Large‑scale model of NASA's Apollo Saturn V rocket with detachable stages and lunar module; educational display set for space fans.

I revisited the Saturn V (21309) this month and it still delivers one of the best LEGO build experiences around. The 1:110 scale rocket stands just over a meter tall, and each stage separates exactly like the real vehicle—complete with the lunar module and command module tucked inside. The Technic core keeps the tower strong while SNOT techniques round out the iconic black-and-white livery, so you get both structural integrity and display accuracy. I display mine on the included stands horizontally, but it also looks phenomenal towering vertically in a corner. Build time was about eight relaxed hours; the repetitive booster segments are meditative and the payload section remains a highlight. It’s pricey on the secondary market, yet if you’re a space nerd, the build quality and display presence make it worth tracking down.

LEGO NASA Apollo Saturn V 1:110 Scale Model 21309 Set

LEGO 21309 NASA Apollo Saturn V

Detailed build of the Space Shuttle Discovery with the Hubble Space Telescope; display model celebrating space exploration.

The LEGO Icons Space Shuttle Discovery (10283) remains a favorite display piece in my collection. The orbiter build captures the black-and-white tile pattern beautifully, and the payload bay doors, Canadarm, and deployable Hubble telescope make it feel like a mini diorama of STS-31. The build runs about 10 hours with a nice mix of Technic structure and SNOT paneling, and the finished shuttle is surprisingly sturdy—you can lift it by the sides without flex. I keep the Hubble on its standalone display stand most days, but docking it in the bay with the articulated arm never gets old. The included info plaques tie the whole presentation together. It’s a big footprint and commands a premium on Amazon now that the set is retired, yet as a companion to the Saturn V it’s fantastic.

LEGO NASA Space Shuttle Discovery with Hubble Telescope

LEGO NASA Space Shuttle Discovery + Hubble

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