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LEGO Icons Botanical Garden vs LEGO Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System

Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.

By the numbers

The spec sheet.

Metric LEGO Icons Botanical Garden LEGO Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System
Rating 5/5 5/5
Pieces 3,792WINS 3,601
MSRP $269.99 $259.99WINS
Price per piece $0.07 $0.07
Verdict Must buy Must buy
Best for Botanical LEGO collectors, Icons builders, and anyone who wants a smaller-footprint architectural display. Space enthusiasts, NASA fans, and Icons collectors who want a vertical display centerpiece without the architectural bulk.

Pros & cons

What I actually noticed.

LEGO Icons Botanical Garden

Pros

  • Victorian glass-greenhouse architecture with detailed iron framework
  • Fountain courtyard with cobblestone tile work and seating
  • Seven character minifigures spanning gardeners and visitors
  • Full interior plant displays — orchids, ferns, tropical species
  • Pairs naturally with the LEGO Botanical Collection plant sets

Cons

  • Glass-roof aesthetic means strong lighting matters for display
  • Some intricate iron-framework pieces are fiddly
  • Some sticker work on the interior plant labels

LEGO Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System

Pros

  • 1m of vertical display height — the tallest LEGO space set ever made
  • Iconic orange-and-white SLS livery in actual brick colour, not stickers
  • Removable Orion spacecraft sub-build at the top
  • Mobile launcher tower with detailed servicing arms
  • Booster separation stages display modes

Cons

  • Vertical footprint demands 1m+ of ceiling clearance
  • Mobile launcher tower is tall and tip-prone — anchor it
  • Some sticker work on the SLS livery panels

Made up your mind?

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LEGO Icons Botanical Garden

$269.99

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LEGO Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System

$259.99

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Comparison generated from our individual reviews. Pros, cons, and ratings come from full hands-on builds — see each review for the complete take.