14 May 2026
Displaying a Legend: The LEGO Ideas Tintin Moon Rocket 21367
A comic icon takes flight
Long before real astronauts reached the moon, Hergé's reporter Tintin, along with Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus and Snowy, made the journey in the 1950s comic arc Destination Moon and Explorers on the Moon. The red-and-white checkered rocket became an instantly recognisable piece of retro-futuristic design.
The LEGO® Ideas Tintin® Moon Rocket #21367, adapted from a fan project by Alexis Dos Santos, was a dream release for comic fans and LEGO builders alike. This 1,283-piece model stands impressively tall and captures the sleek, aerodynamic lines of Hergé's original design. A model this significant deserves more than shelf space, it deserves proper protection in a good LEGO display case.
Building a lunar masterpiece
Turning a smooth, cylindrical rocket into angular LEGO bricks takes real ingenuity, and building this set is a genuine lesson in LEGO geometry. Here's what the build involves.
1. Foundation and base. The build starts with an inner skeletal frame built from Technic elements, which supports the model's impressive height. Think of it as the rebar that keeps the whole structure steady.
2. The checkered hull. The rocket's defining feature is its red and white pattern, built by layering curved outer panels around the central core. The snap-fit connections need to line up precisely to keep the seamless look of the original comic illustration.
3. The lunar interior. This isn't an empty shell. Opening panels reveal a detailed, multi-level interior, including a laboratory, living quarters and a cockpit with miniature screens and controls, plus printed tiles showing starry backgrounds and Earth.
4. Thrusters and antenna. The final stages add the three large red stabilising fins and engine thrusters, which also form the model's base, before the iconic top antenna finishes the 1,283-piece build.
Why this rocket needs a KABO case
Once the 6 minifigures (Snowy included, in his own spacesuit) are posed at the base of the rocket, dust becomes the next challenge. The curved panels and detailed interior on set #21367 are hard to clean without risking loose pieces.
If you're working out how to display LEGO sets at this scale, an acrylic box display is really the only way to get museum-grade preservation.
What our case gives you:
A precise fit: built specifically at 35 x 30 x 55 cm, with enough vertical clearance for the antenna and room for the custom lunar background.
99% dustproof: our precision-cut acrylic panels form a near-airtight seal, so you can display the rocket with its interior panels open and never worry about dust settling in the laboratory.
Optical-grade clarity: made from 100% pure casting acrylic with a 98% light transmission rate, clearer than glass and working as a flawless lucite frame for the red and white bricks.
UV protection: long exposure to ambient light can turn white bricks yellow. Our SGS-certified acrylic filters out harmful UV rays, so the rocket stays as crisp as a freshly printed comic page.
Sturdy and safe: 3mm thick, high-density panels resist cracking, giving the model a steady, firm home that's protected from accidental bumps in a busy house or cool gaming room.
A centrepiece for your collection
Whether you place the Moon Rocket next to your LEGO Star Wars collection or alongside other LEGO Icons sets, it deserves to be the focal point. The tool-free, interlocking design makes our cases easy to install, so the rocket can go from your building mat to a proper display setup in minutes.
FAQ: displaying the Tintin Moon Rocket
Q: Can I display the rocket with the interior panels open inside the case?
A: Yes. The 35 x 30 x 55 cm case gives enough room to pose the rocket with its side panels open, so viewers get a clear look inside without exposing it to dust.
Q: How does this compare to a standard plastic display case?
A: Standard plastic can warp, scratch easily, and look cloudy over time. Our cases use premium casting acrylic (lucite), which is structurally stronger and stays 98% clear.
Q: Does the case come with the lunar background?
A: Yes, our premium display cases include the high-definition background artwork that completes the diorama. (Note: the LEGO set itself is not included.)
Ready for liftoff
Hergé's vision of space travel comes through beautifully in this set. What was your favourite part of the build, the interior detailing or the exterior hull?
Share your thoughts and your best LEGO display ideas in the comments below.