as designers and artists across the world celebrate the forthcoming 50th anniversary of the apollo 11 moon landing on july 20th, 2019, LEGO has also payed tribute to the famous astronauts by building a full-scale version of buzz (edwin) aldrin’s A7L spacesuit. taking almost 300 hours and 44,051 LEGOs to construct, the work has been modelled from the photograph that was shot of aldrin walking on the surface of the moon and even captures the detail of neil armstrong’s reflection on the visor.
image © collectSPACE
the model, which stands a staggering 6 feet, 3 inches tall (190.5 centimeters), is being exhibited at the apollo 50 festival in washington, DC from july 18 – 20, 2019. the event, which is being hosted by NASA and the Smithsonian on the national mall, intends to inspire the next generation of space explorers, according to collectSPACE.
image © collectSPACE
employing a team of 10 LEGO masters, the life-size model spares no detail. using a variety of colored bricks, the work even includes the american flag on aldrin’s left shoulder using red and blue LEGOs and bits of moon dust on his legs using grey. in addition to the model of the spacesuit, the apollo 50 festival will also exhibit landscapes of the moon and mars, inviting members of the public to help in the assembly. visitors will also be able to help construct a model of NASA’s space launch system (SLS).
video courtesy of LEGO
image © collectSPACE
image courtesy of LEGO
image NASA, wikimedia commons / public domain
project info:
design: LEGO
location: apollo 50 festival, washington DC, the USA
source: collectSPACE
LEGO (162 articles)
LEGO launches 'central perk' set on 25th anniversary of friends TV show
this hyper-detailed LEGO delorean even comes with a micro-sized flux capacitor
LEGO gives brick form to the 1974 porsche 911 turbo
LEGO launches NASA apollo 11 lunar lander kit on 50th anniversary of moon landing
LEGO launches 'stranger things' set which can be flipped over to 'the upside down'
LEGO launches braille bricks to teach blind and visually impaired children
design news
ink calligraphy furniture by apiwat chitapanya flows like chinese brushstrokes
#design
designed for thai brand masaya, the pieces embody the rhythm, movement and flow of chinese calligraphy painting.
designed for thai brand masaya, the pieces embody the rhythm, movement and flow of chinese calligraphy painting.
milton glaser: rare unreleased video interview with the graphic designer (2000)
#design
as designboom celebrates 20 years online, we present a series of 'retro' videos, here spotlighting acclaimed graphic designer milton glaser.
as designboom celebrates 20 years online, we present a series of 'retro' videos, here spotlighting acclaimed graphic designer milton glaser.
designboom editorial internships available in NEW YORK!
#design
are you knowledgeable about architecture, design, art, and technology? passionate about writing and digital media? then we want to hear from you!
are you knowledgeable about architecture, design, art, and technology? passionate about writing and digital media? then we want to hear from you!
urwahn reinvents the bike frame in stadtfuchs V5F, made for rigorous city use
#design
the stadtfuchs blends ergonomic design, functionality and safety, resulting in an elastic rear-suspension that enables the bike to dampen any bump.
the stadtfuchs blends ergonomic design, functionality and safety, resulting in an elastic rear-suspension that enables the bike to dampen any bump.
Around 400,000 people to land humankind on the moon. The 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing “with less computing power than what we all carry around in our pockets today.” – Mike Collins, Astronaut, Apollo 11.