Head-to-head
LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 vs LEGO Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
Set #10317
LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90
Working steering, opening doors, removable roof panels, and the iconic Defender silhouette. The most British set in the Icons lineup.
Set #10341
LEGO Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System
The SLS rocket. The Orion spacecraft. The mobile launcher. NASA's return to the Moon, captured in LEGO at 1m of vertical display energy.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 | LEGO Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 2,336 | 3,601WINS |
| MSRP | $239.99WINS | $259.99 |
| Price per piece | $0.10 | $0.07WINS |
| Verdict | Must buy | Must buy |
| Best for | Land Rover enthusiasts, Icons vehicle collectors, and builders who want a working-features LEGO car. | 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 Land Rover Classic Defender 90
Pros
- Movie-accurate Defender 90 silhouette in Icons-tier build quality
- Working steering wheel — front wheels turn when you turn the steering
- Opening doors, hood, and tailgate
- Removable roof panels for full interior access
- Detailed engine bay under the hood
Cons
- No included minifig (it's a car, not a vignette)
- Some intricate wiring routing visible if you display with the hood up
- Wheels don't articulate over a 360-degree range (front-wheels only)
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
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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.