I saved 15,000 yen by ordering the LEGO Artemis II Moon Mission set from America

Why the Artemis II set is the hot item of April 2026

I have been waiting for the mid-April 2026 launch of the LEGO Icons Artemis II Moon Mission set for months. With the real-world aerospace milestones happening this year, this 3,600-piece masterpiece has become the must-have item for collectors. In Japan, I found that local stock disappeared within minutes, and the secondary market prices are already astronomical. Beyond just the set, I wanted the exclusive VIP gift-with-purchase (GWP) items—a miniature Orion capsule and a mission patch—which are currently only available through US LEGO accounts.

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My cost comparison between Tokyo prices and US retail

I did the math before hitting the buy button. In Japan, specialty importers are listing the Artemis II set for nearly 65,000 JPY. Meanwhile, the US retail price sits at $299.99 (roughly 45,000 JPY). Even when I factored in the cost of a freight forwarder, the savings were too significant to ignore. By using a tax-free us address, I avoided US sales tax entirely, making the deal even sweeter. I always recommend that you shop us store options when the price gap exceeds 20%, which is definitely the case here.

How I used a freight forwarder to secure my set

Since the US LEGO store does not ship directly to Tokyo, I needed a reliable package forwarding partner. I chose comGateway because they specialize in handling large, fragile collectibles. If you are new to this, their step-by-step guide on how it works makes the process very simple. I simply shipped my LEGO box to my assigned US suite, and they notified me the moment it arrived. I found their FAQ section very helpful for clarifying how they handle oversized boxes, which is a common concern with these large Icons sets.

Shipping Estimates for the Artemis II set

I spent some time at the shipping calculator to ensure I wouldn't be surprised by the final bill. Here is the breakdown of what I found for the LEGO Icons Artemis II Moon Mission set:

• Box Weight: Approximately 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg).
• Box Dimensions: This is a bulky set, measuring roughly 23" x 19" x 5" (58 x 48 x 12 cm).
• Volumetric Warning: I must warn you that because LEGO boxes are light but physically large, shipping providers will likely charge based on volumetric weight rather than actual weight. I used the international shipping rates table to confirm that consolidating this with smaller items could help balance the cost.
• Battery Check: I confirmed this set does not contain lithium batteries or electronics, so there are no restricted item surcharges or special customs forms required for this specific build.

I suggest you estimate shipping cost early so you can decide if adding more sets to your shipment makes sense to maximize your international shipping fees.

What I learned about Japan delivery and taxes

My Japan delivery was surprisingly smooth. When you buy from US ship to Japan, you should be aware that sets valued over 16,666 JPY may be subject to consumption tax upon arrival. However, even with a 10% tax and the shipping fees, I still saved over 15,000 JPY compared to buying from a Japanese reseller. I always trust a professional parcel forwarding service to handle the customs paperwork correctly so my packages don't get stuck at Narita or Kansai airports. If you are looking to forward packages safely, checking the specific ship to Japan requirements on the destination page is a smart move for any 2026 shopper.