LEGO Creator 31066 Space Shuttle Explorer

LEGO set 31066, Space Shuttle Explorer, depicts a space shuttle within the Creator theme, specifically Creator 3-in-1. Released in 2017, it contains 285 pieces and one astronaut minifigure.

Space Shuttle Explorer belongs to Creator 3-in-1, where the same selection of parts supports a main model and alternate builds. Its subject is space exploration, represented by a shuttle, a clearly recognizable vehicle that fits the Creator focus on building technique and adaptable parts use.

The figure gives the model a play scale and connects the shuttle to a crewed scene.

The set suits space mission play, a small Creator display, or a collection of LEGO vehicles. Within Creator 3-in-1, it is defined by its space subject rather than by an external licence. That makes it easy to place alongside other builds concerned with exploration, transport, or technology.

Inventory of set 31066

The inventory of set 31066 lists 285 pieces, spare parts excluded: 131 different lots (one shape in one color) for 99 part shapes. The box also contains 12 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 31066

Main color: white, making up 31% of the parts, followed by black (17%) and light bluish gray (15%).

Part types

Most common parts in set 31066

96 of the 99 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

No part in set 31066 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 31066 from another set

Share of the parts of set 31066 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

No similarly sized set goes above 25%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 31066 within its line

With 285 pieces, set 31066 ranks #219 out of 543 Creator sets in our database, which have an average of 421 parts. Among the 457 sets released in 2017, it ranks #164.