LEGO 10266 NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	10266
Release year	2019
Piece count	1,087
Minifigures	2
Theme	Creator
Subtheme	Creator Expert
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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Set 10266, NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander, depicts the lunar module from the Apollo 11 mission within the Creator Expert line. Released in 2019, it belongs to the Creator root theme and contains 1087 pieces.

This LEGO model presents the NASA Apollo 11 lunar lander as a display focused build.

The build emphasizes the recognizable form of the lunar module, along with a display base suggesting the lunar surface.

It is suited to spaceflight enthusiasts, collectors of historically based subjects, and builders looking for a Creator Expert model for display. The 2 astronaut minifigures also allow a compact scene around the lander. Within Creator, the set is best understood as a specific real world mission subject rather than a generic space model.

Inventory of set 10266

The inventory of set 10266 lists 1,087 pieces, spare parts excluded: 195 different lots (one shape in one color) for 159 part shapes. The box also contains 18 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 10266

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 32% of the parts, followed by black (31%) and dark bluish gray (17%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Bluish Gray	343	32%
Black	342	31%
Dark Bluish Gray	189	17%
Metallic Gold	74	6.8%
Tan	33	3%
White	30	2.8%
Red	28	2.6%
Pearl Gold	16	1.5%
Metallic Silver	9	0.8%
Yellow	8	0.7%
Other colors (5)	14	1.3%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	264	24%
Plates Special	156	14%
Tiles	130	12%
Bricks Sloped	82	7.5%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	66	6.1%
Technic Connectors	42	3.9%

Most common parts in set 10266

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Light Bluish Gray	40
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	Metallic Gold	36
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Black	33
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud 85861	Black	30
Plate 2 x 3 3021	Black	28
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Light Bluish Gray	22
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] 15672	Light Bluish Gray	18
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Light Bluish Gray	16
Tile 2 x 2 Curved, Macaroni 27925	Dark Bluish Gray	16
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Light Bluish Gray	16

152 of the 159 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 10266

3 part shapes in set 10266 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Torso Spacesuit with NASA Logo Print (Apollo 11), White Arms and Hands 973c27h27pr4746	White
Tile 1 x 8 with "Apollo 11 Lunar Lander" print 4162pr0070	Black
Sticker Sheet for Set 10266-1 65305

Rebuilding set 10266 from another set

Share of the parts of set 10266 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
76139 1989 Batmobile	30%	3,310	2019
75159 Death Star	28%	4,024	2016
10255 Assembly Square	27%	4,002	2017

No similarly sized set goes above 30%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 10266 within its line

With 1,087 pieces, set 10266 ranks #41 out of 543 Creator sets in our database, which have an average of 421 parts. Among the 459 sets released in 2019, it ranks #38. That is 2.6 times the average Creator set size.

Included minifigures

NASA Apollo 11 Astronaut - Crooked SmileQuantity : 1
NASA Apollo 11 Astronaut - Straight SmileQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 10266 NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander have?

LEGO set 10266 NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander has 1,087 pieces. It was released in 2019 as part of the Creator theme.

What year was LEGO set 10266 released?

Set 10266 NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander was released in 2019 and belongs to the Creator theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 10266?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 10266 NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 10266?

The instructions for LEGO set 10266 NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 10266.

What is the main color of LEGO set 10266?

Light bluish gray, with 343 out of 1,087 pieces, or 32%. Next come black (31%) and dark bluish gray (17%).

How many different parts does set 10266 contain?

Set 10266 has 195 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 159 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 4 in light bluish gray, with 40 copies.

Does LEGO set 10266 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Torso Spacesuit with NASA Logo Print (Apollo 11), White Arms and Hands.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 10266?

Set 76139 1989 Batmobile, released in 2019: it supplies 30%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.