What is difference between the Shuttle Expedition 10231, and Shuttle Adventure 10213? I have the Expedition should I also get the Adventure? They look the same to me.

10213 (2010 release) contained 1204 parts and was the first version of the shuttle. 10231 (2011 release, replacing the other shuttle) contains a couple more pieces at 1230, and I believe it fixed some things. Check out the landing gear on either side of the fuselage near the bottom, they are a bit different:

 

10213 (1st edition)

http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=10213-1

10231 (2nd edition)

http://www.brickset.com/detail/?set=10231-1

 

I would say they are similar enough it isn't worth getting one of each unless you are a big fan of the set.

 

PS: Yay! My 1000th post!

I just found this... 

 

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/whung/2011/10213vs10231.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic%3D54861&****=531&w=667&sz=55&tbnid=DphlZaO8E0LaAM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=113&zoom=1&usg=__T6zmRQXOOS_Y-S4SnCm2q1xf_88=&docid=mGDA9pxFDM_JHM&sa=X&ei=Lg4gUsF-9NOwBP7HgNgI&ved=0CGEQ9QEwBg&dur=718

Thanks a lot guys, not much difference. BTW Congrats on your 100th

What is difference between the Shuttle Expedition 10231, and Shuttle Adventure 10213? I have the Expedition should I also get the Adventure? They look the same to me.

Cool set, it's definitely one I'd like to build one day. I like big, iconic sets, and a shuttle launch fits the bill just right. I'm on the lookout for one at a good price. Hint hint... jk

It was a lot of fun to build, I got it for Christmas and was surprised on how big it was.