Yesterday (25th), Danish toy company LEGO not only fully unveiled the "10341 Artemis Space Launch System" under its LEGO Icons series, but also simultaneously revealed the latest product in the LEGO ART series, scheduled for release on May 18, 2024: "31212 The Milky Way Galaxy"! The suggested retail price is US$199.99, and the price at LEGO Certified Stores in Taiwan is NT$6,399.
This set comprises a total of 3091 pieces, measuring approximately 40 cm in height and 65 cm in length when completed, making it another product with a significant presence. It constructs the vast Milky Way Galaxy using various shades of blue, purple, and pink pieces, complemented by white pieces at the center! It not only recreates the spiral structure and spiral arms, but the overall color scheme also exudes a profound and mysterious aura, compelling one to repeatedly admire it from the inside out, and then from the outside in. The combination of different piece shapes also presents captivating textures.
Additionally, this LEGO set includes a black "You are here" nameplate, roughly indicating Earth's position within the Milky Way. LEGO has also incorporated incredible cosmic landmarks into this creation, such as the ultracool red dwarf TRAPPIST-1, The Pleiades, The Crab Nebula, and the Pillars of Creation. Toy enthusiasts fascinated by space should definitely consider acquiring this! It is truly stunning.
LEGO 31212 The Milky Way Galaxy
Suggested Retail Price: US$199.99, Total Pieces: 3091, Estimated Release Date: May 18, 2024
Source: LEGO