Update on #10231, 'Shuttle Expedition'

 

  • Update on #10231, 'Shuttle Expedition'

    Posted by bluemoose, 07 Jun 2011 09:04. Filed under New sets.

    10213: Shuttle Adventure
    Advanced Models/Space, 2010
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    ©2010 LEGO Group

    From the Ambassador forums, an update on #10231 'Shuttle Expedition', the replacement for #10213 'Shuttle Adventure', which explains some of the reasons for the replacement, and gives details on the differences between the sets ...

    "Dear Ambassadors,

    Since its release in 2010, 10213 Shuttle Adventure has proven to be very popular!  Although the model was designed for a 16+ target audience, our consumer call center has brought to our intention that many younger children have been building and playing with the model.  As a result, the Direct team has decided to look at the model once more to see what changes could be made in order to provide a better build and play experience for a slightly younger target audience.
     
    10231 Shuttle Expedition may look similar to Shuttle Adventure in many ways, however its build is very different and offers several advantages.
     
    -          The fuel tank has been reinforced with supports to strengthen the assembly
    -          The landing gear is strengthened to function better across many different floor types
    -          The Cargo doors can now be more rigorously opened and closed
    -          The entire build has been reworked to limit opportunities for misplacing elements
    -          Astronauts now have wigs in addition to their helmets (1 male, 1 female).  Face prints are also different.
    -          The new set now has 1,230 elements
    -          New Satellite can be securely positioned on the new mechanical arm
     
    10231 Shuttle Expedition has already gone on sale in LEGOLAND Billund and will soon be available across all LEGO brand retail stores and on LEGO.com.
     
    Kind regards
     
    LEGO Direct Team"

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Posted by Jarod98 in United Kingdom, 07 Jun 2011 09:11

Cool! When I was at a Lego store for my birthday I was deciding whether to buy the '10213: Shuttle Adventure' or a few other sets. I'm glad I didn't get the Shuttle Adventure. This will definitely be my type of set. I wonder if adults will purchase the '10231: Shuttle Expedition' if they've already bought the '10213: Shuttle Adventure'.

Posted by rfheli in United States, 07 Jun 2011 09:29

Looks like this just made the #10213 'Shuttle Adventure' a collector's item. Too bad I assemble all of my sets and throw out the boxes, this would be a good one to have as MISB. Also looks like I will be building up my Shuttle fleet with the new one as well, now I just need to make a crawler/transporter and launch tower.

Posted by Captain Blockbeard in United States, 07 Jun 2011 10:07

I hope this set has the same price as Shuttle Adventure. If so, I'm glad I held out on buying Shuttle Adventure since this new rendition offers quite a bit more while retaining the great look of the original.

Posted by ytjedi in United States, 07 Jun 2011 10:16

The Shuttle Adventure is one I had my eye on and I was wondering why it was gone all of a sudden from the shelves at my local LEGO store when I visited it last week. I thought it was now past it's time and my only hope was to get in online. This is good news to hear and I think the Shuttle Expedition set will be just as good, if not better for what I want. Like was already mentioned, I do hope the price doesn't go up on it though.

Posted by voypro in United States, 07 Jun 2011 10:17

Translation: "our first design stunk, we've fixed it...sorry"

Posted by legowasta in Netherlands, 07 Jun 2011 10:42

@voypro: LOL! Exactly what went through my mind!

Posted by Matthew in United Kingdom, 07 Jun 2011 11:08

Have we not got a picture of the new one yet?
It doesn't mention a change to the actual age range on the box, so they could well have moved that down.

Posted by mstrandbo in Norway, 07 Jun 2011 12:12

New box:
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/grogall/10231/b_10231_box_side.jpg

Source: Eurobricks, grogall

Posted by AlexWeston in United Kingdom, 07 Jun 2011 13:26

Feel a bit short-changed that these "improvements" weren't implemented before the original release. I love my set but it is too fragile and comes apart too easily if you handle it. Still it remains in (current) pride of place on bedside cabinet - won't be getting new one!

