The original Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle had the look of something that had been strung together from an oversized Meccano set. It should, therefore, not come as a surprise to find a LEGO variant ...

The new Lego Technic "NASA Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle - LRV" set will roll into Lego stores on Aug. 1. "Embark on a journey to the moon with this detailed Lego Technic NASA model set for adults.

During the Apollo missions, the Lunar Roving Vehicles (LRVs) tires were constructed using a woven mesh of zinc-coated piano wire reinforced with titanium treads riveted in a chevron pattern.