LEGO makes a 40595 Tribute to Galileo Galilei with their latest GWP offering

Debuting today on the Australian LEGO website, we can now see a new gift-with-purchase available to shoppers. The winner of the Ready, Set, Go STEM! contest on LEGO Ideas, 40595 Tribute to Galileo Galilei celebrates the accomplishments of a renowned polymath and the father of observational astronomy. This build marks another addition to the string of sets celebrating famous individuals, including Amelia Earhart and Jane Goodall. Consisting of 307 pieces, 40595 Tribute to Galileo Galilei will be available from November 1st through November 16th as long as supplies last, from LEGO.com and LEGO stores with a minimum qualifying purchase of US $130 | CAN $TBD | UK £130

40595 Tribute to Galileo Galilei | 307 Pieces | Available TBD | US $TBD | CAN $TBD | UK £TBD

Here’s the LEGO.com description of the gift:

Pay tribute to legendary astronomer Galileo Galilei with this detailed LEGO® Ideas set (40595). Enjoy quality time building a research room with a buildable telescope, rotating heliocentric model, table, chest of drawers, ’stone’ experiments, map of Earth and a picture of the tower in his hometown of Pisa. Attach the nameplate and place the Galileo Galilei minifigure in the scene to complete a delightful centerpiece.

  • Tribute to Galileo Galilei build-and-display set (40595) – Celebrate the groundbreaking scientific discoveries of Galileo Galilei with this LEGO® minifigure of the astronomer and a brick-built scene
  • Detailed model – Features a buildable telescope, rotating heliocentric model, table, chest of drawers, ’stone’ experiments, map of Earth and a picture of the tower in his hometown of Pisa
  • Gift idea for adults – This 306-piece model measures over 3.5 in. (9 cm) high, 7.5 in. (19 cm) wide and 4 in. (10 cm) deep and makes a fun gift for any LEGO® fan or adult interested in astronomy