How many pieces does the LEGO Shuttle Expedition (10231-1) have?

The LEGO Shuttle Expedition set (10231-1) contains 1230 pieces. It was released in 2011 as part of the LEGO Creator theme.

How can I find missing parts for LEGO set 10231-1?

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Can I build the LEGO Shuttle Expedition with parts I already have?

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What theme is the LEGO Shuttle Expedition from?

The LEGO Shuttle Expedition (10231-1) belongs to the LEGO Creator theme. You can browse all Creator sets on BrickMissing to find more sets from this theme.

Shuttle Expedition

10231-1 Creator 2011 1230 parts 2.6% repair risk Advanced

The LEGO Creator Expert Shuttle Expedition 10231-1 recreates a detailed space mission with its impressive 1230-piece model from 2011. This realistic space shuttle stands 44 cm (17.5") tall and measures 25.5 cm (10") from wing tip to wing tip, showcasing its substantial presence. The design incorporates a detachable fuel tank and booster rockets for a simulated launch sequence. An opening cargo compartment houses a functional crane, ready to deploy the included satellite with its unfolding antenna and solar cell panels. The shuttle also features realistic engines, retractable landing gear, and an opening cockpit with seats for a male astronaut and a female astronaut, complemented by a service crew member and a ground maintenance vehicle for comprehensive play and display.

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Parts Inventory

🧱 1230 parts

Part	Color	Qty	LEGO price each
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357	Dark Bluish Gray	16×	€0,16 View at LEGO → View
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Black	18×	€0,06 View at LEGO → View
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	White	13×	€0,07 View at LEGO → View
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle 2432	Light Bluish Gray	7×	€0,11 View at LEGO → View
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Square Corners] 2436	White	3×	Check price → View
Vehicle Base 4 x 7 x 2/3 with 3 x 4 Recessed, Wheel Pins 2441	Black	1×	€2,70 View at LEGO → View
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] 2444	White	2×	Check price → View
Slope Inverted 75° 2 x 1 x 3 2449	White	2×	€0,23 View at LEGO → View
Brick 2 x 6 2456	Light Bluish Gray	4×	€0,29 View at LEGO → View
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] 2540	Dark Bluish Gray	3×	€0,07 View at LEGO → View
Brick Round Corner 4 x 4 Full Brick 2577	Dark Orange	24×	Check price → View
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654	Dark Bluish Gray	1×	€0,07 View at LEGO → View

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Repairability

Can you fix Shuttle Expedition if a piece goes missing?

2.6%Low repair risk

easy to fixguard this box

6 of the 231 part+color combinations in this set appear in 3 or fewer sets ever made. Lose one of those and a replacement is very hard to find.

Theme average

2.3%

All sets

6.7%

Hardest to replace

Sticker Sheet for Set 10231-1 · Unknown · only this setBrick Round Corner 4 x 4 Full Brick · Dark Orange · 2 sets everWindscreen 10 x 6 x 2 Curved · Dark Orange · 2 sets ever

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