How many pieces and models does the set offer?

31066 has 285 pieces and, following the Creator 3-in-1 concept, rebuilds into three different space models.

How many minifigures are included?

The set includes one astronaut minifigure, matching the space shuttle theme.

What colours dominate the model?

White forms the fuselage, with dark and light bluish grey plus black detailing – a colour scheme close to real space shuttles.

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Space Shuttle Explorer

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Space Shuttle Explorer

Space Shuttle Explorer belongs to the Creator 3-in-1 range, rebuilding the same 285 pieces into three different models. White, black and two shades of grey give it a technical, spaceflight-inspired look. A single astronaut minifigure completes the set.

Set number: 31066
Year: 2017
Pieces: 285
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Creator 3-in-1
Different parts: 122

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 122

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (12)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 1

Astronaut - White Torso and Legs, Backpack fig-00161811 pieces × 1

Alternative models

A 3-in-1 set: the official LEGO® building instructions contain three models you can build from the same parts. View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A space shuttle as the main build

The main model is a space shuttle with a classic silhouette: a white fuselage, dark grey engine nozzles and black detailing around the cockpit and wings. The colour choice clearly echoes real space shuttles, giving the model a convincing overall look without becoming fussy or overly detailed. For fans of space themes, it offers an accessible build that needs no prior experience yet still carries enough detail to hold up as a shelf model.

Three models from one set

The Creator 3-in-1 concept shows clearly here: from the same 285 pieces, at least one further space-themed model can be built alongside the shuttle, such as a smaller vehicle or a space station. Builders who enjoy rebuilding the same set get noticeably more building time for the same piece count. The 122 unique elements listed on this page provide enough variety that each rebuild genuinely feels different, rather than just repositioning the same handful of bricks.

One astronaut minifigure for play

The set's single minifigure represents an astronaut, fitting neatly with the shuttle theme. Even with just one figure, it is enough to give the model a crew and act out small scenes such as launch, landing or an outside mission. For collectors mainly interested in the vehicle itself, the figure remains a sensible extra without pulling focus from the main build, and its helmet and suit echo the shuttle's white and grey palette, tying figure and model together visually.

A grey-and-white palette for other space builds

Because the set leans heavily on white and two shades of grey, it works well as a parts source for other space projects, such as rockets, satellites or moon rovers. The full parts list with colours on this page shows exactly which of the 122 shapes the set contains before starting a separate build. That makes Space Shuttle Explorer useful beyond its three suggested models, as a source of white and grey parts too.

FAQ

How many pieces and models does the set offer?: 31066 has 285 pieces and, following the Creator 3-in-1 concept, rebuilds into three different space models.
How many minifigures are included?: The set includes one astronaut minifigure, matching the space shuttle theme.
What colours dominate the model?: White forms the fuselage, with dark and light bluish grey plus black detailing – a colour scheme close to real space shuttles.