space Shuttle (set #8480) is a major set with substantial building depth with 1,366 pieces from the Technic theme, released in 1996. The Technic line features mechanically complex models with gears, axles, and motors. At 1,366 pieces, this is a advanced-level build with an estimated build time of 4-8 hours, suitable for ages 14+. This set dates from the 1990s, a turbulent decade when LEGO launched Star Wars and Mindstorms while navigating financial difficulties.
Finding Instructions
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