NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander

Name: LEGO NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander 10266
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 10266

85 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA20191,087 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

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7.2K+

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

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Synthesized Verdict

"The NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander is one of the most universally praised sets in the Creator Expert line, earning a BrickScore of 84.8 and a near-perfect 4.89 owner average across over 7,000 ratings. It is a must-own for space history fans seeking a display centerpiece."

Reviewers from Brickset and LEGO.com owners are in near-total agreement: the NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander is an exceptional set that earns its BrickScore of 84.8 through spectacular display presence, clever techniques, and deep emotional resonance with space history. With 7,190 owner ratings averaging 4.89 out of 5 and a 98% would-recommend rate, buyers and critics align completely. The instruction booklet's included historical background on the Apollo program elevates it beyond a standard build.

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LOVED (6)

01Striking display value anchored by the detailed moon surface base, which reviewers found surprisingly enjoyable to build
02Gold foil colored pieces that make the lander visually distinctive and premium on a shelf
03Historical content in the instruction manual, including NASA blueprints and mission background

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CRITICIZED (5)

01Astronaut minifigures regarded as somewhat underwhelming, with unnamed figures and spacesuit printing considered basic or 'cheesy' by some owners
02Heavy reliance on stickers, including metallic ones that are unforgiving if misapplied
03Color differentiation between grey, dark grey, and black pieces can be tricky due to the blue-tinted instruction pages

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Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

adults

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

lunardisplayaccurateprintedmoduledetailstickersbuildingdetaileddetailsvalueelementsascentbaselandingconstructionexcellentstageinteriorsurfacegoldtechniquesplaydesigngoodpartsapollohistorically

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Ecosystem

367-1 - Moon Landing (1975) — 10266-1 is more accurate and significantly larger, representing a major evolution in the lunar lander theme over 44 years.

565-1 - Moon Landing (1976) — 10266-1 supersedes as the most current and accurate version.

7468-1 - Saturn V Moon Mission (2003) — 10266-1 at 1087 parts is more than double the size of the 7468-1 Lunar Lander variant which has 468 parts, making it the second largest lunar lander version.

10029-1 - Lunar Lander (2003) — 10266-1 represents the latest iteration, larger and more detailed.

🎨 Designer Lars Joe (named by critics)

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"This set is simply amazing. The end result looks great and realistic."

Key Pros

✓Beautiful and realistic end result
✓Good building experience with clever techniques
✓Accurate replica of Eagle lunar module

Key Cons

✕Some repetitive steps due to symmetry in lower section (Bag 3 most tedious)
✕Odd packaging with unnumbered bag containing parts used only at the start

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (2)

NASA Apollo 11 Astronaut - Male with White Torso with NASA Logo and Lopsided Smile

NASA Apollo 11 Astronaut - Male with White Torso with NASA Logo and Thin Grin

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Metallic Gold parts (6 different parts, 74 quantity total)
Represents reflective material on spacecraft for protection against extreme temperatures in space; extensive use of gold in the set
3960 in Metallic Gold
First appearance in this color
3070b in Metallic Gold
First appearance in this color
27263 in Metallic Gold
First appearance in this color
27925 in Dark Bluish Gray
First appearance in this color
27507 in Dark Bluish Gray
Second appearance in this color