About
Visually, this set is hard to ignore. Tintin’s rocket is probably one of the most recognizable designs in European comics, and it works really well in LEGO because the shape is simple, graphic, and full of personality. The red and white pattern is the big challenge, but it’s also what gives the model its entire identity.
The build is clearly designed for display. It’s not a set packed with functions or huge interior areas, but it doesn’t need to be. The goal here is to recreate an icon, and in that sense it delivers very well. The silhouette is clean, the height gives it real presence, and the final result has that retro-futuristic feel that blends adventure, science, and nostalgia.
Still, LEGO didn’t completely ignore the interior. By removing a panel in the rocket’s cone, you can access a small control room, where you can place a character and recreate that magical moment of looking at Earth from space. It’s a small detail, but an important one, because it gives the model some soul without compromising the exterior look.
As a display piece, it really works on its own. You don’t need much scenery around it. The rocket standing tall, with the minifigures next to it, already tells the whole story.
Minifigure review
The minifigures are one of the strongest parts of this set. Getting Tintin, Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus, Thomson, and Thompson all in spacesuits is exactly the kind of lineup fans would want. These aren’t generic figures, they’re characters with identity, and that makes a big difference in a set based on such a specific license. Tintin is obviously the center of the collection, but Captain Haddock immediately adds personality and humor to the group. Professor Calculus is essential because of his connection to the lunar adventure, and Thomson and Thompson complete the lineup nicely. And of course, without Snowy, it just wouldn’t feel right. Thankfully, he’s included, because leaving the dog out would have been asking for trouble.
Most importantly, these figures don’t feel like simple extras beside the rocket. They help tell the story and make the set feel much more complete on display.
Box design
Instruction manual
So…
Tintin Moon Rocket is one of those LEGO Ideas sets that truly makes sense. It’s recognizable, nostalgic, different from most of LEGO’s current catalog, and it has a strong display presence. The build seems focused on what matters most, capturing the icon, respecting the source material, and delivering a clean, beautiful adult display piece. The price isn’t low, but between the size, the license, the minifigures, and the cultural weight of the model, it’s easy to understand where the value is. And for us in Portugal, there’s an extra layer of pride: seeing a project by Portuguese fan designer Alexis Dos Santos become an official LEGO Ideas product is genuinely special. If you’re a Tintin fan, a LEGO Ideas collector, or someone who enjoys space sets with real identity, this is one of those releases that’s hard to ignore. It’s a collector’s piece, but also a small historic moment for the Portuguese LEGO community.