Posted by LukeSkywalker in Ireland, 07 Jun 2011 13:26

I see one of the astronauts with his helmet off (showing his hair) on the box cover, with a smirk on his face. :)

Posted by yys4u in United States, 07 Jun 2011 13:48

Well this kinda sucks. I got the original and had to order the service pack to strengthen the fuel tank, but it always bugged me how fragile the satellite was when connected to the arm, I would have loved to display it with the satellite out. Still probably won't be buying the new one.

Posted by legomaniac in United States, 07 Jun 2011 14:07

Sounds good, who wouldn't want to play with any model space shuttle :)

Posted by Wiseman_2 in United Kingdom, 07 Jun 2011 14:49

Aaah, I picked up the original on holiday from the Lego store in Orlando just about a month ago... I still haven't bothered to get the service pack though. I don't think I'll bother buying the second version either, because I don't really intend to do much more with it than display it. Though it would be nice to have it with the Canada arm and satellite deployed on display...

Posted by jonbuddy in United States, 07 Jun 2011 15:33

It's great that they're making it slightly more kid-friendly, but they won't get much revenue from this one as they got from 10213. Everyone (including many younger children apparently) already got the first one! ;)

Posted by taddlock in United States, 07 Jun 2011 16:03

Will they offer a kit to convert shuttle Adventure into shuttle Expedition? It'd be a lot cheaper to buy the replacement parts than to buy a whole new shuttle. I already reinforced the external fuel tank through the Service Pack given to me from Lego. All I really need now is better landing gear and to get the Satellite to stay on the arm.

Posted by gamesgem in United Kingdom, 07 Jun 2011 16:06

Not sure what to do now? I was just going to buy the original, but maybe I should wait for the updated version?

Any thoughts?

Posted by vwong19 in United States, 07 Jun 2011 16:17

Not sure what I should do with my old one? Sell it and replace it with the new and "improved" one?

Posted by TheKingOfBuilding in United Kingdom, 07 Jun 2011 16:39

@vwong19: If the old set is new in a sealed box, I would sell it. If you have built the model, then you will not get much the origional price back for a used Shuttle Adventure and I doubt the "improved" set would be cheaper.

Posted by Zacherano in United States, 07 Jun 2011 17:17

Just to be clear, is the choice for those who already have Shuttle Adventure to either call Lego for the free service pack, or buy a completely new model? Or just do nothing at all I suppose....

Posted by Thomson & Thompson in Canada, 07 Jun 2011 17:57

I wanted to get the first one, but if I can I will get this one instead. Price ideas, anyone?

Posted by sinfanti in Taiwan, Province of China, 07 Jun 2011 20:51

Perhaps after Expedition comes out we'll all be wishing we could still buy Adventure since it was only $100.

I like the idea of a sturdier design, since my 3 y.o. son treats my Lego the way that Godzilla treats Tokyo.

Posted by kaboomlegoman in United States, 07 Jun 2011 22:37

Finally. I don't have this set, but my friend Will is annoyed. He has it, and it breaks frequently. I'm lucky that I waited till now, because this might be a nice chance :)

Posted by Binary Code in United States, 08 Jun 2011 18:43

So are they pulling these from shelves? I'm sure they won't be producing any more of the Adventure, but what about the ones Lego still has in stock?

Posted by sinfanti in Taiwan, Province of China, 14 Jun 2011 22:37

Depending on how much parts overlap there is Lego might recycle whatever Adventure sets they haven't sold into Expedition sets.

Posted by Unknown User2596 in United States, 15 Jun 2011 01:31

10231 now listed as "in stock" on Target.com.

Posted by faster345 in United States, 15 Jun 2011 14:23

10231 on Target.com shows: "Arriving soon! Order now for shipment in 2 to 4 weeks"

Posted by ncbarrett in United States, 16 Jun 2011 08:53

Amazon has 9 10213 in stock @ $99.99
must have gotten one last shipment from LEGO

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