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Hubble Space Telescope

Name: LEGO Hubble Space Telescope 11382
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 11382

66 · MIXED REVIEWSINVESTMENT GRADE: BB1,552 pcsHigh agreement · 87%

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Consensus

WAIT FOR SALE

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LOVED (8)

01Substantial size for the price
02Detailed interior construction
03Educational/STEM theme
04Good value-for-money by LEGO standards
05Large display presence
06Represents space exploration theme
07Accurate minifig scale representation
08Incredible amount of detail inside the model reflecting various scientific equipment of the HST

CRITICIZED (8)

01Gray color scheme instead of silver/metallic (major concern)
02Does not resemble the actual metallic, reflective appearance of the real Hubble
03Uses stickers instead of printed pieces
04Stickers appear to be incorrect color (gray) and may not match body
05Absence of biographical details of Edwin Hubble in the instruction book despite the telescope bearing his name
06Display plaque includes stickers rather than printed elements (inappropriate for an Icons adult-focused set)
07Stickers used instead of printed elements throughout the set; inconsistency in LEGO policy on printed vs. sticker format
08Medium Stone Grey (light bluish grey) colour scheme; outer skin elements would look more authentic in metallic silver like 10283 NASA Space Shuttle Discovery

What reviewers are saying

"New LEGO Icons Hubble Space Telescope is big for the price! #NotSponsored"

JANGBRiCKS

"I was immediately blown away by how big in comparison this was."

Tiago Catarino

"The Hubble Space Telescope has changed the way we view our place in the Universe. This LEGO set celebrates Hubble's enduring legacy in our imagination."

Brickset Reviews

"We will therefore wait patiently at least until the price of this set drops elsewhere than at LEGO."

Hoth Bricks

Ecosystem

Mold King Starship — Mold King Starship (31 inches tall, $86) achieves a silver/metallic finish on half the model, demonstrating that competitors can deliver the metallic look the reviewer wanted from LEGO at lower cost. Highlights a trade-off: competitors prioritize accurate materials/color while LEGO prioritizes other aspects.

Self brand space model — Also achieves silver/metallic finish like the real Hubble. Reviewer notes competitors have now also accomplished the silver finish, further emphasizing LEGO's gray choice as a missed opportunity.

LEGO NASA Space Shuttle set (5 years ago / retired) — The older shuttle set offered a more impressive Hubble model coated with metallic silver pieces, plus an actual space shuttle, for only $60 more in total cost. The reviewer prefers the older approach and questions whether the size increase justifies the value proposition.

Micro-scale Star Wars ships vs UCS versions — The reviewer uses this as an analogy for their preference: smaller models can still do justice to the source material and offer better value, as with micro-scale Star Wars ships compared to UCS versions.

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Consensus

WAIT FOR SALE

JANGBRiCKS

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"New LEGO Icons Hubble Space Telescope is big for the price! #NotSponsored"

Key Pros

✓Substantial size for the price
✓Detailed interior construction
✓Educational/STEM theme

Key Cons

✕Gray color scheme instead of silver/metallic (major concern)
✕Does not resemble the actual metallic, reflective appearance of the real Hubble

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Tiago Catarino

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WAIT FOR SALE

"I was immediately blown away by how big in comparison this was."

Key Pros

✓Significantly larger and more impressive than the previous Hubble version
✓Excellent build techniques for creating rounded shapes
✓Detailed base with printed panels of iconic Hubble images

Key Cons

✕Solar arrays bend due to imperfect sizing and should be perfectly flat
✕Exposed holes on the opposite side of base image panels

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"The Hubble Space Telescope has changed the way we view our place in the Universe. This LEGO set celebrates Hubble's enduring legacy in our imagination."

Key Pros

✓Incredible amount of detail inside the model reflecting various scientific equipment of the HST
✓Accurate and detailed minifigure scale model of the Hubble Space Telescope
✓Celebrates a well-known space telescope that enjoys celebrity status

Key Cons

✕Absence of biographical details of Edwin Hubble in the instruction book despite the telescope bearing his name
✕Display plaque includes stickers rather than printed elements (inappropriate for an Icons adult-focused set)

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Hoth Bricks

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WAIT FOR SALE

"We will therefore wait patiently at least until the price of this set drops elsewhere than at LEGO."

Key Pros

✓Accurately reproduces Hubble telescope structure in essence
✓Removable panels allowing access to inner workings provides novelty
✓Includes new-looking astronaut minifigure

Key Cons

✕Gray color scheme is bland and unrealistic compared to 2021 version's metallic pieces
✕Display stand graphics are crude and poorly executed

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Investment Layer

Buy now (2)Wait for sale (1)

Exclusivity

JANGBRiCKS: LEGO Icons series (implies exclusivity to LEGO, not widely available at retail competitors)

Tiago Catarino: Appears to be a wide retail NASA-licensed release

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Uncertain. The reviewer does not explicitly discuss resale prospects or long-term value appreciation.

Hoth Bricks: Likely to see price drops in retail channels other than LEGO, suggesting weak collectibility potential.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Stickers
The set includes stickers rather than printed pieces; gray stickers noted as not matching the main body color well.
Solar arrays (plastic foils)
Designed to be adjustable for optimal energy harnessing, though they have bending issues due to imperfect sizing and should ideally be perfectly flat.
Communications antennas
Prominent feature of the model.
Black pieces for light tunnel
Authentic representation of the actual Hubble telescope's internal structure.
Two silver metallic 21M Flex Tube with 3.2 Holes
First appearance in this form; represents power umbilical cord used during Servicing Missions.
Four warm gold Outer Cable 168mm (21M)
First time in warm gold colour.