LEGO City 60227 Lunar Space Station

Specifications
| Set number | 60227 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2019 |
| Piece count | 417 |
| Minifigures | 4 |
| Theme | City |
| Subtheme | Mars Exploration |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO City set 60227, Lunar Space Station, depicts a fictional orbital station connected with Mars exploration. Released in 2019 in the City theme, under Mars Exploration, it contains 417 pieces and 4 minifigures.
Lunar Space Station 60227 is part of the LEGO City space exploration range. The model places the action around a fictional station in orbit, fitting the civilian and science focused setting of City Mars Exploration rather than an external licensed universe.
The set is made up of 417 pieces and 4 minifigures. The build creates a technical looking space station with suggested areas for crew activity, operations and mission play.
It suits play scenarios built around astronauts and space missions, while also working as a display piece in a City collection. Within Mars Exploration, it serves as an orbital structure, complementing vehicles, rockets and surface based scenes from the same setting.
Inventory of set 60227
The inventory of set 60227 lists 412 pieces, spare parts excluded: 173 different lots (one shape in one color) for 140 part shapes. The box also contains 13 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 60227
Main color: white, making up 33% of the parts, followed by black (14%) and light bluish gray (13%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 136 | 33% | |
| Black | 59 | 14% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 52 | 13% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 40 | 9.7% | |
| Orange | 33 | 8% | |
| Blue | 19 | 4.6% | |
| Pearl Gold | 10 | 2.4% | |
| Trans-Brown | 9 | 2.2% | |
| Flat Silver | 9 | 2.2% | |
| Dark Blue | 8 | 1.9% | |
| Other colors (12) | 36 | 8.7% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 61 | 15% | |
| Bricks | 43 | 10% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 41 | 10% | |
| Plates Special | 35 | 8.5% | |
| Bricks Special | 34 | 8.3% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 32 | 7.8% |
Most common parts in set 60227
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 14 |
| Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder 3245c | White | 13 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2, Top Clip [Split] 92280 | Black | 12 |
| Brick 2 x 2 3003 | White | 10 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Orange | 9 |
| Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side 32952 | White | 8 |
| Brick 1 x 6 3009 | White | 7 |
| Brick Special 1 x 6 x 4 with 4 Pin Holes and Opening 49699 | Dark Bluish Gray | 7 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Trans-Orange | 7 |
| Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] 87552 | Trans-Brown | 7 |
122 of the 140 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 60227
One part shape in set 60227 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 60227-1 44545 |
Rebuilding set 60227 from another set
Share of the parts of set 60227 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60229 Rocket Assembly & Transport | 25% | 1,062 | 2019 |
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 60227 within its line
With 417 pieces, set 60227 ranks #175 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 459 sets released in 2019, it ranks #136.
Included minifigures
Astronaut - Blue Torso and Legs, Tan HairQuantity : 1
Astronaut - Orange Torso and Legs, White Helmet, Trans-Light Blue Visor, FemaleQuantity : 1
Astronaut - Blue Torso and Legs, Dark Bluish Grey HairQuantity : 1
Astronaut - White Torso and Legs, Orange Trim, Smirk, Dark Tan EyebrowsQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 60227 Lunar Space Station have?
LEGO set 60227 Lunar Space Station has 417 pieces. It was released in 2019 as part of the City theme.
What year was LEGO set 60227 released?
Set 60227 Lunar Space Station was released in 2019 and belongs to the City theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 60227?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 60227 Lunar Space Station: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 60227?
The instructions for LEGO set 60227 Lunar Space Station can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 60227.
What is the main color of LEGO set 60227?
White, with 136 out of 412 pieces, or 33%. Next come black (14%) and light bluish gray (13%).
How many different parts does set 60227 contain?
Set 60227 has 173 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 140 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 14 copies.
Does LEGO set 60227 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 60227-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 60227?
Set 60229 Rocket Assembly & Transport, released in 2019: it supplies 25%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Is set 60227 based on a licensed space franchise?
No. It is a LEGO City set from Mars Exploration and is not tied to an external film or television licence.
What role does the model play in a Mars Exploration layout?
It can represent an orbital station supporting astronaut missions, alongside spacecraft, vehicles and planetary exploration scenes.
See also
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