Send budding astronauts’ love of space stratospheric with LEGO Friends Olivia’s Space Academy (41713) set.

The set is packed with authentic features, from the thrusters on the Space Shuttle to the virtual-reality simulator. Beyond the play there’s more fun learning – all the imagery in the academy is scientifically correct and the classroom’s whiteboard features real spaceflight equations.

Children who are into spaceship toys will love this LEGO Space Shuttle model. The payload bay opens via hinged doors, just like the real thing, and mini-dolls attach to the toy Canadarm to explore space. Back on Earth, there’s a telescope, a multi-axis trainer, mission control and a space gallery with a Sun, Earth and Moon orbiting model.

This science toy comes with instructions for the digital age. The interactive guide lets kids zoom, rotate and view their model in3D as they build.

Features:

• Give kids an out of this world play experience with LEGO Friends Olivia’s Space Academy (41713), a buildable play set that teaches kids about the space program
• Showcasing features from the Space Shuttle program, this set includes a Space Shuttle model, an academy building, telescope and 4 LEGO Friends characters
• Kids can pretend play astronaut training, simulate a flight in the toy Space Shuttle, complete a space walk and search the heavens for new galaxies
• This science play set is a rewarding challenge for little builders aged 8+ who will delight in creating a Space Shuttle model they’ll be proud to display
• Thanks to the many scientifically accurate elements packed into this set, science fans will learn about space and astronaut training
• The academy measures over 10 in. (26 cm) high, 8 in. (21 cm) wide and 3 in. (10 cm) deep, and the Shuttle measures over 3 in. (8 cm) high, 9 in. (23 cm) long and 5 in. (15 cm) wide
• Using the LEGO Building Instructions app, little science fans can zoom, rotate and visualise a digital version of their model as they build
• LEGO Friends toys are designed to help kids explore their passions and their understanding of the wider world in the company of relatable characters